autlnd Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 Which PN Daytona looks better (in your opinion) for my 6265? I recently bought a great V72 6265 from another member and I am looking to swap dials for a Newman. On the left, an old DW with gen coronet. (Note: dial feet must be cut to fit a V72 so there is an added level of difficulty). On the right, a Tonny (Singapore) V72 dial. Opinions? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Additional photos..... Will the dial on the left even fit a V72? Feet look too short... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sogeha Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 I'm not liking the Tony Rolex crown very much. We all have a tendency to blow pictures up and see tiny details, but even shrunk to something like life size it seems blobby and not distinct. Yet looking at a real dial online, the way the oyster and cosmograph are spaced seems better on the Tony dial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autlnd Posted May 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 10 minutes ago, Sogeha said: I'm not liking the Tony Rolex crown very much. We all have a tendency to blow pictures up and see tiny details, but even shrunk to something like life size it seems blobby and not distinct. Yet looking at a real dial online, the way the oyster and cosmograph are spaced seems better on the Tony dial. that is EXACTLY what I was thinking.... perhaps I can get my local watchsmith to swap coronets before I send it off to phong to complete... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sogeha Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 Is this a Phong case? Please post lots of pictures when it returns home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autlnd Posted May 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 It will be going into a 6265 phong case, yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sogeha Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 1 minute ago, autlnd said: It will be going into a 6265 phong case, yes. This is going to be good. Full build story and pictures please. Oh and I wish you years of pleasure from your watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 I would transplant the coronet from the 1 on the left to the 1 on the right. Then, you are on the right track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philwongnz Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 If you look at gen PN. I think the DW subdials are too far off from the edge, ie too much white spacing compared to gen. In saying that the dial on the right, marker at 12 looks a bit wonky. It will also be great to see some macro shots of the subdials on the right to establish the quality of the print on top of the centric circles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revere Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 Yeah, I'm thinking left coronet to right dial, and if something could be done about the 12" marker that would be even nicer. This is gonna look good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philwongnz Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 Just out of curiosity is there a link for Tonny's website? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autlnd Posted May 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 3 hours ago, philwongnz said: Just out of curiosity is there a link for Tonny's website? I don't think he has a website, but his email is tonnynguyen94@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sogeha Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 11 minutes ago, autlnd said: I don't think he has a website, but his email is tonnynguyen94@gmail.com Sometimes he lists on eBay, but I don't think he has anything there at the moment. He is easy to find on Instagram.as tonnywatches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 5 hours ago, Revere said: if something could be done about the 12" marker that would be even nicer. Markers on most aftermarket dials are barely attached as they are, so they are often very easy to remove, realign & reattach with a better adhesive/cement. Just be careful not to splash the adhesive onto the dial. If you do, your only option may be replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azbank Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 Enjoy it! Consider slightly aging the dial and hands as a final step, when all is in place for your liking. Sent from my Classic using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azbank Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 Enjoy it! Consider slightly aging the dial and hands as a final step, when all is in place for your liking. Sent from my Classic using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autlnd Posted May 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 4 hours ago, azbank said: Enjoy it! Consider slightly aging the dial and hands as a final step, when all is in place for your liking. Sent from my Classic using Tapatalk Wow looks great! I will be sure and share once I get it back. Probably a couple of weeks. Cannot wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sogeha Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 11 hours ago, azbank said: Enjoy it! Consider slightly aging the dial and hands as a final step, when all is in place for your liking. Sent from my Classic using Tapatalk I'm the odd one out because I normally prefer the none Newman dials, but I'm liking that a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azbank Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 I would take Tony's dial and replace the Coronet with the genuine one. Overall it is a better dial except for the Coronet. Here is mine with V72. I am yet to change the coronet on it and minute indices. It takes time, so do it in stages, see what you like and what needs the improvement. I am slowly transforming it into this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bipbip Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 Mine says hello Envoyé de mon iPad en utilisant Tapatalk Mine says hello Envoyé de mon iPad en utilisant Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autlnd Posted May 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 Phong is hard at work. I will be sure to share once she is complete! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autlnd Posted June 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 As promised....my grail. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted June 10, 2016 Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendota Explorer Posted June 10, 2016 Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 Very nice indeed! Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bipbip Posted June 10, 2016 Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 Near perfect !! Envoyé de mon iPhone en utilisant Tapatalk Mine says hello (for sale) Envoyé de mon iPhone en utilisant Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roliroli Posted June 11, 2016 Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 very cool. where did you get this early-style pushers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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