Calling Daytona Experts: Dial for 6265

[autlnd]

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?

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Will the dial on the left even fit a V72? Feet look too short...

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[Sogeha]

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.

[autlnd]

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...

[Sogeha]

Is this a Phong case? Please post lots of pictures when it returns home.

[autlnd]

It will be going into a 6265 phong case, yes.

[Sogeha]

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.

[freddy333]

I would transplant the coronet from the 1 on the left to the 1 on the right. Then, you are on the right track.

[philwongnz]

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.

[Revere]

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!

[philwongnz]

Just out of curiosity is there a link for Tonny's website?

[autlnd]

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

[Sogeha]

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

[freddy333]

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.

[azbank]

Enjoy it! Consider slightly aging the dial and hands as a final step, when all is in place for your liking.

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[azbank]

Enjoy it! Consider slightly aging the dial and hands as a final step, when all is in place for your liking.

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[autlnd]

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.

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Wow looks great! I will be sure and share once I get it back. Probably a couple of weeks. Cannot wait!

[Sogeha]

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.

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I'm the odd one out because I normally prefer the none Newman dials, but I'm liking that a lot.

[azbank]

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. 

 

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[autlnd]

Phong is hard at work. I will be sure to share once she is complete!

[autlnd]

As promised....my grail.

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[freddy333]

Very nice.

[Mendota Explorer]

Very nice indeed!

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[bipbip]

Near perfect !!

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[roliroli]

very cool. where did you get this early-style pushers?