DW Daytona 6239

[djulink]

Hi all,

I just swapped both pushers, feels much better now :

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just need to replace the Xtal now

Edited March 2, 2017 by djulink

[eunomians]

Hi All,
 
the 4 o'clock pusher is getting 'tired' on my 6239 ; I've been looking to find a proper replacement (but the gen I found on the bay are far beyond my capacities).
So I went by @ofrei and @counsinsuk, and found this possibility: https://www.cousinsuk.com/product/classical-screw-in
 
I think mine would be one the 4mm head in SS but I don't have the proper precise tool - a caliper I think it is - to measure the diameter of the thread.
Would anyone know ou could help, please ?

Can you re-do the link? It doesn't work and I'd like to see these pushers. I might want to buy a pair.

Nice watch btw! Cheers

[djulink]

On 2/3/2017 at 6:25 PM, eunomians said:

Nice watch btw! Cheers

 

Thanks,

 

On 2/3/2017 at 6:25 PM, eunomians said:

Can you re-do the link? It doesn't work and I'd like to see these pushers. I might want to buy a pair.

 

Well, it's working with my computer ; anyone else having trouble to get there ?

[djulink]

Hi Gents,

 

During one cleaning of the 7750, I accidentally broke the operating lever :

 

 

Thanks to Bart, I managed to find a replacement part on the bay but was wondering if any of you (maybe in France or in Europe) would have that spare part to sell me ; would you ?

[Sogeha]

Q: Now, a new watch. This should be your 20th, I believe. 
James Bond: How time flies. 
Q: Yes, well 007, why don't you establish a record by actually returning this one. 

[Bart Cordell]

Pm'd

[Sogeha]

Our contact in the DGSE will help you 

[djulink]

11 minutes ago, Sogeha said:

Q: : Now, a new watch. This should be your 20th, I believe. 
James Bond: How time flies. 
Q: Yes, well 007, why don't you establish a record by actually returning this one. 

 

Q: Try to be a little less than your frivolous self, 007. 
Q: Now here's something I want you to use with special care. With special care. 
James Bond: Everything you give me... 
Q: is treated with equal contempt... Yes, I know...

 

indeed

 

 

 

Did I say that before ? well I suppose I didn't, but should have...

 

"Bart's - definitely - the man"

 

Many Thanks as usual my friend

Edited May 11, 2017 by djulink

[Sogeha]

Thunderball. I like Ben Wishaw's character very much but Desmond Llewelyn was the man and his performance was made even better by the fact that he didn't understand anything technical at all.

[djulink]

Just now, Sogeha said:

Thunderball. I like Ben Wishaw's character very much but Desmond Llewelyn was the man and his performance was made even better by the fact that he didn't understand anything technical at all.

 

Bingo ! and totally agree with you : he (D. Llewelyn) is so classy in those early ones

[djulink]

And now fixed ! 

 

 

many thanks my friend ; and you were right. Damn it was quick (one day) !

[Bart Cordell]

Happy to read that.
You're welcome my friend

[djulink]

Hi all,

 

I've just replaced the x-tal:

 

 

As Rolojack already stated, it feels like "gem" now and I'm very satisfied but would like to ask you how tall is it suppose to be (because it seems a bit tall to me).

 

Anyone can chime in ?

Edited August 29, 2017 by djulink

[freddy333]

Yes, it does look a bit too tall. This is often a problem with some aftermarket Daytona cases. On 1 of my early Daytona projects, I had to grind down a crystal to get it to seat at the correct height. That may be what you need to do here. Or, better yet, just ignore it since you are more likely to damage a good crystal rather than someone calling you out due to a slight height issue.

Ideally, the bezel should begin where the bevel on the crystal begins. In other words, when you view the watch from the side, all you see rising above the bezel is the bevel of the crystal (little or nothing of the straight vertical part). Google is your best source for gen pics, but many non-Rolex watchmakers opt for aftermarket crystals due to the expense & difficulty in sourcing them through The Network. So be careful not to mistake an aftermarket crystal for a gen out there.

[djulink]

As usual, Thanks a bunch Freddy; I've been sanding the base of the crystal and it seats much lower now. Perfect!

 

By the way, I'm trying to emulate a 1966/67 6239 (that is why I chose the non-rivet bracelet and this x-tal from what I've read here and there); is there anything else to take in consideration ?

[freddy333]

To be accurate, a riveted or folded-link Oyster bracelet would have been spec'd.

[djulink]

Ok, I thought riveted was more in the early times (1963-65) and have been looking for a folded-link one with no success.

 

Thanks again

[freddy333]

In '66, either type would have been fitted, often depending on customer preference. However, the end links used with either bracelet did change during the 6239's run, but all of the correct links are unobtainium now.

[djulink]

Hi Gents,

 

Just received a really nice rally strap, suggested by my friend @Bart Cordell:

 

 

It is made out of MP-40 ammo pouch from the 50' and feels quite sturdy.

Very Nice to wear if you ask me ;-)

 

 

Edited October 3, 2017 by djulink

[Bart Cordell]

Looks nice mate !

[racingeagle]

Congrats!!! Gorgeous, where did you end up finding one?


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[djulink]

On 6/10/2017 at 10:31 PM, racingeagle said:

Congrats!!! Gorgeous, where did you end up finding one?

it's from a very nice guy from watchuseek: Andrei (Yuran Strap)