Caci Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 (edited) Daytona Build Update I think I've finally got my 6263 where I want it (without having to spend a lot more money). I had previously mentioned that when I got the watch back from Phong, it was taking on moisture. I thought that maybe the back gasket was thin & I installed a thicker one - seemed to be OK Next, I didn't think the crystal looked right, so I ordered a Clark and had my watchmaker install it. He said "sorry, it broke. These replicas don't have standard dimensions". He re-installed the original plexi. But, at least, he did get the minute recorder adjusted & it hasn't missed a click since! I also noticed that my blatantly incorrect bezel had developed a crack @ about "160". Well, I still needed a nice crystal and ordered another, NOT CLARK, based on a recommendation of a Forum member. When I removed my bezel, almost 1/2 of the original crystal [censored] was missing (my watch guy is 84, I love him to death AND he got that V72 straightened out). Maybe that's where the moisture came from. My new crystal was nice but when I tried to PRESS the bezel over it, I noticed it was REALLY TIGHT. I remember reading how you sometimes have to "open up" these rep bezels, so I began to work on increasing the diameter of the step that contacts the crystal. So, it took a lot of trial fitting, to get the bezel to fully seat. In the process of doing this, I watched that crack open up (obviously too much interference). Anyway, by the time I did get it fully seated, the crystal split right down the middle! Okaaay.. Ordered 2 more $16.50 (net) 25-21 crystals and have stored the watch in desiccant (rice) for several months, while waiting for a proper & inexpensive bezel. Just got a 6263 bezel, (NOT a $450 Phong), off EBay Installed new crystal, MEASURED & trimmed the bezel for a firm, press fit. BTW, these crystals seem to "snap" over the case [censored] and you have to be careful not to shave off slivers of plastic from the sharp edges of the case. I don't know how to link my previous post, but this bezel is closer to right. I really am liking it, now. Thanks, Chris Edited February 13, 2017 by Caci Missing info 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jigelow Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 Well done! One of my favorite Daytonas! At least they were acrylic crystals. I learned on sapphire - three of them to be exact. Not fun. Wear at it well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caci Posted February 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sogeha Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 Very nice. I also really like the black bezel Daytonas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caci Posted June 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 Thought this was interesting... This is like my donor watch for my Daytona Build. Maybe I should buy a V72 and... https://www.ebay.com/itm/302278701839 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caci Posted June 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 (edited) 5 hours ago, Caci said: Thought this was interesting... This is like my donor watch for my Daytona Build. Maybe I should buy a V72 and... https://www.ebay.com/itm/302278701839 Link is not working. eBay completed auction, Paul Garnier Scuba, $7500. Item # 302278701839 Edited June 16, 2017 by Caci Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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