davethecat Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 Everyone that starts a v72 6263 has lots of stories to tell. I sure do. I wont bore you with all of my fits and starts. Instead let me tell you what I've got and then pass on some significant thanks DW Case, pushers, and hands Updated DW dial on a Singer base Timeman Bezel and Insert Gen Crown and Tube Gen Tropic 21 crystal Gen Oyster Bracelet 78350 (solid sides) CWP fabed 571 end links NOS 726 from a Certina that still has all of its tags on it. My only request is that if you see something wrong - Don't point it out. I love it, but I'm neurotic just like you guys. Don't make me do anything else to it, please! Couple of thank you's: Avitt & Ubi - Thanks for the advice, and all of the great posts here. I was able to learn a lot from just reading your topics and replies. Rob: What can I say? A true gentleman. Rob has now worked on 6 of my watches, all perfect. Four of them are chronos: an Asian 7750, a Venus/Seagull, a V72, and a v726. This most recent transaction was the first time I was able to talk to Rob live. He's just as genuine and helpful real-time as he is on our bbs. Rob, you're real asset to our community. This one was my dream watch from when I first got the watch bug some 30 years ago. I saw my first 6263 when I was a kid walking though Neiman Marcus at the Houston Galleria during the crazy oil boom days. I never thought I'd own one. Now I more or less do. Dream come true. My Daytona is pictured next to my other childhood dream - but it's not a rep...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 (edited) My only request is that if you see something wrong - Don't point it out. I love it, but I'm neurotic just like you guys. Don't make me do anything else to it, please! That one made me LOL...I know exactly how you feel. Congratulations on your beautiful work! Edited May 22, 2007 by avitt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 Great to read your tale and see pics of your darling. Cheers to another project coming to completion PS. I've been wearing one of my V72 DWs recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 D- Now THAT'S how to do a great watch!! Here's to childhood dreams becoming reality... Cheers, R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elprimerozen Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 Congratulation!Words can not describe feelings some times...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 Wear it well, it's a beauty. RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 Very Nice, Beautiful job, Dave. Seeing your watch makes me want to get back on the 6263 course, I've got three v72's, I just can't come to grips with taking one out of it's case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff g Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 I know how you feel. My 6263 has become one of my favorite watches. Beautiful job...wear it well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 Beautiful watch. I am jealous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davethecat Posted May 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 Very reluctantly, Im about to put this guy up for sale on the Forum. Email sent to the mods to get clearance. A rare find obviously with a documented pedigree. And from a forever member of course. Ill answer any question you guys may have in advance. just pm me on the forum someone will get a real gem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabioliveri Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 who's timeman?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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