the collector Posted April 27, 2006 Report Share Posted April 27, 2006 Hey guys does anyone know where to get a nice Valjoux 72 movement for a 6263 case. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slay Posted April 27, 2006 Report Share Posted April 27, 2006 you can always try ebay... there are plenty of donor watches with VJ72! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craytonic Posted April 27, 2006 Report Share Posted April 27, 2006 Been thinking about that... this may be an expensive project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted April 27, 2006 Report Share Posted April 27, 2006 Just an FYI- If you're looking to create a V72 based franken, you'll need the V72 case to do it right. The DW case for the V23 copy will require some modification to accomodate the V72 correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slay Posted April 27, 2006 Report Share Posted April 27, 2006 theres a new DW case out which will fit the VJ72! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted April 27, 2006 Report Share Posted April 27, 2006 It's probably not new, but rather the old V72 case that DW has always offered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leitztozeiss Posted April 27, 2006 Report Share Posted April 27, 2006 (edited) It's probably not new, but rather the old V72 case that DW has always offered. Wow, I didn't know there was an old V72 case offered by DW. I thought that was a new development. Well, I'm taking the plunge and committed to purchasing one of these DW V72 case kits from The Dark Side. Edited April 27, 2006 by leitztozeiss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted April 27, 2006 Report Share Posted April 27, 2006 Yeah... He's always had a V72 kit. Basically consisted of a case, dial, hands, crystal, bezel, pushers and crown/tube. Just add the movement and bracelet, and voila- Instant 6263/5! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the collector Posted April 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2006 A very important type trustworthy member of this forum (thanks again) has kindly supplied me with a fatastic VJ72 6263 case. I have had my eyes on ebay for a while for the right VJ72.... is there anything specific i need to keep in mind when looking at these movements? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leitztozeiss Posted April 27, 2006 Report Share Posted April 27, 2006 Yeah... He's always had a V72 kit. Basically consisted of a case, dial, hands, crystal, bezel, pushers and crown/tube. Just add the movement and bracelet, and voila- Instant 6263/5! This latest dw v72 kit includes: dial, hands, case and band, and bezel - choice of dial and choice of bezel. All for a very reasonable price, considering similar kits are going for around $500 on The Bay. I picked the classic black dial and black bezel. As soon as joe get's better, i'm having him fix my EE 6263 with the misaligned subdial hand so I can sell it. So, if anyone is interested in an EE 6263 with genuine Tropic 21 . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the collector Posted April 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2006 How much did you pay for this new DW kit? do you have pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krustybrand Posted April 27, 2006 Report Share Posted April 27, 2006 I have a horrible feeling we're all going to be bidding against each other on the 'bay for the next while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the collector Posted April 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted April 28, 2006 Report Share Posted April 28, 2006 I'll watch from the safety of the sidelines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
700club Posted April 28, 2006 Report Share Posted April 28, 2006 (edited) Great Info! Man these reps are fun. I learn something new everyday. Edited April 28, 2006 by 700club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craytonic Posted April 28, 2006 Report Share Posted April 28, 2006 Whoever beat me to the $495 watch with the movement is my sworn mortal enemy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the collector Posted April 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2006 I missed that one Nanuq.... ok going to check now if there is snything interesting up for auction. @Nanuq Do you know anything about these DW VJ72 Cases??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halley Posted April 28, 2006 Report Share Posted April 28, 2006 VJ72 are horribly expensives lately because we are all looking for donor, just buy a VJ23 like I did, bicompax but otherwise it's the VJ72, so freeze the 6 o'clock hand et voilà!! I bought my VJ23 for 340 usd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the collector Posted April 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2006 The VJ72 prices are still reasonable, but lets wait and see what will happen in the near future as the new (big) wave of VJ72 cases flood the market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halley Posted April 29, 2006 Report Share Posted April 29, 2006 I don't find it reasonable to pay $800 for 40 YO movement, even iif it's a great movement, it's nowhere rare, there are alot of other movement of similar quality and specs, but it's only because rolex used it that the price is high, so price can't be reasonable in my eyes... and it will go up! Anyway, I'm still goign to buy a VJ72 watch but probably not to retrofi on a 6263 case but just because this is a movement to own on a collection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the collector Posted April 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2006 It will be interesting to see what the VJ72 prices will be in two years time, as more and more VJ72 cases are produced. Originlal rolex parts for the 6263 are getting harder and harder to find therefore Rolex collectors and watchmakers are turning their heads to the "non Rolex Vj72" for parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klingsor Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 (edited) can anyone provide me some info about buying the DW v72 kit to build a 6263? where i can find the DW "products"? i'm trying to read all the forum ...but it'svery very big and i'm becoming mad.... sorry for my bad english .... i will be glad for every contacts regarding this info... my best regards to all you MArco Edited May 3, 2006 by klingsor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leitztozeiss Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 VJ72 are horribly expensives lately because we are all looking for donor, just buy a VJ23 like I did, bicompax but otherwise it's the VJ72, so freeze the 6 o'clock hand et voilà!! I bought my VJ23 for 340 usd Hi Halley. I read your post about the details of the DW movement, HERE. In the review, you describe the V23 as fitting better in the DW case than the V72 dedicated case. Have you had a chance to confirm this? I'm expecting a DW V72 kit case soon, and I am looking for a suitable movement, mostly at V72. V23 sounds like a nice alternative if it'll work. Your expanded thoughts on this issue are very much appreciated. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halley Posted May 6, 2006 Report Share Posted May 6, 2006 I'm still on the process of trying all this, I too ordered another VJ72 case to fit my VJ23 on; I did not try yet to fit it on this new case, if it does not fit right, simply rub a little the inside of the case (beware! NOT the rehaut) only where the movement is place and it should fit comme papa dans maman (french expression !!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slay Posted May 7, 2006 Report Share Posted May 7, 2006 (edited) i'm thinking about a genuine VJ23 also... 72 is too expensive for me (and i'm not using the stopwatch anyways, so i dont need a 12h counter). the vj23copy seems very unstable to me. it is running fine now, but till a few days ago, the movement stopped everytime it went past 8:20... dont know if I should get it serviced or get a genuine Vj23 :/ i fear the movement might get even worse when I get it serviced and 350$ for a VJ23 is still a lot of $$$ Edited May 7, 2006 by slay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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