freddy333 Posted July 9, 2007 Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 I am having trouble deciding which model to construct - 6239 (silver bezel) or 6241 (black bezel)? Which do you prefer and why? (the only difference is the bezel) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyp1 Posted July 9, 2007 Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 6241 The acrylic bezel compliments that dial. I only like the steel bezel on white or silver dials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted July 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 Tony -- My original plan was to do a 6241, but fate stepped in -- DW sent me the wrong bezel (metal instead of plastic) & case (a 6239 -- twice) and after trying the 6239 combination out, it started to grow on me. And then it occurred to me that there are fewer Newmans floating around with silver bezels than black. So I am wondering if that, alone, may give the watch a bit more credibility. What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyp1 Posted July 9, 2007 Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 (edited) There are versions like that. In my opinion reps should be as close to stock as possible. I dont want anything on my watch that might bring unwanted suspicion. Edited August 11, 2007 by tonyp1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted July 9, 2007 Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 While I do like 6239's (I'm leaving the door open to building a white PN...I've got everything except the movement), I prefer the black bezel with your tri-color dial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted July 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 Yes, I agree completely. But I am not talking about adding anything that is not normally seen on a gen Newman. Of all the gen Newmans I have seen with black dials, most have been the black plastic bezeled 6241 models. I have only seen a couple of the silver metal bezeled 6239s. Although my original plan was to build a 6241, after seeing how the 6239 combination looks, I am no longer quite sure which model I prefer. At least with the black Newman dial, which is why I appreciate your comments. Any others? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted July 9, 2007 Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 Personally, I prefer the appearance of the black bezel... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted July 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 Thanks TeeJay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselpower Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 For me, on pure aesthetics, black all the way. Good luck with the build! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted July 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 Thanks Diesel. So far, there seems to be unanimity for my original preference (black bezeled 6241). If the watch is worn with a folded link 7835 bracelet instead of the black strap in the 2nd photo, would that make any difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geo1nah2a Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 6241 for me too. Regardless of the bracelet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitmic Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 Personally, I prefer the appearance of the black bezel... Word! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 6241 for me too, it just looks right with the black bezel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 Why not interchangable bezels? That 6239 w/ an oyster band looks nice to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted July 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 On the black lizard strap, it HAS to be the black bezel (6241). Nothing less will do. With apologies to BMW, it is the ultimate timing machine But on an oyster, the case is less black and white (no pun intended). It would look something like this (though I would probably fit a folded link 7835) The thing I find appealing about the 6239 (on an oyster) is that it is slightly stealthy. With the matching (to the case and oyster bracelet) silver bezel, the watch calls less attention to itself. At first glance, you might even miss the Newman dial (ok.....so maybe not, but you get the idea). And I think that gives the watch more credibility. On an oyster, the 6239 just looks more like a tool watch. And, to be honest, after seeing Avitt's stunning 6265, it was impossible not to consider the silver bezel option. As far as interchangeable bezels -- Well, if DW is ever actually able to get me the correct (6241) case (he just sent me the 2nd 6239 case by mistake), I will have a 6239 case & a 6241 case. But I only have 1 gen crown and 1 gen T21 crystal (I have additional generic parts for the 2nd watch), which will go on whichever of the 2 cases that ends up being my Main Squeeze. That way, if I feel the need to change, it is an easy job to shuttle the movement over to the other case for a night on the town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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