ubiquitous Posted July 1, 2006 Report Share Posted July 1, 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jraines87 Posted July 1, 2006 Report Share Posted July 1, 2006 Damn nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted July 1, 2006 Report Share Posted July 1, 2006 A work of art, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikellem Posted July 1, 2006 Report Share Posted July 1, 2006 And Ubi did it again.. Quite Nice Randy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
700club Posted July 2, 2006 Report Share Posted July 2, 2006 that has got to be the greatest rep of all time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TicToc Posted July 2, 2006 Report Share Posted July 2, 2006 I can't see a single flaw, and the crystal is to die for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nachete Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 and where can you find such a beautiful watch??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBombadil Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 Frickin' georgeous!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chronomat123 Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 george Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torresp Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 FAKE !!!, "swiss made" luminova dial on a non-SEL bracelet, mate you must pass me this watch, I'm looking for a special daytona. Have you any news about the gold PN or 6263? Cheers, Toni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Watchmeister Posted August 12, 2006 Report Share Posted August 12, 2006 Gets my vote for best Frankenwatch. This is the one we all would kill for. But don't take it personally Randy. If I ever buy another Rolex gen this is it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted August 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 Thanks, gang This one's been the majority shareholder for time on the wrist... Keeping excellent time and is a great conversation piece (even non-WIS seem to be interested in it). The Daytona has a certain charm... and where can you find such a beautiful watch??? Not exactly found... But built. Started with a genuine case, refinished dial, and added an El Primero 400 from an Ebel 1911 FAKE !!!, "swiss made" luminova dial on a non-SEL bracelet, mate you must pass me this watch, I'm looking for a special daytona. Have you any news about the gold PN or 6263? Toni- Still working on it. I know of 14k solid gold cases, but 18k is a rare find these days. I know they're still out there... It's just a matter of finding it. One can only do such a project with time time time - and a little magic... Hurries would be totally wrong as they would end in a lack of quality. This piece asks for special care! Once again Randy - well done! Agree, Oli. This was one I didn't mind taking my time with. Finding the right movement was the most important thing for me; I had the opportunity to buy a number of EP 400's, but most were the 17 jewel version, needed overhauling as they were very old and in most cases did not work etc. I'm glad I waited for the 31 jewel, and the movement was factory new old stock as well. Perhaps good things do come to those who wait? Gets my vote for best Frankenwatch. This is the one we all would kill for. But don't take it personally Randy. If I ever buy another Rolex gen this is it. Heehee... Thanks, Warren. If you do get a gen, be sure to look specifically for models that fall within the following serials: W, T, N (black dials) = possible patrizzi dials (chocolate brown subdials). Check to make sure dial is original to the watch; there are many that had been replaced by RSC's during service, and there are also some artifially browned subdials floating around as well. A, P = last production models of the 16520 Zenith; P is the transitional year, so fewer were made of this serial than any other. Personally, I feel the Zenith Daytonas and the vintage V72 Daytonas are the ones to have. Even though each model were made for many years, they'll most likely be much rarer than their new 1165xx counterparts; since Rolex now has an in house movement, you can bet that the new Daytona will be in production for a very long time while Rolex recovers their cost to produce and develop the 4130 caliber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linkukbora Posted August 14, 2006 Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 I just can't take my eyes off SS blacky Daytona aka 16520 and believe it or not, yours ROCKS without paying the hefty inflated premium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swdivad Posted August 14, 2006 Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 Oh my That's lovely ubi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16520b Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 nice job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted August 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 Oooh!! Patrizzi dial! You're sitting on a nice little fortune there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16520b Posted August 19, 2006 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 I almost let this watch go for $12k last year, http://catalog.antiquorum.com/catalog.html...p;auctionid=108 looking at the above link, I am glad I kept it ..... but I was kinda of surprised that somebody would pay close to $35k usd for it ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahchard Posted August 19, 2006 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 looking at these pics... everytime i wear my 7750 daytona, i can't help but notice that it is so thick... don't think i can wear it anymore.... i need a gen... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 Is there a source for afetermarket zenith daytonas cases? I know there are zenith daytonas for 2500 usd, but I would prefer to get the parts separately. It is a budget question. Without doubts, this is the franken to have... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fellfell Posted September 2, 2006 Report Share Posted September 2, 2006 Sir where is possible to buy this watch (Daytona el primero)?Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted September 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 A few more... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchy Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 Oh my....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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