What have i gone and done!

[Dizzy]

Well i've finally taken the plunge... bought a used DW daytona today.. sourcing a bracelet.. gen crown, tube, pushers, crystal etc for now... then the V23 movement later... its the mystery movement case. Its been serviced and runs good apparently so thats a bonus for now..

I'm starting to comb the rolex sections here and RWI so get ready for the questions guys!!!

LOL

[dadog13]

I don't know nothing about Rolex, but I want to wish you luck with your project...I am in the middle of one project - a vintage Panerai...

projects are exciting...the harder is it is to accomplish it, the better it is....it gives you more pleasure in the end....And I like challenge!

keep us updated (even if I don't like Rolex at all - I like seeing projects like this completed)

[alligoat]

Just get out your checkbook, Dizzy! Actually the v23 option should be quite a bit less expensive than than the v72 route- you can still find those on ebay in the $500 range last time I looked, but a service will run around $300 still. V72's are hard to find for under $1K these days- too many people like us building Daytonas! Good luck.

[Dizzy]

yes i just realized now that Im glad i bought a v23 version!!

Either movement is just fine for me

[polexpete]

Nice one Dizzy i'm in the same boat and still floating... i have some spares, bracelet V72 stems, bezel, crowns etc. I'll pm you the details if you interested.

Cheers

P.

[flex]

I like Vj 72 case because of the thicker lugs..

[Guest avitt]

I like Vj 72 case because of the thicker lugs..

As one who has handled and photographed many DW cases, I can tell you that there is no correlation between lug thickness and VJ23 vs. VJ72. The lug thickness varies from case to case, and even from left to right!

[freddy333]

As one who has handled and photographed many DW cases, I can tell you that there is no correlation between lug thickness and VJ23 vs. VJ72. The lug thickness varies from case to case, and even from left to right!

Exactly.

And to Dizzy - Where are the pics of your new DW?

[flex]

That's strange. This is the 2 yrs old version of Vj 23..

See pic

Vj 23 case (DW)

the other one I have at home has thicker lugs

Not very good pics. I need to take some good pics side by side to show the difference in thickness..

[Guest avitt]

Yup, the difference in the lug width is obvious...And I could show you pictures which are exactly the opposite. There are certain QC tolerance issues on all DW cases, and the lug width is one of them.

[freddy333]

There are certain QC tolerance issues on all DW cases

You can say that again.

[Dizzy]

Exactly.

And to Dizzy - Where are the pics of your new DW?

I dont have it yet.. should have it next week hopefully

[dieselpower]

Seems like 6263 fever is spreading. Good luck with your project can,t wait to see the pictures.

[milsub5517]

guys looks like im in trouble ... ! after seeing all these nice 6263's i want one too.

Seems like 6263 fever is spreading. Good luck with your project can,t wait to see the pictures.

[polexpete]

Go get yourself a large cup of tea and search "DW6263" on the forum. There's tons of stuff and loads from Freddy, our DW guru. After a few hours you'll be hooked big time.

Have fun!

P.

[freddy333]

DW is 1 of the more senior & respected collectors & he has (what I consider to be) the best case kits for vintage 62xx Daytonas.

Since DW, a number of others have appeared on the scene with similar Daytona case kits of varying qualities, with none being any better than DW's. You buy a kit, locate & purchase a vintage Valjoux 72 or 23 watch/movement (ebay or elsewhere) & roll your own (or hire a watchmaker to do the rolling for you).

There is more than sufficient information about DW watches that you can find via the Search. You can find his website here.

[milsub5517]

thanks for the link freddy, looks like he does not have any cases at this time