Watchmeister Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 I have been peppering Ubi with all kinds of questions about various Rolexes over the past few months. As always his responses were prompt and helpful. As those who know him will attest, he is one of the very few truly knowledgeable and valuable members here. In any case I had been eager to buy a DW 6263 for several months now and Ubi had faithfully answered every inane question I could come up with. I had been avoiding it for fear of getting one with a bad movement. A few days ago Ubi was good enough to offer me one of his own. And not just any but one with a proven and serviced movement, new springbars and proper crystal. I would be remiss if I didn't mention that not only was his price very reasonable but he offered me a choice of bracelets and bezels out of his extensive collection - a true gentleman. Ubi- Many thanks. Here are the pics: And the icing on the cake, so far it has been keeping COSC quality time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 Ubi is cool. Beautiful watch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leitztozeiss Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 Wow, beautiful!!! Nice, nice, nice!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 Thanks for the kind words, kruzer! I believe it is you who is the gentleman... The pleasure was all mine! I was absolutely sad to see that beauty go... But glad to know it's landed in good hands Kindest regards... Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 One more... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRT Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 very nice addition!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehtolcad Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 randy!!! i thought the exotic dial was the only one that was working? and you let it go??? kruzer, i have no idea how much you paid, but you have certainly made out like a bandit. this is like the time euno let go of that pointed guard gmt master....will wonders never cease! then i remember that your sights have shifted to those new fangled daytona frankens and it all comes together...and by the way shoot me an email bud i wanted to chat with ya about something unrelated to daytonas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 randy!!! i thought the exotic dial was the only one that was working? and you let it go??? kruzer, i have no idea how much you paid, but you have certainly made out like a bandit. Indeed. It was a sacrifice I had made; one that I hope will get my black dialed 6263 running again under Swiss motivation. More to come, though I am not sure how soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krustybrand Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 Mmmmmm. DW PN. Among my collection consisting currently of mostly gens, my 2 DWs are still my favorites. FWIW, I have purchased a few spare movements (used) that almost all had small issues which caused the original owners to let them go. I have spent quite a bit of time taking the worst one apart and learning all I can about the movement. I have found that it is in fact quite robust, just prone to poor assembly and adjustment. I got one recently that wouldn't hold a stem and would stop when the stem was pushed in. It turned out that the hole for the stem release had not been bored deep enough, causing the plate that holds the stem not to engage its tab in the stem properly, also allowing it to interfere with the setting gear when pushed in. Drilling the hole deeper gave me a perfect-running spare. Adjustments of the chrono pieces is something I am working on learning, but from what I have seen so far, the DW movements are quite straightforward and adjust the same way as any other chrono. A little work with the finish, cleaning, oiling and adjustment will give me quite a decent watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvio Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 Cool Watch! And I'm not just saying it! Wow!! Great work Randy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linkukbora Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 Satisfaction Guaranteed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted July 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 Still keeping COSC time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsons Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 (edited) That's one heck of a watch, Kruzer. A stunning Ubi creation. Is this the DW with the The Zigmeisterfied movement? I hope to have the opportunity to see this watch in person. Congrats on your purchase and enjoy! Your vintage Rollie collection is getting very interesting for a Pam guy. Regards, Jet Edited July 20, 2006 by Jetsons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted July 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 Yes, it is the Ziggified version And I suspect you will have the opportunity to see it in person. Next week if you are around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadog13 Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 it is a great looking watch...ubi is selling some nice pieces of his collection...do you have ubi some projects? you sure do.... well kruzer...you've got a beauty...and your pride and joy would be everbodys (if we owned such a nice piece)...wear it well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guesswho Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 wow, what a stunning watch, wear it well!! !noob question alert! is the watch a gen? what is a DW? Is it something high end like an MBW? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted July 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 Not gen. Perfect proportions (case dimensions, assymetric pushers) to gen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehtolcad Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 and a movement that can be as finicky as the finickiest woman - but DW owners will attest that it's damn well worth it. this one, since it has been worked on by the master, should hum along without missing a beat. and @kruzer in my shock in seeing the transfer, i forgot to welcome you to the club. hope you'll forgive the faux pas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted July 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 Thanks. And I am a proud member. And of course, I couldn't have done it without Ubi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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