pauluk Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Hi I am thinking of making a 6263 daytona and have searched through some of the posting's here and still want some questions answered, what is the best case to use? I would need one that fits the cal.72 and will take genuine the genuine crystal and crown, I can get an aftermarket case but the price is high any other suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadget Man Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 I would suggest a DW case. PM sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gplracer Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 I would suggest a DW case. PM sent. Gadget Man is correct. The DW cases are the best. They take gen parts and have asymmetrical pushers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indyberetta Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Gadget Man is correct. The DW cases are the best. They take gen parts and have asymmetrical pushers. Agree 100% FOR THE PERFECT FRANKEN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayrtontre Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Agree 100% FOR THE PERFECT FRANKEN! where i can buy DW case? asimmetrycal?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmg Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 You can find DW on iOffer under the seller name "dyrcsszw". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
username here Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Agree 100% FOR THE PERFECT FRANKEN! but what mods does the DW case need to get a v72 to work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gplracer Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Someone else please feel free to chime in. I have not done this only read about it You will need to grind the inside of the case to customize it to accept the movement. This might be a little amount of work or a lot of work. If you are going to put that expensive of a movement in it you probably will want aftermarket pushers and a crown and tube. You can get these from Ofrei. The thread pitch is not the same so the case will have to be tapped. Gen pushers fit fine but they are major money. Of course the usual mods such as gen band,ends and crystal would look nice too. Freddy will tell you this is not for the faint of heart. It is a time consuming process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Although DW case kits are made to fit Valjoux calibres, they rarely fit without some amount of grinding/polishing. Because there is little to no consistency between 1 case & the next, it is impossible to predict how much work will be required until you gather all of the pieces together & see what fits & what does not. If you prepare for the worst (everything must be modded to make things fit together), then you will not be (too) surprised when you run into problems. Of the several I have constructed, only 1 went together with a minimum of fuss. If you are good, talented, have the patience of Job & very, very lucky, you may end up with something that looks like 1 of these There are a number of tutorials, reviews & journal/logs that describe the process, required tools/parts & potential problems when constructing DWs. Please use the Search to find them & then read before proceeding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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