hanski 40 Posted September 20, 2018 Just wrapped up a handsome dial and hand swap for another member here for his Cartel 6263. When it arrived I was impressed at the watch - having not handled a Daytona before. Swapping out the dial, I can only say it’s improved the watch quite a bit. It’s tempting to go get one for myself now... Build: - Cartel 6263 - Yuki Dial - Alpha subdial hands Project involved realigning the 6 o’clock subdial (expanding the opening on the secondary dial plate, countersinking the main plate to accept the new location the the subdial wheel, and epoxying into place), painting the Alpha hands a flat epoxy white, and getting it all out back together Take a look at the results Thanks for looking! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GC 4,467 Posted September 20, 2018 Stunning results, amazing that the yuki dial fit (which speaks to your skills)... bravo ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FoxWilde 155 Posted September 20, 2018 Another amazing job by the legend! Fox Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigballs8 0 Posted September 20, 2018 How much did this cost you too build? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moondustesp 136 Posted September 20, 2018 Beautiful watch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
repmaster1234 49 Posted September 20, 2018 18 hours ago, mzinski said: Just wrapped up a handsome dial and hand swap for another member here For me? Aww, you shouldn’t have. I guess I’ll take it if I have to! For real, great job. If it’s not too complex, could you elaborate more on the subdial mod? I’ve heard about this before but could never really conceptualize the processs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hanski 40 Posted September 21, 2018 23 hours ago, Bigballs8 said: How much did this cost you too build? Sorry, I don’t actually know the costs. I was sent the parts and worked on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigballs8 0 Posted September 21, 2018 Oh ok could you do a project for me ? And were are you based? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hanski 40 Posted September 22, 2018 On 20/09/2018 at 14:22, repmaster1234 said: For me? Aww, you shouldn’t have. I guess I’ll take it if I have to! For real, great job. If it’s not too complex, could you elaborate more on the subdial mod? I’ve heard about this before but could never really conceptualize the processs. When you remove the dial you’ll discover a movement cover plate. It looks like a secondary dial or a plate for subdials since it has the subdials printed on it in red. This plate is held in by three screws. Remove it. Next, and sorry I don’t have pics as I didn’t document the process as I did it, remove the 6 o’clock subdial wheel. It will either be friction held in place or with a couple dots of glue. Reconnect the plate and put on the new dial. Center the remaining subdials and main pinions - mark the center of the 6 o’clock subdial. This will show you where you need to cut thru the plate. Remove the plate again, cut the area needed to adjust subdial wheel. Reattach plate again, align dials, mark center. This time you’re marking thru the plate to the movement main plate. This mark will indicate where you need to countersink to allow room for the subdial wheel to lay flat (it’s a 3 dimensional wheel that needs clearance on the back side). Countersink, apply a few small drops of epoxy to both sides of the wheel, reconnect secondary plate, center dial based on other subdials and main pinions, adjust 6 o’clock subdial wheel as needed (act quickly as the timer is ticking on the epoxy - I used epoxy 330), let glue set overnight, attach dial, attach hands, enjoy watch. Again, sorry I don’t have more visuals and I wish I knew the name of that secondary plate that looks like a dial (sort of). Hope that helps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
