greg_r 83 Posted January 4, 2012 When I first got into this hobby I was, like most, a Rolex guy. My daily beater for around 7 years was a rep Rollie Day/Date and I first joined the original RWG in search of a replacement for it. Being easily distracted, I then discovered Panerai... However, 20+ PAMs later (15 of which remain in the collection), I have - at least for the moment - satisfied my Panerai craving. I continue to like Rollies and I figured it was about time to improve my collection, which, for the last couple of years has consisted only of a DSSD and a blue-dialed DDII, my original Rollie DD (along with a couple of DJs) having long since gone to the great rep factory in the sky. However, I think I've made the mistake of buying a watch that has made me catch the Rollie bug again . I've long wanted a Daytona, but wasn't willing to risk the secs@6 issues, so finally decided that a vintage 6263 with secs@9 was for me. I was a little worried that it might be too small for me, as at 37mm it's by far my smallest - but it feels just right, although I'm having a little difficulty getting used to how lightweight it is, but it's probably my most comfortable watch - far better balanced than the larger DDII I own. This came from MR and is the standard cartel version with assymetric pushers and the handwind ST19 movement. I have no clue how accurate it is to the gen but frankly I don't give a damn - it's a stunningly beautiful watch and it FEELS right (which is always at least as important to me as the look). I love it! I can see this being a VERY frequent entry in the wristshots thread.... Here's the photos - they're not the greatest as they were taken with my iPhone, but they'll do for now... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solkryssare 109 Posted January 4, 2012 I must get me one of these! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silverspeed 10 Posted January 4, 2012 Oohhh....that looks very good the endlinks are perfect! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g.man 0 Posted January 4, 2012 Good things come in small packages. +1 g.man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GC 4,522 Posted January 4, 2012 Very nice! I luv my vintage daytona from DW... The comfort makes up for it's size, and after a few days putting on a PAM just feels clownish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 83 Posted January 4, 2012 thanks guys - I'm now wondering why I waited so long. Might have to buy one of the other dial options at some point.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted January 4, 2012 WOW I love it , and now I want it ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WebWind 1 Posted January 4, 2012 I love this watch! This watch was No.2 on my list. Now when list is gone with old forum software it could be No.1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted January 4, 2012 Oh dear... And you thought you had nothing more to buy at the moment... I just can't wear them, they're too small!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 83 Posted January 4, 2012 Oh dear... And you thought you had nothing more to buy at the moment... I just can't wear them, they're too small!! No, they're not! It was that thought that made me hesitate as long as I did, but I was wrong. That's the whole point Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UndercoverProp 0 Posted January 4, 2012 Very nice! Who cares what the Gen is - it looks classic! U.P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,518 Posted January 4, 2012 Yeah, looks amazing! It doesn't look that small in your wrist shot either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted January 4, 2012 Oh dear... And you thought you had nothing more to buy at the moment... I just can't wear them, they're too small!! No, they're not! It was that thought that made me hesitate as long as I did, but I was wrong. That's the whole point meh, I tried mspangl's DW on at the GTG (which you skived off from ) and it just felt wayyyy too small, and that was coming from wearing my 1675, which isn't exactly the biggest watch in the world!! I wish they'd intro a bigger version, there was that teaser pic of that Tennis Guy wearing what looked like a bigger version but nothing's come of it, dammit! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fragzzone 0 Posted January 4, 2012 Nice one, you just got me in trouble again. I've been wanting one for a while and now you got me started again :s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 83 Posted January 4, 2012 meh, I tried mspangl's DW on at the GTG (which you skived off from ) and it just felt wayyyy too small, and that was coming from wearing my 1675, which isn't exactly the biggest watch in the world!! I wish they'd intro a bigger version, there was that teaser pic of that Tennis Guy wearing what looked like a bigger version but nothing's come of it, dammit! meh yerself Try again - give it more than 5 minutes next time and you may find yourself agreeing with me. It doesn't feel that small - this coming from a guy who was wearing a 46mm SOH yesterday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solkryssare 109 Posted January 4, 2012 Oh dear... And you thought you had nothing more to buy at the moment... I just can't wear them, they're too small!! No, they're not! It was that thought that made me hesitate as long as I did, but I was wrong. That's the whole point Exactly. Just as with the Explorer 1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted January 4, 2012 Hmmm... I am going to ignore you both for the moment, I already have enough that I can't afford so I don't want anything else to add to the list just yet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffw69 0 Posted January 4, 2012 Too small for me B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffw69 0 Posted January 4, 2012 What can I say, I don't have girly wrist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 83 Posted January 4, 2012 Okay, now it's really "FUCK OFF" Jeff. :P Given that my watches range up to 52mm (PAM 300) and my all-time favourites include several 47mm PAMs, it's clear I don't have girly wrists either. The point is that the 'tona doesn't feel as small as you might think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffw69 0 Posted January 4, 2012 Love ya man! Nice pick up- really Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cynikal.Mindset 1 Posted January 4, 2012 37mm...eeek...42mm is pushing the smallness boundaries for me but I love the look of it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 83 Posted January 4, 2012 Love ya man! Nice pick up- really Cynikal - oddly, my DDII (41mm) feels a little too small. Go figure... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nunu78 1,743 Posted January 4, 2012 nice pick up G,i would love to have one.enjoy it often. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
