Daytona 6263 / 6265 Valjoux 72 Frankenstein Projects

[the collector 0]

A post for all of us with ongoing or finished Daytona 6263 Valjoux 72 series Franken projects. Lets post pictures and exchange information regarding mods, parts etc.

 

What case are you using?

Which genuine parts?

Modded VJ.72?

Dials (gen or aftermarket)

Bracelet

How did you give your watch a good patina (vintage look)

 

And guys please, ONLY serious franken projects. We want to see the best of the best here.

 

Looking forward to seeing what you guys are up to.

 

 

 

Myself, I have 2 projects ongoing.

 

1. 6263 - DW case, black dial.

2. 6265 - DW case, white PN dial.

 

Both with Valjoux 726 series movm. Genuine bracelets, crowns, tubes, crystals.

 

[KBH 7]

I guess my 6263 won't count since it's got a lowly Swiss Valjoux 7753 movement.

 

and how about some pictures of your superfrankens?

[andygt 0]

I see you didn't mention gen springbars.

I hope you have used them as everyone knows that a serious franken project is not serious without them.

Also did you use a rusted movement for a truly vintagised look?

[Member X 91]

[dingle 57]

welcome to the nuthouse

[speedzmaster 0]

What about the gen gaskets?

[the collector 0]

Project is ongoing. Yes, gen springbars and gaskets. Valjoux movements are in v good condition, however, trying to find out the serial number of the correct winding stem for the 727 movement and the 24-703 crown. I will post pictures as soon as I can. It seems that i have missplaced my camera charger... annoying...

 

@Dingleberry - Thanks

[the collector 0]

Guys - Does anybody here know what font rolex used for the 6263 series cases?

 

Please PM me

Edited September 18, 2010 by the collector

[KBH 7]

Guys - Does anybody here know what font rolex used for the 6263 series cases?

 

Please PM me

 

Are you talking about the inside of the case back?

[speedzmaster 0]

Helvetica

[the collector 0]

@ KBH - Between lugs - Registered Design 6263 - Stainless Steel - XXXXXX (Serial Number)

 

@ Seedzmaster - Helvetica is close, however i am quite sure rolx did not use helvetica, what stands out as the biggest difference between helvetica and the rolx font is the "flat top" on the number 3.

 

See the link below for reference:

 

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=136622

Edited September 18, 2010 by the collector

[the collector 0]

Bump -

[andygt 0]

Comic Sans?

[greg_r 82]

I think you'll find that - as with a lot of companies of this type - Rolex have comissioned a custom typeface (in this case it appears it may have indeed been based on Helvetica, but there are quite a number of differences). Unless someone has already done it and posted the font somewhere, you're probably going to have to modify the typeface yourself...

[Baldrick 1]

Letraset is your friend

[the collector 0]

@Baldrick - What is Letraset?

[speedzmaster 0]

Gen spring-bars, gen gaskets, gen crown, gen crystal....all a waste of money.

[Luthier 1]

Gen spring-bars, gen gaskets, gen crown, gen crystal....all a waste of money.

 

+1

[KBH 7]

Huge difference between the gen crystal and rep. Clarity and lack of distortion is much better. The biggest difference on the gen crown and tube is that they will last many, many times longer than the shitty ones that they put on reps, even if the average person would never know the difference.

[gB. 0]

Huge difference between the gen crystal and rep. Clarity and lack of distortion is much better. The biggest difference on the gen crown and tube is that they will last many, many times longer than the shitty ones that they put on reps, even if the average person would never know the difference.

+1 gazillion

[the collector 0]

No comment

[the collector 0]

Does anybody know the reference number of the Rolex winding stem for VJ72 movement and 24-7030-0 tube (7mm triplock)?