So the Little Red 6263 Silver Sigma Dial Daytona is something of a Beauty. I've seen a couple of old running posts on the building and construction of one. However in reality, I'm not sure I can personally go down that route.
I guess I'd be looking for - as gen spec as possible, particularly Case and Dial, with perhaps the movement being the only tell, and only if you're good.
Now I'm aware such an endeavour would cost top $$, however my question is, is there a source to purchase one 'ready frankened'. I contacted 'Phong' and he quoted a tune of $9k with about a 3month wait list to make one. Seems like a lot. And some speculate that his cases are good, but the dials less so?
Are there alternatives? - Are there people here on this forum who do semi-regularly produce franked 6263 Daytonas? / Willing to provide a quote?
Thanks in advance.
A reference picture of a Gen for clarity
I guess I'd be looking for - as gen spec as possible, particularly Case and Dial, with perhaps the movement being the only tell, and only if you're good.
Now I'm aware such an endeavour would cost top $$, however my question is, is there a source to purchase one 'ready frankened'. I contacted 'Phong' and he quoted a tune of $9k with about a 3month wait list to make one. Seems like a lot. And some speculate that his cases are good, but the dials less so?
Are there alternatives? - Are there people here on this forum who do semi-regularly produce franked 6263 Daytonas? / Willing to provide a quote?
Thanks in advance.
A reference picture of a Gen for clarity