Are there really 1:1 replicas of the Rolex Daytona 6265?

[Ericr45]

Hello all,
Thanks to let me into this forum where watch enthusiasts (and me) can thrive. I wonder where to find the best possible Replica/clone of the 6265. Preferable with the sunburst dial, and the Big Eye version (no "Daytona" in red...)
I know there are Noob watch and others, but unsure what to choose, and also if there are other considerations. Any bright ideas are sincerely cherished.

E.R.

 

[asusundevils1971]

No factory is making a 1:1 6265 Daytona and it would have to built.

Here is a thread where you can read and ask questions

*** The panda thread *** - post your vintage Daytona pics!

Ok guys, why should we have a gilt dials thread or and a big crown club and nothing about the most famous, most iconic watch ever made by Rolex? Let’s enjoy posting pics of your vintage Daytona ref. 62xx ! Let me start

forum.replica-watch.info

 

[RDRoss]

as mentioned, the old JKF were nice builds but nowhere near Gen. if you want a really really close to Gen build you need to go custom built Viet like the older Phong builds which have a real v72 movement and custom bridge. But those are not cheap to say the least.

 

[kadeee]

The Clean verions are very close and the DD movements they are supposed to no be using should take a gen balance and parts, so you could spend a small fortune trying to buy up some visual gen parts and have a watchmaker fit them to the movement, no point if its not display case in m opinion.

The cases are as close to gen as they can be and so are the dials, but it depends on who you are trying to fool! If its people in the street and a some watch nerds then maybe, a dealer well maybe visually but if they question anything they would be sure to open it up and then your tell appears unless you have essentially got all gen parts fitted to it that are visible in which case it will be mostly gen, but never worth outside of here or some Reddit post the value it holds in terms of parts.

1:1 would lend itself to being identical but just not made by RO what you really mean is 1:1 looks wise which some are very close.

The reality is no one is likely to question it unless you flash it about bragging about it or you do not fit the profile or someone who is likely to be wearing a £28K watch, its not just the car you drive as many are not fussed about posh cars but if lets say you still live your parents and work at a 7/11 then chances are even if you won it and it was gen it would still be questioned!

Clean are probably your best bet looks wise and BTF if you can still find them the movement you want is the DD version.

If you just like the watches and are not trying to pretend then getting so close to gen is less important and can save you money.

As with most of the precious metal or hard to get models with big price tags, even if it were gen people will still question it unless you fit the part. Depending on where you live to you also put your life at risk as the mugger in the street wont care and still target you.

Take a look around the site first though as your are a noob and you will pick up quite a lot by reading rather than just asking as it will have been discussed many time before!

The guy asked for a 4-digit Daytona, something like that: https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auc...tion/rolex-daytona-ref-6265-a-stainless-steel

Not for a current one. Not want to be unpolite, but the 4-digits are another thing.
I'm waiting for my 6241 to get it ready built. Way too long, but that's another thing.

 

[Reaps]

Yes, there is but has to be custom made. Custom everything with same movement v72 as original Daytona.

Be prepared to fork over at minimum 6k+ for one though. With gen dial and gen parts can balloon over 10k+ easily.

 

[TerryRobot]

The guy asked for a 4-digit Daytona, something like that: https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auc...tion/rolex-daytona-ref-6265-a-stainless-steel

Not for a current one. Not want to be unpolite, but the 4-digits are another thing.
I'm waiting for my 6241 to get it ready built. Way too long, but that's another thing.

Yes my my bad

The guy asked for a 4-digit Daytona, something like that: https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auc...tion/rolex-daytona-ref-6265-a-stainless-steel

Not for a current one. Not want to be unpolite, but the 4-digits are another thing.
I'm waiting for my 6241 to get it ready built. Way too long, but that's another thing.

Yes my bad I got distracted during my reply and forgot it was for the older one! Ive deleted now as only some parts were relevant. Still some it was as the older models are so hard to get hold of as they are premium having one that is 1:1 is not as important as the only people likely to know would be dealers, most would just think its an older watch and wont of seen as many either, so bench marking to a gen would be much less important unless you just happen to sit next to someone who has a similar age model and then they would need to know all the little traits, as long as its not ticking and the Chrono works and sets as it should 1:1 is less of a thing what will be more of thing would be patina and ageing unless its portrayed as a NOS box find I guess.

Older 5 digits and 4 digits models could be more popular as unless specific models are the most attainable in real life.

Finding a 4 digit Daytona as a gen is not hard but the price tag is high and not many people will have seen one in the flesh.

But you are right if would have to be a custom build.

 

[TerryRobot]

Yes, there is but has to be custom made. Custom everything with same movement v72 as original Daytona.

Be prepared to fork over at minimum 6k+ for one though. With gen dial and gen parts can balloon over 10k+ easily.

These were handwind too and from memory often the movements never had full working Chrono's not that that probably matters much for the looks but for being 1:1 it would. I reckon a build like this would like you say be really quite high in value and parts as there wont be many rep parts about to play with.

Not sure if this is even available anymore but could be a starting point I guess. The problem with the vintage models is any one who might recognise it will work out that its a hard to come by watch rather than just and old watch, and it would need to look worn in which is where using the gen parts would give it that age, even the retro versions of older 5 digits BP do GMT and Sub still look far to new, i guess it could have been polished at a service perhaps but on a 4 digit can think anyone would allow that.

Be cool to see a build though

 

[Reaps]

These were handwind too and from memory often the movements never had full working Chrono's not that that probably matters much for the looks but for being 1:1 it would. I reckon a build like this would like you say be really quite high in value and parts as there wont be many rep parts about to play with.

Not sure if this is even available anymore but could be a starting point I guess. The problem with the vintage models is any one who might recognise it will work out that its a hard to come by watch rather than just and old watch, and it would need to look worn in which is where using the gen parts would give it that age, even the retro versions of older 5 digits BP do GMT and Sub still look far to new, i guess it could have been polished at a service perhaps but on a 4 digit can think anyone would allow that.

Be cool to see a build though

The v72 is nice but it is very old. And many people who have built a Daytona with one often find the one they source is in poor condition and needa service and replacement parts (expensive) and costly overall.

I remeber a member who had sent his to the watch maker 3 times in 2 years!! 3 years for a 6-10k watch lol!!

For me I like 4 digits but I would never exceed a heavily modified Cartel... at $6k you are touching many nice gen watches or 3-4 custom modern Daytonas. You must really love 4 digit to go v72.

 

[TerryRobot]

The v72 is nice but it is very old. And many people who have built a Daytona with one often find the one they source is in poor condition and needa service and replacement parts (expensive) and costly overall.

I remeber a member who had sent his to the watch maker 3 times in 2 years!! 3 years for a 6-10k watch lol!!

For me I like 4 digits but I would never exceed a heavily modified Cartel... at $6k you are touching many nice gen watches or 3-4 custom modern Daytonas. You must really love 4 digit to go v72.

Agreed and even if you do it will never be a gen, not recoverable under insurance or every more difficult to find people to work on or parts. The 10k range starts bringing in gen GMT's Subs and if you add a little more even some early 5 digit gen Daytonas too.

 

[Ah0rsey]

1:1 is genuine period - no excuses, no replica parts and thats not really where this forum is at.

6 years a member & 2 comments in all that time and clearly not bothered to read up on the many many threads on vintage or custom builds and fantastic genstein or franken or excellent modders work we have on RWI.

I doubt they are going to take anyones replies or advice but I have to say that anyone who posts about 4 digit Daytonas and noob in the same sentence really wants to do a whole bunch of research first before asking..... thats my advice, go do some proper digging around in the forum, enjoy learning something new and dont be lazy and expect someone else to answer your 1:1 question.

 

[TerryRobot]

1:1 is genuine period - no excuses, no replica parts and thats not really where this forum is at.

6 years a member & 2 comments in all that time and clearly not bothered to read up on the many many threads on vintage or custom builds and fantastic genstein or franken or excellent modders work we have on RWI.

I doubt they are going to take anyones replies or advice but I have to say that anyone who posts about 4 digit Daytonas and noob in the same sentence really wants to do a whole bunch of research first before asking..... thats my advice, go do some proper digging around in the forum, enjoy learning something new and dont be lazy and expect someone else to answer your 1:1 question.

Well put seems to quite a few newbies of late! Or low contribution users asking questions