Daytona Vintage

[takashi]

I got this during the Brüsselworld 2009. Please enlightened me about this vintage Daytona. The movement that comes with it is known as "mystery movement" and I think it sucks. I know that this should have a Valjoux 72/23 movement. The latter is a cheaper movement without subdial at 6 but nevertheless a donor watch should costs about 300-500USD.

From service history, it's known to have Clark's crystal, gen crown and aftermarket pushers. The bracelet has been changed too. Anything else to look out for?

 

[trailboss99]

I have NFI mate but I do know I love it. These are my favorite 'tona by a long shot and that is a damn nice example.
I gather it's a franken of some sort?


Col.

 

[fakemaster]

I have always loved that style

 

[sconehead]

I bought this off a member ages ago. It's 7750 powered and everything works spot on, just wondered how good a rep it is...be brutal, as it's just gathering dust in my watchbox and I might be getting shut soon, I need to be as honest as possible in my description if I do decide to sell... :wink:

 

[takashi]

Yours is not a DW case... and probably comes with low beat Asian 7750.

I got one from Trevor last time for 135USD new.

 

[sconehead]

Cheers Taka, just checked my message archive, bought it unworn for $140 shipped, originally off Hont for $180'ish (is it just me but everyone claims Hont is the cheapest, I find Robert beats his prices everytime?)

As reps go though does this one suck?

 

[takashi]

I am not too sure if I have replied this... I think the pushers are wrong, the top pusher needs to be slightly assymetrical. The shape of the pusher is not so correct too.

I think it's much better to get another case then start modding.

 

[docdoowop]

Very nice.

I love vintage Daytonas.

 

[golem]

My Spinmaster Cosmo..

I'm very happy with it, get lots of compliments.

A one-off I picked up from Robert:

Looks good, works perfectly and keeps good time.

 

[jetrigger]

A one-off I picked up from Robert:

Looks good, works perfectly and keeps good time.

That is a neat looking one off

 

[takashi]

Yay! Another DW case. Nice to see more varieties here.

 

[JellyJoe]

I am not too sure if I have replied this... I think the pushers are wrong, the top pusher needs to be slightly assymetrical. The shape of the pusher is not so correct too.

I think it's much better to get another case then start modding.

Agreed, spin's ones are far ahead.

I bought this off a member ages ago. It's 7750 powered and everything works spot on, just wondered how good a rep it is...be brutal, as it's just gathering dust in my watchbox and I might be getting shut soon, I need to be as honest as possible in my description if I do decide to sell... :wink:

You asked us to be brutal, I'll think out loud. Far from me the intention to be rude or offend your watch (which is a good watch anyway), mate. Only trying to help =)

Deployment is part of a different band, the riveted one.
Bezel is too hi on the case, it looks rather weird.
Pushers are symmetrical and so is the case.
I can't see the crystal very well from your pics but it looks quite low on the bezel.
All n all, I wouldn't mod that one.
As I said, no offense cos I really think only an expert would notice those faults and your watch is good as it is.
Good luck =)