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oztimelord · 14 November 2009, 08:57 PM

It's been nearly over two years since I first lay my eyes on a manual Daytona.

It was an instant love affair that defied rationality and caused some criticism when I sold the majority of my existing collection to fund some more Daytonas.

Looking back I remain a content man.

rajurama · 14 November 2009, 09:40 PM

sweet

Polizeifritz · 14 November 2009, 09:42 PM

Damn nice watch!

padi56 · 14 November 2009, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Polizeifritz

Damn nice watch!

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Originally Posted by rajurama

sweet

Yes would agree but at the time it was one of Rolex worst sellers and with a ETA Valjoux movement that many today regard as second class.So I must ask myself today is it all down to how much this watch costs today.Below is one my Father owned he was going to buy a Sub but the 6263 was around £150 cheaper and they gave him a extra discount of £25 plus first service free.His watch now belong to me and would not sell it at any price.

deserted · 15 November 2009, 12:35 AM

It's a beautiful piece of engineering, i;m surprised it was undervalued like that!!

icnbne · 15 November 2009, 12:53 AM

only if i had a time machine..

kyle L · 15 November 2009, 12:55 AM

Holy smokes Rene and Padi, what stunners!

I would like to see a full collection picture though!

Dan Pierce · 15 November 2009, 01:07 AM

dP

oztimelord · 15 November 2009, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by kyle L

Holy smokes Rene and Padi, what stunners!

I would like to see a full collection picture though!

Many thanks and then it grew to this

My camera work is yet to top this combo.

...and this one in particular lights my fire aka 'The sun king' as the dial is magnificent in the light.

Whenever I see this in the Australian sun I just go wow!

valentine · 15 November 2009, 01:31 AM

absolutely STUNNING. I think I may have a shot at one...a white dial 6263. It would require me selling a few pieces....but I have been drooling over this piece forever...and well..Ill keep you posted...because Imprepared to make the MOVE!

marshallr47 · 15 November 2009, 02:10 AM

Very nice. Congrats.

Speed · 15 November 2009, 02:23 AM

Wow Padi, Oztimelord....

I think I prefer the looks of That model to current day SS White Dial Daytonas.

Few questions..

To confirm, the Valjoux movement is wind up mechanical?

Is it really inferior to say Zenith or modern day Daytona movements?

What sort of price do these command?

padi56 · 15 November 2009, 02:52 AM

The Valjoux 72 series is a manual wind movement and quite respected in its day at the time poor sellers.The all gold versions 6263/5 were COSC tested but the S.Steel 6263/5l were not but exactly the same movements
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Is the ETA Valjoux inferior to the Zenith or modern Daytona,well in many eyes anything ETA is inferior IMHO only inferior is the main fact only 30 minute timer Valjoux manual wind the others auto and longer timers, but myself love manual wind.But as for accuracy longevity of life etc all very close all excellent chronograph movements.As for prices well only what someone is willing to pay, mine is not for sale at any price

Prices ranges for 6263/5 have seen mint examples $38000 plus

Speed · 15 November 2009, 03:08 AM

Thanks Padi. Umm...I suppose I will just be an admirer. I must admit that $38K is way out of my budget!

ocwatching · 15 November 2009, 08:42 AM

wow..wow...speechless...I would be institutionalized due to that one...

RolexV3 · 15 November 2009, 09:49 AM

I'm in agreement with other members.. that is a nice Daytona even tho
it's an older model..Here is a borrowed pic

TheVTCGuy · 15 November 2009, 10:31 AM

Beautiful Rene.. and the rest of you that own those fantastic vintage Daytonas! One question, which do you like better, the seconds hand at the 9:00 (Zenith-like) or at the 6:00 (newer Rolex movement)?.

I love mine, but really think they did a mis-service by moving it from 9 to 6. That's just MHO.

oztimelord · 19 November 2009, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Beautiful Rene.. and the rest of you that own those fantastic vintage Daytonas! One question, which do you like better, the seconds hand at the 9:00 (Zenith-like) or at the 6:00 (newer Rolex movement)?.

I love mine, but really think they did a mis-service by moving it from 9 to 6. That's just MHO.

Never really thought about it

but now that you bring it up. I think I prefer the Zenith style at 9:00.

Then again my Paul Newman is just perfect

TSW · 19 November 2009, 09:03 PM

Wow

HDHNTER · 20 November 2009, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by schroder

wow

+1000

ippon20 · 15 November 2009, 11:04 AM

And to think my dad traded his way back when TT was in style for his Zenith. He still kicks himself for that. As Padi said, they were not well received when they were in production.

SDDS · 20 November 2009, 02:26 AM

smokin...

Alexus · 20 November 2009, 05:07 AM

wow what great pieces... stunning

14 November 2009, 08:57 PM	#1
oztimelord "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Rene Location: Australia Watch: PN 6241 Daytona Posts: 466	This one made me go Daytona Mad It's been nearly over two years since I first lay my eyes on a manual Daytona. It was an instant love affair that defied rationality and caused some criticism when I sold the majority of my existing collection to fund some more Daytonas. Looking back I remain a content man. __________________ Regards Rene PN 6241, 6239, 6263, 16520, 116509, 116520

14 November 2009, 09:40 PM	#2
rajurama "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Rick Location: Wakanda Watch: amacallit Posts: 2,090	sweet __________________ रोलेक्स

15 November 2009, 01:07 AM	#8
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,216	dP Attached Images __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

15 November 2009, 02:10 AM	#11
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	Very nice. Congrats. __________________ Ron

15 November 2009, 02:52 AM	#13
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,063	The Valjoux 72 series is a manual wind movement and quite respected in its day at the time poor sellers.The all gold versions 6263/5 were COSC tested but the S.Steel 6263/5l were not but exactly the same movements . Is the ETA Valjoux inferior to the Zenith or modern Daytona,well in many eyes anything ETA is inferior IMHO only inferior is the main fact only 30 minute timer Valjoux manual wind the others auto and longer timers, but myself love manual wind.But as for accuracy longevity of life etc all very close all excellent chronograph movements.As for prices well only what someone is willing to pay, mine is not for sale at any price Prices ranges for 6263/5 have seen mint examples $38000 plus __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

14 November 2009, 09:42 PM	#3
Polizeifritz "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The garage Watch: SMP Posts: 145	Damn nice watch!

15 November 2009, 12:35 AM	#5
deserted Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: fort wayne IN Watch: Patek 1909003 Posts: 2,176	It's a beautiful piece of engineering, i;m surprised it was undervalued like that!!

15 November 2009, 12:53 AM	#6
icnbne "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: J Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Omega Seiko Posts: 1,562	only if i had a time machine..

15 November 2009, 12:55 AM	#7
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	Holy smokes Rene and Padi, what stunners! I would like to see a full collection picture though!

15 November 2009, 01:31 AM	#10
valentine Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Justin Location: Baltimore, MD Watch: TT Diamond DJ Posts: 2,809	absolutely STUNNING. I think I may have a shot at one...a white dial 6263. It would require me selling a few pieces....but I have been drooling over this piece forever...and well..Ill keep you posted...because Imprepared to make the MOVE!

15 November 2009, 02:23 AM	#12
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Wow Padi, Oztimelord.... I think I prefer the looks of That model to current day SS White Dial Daytonas. Few questions.. To confirm, the Valjoux movement is wind up mechanical? Is it really inferior to say Zenith or modern day Daytona movements? What sort of price do these command?

15 November 2009, 03:08 AM	#14
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Thanks Padi. Umm...I suppose I will just be an admirer. I must admit that $38K is way out of my budget!

15 November 2009, 08:42 AM	#15
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	wow..wow...speechless...I would be institutionalized due to that one... __________________ too much into watches...

15 November 2009, 09:49 AM	#16
RolexV3 Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Vince Location: West Virginia Watch: Rolex DSSD & DJ Posts: 902	I'm in agreement with other members.. that is a nice Daytona even tho it's an older model..Here is a borrowed pic Attached Images

15 November 2009, 10:31 AM	#17
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Beautiful Rene.. and the rest of you that own those fantastic vintage Daytonas! One question, which do you like better, the seconds hand at the 9:00 (Zenith-like) or at the 6:00 (newer Rolex movement)?. I love mine, but really think they did a mis-service by moving it from 9 to 6. That's just MHO.

19 November 2009, 09:03 PM	#19
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Wow Attached Images __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

15 November 2009, 11:04 AM	#21
ippon20 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Dan Location: Orlando/NSB, FL Watch: 16710 (3186) Posts: 1,629	And to think my dad traded his way back when TT was in style for his Zenith. He still kicks himself for that. As Padi said, they were not well received when they were in production. __________________ Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Instagram @pivot_and_spine

20 November 2009, 02:26 AM	#22
SDDS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Yazan Location: Canada Posts: 4,782	smokin... __________________ Patek Philippe 5167 Patek Philippe 5905P black dial Rolex Deepsea 116660 M series Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 N series Rolex OP 41MM 124300 Green Dial

20 November 2009, 05:07 AM	#23
Alexus "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: Switzerland Watch: SD/PAM74/ExII/SRSD Posts: 393	wow what great pieces... stunning __________________ The young do not know enough to be prudent, and therefore they attempt the impossible, and achieve it, generation after generation. Pearl.S.Buck

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