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Old 14 November 2009, 08:57 PM   #1
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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.
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Old 14 November 2009, 09:40 PM   #2
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Old 14 November 2009, 09:42 PM   #3
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Old 14 November 2009, 10:00 PM   #4
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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.


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Old 15 November 2009, 12:35 AM   #5
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It's a beautiful piece of engineering, i;m surprised it was undervalued like that!!
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Old 15 November 2009, 12:53 AM   #6
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only if i had a time machine..
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Old 15 November 2009, 12:55 AM   #7
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Holy smokes Rene and Padi, what stunners! I would like to see a full collection picture though!
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Old 15 November 2009, 01:07 AM   #8
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Old 15 November 2009, 01:31 AM   #9
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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!
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Old 15 November 2009, 02:10 AM   #10
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Very nice. Congrats.
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Old 15 November 2009, 02:23 AM   #11
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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?
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Old 15 November 2009, 02:52 AM   #12
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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
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Old 15 November 2009, 03:08 AM   #13
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Thanks Padi. Umm...I suppose I will just be an admirer. I must admit that $38K is way out of my budget!
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Old 15 November 2009, 08:39 AM   #14
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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!

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Old 15 November 2009, 08:42 AM   #15
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wow..wow...speechless...I would be institutionalized due to that one...
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Old 15 November 2009, 09:49 AM   #16
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I'm in agreement with other members.. that is a nice Daytona even tho
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Old 15 November 2009, 10:31 AM   #17
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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.
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Old 15 November 2009, 11:04 AM   #18
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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.
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Old 19 November 2009, 08:40 PM   #19
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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
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Old 20 November 2009, 02:26 AM   #22
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