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Old 22 September 2016, 12:22 PM   #1
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This just in... Daytona 6263.
This watch was not operational when I acquired it. Works great now...

Work performed by International Watches... I.W.I.

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Old 22 September 2016, 12:24 PM   #2
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Beautiful work. Looks stunning.
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Old 22 September 2016, 12:25 PM   #3
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Could be my favorite post of the year. Nice work!

Someone is very fortunate indeed.
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Old 22 September 2016, 02:37 PM   #4
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The Ridley's do great work. Awesome sigma dial you got there. I kinda like the no
"big red" look.
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Old 22 September 2016, 02:49 PM   #5
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Beautiful!
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Old 22 September 2016, 02:55 PM   #6
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That is truly a piece of art
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Old 23 September 2016, 05:28 AM   #7
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Fabulous images and beautiful watch
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Old 23 September 2016, 05:32 AM   #8
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Great watch. I much prefer the no Daytona dials.
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Old 23 September 2016, 05:44 AM   #9
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Incredible pics! And what a stunning example!!!!
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Old 23 September 2016, 06:24 AM   #10
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stunning watch.

Phillips Dad brought mine back to life years ago.
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Old 23 September 2016, 06:53 AM   #11
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Gorgeous Daytona! One of my dream watches!
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Old 23 September 2016, 08:00 AM   #12
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Absolutely stunning. I could look at those pics again and again. Beautiful watch
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Old 23 September 2016, 02:15 PM   #13
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Very nice!
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Old 23 September 2016, 02:53 PM   #14
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Great watch, congratulations!

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Old 23 September 2016, 07:30 PM   #15
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Wonderful!
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Old 23 September 2016, 07:37 PM   #16
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The older ones are a far nicer design than the new Daytonas.
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Old 24 September 2016, 12:26 AM   #17
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Btw, am I wrong in thinking you have a different sub-minute dial hand? Only asking as I seem to have the same problem with mine.
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Old 24 September 2016, 12:40 AM   #18
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The older ones are a far nicer design than the new Daytonas.
I agree 100%. Love the vintage models. Not a fan of the more modern design. A stunning timepiece!
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Old 24 September 2016, 12:51 AM   #19
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Gorgeous Daytona, love it!
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Old 24 September 2016, 03:21 AM   #20
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Love it, thanks for the pics!
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Old 24 September 2016, 03:29 AM   #21
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Great pics of a great watch! Love the black dial 6263.
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Old 24 September 2016, 03:36 AM   #22
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Oh My! That is a beautiful piece. Cool pics or the process.

Congrats!
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Old 24 September 2016, 07:29 AM   #23
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Btw, am I wrong in thinking you have a different sub-minute dial hand? Only asking as I seem to have the same problem with mine.
That's a question for the experts... In other words, I have no idea.
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Old 24 September 2016, 07:31 AM   #24
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Great watch. I much prefer the no Daytona dials.
I'm with you. I love the simplicity of the dial on the vintage Daytonas.
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Old 25 September 2016, 01:32 AM   #25
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Old 25 September 2016, 04:07 AM   #26
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Stunning set of pics telling a nice story of a classic being nursed back to life!
Thanks for sharing.
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Old 25 September 2016, 04:27 AM   #27
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Jesse, what a terrific post. The photo documentation is superb. I don't know what the exact conditions were at the time of acquiring this outstanding timepiece, but at the very least it presents a positive picture on the "risk/reward" (value) of purchasing a knockout watch that just needs a little TLC.
Well done!
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Old 26 September 2016, 11:46 PM   #28
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Jesse, what a terrific post. The photo documentation is superb. I don't know what the exact conditions were at the time of acquiring this outstanding timepiece, but at the very least it presents a positive picture on the "risk/reward" (value) of purchasing a knockout watch that just needs a little TLC.
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Thank you. The right TLC and service craftsman, can bring most any watch back to life.
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Old 27 September 2016, 02:08 AM   #29
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great watch. I much prefer the no daytona dials.
+1

I love that model so much but fear that with the value of them it would only be allowed to reside on my wrist for a very short time and have to move on.
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Old 27 September 2016, 03:20 AM   #30
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