Rolex 6694

[paul cbc]

New to me 1970 Rolex 6694.

Thanks to TRF as I was able to research this reference in forum archives.
So many dial and handset variations. Apologies for the poor photo.

[physicist]

Great looking watch. Classic.

[Woody]

That is a real classic - thanks for sharing.


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[omar-rye]

My first Rolex

[TimeToGo]

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Congratulations, thanks for sharing!

A classic!

[offrdmania]

Looking good OP, the hands should be lumed but its ok. Parts are very abundant and it isnt a big deal on a 6694

[winst]

Nice - Congratulations!

[omar-rye]

Originally Posted by offrdmania

Looking good OP, the hands should be lumed but its ok. Parts are very abundant and it isnt a big deal on a 6694

These came with non lume dials and hands

[Dan S]

No-lume hands match the no-lume dial, all good IMO. It's not unusual to find T SWISS T dials that were used to make no-lume watches. Seems crazy, but just another example of Rolex frugality. :-)

[paul cbc]

Originally Posted by omar-rye

My first Rolex

That's a Beauty

[paul cbc]

Originally Posted by Dan S

No-lume hands match the no-lume dial, all good IMO. It's not unusual to find T SWISS T dials that were used to make no-lume watches. Seems crazy, but just another example of Rolex frugality. :-)

I was initially concerned about the originality of the hands as well but with further research I found examples of no lume dial and hands combination with T Swiss T on the dial.

The watch wears very comfortably with its slim case.
I find the 7835 bracelet carries the weight of the watch perfectly.

Appreciate all the kind words.

[perry911113]

Originally Posted by paul cbc

New to me 1970 Rolex 6694.

Thanks to TRF as I was able to research this reference in forum archives.
So many dial and handset variations. Apologies for the poor photo.

That's a very nice watch!
The last of the vintage manual wind 34's.
I have the predecessor to the 6694. A 1957 6494.

[paul cbc]

Originally Posted by perry911113

That's a very nice watch!
The last of the vintage manual wind 34's.
I have the predecessor to the 6694. A 1957 6494.

Thanks kindly.
Would love to see a picture of your watch.

[perry911113]

Originally Posted by paul cbc

Thanks kindly.
Would love to see a picture of your watch.

Here is a picture of my 1957 Rolex 6694

[paul cbc]

Originally Posted by perry911113

Here is a picture of my 1957 Rolex 6694

Very nice, thank you!

[paul cbc]

Originally Posted by Dan S

No-lume hands match the no-lume dial, all good IMO. It's not unusual to find T SWISS T dials that were used to make no-lume watches. Seems crazy, but just another example of Rolex frugality. :-)

Forgot to add...that's a Stunner!

[paul cbc]

I was curious about the price differential of my manual wind 6694 vs the equivalent Rolex perpetual offerings of the time.

I discovered this thread with a 1972 UK price list.
Close enough for comparison sake.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=710661

1972 prices - UK:

6694 / 69
5700 / 85
1500 / 115

Certainly the 6694 was an affordable option for many.

Would anyone know what the equivalent 34mm Tudor Prince Date sold for in 1972? Curious as to what the price would be compared to the 6694.

[Dom9]

Love your watch OP - such a clean look! Always find myself looking at these on ebay, after seeing one of these threads. Then have to kick myself that when I tried some, many years ago, I just felt I needed something bigger. And in these intervening years, I haven't got any smaller!

[RafIeng]

Hello All

My late father passed on his watch to and the bracelet was too small, I did manage to acquire one from a very nice chap in Canada, but my wrist is still growing, Does anyone from the forum have a spare link or know where I can get one from?

My watch is the Oysterdate Precision 6694 steel with black face, made in 4/68

many thanks

Graham

[Dan S]

Originally Posted by RafIeng

Hello All

My late father passed on his watch to and the bracelet was too small, I did manage to acquire one from a very nice chap in Canada, but my wrist is still growing, Does anyone from the forum have a spare link or know where I can get one from?

My watch is the Oysterdate Precision 6694 steel with black face, made in 4/68

many thanks

Graham

If you are looking for a link, you need to post the type and reference # of the bracelet. Or at least show photos. We don't know what bracelet is on your watch.

[Toptimes]

Congrats on your new 1970 Rolex 6694! It's great that you were able to research it on here. Don't worry about the photo, I'm sure it looks amazing in person! Enjoy your new watch!

[paul cbc]

Originally Posted by Dom9

Love your watch OP - such a clean look! Always find myself looking at these on ebay, after seeing one of these threads. Then have to kick myself that when I tried some, many years ago, I just felt I needed something bigger. And in these intervening years, I haven't got any smaller!

Thank you Dom...& neither have I

With its slim profile, the watch wears very comfortably. Sits in between my older 34mm OP and a 36mm Rolex mid case.

[paul cbc]

Originally Posted by Dan S

If you are looking for a link, you need to post the type and reference # of the bracelet. Or at least show photos. We don't know what bracelet is on your watch.

Graham - as Dan S notes, you will need to provide the reference numbers on the bracelet to get help.

Please see attached representative photos.
In this case it is a 7835 bracelet with 357 endlinks-see bottom right picture.
Hope this helps.

[paul cbc]

Originally Posted by Toptimes

Congrats on your new 1970 Rolex 6694! It's great that you were able to research it on here. Don't worry about the photo, I'm sure it looks amazing in person! Enjoy your new watch!

Thank you

[Dan S]

There are usually folded links for 7835 bracelets on eBay. Measure the width of the narrowest links (near the clasp) and buy one or two that are the same width as those. The will probably cost you $50-$100 each.

[RafIeng]

Sorry Its a 6694 oysterdate Precision with black face ( 1968 ) i will try and post some pics

[RafIeng]

That's great info , looks like #7206 with 50 embossed onto the caselink

[RafIeng]

will do that , many thanks , think its a#7205 with 50 embossed onto case link

[paul cbc]

Originally Posted by paul cbc

Thank you Dom...& neither have I

With its slim profile, the watch wears very comfortably. Sits in between my older 34mm OP and a 36mm Rolex mid case.

Edit: I just reread this thread and realized I mistakenly typed older 34mm OP, when I should have typed newer.

Revised: With its slim profile, the 1970 6694 wears very comfortably.
Sits in between my 1987 34mm OP and a 36mm Rolex mid case.

I also wanted to give some better information regarding case size:
1970 6694 measures about 34.5 mm diameter.
1987 34 mm OP measures about 34 mm diameter.

[Dom9]

Interesting the older one is a touch bigger. Honestly; I am finding my latest Tudor 76100 a bit small, so despite the dial size on these; I just don't think I can do it, which is a shame as there are some lovely ones on the market at the moment!