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KatGirl · 19 July 2012, 12:54 PM

Hello, guys and gals. I just now purchased my first ever Rolex. My taste tends toward simple classic lines, and my budget is very tight, so I started out small. My main pieces are Omegas, but I want to get a few Rolex/ Tudors in the collection. I know so much about Omega, and not much, at all, about Rrolex. I came across an auction that was about to end and, on a whim, put in a last minute bid. According to the seller, this was just serviced, and it looks all original to my untrained eye. I was attracted by the color of the dial, which appears to be somewhere between grey and blue. It is a 6694 from the 70s, and I'd like to find the right oem bracelet for it. As I said, I'm rather clueless. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you. Here's a pic of my incoming:

KAT

JohnBoy · 19 July 2012, 02:30 PM

Hi Kat,
Welcome to the forum. Congrats! Your Oysterdate 6694 watch is a good start to the world of Rolex, a modest size for a man, but just about right for the new ladies trend. Its also a real workhorse.

That watch came with a 19mm (lug width) mens, all stainless steel, oyster bracelet, model 78350 with matching clasp and (2ea.) #557 end pieces. Those bracelets are fairly common - perhaps there might be one in the FS section of TRF (reputable sellers with references). Otherwise, ebay has quite a few, but you MUST BE CAREFUL - lots of counterfeits and aftermarket junk there and on many other sales sites. Be prepared to pay a few hundred $ for the real deal. In the meantime, that croc strap looks pretty good on it! Good Luck!

adt · 19 July 2012, 04:04 PM

Welcome to the forum and nice looking 6694!

KatGirl · 19 July 2012, 09:48 PM

Thank you for the info and the welcome, Jb, and thanks, adt. Pleased to meet you both.

KAT

KatGirl · 20 July 2012, 12:41 AM

If anyone happens to see a 78350 bracelet with endpieces 557, on the sales corner, please shoot me a PM. Thanks.

azguy · 20 July 2012, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by KatGirl

If anyone happens to see a 78350 bracelet with endpieces 557, on the sales corner, please shoot me a PM. Thanks.

Put a WTB "want to buy" on there, welcome to TRF

KatGirl · 20 July 2012, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by azguy

Put a WTB "want to buy" on there, welcome to TRF

Done. Thanks for the tip. I checked ebay, but I'm not liking the condition of most of what I saw, and some of the fixed prices are almost as much, as what I paid for the watch.

slcbbrown · 20 July 2012, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by KatGirl

Done. Thanks for the tip. I checked ebay, but I'm not liking the condition of most of what I saw, and some of the fixed prices are almost as much, as what I paid for the watch.

You got a great watch with a pretty unique dial. Congratulations. Because this watch is vintage, I would expect the bracelet version that came with it to be well worn when you find one for sale. Rather than trying to find the correct-for-the-6694 bracelet, I would start looking for a more modern 19mm jubilee or oyster that will fit.

KatGirl · 20 July 2012, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by slcbbrown

You got a great watch with a pretty unique dial. Congratulations. Because this watch is vintage, I would expect the bracelet version that came with it to be well worn when you find one for sale. Rather than trying to find the correct-for-the-6694 bracelet, I would start looking for a more modern 19mm jubilee or oyster that will fit.

Thanks for the tip, Steve. I'll look into all of the possibilities.

KAT

kyle L · 20 July 2012, 11:58 AM

Nice watch Kat! Good luck finding the right bracelet, it will look great.

KatGirl · 21 July 2012, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by kyle L

Nice watch Kat! Good luck finding the right bracelet, it will look great.

Thanks, Kyle. I'm very patient. I can wait until I find one in good condition.

TSW · 21 July 2012, 08:12 AM

Welcome to TRF

KatGirl · 21 July 2012, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by TSW

Welcome to TRF

Thank you.

onkyo · 21 July 2012, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by KatGirl

Thanks, Kyle. I'm very patient. I can wait until I find one in good condition.

Great advice above. Welcome to TRF Kat.

cruvon · 21 July 2012, 09:52 PM

Congrats, awesome entry into the world of vintage Rolex, do post some more pics and a wrist shot, enjoy!

Andrés G · 21 July 2012, 09:55 PM

Hi Kat,

Nice catch. It's good to see you around here.

jdc · 22 July 2012, 08:28 AM

Hi and welcome that's a nice watch

Its worth ringing Rolex and seeing if they have any in stock, 3 years ago I bought a new 78350 bracelet for £285 from Rolex UK through my local AD.

KatGirl · 23 July 2012, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by jdc

Hi and welcome that's a nice watch

Its worth ringing Rolex and seeing if they have any in stock, 3 years ago I bought a new 78350 bracelet for £285 from Rolex UK through my local AD.

Thanks for the tip. I had just assumed they were no longer available.

KAT

KatGirl · 23 July 2012, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by cruvon

Congrats, awesome entry into the world of vintage Rolex, do post some more pics and a wrist shot, enjoy!

Thank you. Will post more pics, when it arrives this week. It's hard to tell in the pic, but the indices are gold. I'm excited.

KatGirl · 23 July 2012, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Andrés G

Hi Kat,

Nice catch. It's good to see you around here.

Thanks, Andres. It's nice to have a new home, and see some familiar friends. ;)

KatGirl · 25 July 2012, 11:21 PM

Hi, everyone. I just wanted to let you know that I found the correct bracelet for my 6694. It looks to be in very nice condition, considering it's from 1976. Other pics show all correct markings, including 557 end links. I should have it within a few weeks, since its coming from the UK. Do I need special spring bars? Thanks. Here's a pic:

P.S. My 6694 should arrive today. Wrist shot later.....

Regards,

KAT

MonBK · 25 July 2012, 11:26 PM

slcbbrown · 25 July 2012, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KatGirl

Hi, everyone. I just wanted to let you know that I found the correct bracelet for my 6694. It looks to be in very nice condition, considering it's from 1976. Other pics show all correct markings, including 557 end links. I should have it within a few weeks, since its coming from the UK. Do I need special spring bars? Thanks. Here's a pic:

P.S. My 6694 should arrive today. Wrist shot later.....

Regards,

KAT

Looks like you've got springbars in the picture. Springbars a super cheap, but htey need to match the lughole size. There aren't all that many sizes, but since your watch has lugholes, I believe you can use the larger diameter, shoulderless version. If your bracelet shows up with "shoulderless" spriingbars, they are probably correct.

Frogman4me · 26 July 2012, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by adt

Welcome to the forum and nice looking 6694!

+1

Welcome to TRF :)

KatGirl · 26 July 2012, 01:55 AM

Are you saying any 1.5mm or 1.8mm shoulderless 19mm spring bars should work? I'm brand new to Rolex, but have plenty of 19mm spring bars on hand, since I do all my own strap and bracelet changes on all of my pieces. I don't think there are spring bars included with the bracelet. Thanks.

KAT

19 July 2012, 12:54 PM	#1
KatGirl 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Kat Location: Northern Ca, USA Watch: 126233 Wimbledon T Posts: 5,736	An intro, and a question from a Rolex newbie Hello, guys and gals. I just now purchased my first ever Rolex. My taste tends toward simple classic lines, and my budget is very tight, so I started out small. My main pieces are Omegas, but I want to get a few Rolex/ Tudors in the collection. I know so much about Omega, and not much, at all, about Rrolex. I came across an auction that was about to end and, on a whim, put in a last minute bid. According to the seller, this was just serviced, and it looks all original to my untrained eye. I was attracted by the color of the dial, which appears to be somewhere between grey and blue. It is a 6694 from the 70s, and I'd like to find the right oem bracelet for it. As I said, I'm rather clueless. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you. Here's a pic of my incoming: KAT

19 July 2012, 04:04 PM	#3
adt "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: A Location: SEA Posts: 473	Welcome to the forum and nice looking 6694! __________________ "Collecting is the only socially commendable form of greed" ~ Gene Shwartz

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21 July 2012, 09:52 PM	#15
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,688	Congrats, awesome entry into the world of vintage Rolex, do post some more pics and a wrist shot, enjoy! __________________ Last thing I remember, I was Running outta sight I had to find the passage back,To the place I was before. ’Relax,’ said this Rolex place,We are programmed to receive. You can checkout any time you like, But you can never leave!

19 July 2012, 02:30 PM	#2
JohnBoy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: John Location: Seattle, WA USA Watch: Rolex - a few! Posts: 1,472	Hi Kat, Welcome to the forum. Congrats! Your Oysterdate 6694 watch is a good start to the world of Rolex, a modest size for a man, but just about right for the new ladies trend. Its also a real workhorse. That watch came with a 19mm (lug width) mens, all stainless steel, oyster bracelet, model 78350 with matching clasp and (2ea.) #557 end pieces. Those bracelets are fairly common - perhaps there might be one in the FS section of TRF (reputable sellers with references). Otherwise, ebay has quite a few, but you MUST BE CAREFUL - lots of counterfeits and aftermarket junk there and on many other sales sites. Be prepared to pay a few hundred $ for the real deal. In the meantime, that croc strap looks pretty good on it! Good Luck!

19 July 2012, 09:48 PM	#4
KatGirl 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Kat Location: Northern Ca, USA Watch: 126233 Wimbledon T Posts: 5,736	Thank you for the info and the welcome, Jb, and thanks, adt. Pleased to meet you both. KAT

20 July 2012, 12:41 AM	#5
KatGirl 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Kat Location: Northern Ca, USA Watch: 126233 Wimbledon T Posts: 5,736	If anyone happens to see a 78350 bracelet with endpieces 557, on the sales corner, please shoot me a PM. Thanks.

20 July 2012, 11:58 AM	#10
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	Nice watch Kat! Good luck finding the right bracelet, it will look great.

21 July 2012, 09:55 PM	#16
Andrés G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Guatemala Posts: 3,391	Hi Kat, Nice catch. It's good to see you around here.

22 July 2012, 08:28 AM	#17
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	Hi and welcome that's a nice watch Its worth ringing Rolex and seeing if they have any in stock, 3 years ago I bought a new 78350 bracelet for £285 from Rolex UK through my local AD.

25 July 2012, 11:21 PM	#21
KatGirl 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Kat Location: Northern Ca, USA Watch: 126233 Wimbledon T Posts: 5,736	Hi, everyone. I just wanted to let you know that I found the correct bracelet for my 6694. It looks to be in very nice condition, considering it's from 1976. Other pics show all correct markings, including 557 end links. I should have it within a few weeks, since its coming from the UK. Do I need special spring bars? Thanks. Here's a pic: P.S. My 6694 should arrive today. Wrist shot later..... Regards, KAT

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26 July 2012, 01:55 AM	#25
KatGirl 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Kat Location: Northern Ca, USA Watch: 126233 Wimbledon T Posts: 5,736	Are you saying any 1.5mm or 1.8mm shoulderless 19mm spring bars should work? I'm brand new to Rolex, but have plenty of 19mm spring bars on hand, since I do all my own strap and bracelet changes on all of my pieces. I don't think there are spring bars included with the bracelet. Thanks. KAT

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