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mnkartal0929 · 28 March 2021, 02:51 AM

I recently picked up this vintage 6694 from 1969 and the local watchmaker was very rude, when I asked him to open it just to see condition of the movement. He quicky looked at it, said that the it is a redial, hands were not original. He said that if the watch is keeping a good time, just to leave it rather to charge me $70 to open it. Again very rude and will probably take it to my watchmaker.

It has been polished which is the case because it looks very nice, it keeps very good time

If somebody that is very knowledgeable can tell me first impressions of it until I get to see the movement. Thanks!

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motoikkyu · 28 March 2021, 02:56 AM

Congrats! I think it looks very nice, although I do think the bracelet is later than the watch. There's been a lot of debate on this forum regarding yellow gold hands and indices on all-stainless watches but this is a very common configuration for the era in which it was made. IWCs from that time are MOSTLY SS with yellow gold indices and hands. Enjoy that beautiful 6694!

mnkartal0929 · 28 March 2021, 03:16 AM

I appreciate the feedback!

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mnkartal0929 · 28 March 2021, 03:56 AM

The bracelet is 7835 19. I can see that it was used on 1501 as well.

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Woody · 28 March 2021, 04:16 PM

I think the dial is likely later as I seem to recall those marked T-Swiss-T are from the 80/90s period. I think the bracelet is OK although perhaps a new clasp has been fitted (if you look at the blades within the clasp you should see a date code). I think the movement should be a 1225 but I am no expert. I have a 6494 from the late 50s which also has the T-Swiss-T dial and a replacement bracelet. It has just been serviced by RSC and runs great. Looks to me like you have made a good purchase and i hope you enjoy the watch for many years to come.

Davidt · 28 March 2021, 05:59 PM

It's 'T Swiss Made T' that is mid 80's/90's.

'T Swiss T' is correct for late 60's-early 80's.

Davidt · 28 March 2021, 06:00 PM

Pictures aren't great for assessing the dial but it doesn't look refinished to me.

Old Expat Beast · 28 March 2021, 08:01 PM

Looks good to me. If the guy's comments are any reflection of his abilities, you're probably better off not letting him try and open it.

mnkartal0929 · 28 March 2021, 11:25 PM

Thank you guys!

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28 March 2021, 02:51 AM	#1
mnkartal0929 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: US Posts: 26	Oysterdate 6694 I recently picked up this vintage 6694 from 1969 and the local watchmaker was very rude, when I asked him to open it just to see condition of the movement. He quicky looked at it, said that the it is a redial, hands were not original. He said that if the watch is keeping a good time, just to leave it rather to charge me $70 to open it. Again very rude and will probably take it to my watchmaker. It has been polished which is the case because it looks very nice, it keeps very good time If somebody that is very knowledgeable can tell me first impressions of it until I get to see the movement. Thanks! Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

28 March 2021, 02:56 AM	#2
motoikkyu 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: PRJ Posts: 1,731	Congrats! I think it looks very nice, although I do think the bracelet is later than the watch. There's been a lot of debate on this forum regarding yellow gold hands and indices on all-stainless watches but this is a very common configuration for the era in which it was made. IWCs from that time are MOSTLY SS with yellow gold indices and hands. Enjoy that beautiful 6694! __________________ "Do you like Breitling?" "I don't know, really, I've never been Breitled"

28 March 2021, 08:01 PM	#8
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,444	Looks good to me. If the guy's comments are any reflection of his abilities, you're probably better off not letting him try and open it. __________________ _______________________

28 March 2021, 03:16 AM	#3
mnkartal0929 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: US Posts: 26	I appreciate the feedback! Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

28 March 2021, 03:56 AM	#4
mnkartal0929 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: US Posts: 26	The bracelet is 7835 19. I can see that it was used on 1501 as well. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

28 March 2021, 04:16 PM	#5
Woody "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Africa Posts: 1,120	I think the dial is likely later as I seem to recall those marked T-Swiss-T are from the 80/90s period. I think the bracelet is OK although perhaps a new clasp has been fitted (if you look at the blades within the clasp you should see a date code). I think the movement should be a 1225 but I am no expert. I have a 6494 from the late 50s which also has the T-Swiss-T dial and a replacement bracelet. It has just been serviced by RSC and runs great. Looks to me like you have made a good purchase and i hope you enjoy the watch for many years to come.

28 March 2021, 05:59 PM	#6
Davidt "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: U.K. Posts: 91	It's 'T Swiss Made T' that is mid 80's/90's. 'T Swiss T' is correct for late 60's-early 80's.

28 March 2021, 06:00 PM	#7
Davidt "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: U.K. Posts: 91	Pictures aren't great for assessing the dial but it doesn't look refinished to me.

28 March 2021, 11:25 PM	#9
mnkartal0929 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: US Posts: 26	Thank you guys! Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

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