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Old 19 April 2010, 04:03 AM   #1
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My first rolex 6694

Here are some pics of my first rolex i have just recieved am very happy with it, it looks the dog nuts LOL

Am a beginner so please be honest and tell me what you think, thanks!

Can anyone help me to find out what year this watch was made its serial no on the case is 5699257

i have tried looking through some posts but i find the serial numbers confusing (what a dumb a$$!)
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Old 19 April 2010, 04:34 AM   #2
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Looks great!! Enjoy that baby for many years to come!

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Old 19 April 2010, 05:08 AM   #3
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congrats on your first Rolex!what a beauty,how does it feel.........it feels good!!!!!
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Old 19 April 2010, 07:32 AM   #4
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Thanks! It does feel good LOL........ Dalm good!
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Old 19 April 2010, 08:07 AM   #5
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Congrats from one 6694 to another. Wear it in good health
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Old 19 April 2010, 09:46 AM   #6
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Great looking 6694! Love these precision models, to me the true classic Rolex look. I believe your serial numbers dates to around 1978.
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Old 19 April 2010, 01:14 PM   #7
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That's a nice clean one, congrats.
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Old 19 April 2010, 05:43 PM   #8
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Really beautiful timepiece. Thank to its simplicity, this model is indeed an essence of timeless elegance. And last but not least, I have the same .
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Old 20 April 2010, 02:32 AM   #9
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a lovely, lovely vintage
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Old 20 April 2010, 04:36 AM   #10
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Great looking 6694! Love these precision models, to me the true classic Rolex look. I believe your serial numbers dates to around 1978.
Thanks pal, could you point me to where you found this out, or is it from your personal expertise ? cheers

Thanks for all the good comments. All the best to ya all!
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Old 20 April 2010, 09:13 AM   #11
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Very nice Rolex!
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Old 20 April 2010, 10:08 AM   #12
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Thanks pal, could you point me to where you found this out, or is it from your personal expertise ? cheers

Thanks for all the good comments. All the best to ya all!
I like this website for dating Rolex watches by SN:
http://www.qualitytyme.net/pages/numbers.html
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Old 20 April 2010, 10:20 AM   #13
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Well, you said you wanted the truth...........



















I like it!
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