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shakyjake · 6 November 2009, 08:01 AM

I recently purchased a Mid 70's model 6694 oysterdate at an estate auction, I have verified the serial # and model # so i am quite certain it is authentic. My question is,since its movement is a manual wind, is it normal for the second hand to "tick" vice the "sweeping movement" that the perpetual models are known for. Sorry if this sounds like a dumb question but I am new please be patient with me.

Balboa · 6 November 2009, 09:05 AM

What do you mean by "tick"? If the second hand is moving one full second in each movement, then something is wrong.

If you mean you can see the second hand moving in 6-8 small movements per second, it is normal. All Rolex movements, including autos move in this way.

Mark

SLS · 6 November 2009, 10:58 AM

It has a slower beat when compared to the current high beat movements, so it may sound like it is ticking.
Scott

f-du-27 · 27 November 2009, 08:21 AM

My Tudor did make "Tic-Tac" in 1961 and now it works in complete silence. My Yema the same. It proves that watches improve with time.

tomvox1 · 27 November 2009, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Balboa

What do you mean by "tick"? If the second hand is moving one full second in each movement, then something is wrong.

...maybe he lucked into a Tru-Beat movement by accident!

Seriously, it's OK for the sweep seconds to have a little visual stutter to it especially if you're used to the smoother action of more modern high-beat movements. But if it's extremely erratic and/or ticking only once per second, it's probably time for a service.
Best,
T.

6 November 2009, 08:01 AM	#1
shakyjake "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 1	Do Model 6694 Oysterdates "tick" I recently purchased a Mid 70's model 6694 oysterdate at an estate auction, I have verified the serial # and model # so i am quite certain it is authentic. My question is,since its movement is a manual wind, is it normal for the second hand to "tick" vice the "sweeping movement" that the perpetual models are known for. Sorry if this sounds like a dumb question but I am new please be patient with me.

6 November 2009, 10:58 AM	#3
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,399	It has a slower beat when compared to the current high beat movements, so it may sound like it is ticking. Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

6 November 2009, 09:05 AM	#2
Balboa Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SoCal OC U.S.A. Posts: 342	What do you mean by "tick"? If the second hand is moving one full second in each movement, then something is wrong. If you mean you can see the second hand moving in 6-8 small movements per second, it is normal. All Rolex movements, including autos move in this way. Mark

27 November 2009, 08:21 AM	#4
f-du-27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: François Location: France Posts: 169	My Tudor did make "Tic-Tac" in 1961 and now it works in complete silence. My Yema the same. It proves that watches improve with time.

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