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Old 10 December 2019, 12:11 PM   #1
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Interested in Oyster date 6694 or oyster perpetual date 1501

Hi everyone,

Like many here, at the entry lvl entry pricepoint, I am interested in purchasing a 6694 or 1501. I think these are charming watches and have decided that the 34 mm size should be fine for a vintage piece. I don't mind the non-COSC 6694 so I think it is probably the better buy for me. I was hoping to find a nice SS blue dial with an engine turned bezel...

The only thing close I cam finding is the one posted for sale here that is a 6694 with a jubilee bracelet, blue dial, and no engine turned bezel. I can't post a link unfortunately because I do not have enough posts - but the listing is from Nov. 19th, 2019.

Does this watch seem like a decent purchase? And is it a reputable seller (CoinWatchCo) If anyone is selling or knows of another nice 6694 or 1501 for sale please let me know! Also if there is anything that I should especially watch out for with these watches as I'm not a terribly experience vintage collector at this point.

Thanks for your imput. Really have appreciated this forum for its collective wealth of information.
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Old 10 December 2019, 01:37 PM   #2
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a 6694 with a jubilee bracelet doesnt sound correct. It should be come on an oyster bracelet.

I believe both the 6694 and 1501 dont come with engine turned bezel, only smooth bezels. You would probably need to look at the DJ 1601/1603/1603x for that bezel you want.
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Old 13 December 2019, 03:16 AM   #3
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Thanks for the reply. Ahh maybe I should be looking at the 160x DJs. I'm not opposed to the smooth bezel, but just want something a little different in my collection and an engine turned or fluted bezel would be better.

Thanks again.
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Old 22 December 2019, 11:51 AM   #4
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For me the bezel and bracelet must "match"

Fluted bezel - Jubilee
Fluted bezel - President
Engine turn bezel - Jubilee
Smooth Bezel - Oyster
Smooth Bezel - President
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Old 23 December 2019, 07:21 AM   #5
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Having owned several of the 34mm models, I would suggest moving up to the Datejust. 36mm is vintage small these days. Shopping for Datejust is a blast with all the options. I really missed the daily search after finally deciding on my black dial 16013.
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Old 23 December 2019, 08:08 AM   #6
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A 6694 came with a tapered oyster bracelet.
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Old 21 November 2020, 11:12 PM   #7
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Sorry to revive an old thread, but in case anyone else is checking 6694s did come on Jubilee bracelets, all be it rarely. I have one from 1965, bought new by my dad with a Jubilee.
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Old 22 November 2020, 04:07 AM   #8
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Sorry to revive an old thread, but in case anyone else is checking 6694s did come on Jubilee bracelets, all be it rarely. I have one from 1965, bought new by my dad with a Jubilee.
Really cool! Got pics?
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Old 22 November 2020, 07:51 AM   #9
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Not a great pic sorry!
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Old 22 November 2020, 08:21 AM   #10
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Not a great pic sorry!
Wow! Minty bracelet! Nice!!
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Old 22 November 2020, 10:20 AM   #11
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Looks great on the Jubilee!
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Old 22 November 2020, 11:00 AM   #12
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What kind of jubilee is that, from 1965? Can you show a photo from the side and also of the numbers on the clasp. I'm really curious.
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Old 22 November 2020, 12:41 PM   #13
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What kind of jubilee is that, from 1965? Can you show a photo from the side and also of the numbers on the clasp. I'm really curious.
Looks like a brand-new service Jubilee. Nothing wrong with that.
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Old 22 November 2020, 10:11 PM   #14
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Yes correct the Jubilee was changed by RSC as the original had long gone (stretched and broken). Dial and hands changed but RSC gave me the originals back. I obviously wanted to keep those and wanted a watch that would last decades more. Had it been something like a Milsub etc I would have kept it original!

Edit: the original bracelet was also a Jubilee. Have a pic of my dad wearing it in '72 and clearly was a Jubilee :)
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