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Chime101 · 21 November 2017, 11:11 PM

Hi guys, bit of a newbie so please be gentle ....

I have been offered a lovely 6694 and I was quite taken with the dial. I have never seen anything similar before.

The watch is circa 1977 and has a red to black fade with numerals.

Is this likely to be original Rolex or aftermarket (non Rolex).

offrdmania · 21 November 2017, 11:24 PM

Aftermarket dial, brand new replacement. Definitely not from 1977. Most likely the hands are replacements too.

Paul · 22 November 2017, 04:41 AM

The 6694 is a relatively affordable model so it's popular for modding.

A while back, an eBay seller had a bewildering array of after-market dials and particularly targetted the 6694 when promoting his dials. Lots of bright colours, diamond dials and the modern kinda look like we are seeing here. A great way for someone who is not too hung up on originality to get something on their wrist that looks Rolex AD show-room fresh, without spending silly money

Chime101 · 22 November 2017, 07:17 AM

Thanks for the input guys. Funny thing is, I thought the red , black graduated effect looked kind of 70s :-)

I have since found out that the dial has been 'refinished' i.e. - an original dial with a paint job.

what is the general feeling about this kind of thing ? Would it put you off ?

Tournesol72 · 22 November 2017, 05:40 PM

That would match my stratocaster guitar. Lol

Mick8moses · 22 November 2017, 06:33 PM

I myself would leave it. It would be more difficult to sell if you wanted a change.

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offrdmania · 23 November 2017, 12:22 AM

Original 6694 dials are actually quite common. It all depends on what you can get the watch for. If you like the dial then go for it. But I would try to buy it at a price that still lends room to replacing the dial down the road if you ever decide to sell it.

An example:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rolex-Oyste...oAAOSwR2RaChzW

Tom1675 · 23 November 2017, 04:26 AM

Price would have to be amazing for me as I think it would be tough to get your money back later. Find out if the seller knows the service history as that is expensive relative to the price of these.

But if originality is not a priority for you and you dig it and the price is right -get this thing on your wrist and enjoy!

Chime101 · 23 November 2017, 11:18 PM

Thanks for your input

21 November 2017, 11:11 PM	#1
Chime101 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Uk Posts: 14	6694 with an unusual dial Hi guys, bit of a newbie so please be gentle .... I have been offered a lovely 6694 and I was quite taken with the dial. I have never seen anything similar before. The watch is circa 1977 and has a red to black fade with numerals. Is this likely to be original Rolex or aftermarket (non Rolex).

21 November 2017, 11:24 PM	#2
offrdmania 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 5,838	Aftermarket dial, brand new replacement. Definitely not from 1977. Most likely the hands are replacements too. __________________ TRF Member 11738

22 November 2017, 04:41 AM	#3
Paul "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,000	A popular reference for modding ... The 6694 is a relatively affordable model so it's popular for modding. A while back, an eBay seller had a bewildering array of after-market dials and particularly targetted the 6694 when promoting his dials. Lots of bright colours, diamond dials and the modern kinda look like we are seeing here. A great way for someone who is not too hung up on originality to get something on their wrist that looks Rolex AD show-room fresh, without spending silly money

23 November 2017, 12:22 AM	#7
offrdmania 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 5,838	Original 6694 dials are actually quite common. It all depends on what you can get the watch for. If you like the dial then go for it. But I would try to buy it at a price that still lends room to replacing the dial down the road if you ever decide to sell it. An example: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rolex-Oyste...oAAOSwR2RaChzW __________________ TRF Member 11738

22 November 2017, 07:17 AM	#4
Chime101 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Uk Posts: 14	Thanks for the input guys. Funny thing is, I thought the red , black graduated effect looked kind of 70s :-) I have since found out that the dial has been 'refinished' i.e. - an original dial with a paint job. what is the general feeling about this kind of thing ? Would it put you off ?

22 November 2017, 05:40 PM	#5
Tournesol72 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Miami Posts: 15	That would match my stratocaster guitar. Lol

22 November 2017, 06:33 PM	#6
Mick8moses "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Mick Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,523	I myself would leave it. It would be more difficult to sell if you wanted a change. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

23 November 2017, 04:26 AM	#8
Tom1675 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Tom Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,172	Price would have to be amazing for me as I think it would be tough to get your money back later. Find out if the seller knows the service history as that is expensive relative to the price of these. But if originality is not a priority for you and you dig it and the price is right -get this thing on your wrist and enjoy!

23 November 2017, 11:18 PM	#9
Chime101 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Uk Posts: 14	Thanks for your input

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