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RJT · 2 March 2008, 04:02 PM

I am considering this watch and was wanting some opinions.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Rolex-Men-6694-D...QQcmdZViewItem

Tools · 3 March 2008, 03:31 AM

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mdx77 · 3 March 2008, 03:44 AM

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SPACE-DWELLER · 3 March 2008, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by mdx77

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RUN AWAY!!!!!

And why??

Apart from the next date apearing just slightly in the date aparture, the watch looks okay to me.

Ref. 6694, manual wind. "T SWISS T" on dial, right endpieces to the 78350 bracelet. Plexi crystal right for the period (2 mio series, about 1969/70).

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f16570 · 3 March 2008, 04:51 AM

I noticed the date wheel not looking to straight, but also the crown at the 12 o clock does not look to clever, but is that the camera angle?

mdx77 · 3 March 2008, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

And why??

Apart from the next date apearing just slightly in the date aparture, the watch looks okay to me.

Ref. 6694, manual wind. "T SWISS T" on dial, right endpieces to the 78350 bracelet. Plexi crystal right for the period (2 mio series, about 1969/70).

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Originally Posted by f16570

I noticed the date wheel not looking to straight, but also the crown at the 12 o clock does not look to clever, but is that the camera angle?

I agree with f16570...maybe it's the camera angle, but something just doesn't look right ........

Welshwatchman · 3 March 2008, 05:32 AM

Since there is uncertainty over the genuineness of the watch we'll continue over at the Watchout! section.

Terry Newton · 3 March 2008, 05:50 AM

IMHO The guy has a phenomenal amount of positive feedback to be screwing around selling a fake. He seems genuine. The picture does look odd but I believe it is probably genuine. I looked up all of his other listings as well and he seems to sell a lot of Rolex watches of the vintage variety.

I think it is the real McCoy again, IMHO.

Terry Newton

RJT · 3 March 2008, 06:04 AM

Thanks for all the replies. Do you think the dial has been replaced or redone? It looks awful new to be from that time period. Also the band does not look correct either. Any ideas?

Sorry for the double post.... I am new!

Terry Newton · 3 March 2008, 06:16 AM

He is claiming that the dial is; "Factory Original". I also believe he is implying that the entire watch is original. It does look in excellent shape, the price seems good, and it probably has been serviced recently.

A caution though. In reading through his feedback; there are about 482 posts, there have been two - three seizures from customs and a few others that had to pay duty fees of 100 - 300 dollars. He is in Singapore. This is a risk that you will take also in buying from him. That may seem like low odds in relation to all of the watches he sells but you should be at least informed of this observation.

Good-Luck.

Terry Newton

2careless · 3 March 2008, 06:28 AM

I suggest asking the seller if the pictures shown in ebay are from the item to be sold and ask for more pictures.

Also, check with the seller if the watch is in working condition. From all the pics shown, I don't feel that it's running?

RJT · 4 March 2008, 04:40 AM

Why do you feel the watch is not running based on the pictures?

2careless · 4 March 2008, 06:07 AM

From all the pics shown, the hour+minute hands have not moved. I'd ask for pictures showing the hands are running.

robm · 4 March 2008, 02:18 PM

Since I live in the US, I'd get nervous sending thousands to Singapore. Likewise, if I lived in Singapore, I'd be nervous sending thousands of dollars to the US.

kings4sap · 4 March 2008, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by robm

Since I live in the US, I'd get nervous sending thousands to Singapore. Likewise, if I lived in Singapore, I'd be nervous sending thousands of dollars to the US.

I agree - you would have little to no recourse if it is fake which I would place odds at 50/50. Also - be vary wary in general about any luxury or designer good coming out of ebay-Singapore. There is a high percentage of fraud and problematic transactions in general from that area. You can read the ebay forums for more info. Apparently ebay-Singapore has very lax registration standards and does not police its users (ebay US is only fractionally better IMO).

K4S

rhornback · 5 March 2008, 07:49 AM

I though they didn't start printing "swiss made" untill 2000.

stevemulholland3 · 5 March 2008, 10:30 AM

that dial is most certainly redone at best,at worst an out and out copy.the movement is more than likely a frankenwatch nightmare,i.e. the datewheel isnt even aligned,I could go on but I will leave it at that.

RJT · 5 March 2008, 03:44 PM

Thanks guys I passed on this watch and found another "deal" check in the general chat section for details. Thanks for all that helped in this thread it is most appreciated.

2 March 2008, 04:02 PM	#1
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3 March 2008, 04:51 AM	#5
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	I noticed the date wheel not looking to straight, but also the crown at the 12 o clock does not look to clever, but is that the camera angle? __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

3 March 2008, 05:32 AM	#7
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	Since there is uncertainty over the genuineness of the watch we'll continue over at the Watchout! section.

3 March 2008, 05:50 AM	#8
Terry Newton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,644	IMHO The guy has a phenomenal amount of positive feedback to be screwing around selling a fake. He seems genuine. The picture does look odd but I believe it is probably genuine. I looked up all of his other listings as well and he seems to sell a lot of Rolex watches of the vintage variety. I think it is the real McCoy again, IMHO. Terry Newton

3 March 2008, 06:04 AM	#9
RJT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NC Posts: 32	Thanks for all the replies. Do you think the dial has been replaced or redone? It looks awful new to be from that time period. Also the band does not look correct either. Any ideas? Sorry for the double post.... I am new!

3 March 2008, 06:16 AM	#10
Terry Newton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,644	He is claiming that the dial is; "Factory Original". I also believe he is implying that the entire watch is original. It does look in excellent shape, the price seems good, and it probably has been serviced recently. A caution though. In reading through his feedback; there are about 482 posts, there have been two - three seizures from customs and a few others that had to pay duty fees of 100 - 300 dollars. He is in Singapore. This is a risk that you will take also in buying from him. That may seem like low odds in relation to all of the watches he sells but you should be at least informed of this observation. Good-Luck. Terry Newton

3 March 2008, 06:28 AM	#11
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	I suggest asking the seller if the pictures shown in ebay are from the item to be sold and ask for more pictures. Also, check with the seller if the watch is in working condition. From all the pics shown, I don't feel that it's running?

4 March 2008, 04:40 AM	#12
RJT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NC Posts: 32	Why do you feel the watch is not running based on the pictures?

4 March 2008, 06:07 AM	#13
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	From all the pics shown, the hour+minute hands have not moved. I'd ask for pictures showing the hands are running.

4 March 2008, 02:18 PM	#14
robm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: colorado Posts: 262	Since I live in the US, I'd get nervous sending thousands to Singapore. Likewise, if I lived in Singapore, I'd be nervous sending thousands of dollars to the US.

5 March 2008, 07:49 AM	#16
rhornback "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 1	I though they didn't start printing "swiss made" untill 2000.

5 March 2008, 10:30 AM	#17
stevemulholland3 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: steven Location: tampa bay Watch: 1680 18k sub Posts: 6,673	that dial is most certainly redone at best,at worst an out and out copy.the movement is more than likely a frankenwatch nightmare,i.e. the datewheel isnt even aligned,I could go on but I will leave it at that.

5 March 2008, 03:44 PM	#18
RJT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NC Posts: 32	Thanks guys I passed on this watch and found another "deal" check in the general chat section for details. Thanks for all that helped in this thread it is most appreciated.

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