Rolex - Oysterdate Precision 'Serviced' - χωρίς τιμή ασφαλείας - 6694 - Άνδρες - 1969

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Το Rolex Oysterdate Precision αντιπροσωπεύει μια από τις πιο αγνές και διαρκείς εκφράσεις της σχεδιαστικής φιλοσοφίας της μάρκας από τη μέση του αιώνα. Αφαιρώντας τον αυτόματο στρόβιλο κύλισης υπέρ ενός λεπτότερου, μηχανικού caliber, η γραμμή Precision προσφέρει μια αξιοσημείωτα κομψή και απτική σύνδεση με το ρολόι. Στερεωμένο στο θρυλικό αδιάβροχο Oyster υπόθεση, αυτή η αναφορά 6694 συνδυάζει την ισχυρή καθημερινή λειτουργικότητα με μια εκλεπτυσμένη αισθητική που έχει aged flawlessly. Είναι ένα ουσιώδες vintage Rolex που παραμένει εξίσου ευέλικτο και ελκυστικό σήμερα όπως και κατά την κυκλοφορία του.

Brand: Rolex
Model: Oysterdate Precision
Reference Number: 6694
Serial Number: 2218524
Movement: Manual winding, 17 jewels
Dial: Silver sunburst dial with applied faceted indices, exceptionally clean and well-preserved
Case Size: 35 mm (excluding the crown)
Case Material: Stainless steel
Production Year: 1969
Condition: Excellent vintage condition, stunning dial preservation with an honest case. The movement is visually clean, recently serviced, and is performing exceptionally well on the timegrapher.

Dial and Hands
The silver sunburst dial is a masterclass in understated mid-century design, catching the light beautifully and radiating from the center pinion. It features an applied polished Rolex coronet at the twelve o'clock position, complemented by applied faceted baton indices that provide excellent depth and legibility. The crisp black serif and sans-serif typography, including the "T SWISS T" designation at the bottom edge, remains perfectly intact with no signs of print loss. The dial is in exceptionally clean condition, completely free of visible moisture marks, spotting, or surface damage, presenting a remarkably fresh appearance for its age. The polished baton hands feature intact luminous material that matches the small, perfectly rounded lume plots positioned at the outer edge of each hour marker. A framed date aperture at three o'clock completes the balanced layout.

Case and Crystal
The stainless steel Oyster case features the classic combination of brushed lug tops and polished case flanks, paired with a smooth polished bezel. The case exhibits honest signs of vintage wear, including surface scratches and handling marks consistent with its age, along with evidence of previous polishing that has slightly softened the lug profiles, though they remain structurally sound. The reference number 6694 and serial number 2218524 are clearly engraved between the drilled lugs. The screw-down crown features the iconic Rolex coronet. The watch is fitted with a domed acrylic crystal featuring the signature cyclops magnifier over the date window, remaining clear and highly legible.

Movement
Inside beats a robust Rolex 17-jewel manual winding movement, clearly stamped with "Montres Rolex S.A. Geneva Swiss" and "Unadjusted" on the beautifully finished bridges. The movement presents cleanly, with crisp engravings and well-preserved screw heads, and has been recently serviced. Exhibiting remarkable accuracy and consistency, performing brilliantly for a vintage timepiece. The timegrapher results show the movement running at -3 to -4 seconds per day with strong amplitude.

Strap
The watch is fitted with a black textured leather strap featuring contrasting white edge stitching, complementing the vintage aesthetic of the silver dial and steel case perfectly.

Condition
This timepiece is in excellent vintage condition. The absolute highlight of this watch is its stunning, near-flawless dial, which has been exceptionally well preserved. The case shows expected vintage wear and signs of past polishing but retains its classic Oyster proportions and charm. The movement is running exceptionally well, making this a highly attractive and ready-to-wear example of a classic reference.

Dimensions
The case measures 35 mm in diameter, excluding the signed screw-down crown.

Remarks
The reference 6694 is highly regarded among collectors for its perfect proportions, reliable manual-wind caliber, and undeniable vintage charm. Finding an example with a dial as pristine and vibrant as this one is becoming increasingly difficult, making it a highly compelling acquisition for both seasoned Rolex enthusiasts and those looking for their first vintage piece from the Crown.

History
Introduced in the 1950s and produced for several decades, the Rolex Oysterdate Precision reference 6694 is one of the brand's most beloved and longest-running manually wound models. Positioned as an accessible yet uncompromisingly robust option within the Rolex catalog, the 6694 offered the legendary water resistance of the Oyster case and the convenience of a date function without the added thickness of an automatic Perpetual movement. This reliance on a manual-wind caliber gave the watch a distinctly slim and elegant profile on the wrist. Today, the Oysterdate Precision is celebrated for its enduring design, mechanical simplicity, and the tactile joy of winding a vintage Rolex every morning.

Payment and Shipping
Payment must be completed within 1–3 days after purchase.
Your watch will be professionally and very securely packaged, and shipped with tracking and insurance for your peace of mind. We ship via fast express service, with typical delivery in 1–4 business days (destination dependent).
Note that with vintage watches, minor signs of wear, aging, or imperfections may be present and are considered normal for watches of this age.
Please review all photos carefully before bidding. We strive to photograph each watch from multiple angles for the most accurate representation. The photos form an important part of the description.
If there are any concerns of functionality or defects after delivery, make sure to contact us within 3 days of receiving the watch so we can assist you.
As with all vintage watches, water resistance is not guaranteed.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us after the auction ends.

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SKU: ROL-RPO-0001