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Rolex Oysterdate ref. 6694 Shale circa 1973
This Oysterdate sun-kissed shale colored dial with light even aging paired with clean silver colored hands and markers. The original datewheel that reveals “open” 6 font and 9, which is one of the details and charm original to Rolex. In general, the 6694 has very unique dials as no two are alike. Lastly, the oyster case sports drilled lugs which enable easy strap changes for a strap monster of a watch—comes on what a tapered folded Oyster bracelet that hugs flat and flush on the wrist.
The Oysterdate is one of the earliest and purest forms of Rolex: a design language from the oyster case to cyclops powered by a manual wind movement exhibit to core of the brand. Reference 6694 first launched in the 1960s and lasted through the 1980s. Not only is it a fantastic entry into Rolex but also mechanical watches.
Overall, the watch shows a very sharp thick case with minimal signs of polish and huge lugs. Bracelet does have substantial stretch but the taper is nice and makes the case of the watch really pop on the wrist. Lastly, the hands look good, unsure if original or service replacements. While no service history the manual wind movement showing very healthy data with decent accuracy for era as well as a high amplitude and perfect (zero beat error)—your experience may slightly vary.
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Videos and timegrapher:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ELB1BPcxxye4Xuu_Gg7Tuwxw6mvhjutb?usp=share_link
Specifications: 34mm case X lug width X 42h (lug to lug) X 10.9cc with acrylic crystal (7in wrist in pix)
Movement: mechanical hand wind
Box and papers: no
Bracelet: yes, the rivet can accommodate up to a 7.2in wrist and under. But recommend 7in and under for best look and fir. it has substantial stretch as well
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video is the best way to view the watch if in-person test drive is not available. Due to the different characteristics of the cameras and gadgets used, the color of the watch you purchase may not be the same as shown on this website or on our Instagram.
To measure your wrist: Take string or wire and wrap around the bone of your wrist; mark it or cut and measure the string
will consider trades that make sense but please consider time, shipping, and trade value—not market.
local special: can possibly accommodate at ButterScotch in Downtown Long Beach or another local establishment by appointment. All sales are final unless the watch is misrepresented or lost in transit (always fully insured). Lbwc does not offer warranty but some watches come with factory cards;- with transferable warranty. Purchases may take 1-2 business days to process and ship.
Email or IG message to make a negotiable Zelle or wire offer
Rolex Oysterdate ref. 6694 Shale circa 1973
This Oysterdate sun-kissed shale colored dial with light even aging paired with clean silver colored hands and markers. The original datewheel that reveals “open” 6 font and 9, which is one of the details and charm original to Rolex. In general, the 6694 has very unique dials as no two are alike. Lastly, the oyster case sports drilled lugs which enable easy strap changes for a strap monster of a watch—comes on what a tapered folded Oyster bracelet that hugs flat and flush on the wrist.
The Oysterdate is one of the earliest and purest forms of Rolex: a design language from the oyster case to cyclops powered by a manual wind movement exhibit to core of the brand. Reference 6694 first launched in the 1960s and lasted through the 1980s. Not only is it a fantastic entry into Rolex but also mechanical watches.
Overall, the watch shows a very sharp thick case with minimal signs of polish and huge lugs. Bracelet does have substantial stretch but the taper is nice and makes the case of the watch really pop on the wrist. Lastly, the hands look good, unsure if original or service replacements. While no service history the manual wind movement showing very healthy data with decent accuracy for era as well as a high amplitude and perfect (zero beat error)—your experience may slightly vary.
_________________________________________________
Videos and timegrapher:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ELB1BPcxxye4Xuu_Gg7Tuwxw6mvhjutb?usp=share_link
Specifications: 34mm case X lug width X 42h (lug to lug) X 10.9cc with acrylic crystal (7in wrist in pix)
Movement: mechanical hand wind
Box and papers: no
Bracelet: yes, the rivet can accommodate up to a 7.2in wrist and under. But recommend 7in and under for best look and fir. it has substantial stretch as well
_________________________________________________
video is the best way to view the watch if in-person test drive is not available. Due to the different characteristics of the cameras and gadgets used, the color of the watch you purchase may not be the same as shown on this website or on our Instagram.
To measure your wrist: Take string or wire and wrap around the bone of your wrist; mark it or cut and measure the string
will consider trades that make sense but please consider time, shipping, and trade value—not market.
local special: can possibly accommodate at ButterScotch in Downtown Long Beach or another local establishment by appointment. All sales are final unless the watch is misrepresented or lost in transit (always fully insured). Lbwc does not offer warranty but some watches come with factory cards;- with transferable warranty. Purchases may take 1-2 business days to process and ship.
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