Still on the Rolex lizard strap, this Oysterdate has just been serviced. Model reference 6694.
HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?
From the serial number between the bottom lugs and the production stamp on the inside of the case back we can accurately date this watch to being made in 1964.
CONDITION
The Oysterdate in 6694 specification was around for a long time, and was a good seller, so there are not uncommon. Finding one with an original black dial, on the original strap, is not common at all. Many were sold on bracelets, fitting for a sports watch, so the strap is an unusual find. The dial may be original but it is showing some pitting , hardly noticeable at first but it is there. The leather strap is made from Lizard, stamped for Rolex and carries a Rolex steel buckle too. While it is worn it certainly is not worn out, and should provide years more service. The movement is the calibre 1215, which has just been serviced and is running well. A slight criticism would be the date sits just slightly out of centre, but the open 6 and 9 date wheel is always nice to see on older Rolex. Along with the date, the Oyster case is how the model becomes and Oysterdate – these Oyster cases were waterproof, helped by the screw down case back and screw down signed crown. The case is good, with nice thick lugs (these watches are too often overpolished, leaving pointy lugs), albeit the bezel has a few dings. The boxes are not in great condition – the cardboard outer is faded and torn, and the wooden inner box is good on the outside but scruffy on the inside.
This watch will be supplied with the original inner and outer presentation boxes and our Certificate of Authenticity.
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SIZE
Width with crown 37.6 mm
Width without crown 34.5 mm
Between lugs 19 mm
Lug to lug length 41.9 mm
Case Thickness 11.3 mm
All sizes are approximate.
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