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1 May 2016, 06:29 AM | #1 |
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First Rolex! 6694 Oysterdate Precision
Hello all! First post here. After years of being a Cartier and and Omega guy, I'm taking the jump into Rolex and am loving every minute of it. Picked up a '73 6694 in sweet condition at an even sweeter price, with an Oyster bracelet. Small watch but wears large, it's a great piece.
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1 May 2016, 09:18 AM | #2 |
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Congrats and fully agreed with you that once you hooked with vintage Rolex and you will continue to look for more . Enjoy
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2 May 2016, 08:44 AM | #3 |
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ODP is a great watch. The 1225 calibre is a great movement. Easy to maintain and even though not chronometer rated it usually would make that.
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2 May 2016, 10:16 AM | #4 |
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That's a beauty. Love the smooth bezel.
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3 May 2016, 04:23 AM | #5 |
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Passed on a 6694 a couple of years ago and am now kicking myself. Currently can't find one that is as perfect as that one was....Congrats!
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3 May 2016, 05:37 AM | #6 |
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Its a very underrated watch. Its only a 35mm case but uses a 19mm bracelet. It wears bigger than it actually is. I picked up a 1977 last year with an original 78350 bracelet in immaculate condition and its one of my favorite daily wearers.
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I have the silver dial and it doesn't get as much wear as it should: I'm thinking of adding the Mickey Mouse repaint to inspire me to wear it more.
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5 May 2016, 02:19 AM | #8 |
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Nice 6694 and currently I am considering the 6694 black dial gold baton as well. Just asking export opinion from our forum members before pull the trigger.
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7 May 2016, 01:49 AM | #9 |
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Thanks everyone!! Really loving it. Also pleasantly surprised at how comfortable the oyster bracelet is (non rivet). Really quite something.
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7 May 2016, 02:45 AM | #10 |
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Congrats buddy! Welcome to the Rolex Club
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7 May 2016, 03:00 AM | #11 |
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Its really nice. Congrats !
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7 May 2016, 07:39 AM | #12 |
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Very nice ....
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Congrats! Enjoy and welcome to the club :)
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7 May 2016, 08:18 AM | #14 |
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There goes a brother. Used to have it for some period, now at a friends hands, I get it from time to time for a week or so !
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8 May 2016, 01:51 AM | #15 |
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Congrats!
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Nice clean looking Osyterdate.
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