1982 Oysterdate, no "Precision" on dial

[Warrington Faust]

I recently came across an abandoned OysterDate. I took it to a watchmaker who verified it as a 1982 model with a 6694 movement. While Googling it, I can find no similar model without "Precision" on the lower dial, the usual space is just empty. Is the deletion of "Precision" of any significance?

[Dan S]

IIRC, 6694 would be a reference number, not a caliber. This suggests to me that somebody is confused and/or there has been a miscommunication. The simplest explanation is that it is a ref 6694 with a repainted dial and you just misunderstood the reference to be the movement. But who knows, maybe the watch is not what you were told at all.

In my experience, it's generally better to avoid misunderstandings by posting good photos and letting the experts figure out what's going on, instead of trying to interpret second-hand information which may be incorrect. I'd suggest posting some photos of everything: dial, numbers between the lugs on both sides, and the movement and inside case-back if possible. With some good photos, you will have your answers very quickly.

[Warrington Faust]

Originally Posted by Dan S

IIRC, 6694 would be a reference number, not a caliber. This suggests to me that somebody is confused and/or there has been a miscommunication. The simplest explanation is that it is a ref 6694 with a repainted dial and you just misunderstood the reference to be the movement. But who knows, maybe the watch is not what you were told at all.

In my experience, it's generally better to avoid misunderstandings by posting good photos and letting the experts figure out what's going on, instead of trying to interpret second-hand information which may be incorrect. I'd suggest posting some photos of everything: dial, numbers between the lugs on both sides, and the movement and inside case-back if possible. With some good photos, you will have your answers very quickly.

You're correct, my notes read "reference number", I used "movement". I will post pictures, but the watchmaker was able to read enough off the case to certify it as original. The info included the seller and a watchmaker who had serviced it. The numbers between the lugs probably will not photograph well, and I don't have the tool to reopen the case. My notes read 1225 caliber movement.

[Dan S]

Originally Posted by Warrington Faust

You're correct, my notes read "reference number", I used "movement". I will post pictures, but the watchmaker was able to read enough off the case to certify it as original. The info included the seller and a watchmaker who had serviced it. The numbers between the lugs probably will not photograph well, and I don't have the tool to reopen the case. My notes read 1225 caliber movement.

If you want useful feedback, we really need to see the watch.

[Warrington Faust]

Originally Posted by Dan S

If you want useful feedback, we really need to see the watch.

Attached is the best picture I could manage. Obviously, the crown is missing. It is sitting in a drawer since the stem broke. I am advised it will require replacement (threads) along with the stem and "tube". Bringing total cost to $950 for full service and parts.

The bracelet attachment is numbered "557".

[Warrington Faust]

After several fruitless attempts, here is a picture:

[TimeToGo]

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I have not seen a clear cut explanation as to why but there are plenty of examples out there.

First here is the same type discussion on Omega Forums:

https://omegaforums.net/threads/role...ecision.70959/

Afew examples on Ebay w/out Precision -

https://www.ebay.com/itm/12530236469...Bk9SR-aR6IuZYg

https://www.ebay.com/itm/32539258344...Bk9SR-iR6IuZYg

https://www.ebay.com/itm/29571644206...Bk9SR7KBg42ZYg

[TuRo]

Think I've seen a couple sans precision as TTG says.

BTW what is the DIAL footer is it T-SWISS-T pls...as i cant see any text?

the 6694 dial numerous differences make it an odd watch....I've come across OYSTERDATE same width as ROLEX and also much shorter and much longer and also very tall and very squat and on one occasion an early 70s one that was two words OYSTER DATE - very random indeed !

[Tools]

Different markets had their own tariffs depending on the jewels or case metal.

There were Precision, Super Precision, and no badge, depending on the jeweled movement used in that market.

[Warrington Faust]

Originally Posted by TuRo

Think I've seen a couple sans precision as TTG says.

BTW what is the DIAL footer is it T-SWISS-T pls...as i cant see any text?

the 6694 dial numerous differences make it an odd watch....I've come across OYSTERDATE same width as ROLEX and also much shorter and much longer and also very tall and very squat and on one occasion an early 70s one that was two words OYSTER DATE - very random indeed !

Yes the footer is T Swiss T.

[Warrington Faust]

Originally Posted by Tools

Different markets had their own tariffs depending on the jewels or case metal.

There were Precision, Super Precision, and no badge, depending on the jeweled movement used in that market.

For what it's worth, the inner case is marked with the name of the seller, an American AD.