{"product_id":"montre-rolex-oysterdate-precision-6694-cadran-argente-1977","title":"Rolex Oysterdate Precision Watch 6694 — Silvered Dial (1977) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe last manual-winding three-hand Rolex\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Rolex Oysterdate Precision reference 6694 watch, produced in 1977, can be worn equally well by a man or a woman, with a 34mm steel Oyster case that corresponds to the benchmark format of the Swiss dress watch. The bezel is smooth and polished, with no fluting or engraving, which draws the eye to the dial. The caseback is screw-down, as is the crown, in keeping with the Oyster construction that made the maison's reputation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silvered dial with vertical satin finishing features applied baton hour markers and steel baton hands. The date window, at three o'clock, is topped by the brand's characteristic Cyclops, which magnifies the display through the domed acrylic Crystal. The \u003cem\u003eT SWISS T\u003c\/em\u003e marking at six o'clock indicates a tritium dial: the luminous dots have turned cream, and the tips of the hands show the same hue, a patina that nothing can reproduce artificially.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeneath this dial beats the calibre 1225, a 17-jewel hand-wound mechanical movement, operating at 21,600 vibrations per hour and fitted with a Breguet hairspring. The 6694 is the last manual-winding three-hand Rolex: while the maison was shifting the bulk of its production toward automatic movements and chronometer certification, this reference retained the daily gesture of winding the crown until the end of its production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe word \u003cem\u003ePrecision\u003c\/em\u003e on the dial, rather than \u003cem\u003eSuperlative Chronometer Officially Certified\u003c\/em\u003e, indicates that the calibre was not submitted for chronometric certification. It is this positioning that made the 6694 the entry point into the Rolex universe, produced continuously from the 1960s to the 1980s. With a Lug-to-lug of 42.4mm and a thickness of 10.9mm, it slips effortlessly under a cuff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLast manual-winding three-hand Rolex\u003c\/strong\u003e — the 6694 retained crown winding while the rest of the catalogue was moving to automatic movements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePatinated tritium dial\u003c\/strong\u003e — the T SWISS T marking and the cream hue of the luminous dots attest to an original dial, never restored.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate without quickset\u003c\/strong\u003e — the date is adjusted by rotating the hands through a 24-hour cycle, a particularity of the calibre 1225.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose a vintage Rolex watch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuying a \u003cstrong\u003evintage Rolex watch\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than a new model means gaining access to a top-tier Swiss manufacture at a budget unrelated to boutique pricing, through pieces whose construction has already proven its durability. The 6694 is a perfect illustration: a \u003cstrong\u003epre-owned luxury watch\u003c\/strong\u003e produced for thirty years, with spare parts still available and maintainable by any watchmaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis reference holds a special place among \u003cstrong\u003evintage men's and women's watches\u003c\/strong\u003e: its 34mm diameter, long considered too small, now corresponds to the most sought-after format on the \u003cstrong\u003evintage dress watch\u003c\/strong\u003e market. Worn on leather as it is here, it moves from the office to dinner without change. Worn on an Oyster steel bracelet, it takes on a sportier character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all our \u003cstrong\u003evintage mechanical watches\u003c\/strong\u003e , it has been opened and inspected by our watchmakers: verification of the calibre and its consistency with the reference, examination of the dial, hands, and case. Each \u003cstrong\u003epre-owned Rolex watch\u003c\/strong\u003e we offer comes with an invoice Atelier Victor serving as a certificate, a twelve-month mechanical warranty, and guaranteed lifetime authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-rolex-vintage\"\u003eDiscover our vintage Rolex watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-collection-occasion-luxe\"\u003eSee all our luxury vintage watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rolex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oysterdate Precision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6694\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1977\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Switzerland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Men's and women's watch (Unisex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-wound mechanical, Rolex calibre 1225 (17 jewels, 21,600 vph, Breguet hairspring)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, seconds, date (without quickset)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel, round Oyster, smooth polished bezel, screw-down caseback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34mm (excluding crown) \/ 37.6mm (including crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42.4mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.9mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Screw-down, signed Rolex, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silvered with vertical satin finish, applied baton hour markers, patinated tritium (T SWISS T), original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel batons, patinated tritium tips, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acrylic with Cyclops (condition 8\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black leather, non-original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel pin buckle, signed Rolex, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition and warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good overall condition for a piece nearly fifty years old. The silvered dial retains its satin finish and legibility, with fine oxidation spots around the periphery and an even cream patina on the tritium. The steel case shows signs of wear and scratches, notably on the bezel and the tops of the lugs. The acrylic Crystal shows fine signs of use and hairline scratches (8\/10).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not guaranteed (vintage watch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serviced movement, guaranteed for 12 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Invoice Atelier Victor, travel case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original box and papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do you set the date on this reference?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe calibre 1225 does not have a quickset date function. To advance the date, the hands must be rotated through a full twenty-four-hour cycle, passing midnight, as many times as necessary. It is slower than a direct-correction system, but this is the original operation and not a defect. Avoid any manipulation between 9 pm and 3 am, the period during which the date-change mechanism is engaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does “Precision” mean rather than “Chronometer”?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRolex reserved the mention \u003cem\u003eSuperlative Chronometer Officially Certified\u003c\/em\u003e  to movements subject to official chronometer certification. The calibre 1225 of this reference was not subject to it, hence the mention \u003cem\u003ePrecision\u003c\/em\u003e. This in no way detracts from its robustness or its quality of manufacture: it is a pricing position, which made the 6694 the entry point into the world of the maison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is tritium and what is dial patina?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTritium is the luminescent material used by Rolex until the mid-1990s, indicated on the dial by the mention T SWISS T. It loses its luminosity over time and takes on a cream to amber hue that no one has managed to imitate convincingly. This patina is therefore an indicator of the dial's authenticity, and one of the first elements collectors examine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a vintage Rolex watch a safe purchase?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is, provided authenticity has been established. Our watchmakers systematically open the case to verify the calibre and its consistency with the reference, and inspect the dial, hands, and all components. Every pre-owned Rolex watch sold by Atelier Victor comes with an invoice serving as a certificate of authenticity, a twelve-month mechanical warranty, and lifetime guaranteed authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes hand-winding require any particular care?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbove all, it requires a habit: a few turns of the crown each morning are enough, until you feel a slight resistance that should not be forced. A watch worn daily is wound at the same time of day, establishing a regular rhythm. A service every five to seven years remains recommended, as with any vintage mechanical watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this piece suitable for a slim or larger wrist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a 34mm diameter, 42.4mm of Lug-to-lug, and a thickness of 10.9mm, it suits wrists of approximately 15 to 19cm. This was the standard format for the dress watch in the 1960s and 1970s, and it is very much back in favour today. It can be worn equally well by a man or a woman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Rolex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54575415820625,"sku":"6694 5102526","price":2887.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/VD_05638.jpg?v=1786712994","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/rolex-oysterdate-precision-watch-6694-silvered-dial-1977","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}