{"product_id":"montre-rolex-oysterdate-6694-cadran-noir-stardust-1969","title":"Rolex Oysterdate Watch 6694 — Black Stardust Dial (1969) ","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 28px 0; padding: 22px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2ddd5; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: 0.5;\"\u003eAtelier Note\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-style: italic; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eA black lacquer that sixty years have strewn with frost — collectors call it stardust, dust of stars, and no other dial bears quite this sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA 1969 Oysterdate, with a black star-studded dial\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eRolex watch\u003c\/strong\u003e is an \u003cstrong\u003eOysterdate Precision\u003c\/strong\u003e, reference \u003cstrong\u003e6694\u003c\/strong\u003e, produced in \u003cstrong\u003e1969\u003c\/strong\u003e — the model through which generations of collectors entered the world of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Rolex\u003c\/strong\u003e: the Oyster case, the signed screw-down crown, the date under a Cyclops, in the simplest construction the house ever produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal black dial\u003c\/strong\u003e is what defines this example. Over the decades, its lacquer has developed a \u003cstrong\u003estardust\u003c\/strong\u003e patina — “dust of stars”: a constellation of frosted specks spread across the entire black surface, born of the natural aging of the lacquer and impossible to reproduce. Each stardust dial draws its own sky; this one is even, dense, and collectors seek out precisely these examples. The applied \u003cstrong\u003ebaton hour markers\u003c\/strong\u003e retain their cream-patinated \u003cstrong\u003etritium\u003c\/strong\u003e plots, in harmony with the original \u003cstrong\u003ebaton hands\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eOyster case\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003esteel\u003c\/strong\u003e, measuring \u003cstrong\u003e34mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, bears its smooth domed bezel and its \u003cstrong\u003esigned Rolex screw-down crown\u003c\/strong\u003e, which locks onto the tube — the construction that made the house’s reputation. The \u003cstrong\u003edate window\u003c\/strong\u003e at three o’clock is magnified by the \u003cstrong\u003eCyclops\u003c\/strong\u003e of the acrylic Crystal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003ePrecision\u003c\/em\u003e designation refers to the \u003cstrong\u003ehand-wound\u003c\/strong\u003e version: the \u003cstrong\u003eRolex calibre 1225\u003c\/strong\u003e, renowned for its robustness, which is wound each morning with a simple gesture. This one has been checked by our partner watchmakers and is guaranteed for one year. The watch is fitted on a new black leather strap, with Buckle buckle — an original Rolex Buckle is available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 20px 0; padding-left: 16px; border-left: 1px solid #e2ddd5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e01\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack stardust dial\u003c\/strong\u003e — a constellation born over time in the original lacquer, unique to this example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e02\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase Oyster with screw-down crown\u003c\/strong\u003e — Rolex’s foundational construction, in 34mm from 1969.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e03\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal tritium\u003c\/strong\u003e — cream-patinated markers and hands, all of one piece with the dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eWhy choose a vintage Rolex Oysterdate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003epre-owned Rolex watch\u003c\/strong\u003e holds a precise place among \u003cstrong\u003emen’s and women’s vintage watches\u003c\/strong\u003e: the 6694 is the classic gateway to \u003cstrong\u003evintage Rolex\u003c\/strong\u003e  — the Oyster case, the signed crown and the brand’s craftsmanship, in a 34mm size that can be worn equally by him or her, at a budget unrelated to sporty references. A stardust dial elevates it to another category: this is the kind of piece you do not come across twice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all our \u003cstrong\u003evintage mechanical watches\u003c\/strong\u003e, this one has been opened and inspected by our partner watchmakers: movement verification, examination of the dial, hands and case. Every \u003cstrong\u003evintage Rolex watch\u003c\/strong\u003e we offer comes with an Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate, a one-year warranty and lifetime guaranteed authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-collection-occasion-luxe\" title=\"Montres Vintage de Luxe\"\u003eDiscover all our vintage watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-2000e\" title=\"Montres Vintage +2000€\"\u003eSee our vintage watches from €2000\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\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\u003eSerial number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20574••\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1969\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, central seconds, date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, Oyster case, smooth bezel, screwed steel caseback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34mm (37mm with crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 41.5mm\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 Screwed, signed Rolex, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black lacquered with stardust patina, tritium indexes, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tritium batons, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acrylic with Cyclops (condition 9\/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, non-original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eCondition and warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beautiful state of preservation. The original black dial bears its stardust patina, dense and even, fully visible in our photographs; signatures and indexes are crisp, the tritium on the indexes and hands has aged to a creamy tone, all in one consistent ensemble. The steel case is sound, probably polished in the past, with fine signs of wear on the middle case and bezel. Crystal acrylic crystal in very fine condition.\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 Movement serviced in January 2026, guaranteed for 1 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atelier Victor invoice\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\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a stardust dial?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis is the name collectors give to black lacquered dials whose surface has become speckled with fine light dots over the decades — a “stardust” born of the natural aging of the lacquer, something that cannot be artificially reproduced. Each stardust dial evolves along its own path: this one is dense and even. Far from being dismissed, these dials are actively sought after — it is a patina born of time, on an authentic dial that has never been restored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does “Precision” mean on the dial?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is the designation Rolex used on its hand-wound models that were not chronometer-certified — as opposed to automatic Perpetual models. The 6694 is the brand’s last major hand-wound reference: its caliber 1225 is wound each morning with around twenty turns of the crown, a simple gesture that is enough for the day. It is Rolex mechanics in their most direct expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the tritium still active?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The tritium on the hour markers and hands, indicated by the T SWISS T marking at the bottom of the dial, ceased to be luminescent decades ago — its radioactive half-life is around twelve years, and it is now inert and harmless. What remains is its creamy patina, uniform between dial and hands: proof that the set is original and has never been mismatched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the screw-down crown for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt screws onto a tube fixed to the case, like a cap, instead of simply being pushed into it: this is the principle of the Oyster case, which built Rolex’s reputation for water resistance. On a vintage watch, the original water resistance can no longer be guaranteed, but the construction retains its robustness. To wind the watch, unscrew the crown, turn it gently, then screw it back down.\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, 41.5mm Lug-to-lug, and 10.9mm thickness, it suits wrists from approximately 15 to 19cm — a guide, never a rule: everyone wears what they like. It is the classic Oyster format, whose full proportions wear larger than the measurements suggest. The Lug width measures 19mm, making it easy to change the strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Rolex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53014906470737,"sku":"serial:2057409 ref:6694","price":3123.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/montre-rolex-oysterdate-6694-cadran-noir-stardust-1966-atelier-victor-1.jpg?v=1789212543","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/rolex-oysterdate-watch-6694-black-stardust-dial-1969","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}