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Rolex Entry Level watch for beginners: 6694

Photo 1: 3 Rolex Oysterdate ref 6694

Why ref 6694 as an entry level Rolex for beginners:

1) Ref 6694 roughly started production from 1954 and ended in 1989. Large quantity available. Very old vintage over 50 years to relatively young (less than 40 years) can be found in the market.

2) Budget wise, 6694 is about USD2000 - 3000 now (2023年9月) depending on dial specification and condition. The risk is relatively reduced even if you made a bad decision in buying something wrong.

3) There are various combinations of different colour dials for purchase.

4) The watch movements , basically cal 1215 and 1225, are quite simple. Rolex still provides services for ref 6694. It is also very easy to find private watch maker for servicing.

Start with ref 6694 and polish your own personal skills for watch evaluation through real practice. Preparing yourself moving to next level through the vintage watch hunting adventure. That is very interesting and exciting!

Thins to note:

1) 6694 is a 34mm case (excluding crown) watch. Definitely it is treated as "small" by current standard. But, back to reality, vintage watch of the past were usually with a 29mm to 34mm case. Collecting vintage watch is about elegant and taste. These two things for sure are NOT decided by size.

2) 6694 is a manual winding watch, not automatic watch.

Rolex 6694 is a simple design watch. And, simple is beauty. Several good condition 6694 with different colour dials are listed below for reference. Links to my google album will have a lot HD photos for further examination. This is a good chance to practise those evaluation skills learned from the previous chapters.

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About 1970 excellent condition shiny  grey dial with 78350 oyster band.

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About 1973 shiny blue dial with gilt gold letters, excellent condition

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About 1978 matt black dial gilt gold letters

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About 1966 shiny black dial gilt gold letters

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About 1970 silver dial with vertical lines pattern

silver hands, silver hour markers and black letters

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1981 light champagne gold dial with black letters

gold hands and gold tone hour markers

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Last blog stated that flat plated crown was used till mod 1960's. Why did this one have one? Changing dials is allowed and quite normal in the past especially from 1970's to 2000. Even Rolex change dials for her own clients. Being a Rolex dress watch, dial miss match is not a big problem. But, it will be a big matter for Rolex vintage sport watch.

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Photo 7d Very sharp and beautiful outlook

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About 1977 silver dial, excellent dial, case and band condition

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Vintage watch collection is a great hobby. You have full control on what you wish to get. And, your personal collection reflects your own style and taste. Don't look down upon anything, If you have a compilation of several great condition 6694 of different dials like that of Photo 1, it is really a lot of fun and enjoyment!

Just a few simple photos and text, readers know more interesting vintage watch information in a short time.  This is my designed aim for my ebook "DT Vintage Watch Photo Guide". Helping readers to master skills in  evaluating vintage watch condition with high efficiency and funs.

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Rolex Entry Level watch for beginners: 6694

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