Rolex Oysterdate Precision Reference 6694

Technical characteristics

Type

Water-resistant wristwatch with date

Maker

Rolex

Model

OysterDate, Precision

Movement

Caliber 1215

Reference

6694

Case number

930527

Case material

Stainless steel

Dial condition

Reprinted

Date of manufacture

1962

Maker / attribution

Rolex

Design

Case and Dial

The watch is housed in a stainless steel tonneau-shaped case, which features a combination of polished and brushed surfaces. It is constructed as a three-body design and includes a screw-down case back and a screw-down crown. The bezel is inclined and polished, while the lugs are curved. A crystal with a cyclops lens is fitted over the dial to magnify the date display. The dial is colored in burgundy and is populated with applied steel dart indexes and luminous dots for hour markers. It features outer minute and second divisions. The date aperture is positioned at the 3 o'clock mark. The hour and minute hands are luminous steel alpha style, and the watch provides a center seconds function. The dial is reported as being reprinted.

Visible features

• Burgundy dial with applied steel dart markers • Cyclops lens located over the date aperture at the 3 o'clock position • Polished inclined bezel with brushed case lugs • Luminous steel alpha hands

Signatures and Grading

The object is signed by Rolex on the dial, case, and movement. These marks identify the watch as a representative example of the Precision line from the early 1960s. The auction documentation includes specific grading criteria for the individual components of the watch to provide an assessment of its current state. The grading results provided are as follows: the overall grade is A, the case is grade 3, and the movement is grade 3*. The dial is specifically graded as 5-53-01, which the documentation explicitly labels as poor due to its status as a reprint. These grades are based on the auction house's evaluation of the piece.

Movement and Functionality

Internally, the watch is powered by the Rolex Caliber 1215 movement. It is a manually wound mechanism featuring rhodium plating and 17 jewels. The technical specification includes a straight-line lever escapement, a monometallic balance, and a shock absorber system. It is also equipped with a self-compensating steel Breguet balance spring and an index regulator for timing adjustments. The movement is signed, consistent with the dial and case. The movement itself is described in good condition, though the overall assessment includes a disclaimer regarding the necessity of servicing.

Identification

Reference

6694

Serial number

930527

Source note

Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.

Catalogue references

No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.