Rolex Oysterdate Reference 6694
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1973
Maker / issuer
RolexThis Rolex Oysterdate Precision is a manual-winding wristwatch featuring a 34mm stainless steel case. Attributed to the year 1973 based on the serial number 3480xxx, the watch is characterized by a silver-toned dial with vertical brushing.
The dial configuration includes applied hour markers capped with black enamel, and it is explicitly noted to be non-luminous, while the accompanying hands are equipped with luminous material. The watch displays the date at the 3 o'clock position. It is fitted with a folded-link Oyster bracelet, reference 7835, with 361b endlinks. The movement is a manual-winding mechanical caliber, serviced by the seller. The watch is presented with a Rolex box, service records from 2004, and a handmade leather pouch.
The technical and physical condition of the watch is based on the declarations provided in the source listing.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Dial
- Silver with vertical brushing
- Type
- Manual-winding wristwatch
- Maker
- Rolex
- Serial
- 3480xxx
- Bracelet
- Oyster ref. 7835
- Reference
- 6694
- Case Material
- Stainless steel
- Movement Type
- Manual wind
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Rolex
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch is housed in a 34mm stainless steel Oyster case. The dial features a matte silver finish with vertical brushing, providing a distinct texture. Indices are applied and feature black enamel caps, with a noted absence of luminous material on the dial surface. The date display is situated at the 3 o'clock position under a cyclops lens. The overall condition of the steel case is reported as being in firm and suitable condition by the provided listing documentation.
- Visible features
- • Vertical-brushed silver dial finish • Cyclops magnifier over the date window • Black enamel caps on applied indices • Engraved 'S DE 4' on the bracelet clasp
- Movement and Bracelet
- The timepiece is powered by a manual-winding mechanical caliber. While the specific caliber designation is not provided in the documentation, the seller reports that the mechanism was reviewed, regulated, and serviced by their watchmaker. The watch is accompanied by a folded-link Oyster bracelet, identified by reference 7835, which is paired with 361b endlinks. The clasp of the bracelet bears the engraving 'S DE 4'. This configuration is consistent with the standard components associated with this reference.
- Provenance and Accessories
- The watch is attributed to 1973, determined by the serial number 3480xxx. The offering includes several accessories: a Rolex box, service records dating back to 2004, and an additional handmade leather pouch provided by the seller. All provided information regarding the authenticity and service status is derived from the seller's documentation and the source catalogue. These details are presented as reported by the source without independent third-party verification.
Identification
- Reference
- 6694
- Serial number
- 3480xxx
- 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.
Research required
- Research required: Movement caliber not explicitly identified in the text
- Research required: The exact provenance beyond the 2004 service records is not detailed