Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 (1963)

Now available at auction from Second Vintage This classic vintage Rolex Oysterdate presents a highly attractive configuration, pairing a striking blue sunburst dial with contrasting gold-tone indices and hands. Housed within a traditional stainless steel Oyster case, it offers immense visual appeal and honest preservation from its 1963 production year. Brand: Rolex Model: Oysterdate Precision Reference Number: 6694 Movement: Manual wind Dial: Blue sunburst with gold-tone indices and tritium plots Case Size: 34mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Stainless Steel Production Year: 1963 Condition: Good vintage condition. Timegrapher: -4-6s/day, performing remarkably well. Dial and Hands The striking and well-preserved dial features a brilliant blue sunburst finish in excellent condition, offering a clean surface with crisp printing that interacts beautifully with the light. Applied gold-tone faceted baton indices are paired with the classic applied coronet at twelve o'clock, creating a warm contrast against the rich blue background. Original tritium luminous plots remain present at the outer edges of the indices. Time is indicated by gold-tone baton hands fitted with luminous inserts, which display natural aging and light oxidation visible under magnification, maintaining a highly authentic and original appearance. Case and Crystal The stainless steel Oyster case measures a classic 34 millimeters and features a smooth stainless steel bezel that perfectly frames the dial. The case exhibits honest vintage wear consistent with its age, including moderate scratches and marks on the polished flanks, brushed lugs, and bezel. The surface transitions remain distinct, and the reference number 6694 is clearly visible engraved between the lugs. A stainless steel twinlock crown, signed with the Rolex coronet and an underline, operates as intended. The domed acrylic crystal is equipped with the signature cyclops date magnifier and remains clear with minimal signs of wear or scratches. Movement Inside is a clean manual wind movement, featuring crisp engravings that read Montres Rolex S.A., Geneva Swiss, and Seventeen 17 Jewels. The bridges and plates are well-preserved, with no significant corrosion or damage visible. On the timegrapher, the watch records a rate of -4-6s/day. Exhibiting remarkable accuracy and consistency, performing brilliantly for a vintage timepiece. Strap The watch is fitted with its original signed folded link Oyster bracelet, reference 7835 19, complete with endlinks stamped 257. The folding clasp is properly signed with the Rolex coronet and STEELINOX marking. This bracelet displays normal wear, including moderate scratches on the links and clasp, and will accommodate a maximum wrist size of up to 18cm. Condition Good vintage condition. The watch presents beautifully on the wrist while showing honest, age-related wear across the stainless steel case and bracelet, including moderate surface scratches on the polished flanks, brushed lugs, smooth bezel, and clasp. The blue sunburst dial remains in excellent shape, while the gold-tone hands show natural oxidation under magnification. The manual wind movement is exceptionally clean and, supported by the recorded timegrapher result, is performing very strongly. Dimensions Case Size: 34mm (excluding the crown) Remarks This Oysterdate Precision stands out through its captivating blue and gold dial configuration, offering a highly attractive presence on the wrist. Complete with its original folded link Oyster bracelet and running with impressive mechanical accuracy, it represents a fantastic opportunity to acquire a robust, stylish, and highly wearable daily companion from the early 1960s. History The Rolex Oysterdate Precision line represents an important chapter in the brand's mid-century catalog, offering the rugged reliability of the Oyster case combined with a practical date complication and a dependable manual wind movement. Introduced to provide a slightly slimmer profile than its automatic Oyster Perpetual siblings, the Oysterdate became a favorite for those seeking understated elegance and robust daily performance. The reference 6694 is celebrated for its classic proportions and enduring design, serving as a highly versatile timepiece that remains as relevant today as it was upon its release. / Second Vintage SKU: ROL-ROP-0015