{"product_id":"rolex-oysterdate-precision-ref-6694-1968-box-original-guarantee","title":"Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref. 6694 | 1968 | Box \u0026 Original Guarantee","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRolex Oysterdate Precision Ref. 6694 | 1968 | Box \u0026amp; Original Guarantee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome watches simply get older.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOthers become more interesting with every passing year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRolex Oysterdate Precision Ref. 6694\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, originally sold in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1968\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is exactly that kind of watch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccompanied by its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Rolex Guarantee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, stamped in Singapore on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10th July 1968\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, together with a beautiful period Rolex presentation box, this is a wonderfully honest example of one of Rolex’s most enduring vintage references.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong before oversized sports watches became the norm, the Oysterdate Precision represented everything Rolex stood for: timeless design, everyday reliability and understated elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, more than fifty years later, those qualities remain just as relevant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe beautifully balanced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34mm Oyster case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, classic silver dial, warm gilt hour markers and acrylic crystal create the unmistakable vintage Rolex aesthetic that collectors continue to appreciate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dial has developed attractive natural ageing over the decades, giving the watch genuine character and individuality without taking away from its overall elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowering the watch is Rolex’s traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emanual-winding movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, offering a far more engaging ownership experience than simply wearing an automatic watch. A few turns of the crown each morning become part of the ritual, connecting you with a time when mechanical watches were designed to be enjoyed, not simply worn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompleting the watch is a genuine vintage Rolex Oyster bracelet. The clasp is stamped \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e72\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, dating it to 1972 and indicating a slightly later period Rolex bracelet rather than the original bracelet supplied with the watch in 1968.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you are searching for your first vintage Rolex or adding another classic reference to an established collection, the 6694 remains one of the most charming and accessible vintage Rolex models available today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA timeless classic with history, character and unmistakable Rolex DNA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis watch remains in very good vintage condition for its age and presents exactly as an honest 1960s Rolex should.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dial displays natural age-related patina, while the case, bracelet, clasp and acrylic crystal show signs of use consistent with age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographs form part of the description and accurately represent the overall condition of the watch, including any visible marks or signs of wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rolex\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Oysterdate Precision\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eReference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6694\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1968\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCase material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCase diameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 34mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMovement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rolex manual-winding mechanical movement\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Silver with natural vintage patina\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHour markers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Applied gilt indexes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Acrylic with Cyclops date magnifier\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hours, minutes, seconds and date\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Genuine vintage Rolex Oyster bracelet\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eClasp date code:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 72, dating to 1972\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBox:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Period Rolex presentation box\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDocuments:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original Rolex Guarantee dated 10th July 1968\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Very good vintage condition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRolex Oysterdate Precision Ref. 6694\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine vintage Rolex Oyster bracelet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod Rolex presentation box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Rolex Guarantee dated 1968\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully honest vintage Rolex, complete with period accessories and original documentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"About Time St Albans","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57311514689911,"sku":null,"price":2495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/2924\/5047\/files\/276F3E6D-388E-4E0A-AC6F-43D09BA30993.jpg?v=1784416879","url":"https:\/\/abouttimestalbans.co.uk\/products\/rolex-oysterdate-precision-ref-6694-1968-box-original-guarantee","provider":"About Time St Albans","version":"1.0","type":"link"}