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·1959 Rolex Oysterdate ref. 6694
Up for sale is one of the earliest examples of a Rolex Oysterdate reference 6694 from 1959, serial 443,XXX, with delightful patina.
Dial
Metallic white dial with silver dial furniture in average condition with even oxidation/radium patina throughout to become a tapestry or parchment like aesthetic. The dial is dynamic with differing light, moving between off-white to light tan.
Hands
Silver hour/minute hands are sharp but exhibit oxidation/radium patina. Blued sweep hand has aged to a dark blue.
Case
34mm case with 43mm lug to lug. 19mm lug width. Very good condition with signs of wear and age. No pitting or rust. Freshly cleaned but not polished or rebrushed. New gaskets on case back, tube, and crown. Case back screws down tight and smooth. Crown is in good condition, screws down tight and smooth.
Case back markings indicate reference 6694 and I 59
Lug markings indicate serial 443,XXX and 6694 REGISTERED DESIGN
Crystal
Acrylic in good condition.
Movement
Rolex 1215 with roulette date disc freshly cleaned, lubricated, and adjusted. Keeping exceptional time, especially for its age. Service included new main spring.
Bracelet
Riveted Rolex Oyster bracelet reference 7205 with date code 4/64. Fully cleaned (no crud inside the links) but not polished or rebrushed.
Watch is located in Seattle, WA, USA.
Price is USD 2450 including FedEx shipping worldwide
Returns within 5 days will be considered if not accurately represented less all shipping costs.
Up for sale is one of the earliest examples of a Rolex Oysterdate reference 6694 from 1959, serial 443,XXX, with delightful patina.
Dial
Metallic white dial with silver dial furniture in average condition with even oxidation/radium patina throughout to become a tapestry or parchment like aesthetic. The dial is dynamic with differing light, moving between off-white to light tan.
Hands
Silver hour/minute hands are sharp but exhibit oxidation/radium patina. Blued sweep hand has aged to a dark blue.
Case
34mm case with 43mm lug to lug. 19mm lug width. Very good condition with signs of wear and age. No pitting or rust. Freshly cleaned but not polished or rebrushed. New gaskets on case back, tube, and crown. Case back screws down tight and smooth. Crown is in good condition, screws down tight and smooth.
Case back markings indicate reference 6694 and I 59
Lug markings indicate serial 443,XXX and 6694 REGISTERED DESIGN
Crystal
Acrylic in good condition.
Movement
Rolex 1215 with roulette date disc freshly cleaned, lubricated, and adjusted. Keeping exceptional time, especially for its age. Service included new main spring.
Bracelet
Riveted Rolex Oyster bracelet reference 7205 with date code 4/64. Fully cleaned (no crud inside the links) but not polished or rebrushed.
Watch is located in Seattle, WA, USA.
Price is USD 2450 including FedEx shipping worldwide
Returns within 5 days will be considered if not accurately represented less all shipping costs.
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