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SOLD 1959 Rolex Oysterdate Reference 6694

  1. mzinski May 5, 2021

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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.

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    Edited May 11, 2021
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  2. mzinski May 6, 2021

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    A better description of the watches age is 62 years young:

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    Look at that timegrapher readout, it would make any father proud!
     
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  3. mzinski May 11, 2021

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    A perfectly patina'd piece patiently piquing
     
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  4. mzinski May 16, 2021

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    Beauty bump
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  5. mzinski May 19, 2021

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    TTTTT : Terrific Timepiece To The Top
     
  6. mzinski May 23, 2021

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    Serial, case back, and dial design aligns this with the earliest produced for this reference.

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  7. mzinski Jun 16, 2021

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    This parchment patina precision is still available, open to hearing offers
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  8. mzinski Jun 25, 2021

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    $2199 shipped on a leather strap
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  9. mzinski Jul 6, 2021

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    Sold.
     
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