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Rolex 6694: Dial without "precision"

  1. Brianstoops

    Brianstoops Feb 9, 2018

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    Hey Folks.

    I came across a fantastic Rolex 6694 but am concerned about its authenticity as it's dial lacks the word "precision".

    Does this dial look original?

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    Thanks!
    Brian
     
  2. 77deluxe

    77deluxe Feb 10, 2018

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    I’m by no means an expert on the 6694, but I believe they came without the percision text on the dial. It looks legit to me.
     
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  3. Brianstoops

    Brianstoops Feb 10, 2018

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    Thanks!

    I came across this similar watch for sale:

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    The seller just sent another couple photos:

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    -Brian
     
  4. Canuck Ω 1

    Canuck Feb 10, 2018

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    Looks like yours is based on the caliber 1210 (1215 or 1225) which was made with numerous levels of adjustment, up to 6-positions. The subject watch is marked unuadjusted which may have something to do with the lack of the word precision on the dial. Looks like a good one! My source indicates introduction circa 1954, but I have a Rolex Royalite model with this movement from circa early 1940s. The Royalite has a 6-position movement in it. The dial on mine is marked Observatory. Yours has the KIF shock protection system on the balance staff. Mine is not shock resistant.
     
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  5. 77deluxe

    77deluxe Feb 10, 2018

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    Canuck knows his stuff. I agree that it’s a good example. Obviously make sure the price is fair and the seller is reputable.
     
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  6. Truth

    Truth Jun 15, 2023

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    The Lettering “Unadjusted” was for see below gators post
     
    Edited Jun 15, 2023
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  7. gatorcpa Ω 2

    gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Jun 15, 2023

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    It was not a “tax dodge”. It was done to not pay the additional US Customs that applied to the adjustments. So these watch movements were generally imported un-cased.

    Once imported, many watch companies in the US had factories here that cased and adjusted watches prior to sale.

    So the word “unadjusted” really refers only to status at the time of importation, not final sale.
    gatorcpa
     
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  8. Truth

    Truth Jun 15, 2023

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    The subject watch is marked unuadjusted which may have something to do with the lack of the word precision on the dial - so that was wrong also.

    And yes your correct gator thank you for the clarification.