ROLEX OYSTER DATE PRECISION 6494

efauser · Dec 29, 2015

I have wanted a Rolex for my collection but was reluctant because I wanted watches that weren't a dime a dozen. I found this Oysterdate Precision that actually seems to fit the bill. Vintage with a little patina and still a Rolex. What I don't know is if it's worth a damn, condition wise.
Any thoughts are appreciated. If it's crap, feel free to tell me that, too.

omegastar · Dec 29, 2015

The problem with Rolex oyster is that you will have to unscrew and screw the crown everyday to wind the watch.
The major quality (waterproofness) of the watch will become its weakness. For me a Rolex has to be automatic, that what made their reputation.
It is only my opinion, but if you decide to go ahead check the crown and tube.
Best
Mounir

efauser · Dec 29, 2015

Thanks. I forgot about that little inconvenience.

Fritz · Dec 29, 2015

I've just bought a Tudor Oyster from 1947 and don't find the daily unscrewing of the crown to be too much of a pain. However I did check the thread prior to purchase (they're solid) and I don't tighten the crown down too much so as not to wear the thread too much. Since I didn't buy it for other than regular use I figure the water proofing should be good enough for the hand washing and occasional motorcycling in the rain that life will throw at it.

The band on your example looks pretty loose, you might want to stick a strap on it.

But what the hell.... go for it. You can always use another watch right! It should clean up well and its a nice watch that'll hold its value well should you decide to dump it later to finance an Omega.

or a nice Timex Marlin!

efauser · Dec 29, 2015

Thanks Fritz. I've been dumping Omegas to finance Omegas. This would be a new twist.

Fritz · Dec 29, 2015

I had a nice Rolex Precision with that movement....... it paid for most of my Constellation.

Its the best use I could find for a Rolex!

efauser · Dec 29, 2015

That's funny.

adam78 · Dec 29, 2015

It's nice, but I'd prefer a domed tropic (i.e. without cyclops) crystal. The cyclops post-dates this model (but of course were offered later as service replacements).

My 6094 is very similar. It has the Super Oyster crown, so does not need to be screwed down. It is very easy to wind and set (but naturally I would not get it near water at this point!).

cfw · Jan 1, 2016

Fritz
I had a nice Rolex Precision with that movement....... it paid for most of my Constellation.

Its the best use I could find for a Rolex!

A manual wind that paid for an auto, now that does tell u something about value retention 😉

Fritz · Jan 1, 2016

cfw
A manual wind that paid for an auto, now that does tell u something about value retention 😉

I think the man I traded it to was overcome by the mighty Rolex name on the face.

cfw · Jan 1, 2016

efauser
I have wanted a Rolex for my collection but was reluctant because I wanted watches that weren't a dime a dozen. I found this Oysterdate Precision that actually seems to fit the bill. Vintage with a little patina and still a Rolex. What I don't know is if it's worth a damn, condition wise.
Any thoughts are appreciated. If it's crap, feel free to tell me that, too.

I had 2 manual Precision and wont be buying a third, I dont mind a manual wind had a JLC 2285, its 800k movement was manual wind, the problem with the Rolex is that it needs to be screwed in every time and after 2 I can tell u that cross threading it is a big issue, I have done it 4 times on 2 watches, my advice is if the price is low enough buy this one, it looks like it has a riveted bracelet which is worth more than the watch, sell the strap separately, put a leather strap on the watch then flip it as well and with the proceeds either buy a Airking or a OP, OP date

cfw · Jan 6, 2016

So how did this pan out? Did u buy it?

HunterST · Jan 16, 2016

I have a 6694 manual wind and don't really mind at all having to wind it. It doesn't get a lot of wrist time compared to my others, but only because the 1675 gets 90%.

hugo · Jan 16, 2016

The only problem that I have with my 6694 when it doesn't get a lot of wrist time is date setting. I have to winding until the date is right, that take time. 😉

Norfolk · Jan 22, 2016

Got this for my wife recently and she wears it every day.

Canuck · Jan 22, 2016

adam78
It's nice, but I'd prefer a domed tropic (i.e. without cyclops) crystal. The cyclops post-dates this model (but of course were offered later as service replacements).

My 6094 is very similar. It has the Super Oyster crown, so does not need to be screwed down. It is very easy to wind and set (but naturally I would not get it near water at this point!).

Perhaps you would explain the operation of a "Super Oyster" crown that doesn't have to be screwed down? I've never heard of these.

ROLEX OYSTER DATE PRECISION 6494

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