Was in the market for a datejust, but wow, the smaller, simpler 6694 speaks to me. Very interesting watch.

That's awesome that you still have the original purchase papers. I have an identical watch, also 1969 and wear it every day. The clasp with the crown that goes over the edge is a detail that I really enjoy.

I inherited from my dad his Rolex oysterdate 6694 gold plated champagne dial with the green box he bought at the navy exchange in Yokohama Japan in 1965. The receipt is still in the box for $81.95. The watch still works great. I wind it up and wearing it right now. What an awesome vintage watch 57 years without being serviced.

@craftandtailored

Жыл бұрын

Such a cool story!! 🙌

Yeah I couuuuuld afford up to a $13k Rolex, but geez this one has to be my favorite Rolex I've ever seen. The history, the simplistic (but also intricate) beauty, the connections to the watch... it's almost like having a manual transmission and really connecting to and feeling your car.

I've had mine for 2 months already and love it. Manually winding the watch sure builds a relationship and connection with the piece. My 6694 is older than I am by 4 years. Love Rolex.

@craftandtailored

4 жыл бұрын

Totally! it's kind of like a mini-meditation session every time you wind it right!

@raymartin9129

4 жыл бұрын

@@craftandtailored absolutely!

@verpacas2374

4 жыл бұрын

@@craftandtailored I have exactly the same model Cam..my father bought in 1969..it's still in good condition..I'm using it now since he passed away 16 yrs ago..its a cool watch...it's the real deal!!!...from the Philippines here :)

@craftandtailored

4 жыл бұрын

@@verpacas2374 so cool man what a great heirloom!! they are built like little tanks!

@verpacas2374

4 жыл бұрын

@@craftandtailored yup your correct..a great heirloom..modesty aside a number of collectors here ask me if i"m selling the watch...they will buy it in an ample price...I said no..maybe not for now..or i hope that day will not come coz this has a huge sentimental value for me..for me they're more than little tanks..they're built like THE ABRAMS!!!..your right its about exclusivity not the price!!!...have a nice day Cam :)

Beautiful review, amazing that you have the paperwork from the original sale.

I think it says a lot about the simplicity of the design that Rolex (& Tudor) would make versions of this well into the 90s. It's simply gorgeous!

BEST ROLEX EVER.

Spot on. Love my self winding SeaMaster 300 when I’m traveling and busy with meetings / planes / hotels. But need a weekly dose of Speedmaster for that special relationship.

Thankyou so much for that very interesting film.. As a Horologist I enjoy working on Rolex. They are a watchmakers watch with a lot of thought going into the movement design. Yes you can feel winding train as you wind it and you can tell a lot from this regarding the running of the watch movement. Great video

Love this watch, super cool!

When you own multiple manuals, you recognise the tension of the spring when winding.

Im a college student thinking to buy my first rolex. What i hv in mind is OD 6694, OPD1500, OPD 1501, DJ 1601/1603 sigma. I prefer the 36mm case in DJ's but its abit pricier esp for me. Idk if i should spend the extra money on the DJ. My fav looking one is the OPD 1501 looks so clean and understated. Any opinion from you guys on which one should i get ?

@Craft&Tailored. Just traded my Tudor Geneve for a 1962.... 6694 I love it! Great video by the way

Really beautifull . A seller told my about the fact that this king of manual winding is breakable versus the automatique version , is it true or not ? Like the shape of manual...Thanks

Love these and air kings. Air kings seem to be ticking up in price a little recently, but i don't think they'll ever jump off drastically d/t the 34mm size. I love smaller watches, even with a 7.5 wrist but 34 is right on the cusp for me as far as being *almost* too small.

I got to ask what artist does the background music?

Just purchased one, gets in in a few days. Can’t wait!!

@user-vt6ny8kf4d

2 ай бұрын

How much did you pay?

Just got the same with gold dial for 1900$ Sooo happy Great video !!!

Anyone know the jazz song on the beginning of the videos? I been looking everywhere for it

Is there such thing as a oysterdate officialy certified chronometer can find one that has it on the dial

Precision means they didn’t send the movement to COSC to certify. For example, a vintage Air King is marked Precision, but it’s an automatic. Great watch BTW.

@craftandtailored

4 жыл бұрын

You are correct and also incorrect 😎 Yes its a non COSC rated movement you are correct here but the ref 6694 leverages the Rolex cal 1225 which is a manually wound movement :) www.craftandtailored.com/products/1969-rolex-oysterdate-precision-ref-6694-with-box-and-papers?_pos=2&_sid=4daee2557&_ss=r

@craftandtailored

4 жыл бұрын

precision means non-COSC rated but it depends on the model if the watch is automatic and or manual

@Agrippa31BC

4 жыл бұрын

Craft & Tailored what defines if the watch is manual wind or automatic is the word perpetual. If it is an oyster perpetual, it’s automatic. If it’s just an Oyster, then it’s manual wind.

@craftandtailored

4 жыл бұрын

@@Agrippa31BC yes was responding to your above comment re: " For example, a vintage Air King is marked Precision, but it’s an automatic."

@Archer335

4 жыл бұрын

Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Good to know. I’ve been a fan of Rolex for a long time, but did not know that (original comment). 👍

the Perfect vintage Rolex

@craftandtailored

Жыл бұрын

Isnt it gorgeous??

Have this watch and it’s amazing on wrist

I do have 6694 since last year and I never worn it because I was afraid of damage it but now I wear it everyday. Mine is black dial with rose gold hand and 1969.

@craftandtailored

4 жыл бұрын

That's so cool! these watches are meant to be worn and enjoyed!

@antoniocamesa2037

2 жыл бұрын

I still own this vintage black dial since 1970 .sn 1,743,xxx. Dial needs upgrading.

@usmankhan-vm3zg

2 жыл бұрын

I have the same watch, bought it for $2900 about 8 months back,Wear and enjoy it everyday though I’m getting $3450 for it now but I don’t feel like flipping it, ur thoughts ?

I also have a 1969 6694! I have the silver linen dial version!

Not surprised about the military history. The 1969 6694 given to me by my father was inherited from my grandfather who received it from a his friend who was Korea/Vietnam War vet who according to the story "bought it at a PX in Germany." Mine has a very dark almost black dial with gold markers and hands. The bracelet date code indicates the 1970s so maybe it originally had a leather band. I'm also an Iraq War vet so it's nice that the watch stayed in the Army family.

@craftandtailored

4 жыл бұрын

Thats super cool! do you still have the watch that your father gave you?!

@chrissullins3

4 жыл бұрын

@@craftandtailored Yes. It will eventually go to my eldest daughter who likes what would be a larger size on a lady.

Is this the right bracelet? Rolex Oyster 7835 19 Bracelet & Clasp 357 19mm ends fits Daytona, Airking c72/73

i really hope you'd reply to my comment. here is the thing! I found a really good condition 6694 champagne dial but its missing the paperwork which is understandable (its a really old watch) but I was wondering how much would a piece like that go for in today's money?

Great video ! What about the availability of 1215 mouvement spare parts for future services ? I've these are getting really hard to find and that's quite worrying to be fair.

@craftandtailored

4 жыл бұрын

we haven't had much trouble finding parts, additionally if preventative services are done every 3-5 years the movement should last a lifetime!

@php-xv2cw

4 жыл бұрын

@@craftandtailored this means that without major incident you can maintain all pieces working without limitation ? Congrats again for the great vids ! Cheers from Paris.

@dredgewalker

Жыл бұрын

1215 movement due to them being a winder makes it quite robust. I have 6466 that uses the same movement and it hasn't been serviced in decades and it still works quite well but I think I need to have it serviced just to make sure it stays ticking properly.

There are still fairly affordable to get! Great little watch with lots of history.

I have the same timepiece and I love it, if you guys are in the market do it. It’s very light weight and comfortable. I love it.

@craftandtailored

Жыл бұрын

💯 agreed!!

I am a bit unsure. I love the watch but i have a 20cm forearm and i am worried that it looks bad on me... Someone have experience?

I have one but it only says “registered design” how can I know more about it 🙁

How much is it? I have a watch that I apply

Wonderful 🥰🥰🥰

Beauty 👍

I have one and I’m putting a diamond bezel on it but mine is more of the 70s 5500 model

Hi! I read somewhere that this watch could lose its water-resistance with age. Is that true?? pls help, I have one and don't want to ruin it!

@petermckeown1033

3 жыл бұрын

General rule is to pretend it isn't waterproof anymore. Just splash resistant

its a great watch!! the only bad thing is that you have to screw and unscrew the crown every time you wind it.

$99 that’s insane

$830 in today's money. Hiw many new rolex' would sell at that price today?

I have the same exact watch that's very vintage and it's engraved 1969 in the back. I'm selling it and it's 100% authentic. It was my father's watch, let me know if you are interested.

@craftandtailored

4 жыл бұрын

Don send us an email at info@craftandtailored.com

this is the only rolex i can afford lol

@camark0819

11 ай бұрын

3 years later what about now?

@mikeeli2286

7 ай бұрын

@@camark0819you can still find these at good prices

@windytv7511

18 күн бұрын

@@camark0819it’s the first Rolex I can afford lol. Maybe a day date but this is more simple for me

@windytv7511

18 күн бұрын

@@camark0819he probably has ap by now so I’m just filling you in I should have it within 3 months if I get something more expensive give me a year lol

How much more should i expect to pay for a Tiffany & Co. Oysterdate?

@craftandtailored

4 жыл бұрын

not sure if I have ever seen one.. it's also an entry-level Rolex as its a precision model so an actual tiffany co-branded precision level watch would be weird in my opinion as most watches retailed by tiffany were of higher pricepoint and complication :)

@misterx200

4 жыл бұрын

Craft & Tailored that was my understanding as well, but I’ve come across a few, between Chrono24 and Crown and Caliber: www.crownandcaliber.com/products/rolex-oysterdate-tiffany-co-dial-6694-6694-10-10-rol-cm3fun

What is your wrist size? :)

Bro price

@craftandtailored

Жыл бұрын

This piece is no longer available

Mine says 7205

@craftandtailored

5 жыл бұрын

7205 is the bracelet part number the reference number is located between the lugs :)

My Rolex oystersate precision 1970 model 7500 $$

"Ohh yea. Yeah, that's good. That's good, ohh yea. Ohh yea, that's good." Ha ha ha, what is going on with you and that watch bud?

@craftandtailored

3 жыл бұрын

Keeping it fun and light!! Glad you enjoyed!

Precision means it’s not COSC certified

I know im years late but precision does not mean the watch has to be wound up. It means the movement is not COSC certified.. you probs know by now 😂

It is look too small on ur wrist 😅

Rolex montre imbattable

@craftandtailored

Жыл бұрын

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