Why This Watch Matters This one is for the wearer who can wind their own Rolex, no need for a self-winding movement when you are this independent. The Full Story Vintage collectors often get caught up in the infinitesimal details that intrigue further and further as you dive in. Yet sometimes, a watch jumps up and hits us in the face with pure, simplistic, undeniable greatness. The stainless steel Oyster case is already an iconic vintage look, but when you add in an interestingly finished dial, and a manually-wound movement, the watch suddenly becomes something to write home about. Translating from Rolex, the "Precision" branding indicates a manually-wound movement, just as "Perpetual" points to a self-winding or automatic movement powering the watch. Rolex watches like this one are consistently compelling, never going out of style. This example of the Oysterdate Precision stands out due to its modest size and feel on the wrist. Oyster cases measuring 34mm diameter were long considered to be less desirable than larger models from the company, but over the past few years, this has changed quite drastically. As size preferences have skewed slightly smaller, appreciation of these 34mm Oysters has risen thanks to an extremely comfortable on-the-wrist feel. We were immediately drawn to the dial of this vintage Rolex with its unusually short hour markers compared to your average OP or Datejust. This, along with the starburst finish, goes a long way toward making the watch wear larger on the wrist. With just enough patina to the lume on the dial and hands to give that wink of vintage, this example is really something to write home about. We paired this Rolex with our Bedford suede watch strap in navy. There is something about these silver starburst finished dial, Oyster cases that pairs so well with the color blue. The suede texture adds a bit of casual flair to the overall look. The Fine Print Maker: RolexModel: OysterdateReference: 6694Year: 1966Case No: 1520885Material: Stainless steelDimensions: 34mm diameter; 11.5mm thicknessCrystal: PlexiglassLume: Yes, tritiumCaliber: Rolex, manually-wound, caliber 1225Bracelet/Strap: HODINKEE The Bedford Suede Watch Strap In NavyLug Width: 19mmBox/Papers: No What We Love And What You Should Know Things We Love: - Unusually short hour markers- Silver sunburst finish on dial- Manually wound movement Things To Know: - Scratches on case This Rolex is in good, honest overall condition. The case is strong with scratches and few light nicks. The underside of the lugs shows some scratches from the bracelet. The case appears to have been polished. The numbers are clearly visible between both sets of lugs. The dial is in great condition with a very light patina overall. The dial has a couple of hard to see imperfections, one is near the six o'clock hour marker and the other is in the "Oysterdate" text. The lume plots are all-around full, with an attractive patina. There is some more noticeable patina on the dial near the edges and lume plots. The lume in the hands have developed some patina. The hour markers and hands have developed patina. The inside caseback is stamped with the reference number "6694" and I.67 indicating it was made in 1967 which makes sense for the 1966 case production. There are some scratches on the crystal. The dial, crown, case, and movement are all signed by Rolex. This watch was photographed on a 175mm/6.9inch wrist.
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