Why This Watch Matters Everything you want and nothing you don't in a vintage Rolex. The Full Story 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. The Fine Print Maker: RolexModel: Oysterdate PrecisionReference: 6694Year: 1982Case No: 7145901Material: Stainless steelDimensions: 34mm diameter; 11.5mm thicknessCrystal: PlexiglassLume: Yes, tritiumCaliber: Rolex, manually-wound, caliber 1225 Bracelet/Strap: Rolex, stainless steel, solid link Oyster ref. 78350 bracelet with no. 557 end links (Maximum Bracelet Length Approx. 7.5in / 191mm)Lug Width: 19mmBox/Papers: No What We Love And What You Should Know Things We Love: - Silver sunburst finish on dial- Smooth bezel- Oyster bracelet Things To Know: - Scratches on case This Rolex is in good, honest overall condition. The case is sharp with scratches and few light nicks. The underside of the lugs shows some scratches from the bracelet. The numbers are clearly visible between both sets of lugs. The dial is in great condition with a very light patina overall. 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 has developed some patina. The hour markers and hands have developed patina. The Rolex Oyster bracelet is in good condition with scratches and some light stretch to the links. The clasp has some scratches to both sides. The crystal has some scratches. The dial, crown, case, movement, and bracelet are all signed by Rolex. This watch was photographed on a 175mm/6.9inch wrist.
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