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. This example is in excellent condition with a really interesting silver dial with a slight texture to it – a variant we do not see everyday that has a great look on the wrist, catching rays of light at different angles. The Fine Print Maker: RolexModel: OysterdateReference: 6694Year: 1966Case No: 1391501Material: Stainless steelDimensions: 34mm diameter; 11.5mm thicknessCrystal: PlexiglassLume: Yes, tritiumCaliber: Rolex, manually-wound, caliber 1225 Bracelet/Strap: Rolex, stainless steel, solid link ref. 78350 Oyster bracelet with 557 endlinks (Approximate max wrist size 6.75in / 171mm)Lug Width: 19mmBox/Papers: No What We Love And What You Should Know Things We Love: - Strong case condition- Simple vintage Rolex look- Great dial variant with silver texture Things To Know: - Light scratches on case- Replacement bracelet This Rolex is in excellent, attractive 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 excellent condition with a very light patina overall. The lume plots are all-around full, with an attractive patina. The lume in the hands has developed some patina. The hour markers and hands have developed patina. There are some scratches on the crystal. The Rolex solid link Oyster bracelet is in good condition with scratches and light stretch to the links. The clasp has some scratches to both sides. The clasp is stamped "F," corresponding to a 1981 manufacture, indicating it is a later replacement. The dial, crown, case, movement, and bracelet are all signed by Rolex. This watch was photographed on a 160mm/6.3inch wrist.
