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Rolex Oysterdate Reference 6694

Partially verified

This Rolex Oysterdate Precision is a manual-winding wristwatch featuring a 34mm stainless steel case. Attributed to the year 1973 based on the serial number 3480xxx, the watch is characterized by a silver-toned dial with vertical brushing. The dial configuration includes applied hour markers capped with black enamel, and it is explicitly noted to be non-luminous, while the accompanying hands are equipped with luminous material. The watch displays the date at the 3 o'clock position. It is fitted with a folded-link Oyster bracelet, reference 7835, with 361b endlinks. The movement is a manual-winding mechanical caliber, serviced by the seller. The watch is presented with a Rolex box, service records from 2004, and a handmade leather pouch. The technical and physical condition of the watch is based on the declarations provided in the source listing.

Front view of the Rolex Oysterdate 6694 showing the silver dial and Oyster bracelet.
Front view of the Rolex Oysterdate 6694 showing the silver dial and Oyster bracelet. — Bulang & Sons. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
zamanito.com
Category
Wristwatch · Manual-winding wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Rolex
Reference
6694
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
circa 1973
Source-reported place
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
3480xxx

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial

The watch is housed in a 34mm stainless steel Oyster case. The dial features a matte silver finish with vertical brushing, providing a distinct texture. Indices are applied and feature black enamel caps, with a noted absence of luminous material on the dial surface. The date display is situated at the 3 o'clock position under a cyclops lens.

The overall condition of the steel case is reported as being in firm and suitable condition by the provided listing documentation.

Evidence for this section
  • “قاب فولادی ساعت دارای قطر ۳۴ میلی‌متر است”
  • “صفحه ساعت دارای پرداخت نقره‌ای مات با برس‌کاری عمودی (Vertical-brushed) است و فاقد شب‌نما (No Lume) بر روی صفحه طراحی شده است”
  • “عقربه‌های ساعت دارای ماده شب‌نما هستند که طبق توضیحات فروشنده برای این مدل کاملاً طبیعی است”

Movement and Bracelet

The timepiece is powered by a manual-winding mechanical caliber. While the specific caliber designation is not provided in the documentation, the seller reports that the mechanism was reviewed, regulated, and serviced by their watchmaker.

The watch is accompanied by a folded-link Oyster bracelet, identified by reference 7835, which is paired with 361b endlinks. The clasp of the bracelet bears the engraving 'S DE 4'. This configuration is consistent with the standard components associated with this reference.

Evidence for this section
  • “این رفرنس مجهز به کالیبر مکانیکی کوکی دستی است”
  • “این مکانیزم توسط ساعت‌ساز منبع به طور کامل بررسی، رگلاژ و سرویس شده است”
  • “بند نصب‌شده بر روی ساعت یک بند اویستر با لینک‌های تاشده (Folded link) به شماره رفرنس 7835 است”

Provenance and Accessories

The watch is attributed to 1973, determined by the serial number 3480xxx. The offering includes several accessories: a Rolex box, service records dating back to 2004, and an additional handmade leather pouch provided by the seller.

All provided information regarding the authenticity and service status is derived from the seller's documentation and the source catalogue. These details are presented as reported by the source without independent third-party verification.

Evidence for this section
  • “شماره سریال 3480xxx آن ساخت ساعت را به سال ۱۹۷۳ منتسب می‌کند”
  • “به همراه جعبه رولکس و مدارک مرتبط با سرویس سال ۲۰۰۴ ارائه شده است”
  • “اطلاعات، اصالت، ویژگی‌ها و وضعیت فنی و ظاهری ذکر شده در این شناسنامه تماماً بر اساس ادعای فروشنده و منبع کاتالوگ بازگو شده‌اند”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific caliber reference associated with this 1973 Oysterdate 6694?
  • Are there records verifying the 'S DE 4' clasp code as original to this production year?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Rolex Oysterdate Reference 6694
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerRolex“برند: Rolex”
Reference6694“شماره رفرنس: 6694”
Serial3480xxx“شماره سریال 3480xxx”
Case MaterialStainless steel“بدنه‌ای مستحکم از جنس فولاد ضدزنگ”
DialSilver with vertical brushing“صفحه ساعت دارای پرداخت نقره‌ای مات با برس‌کاری عمودی (Vertical-brushed) است”
Movement TypeManual wind“مکانیکی کوکی دستی (Manual Wind)”
BraceletOyster ref. 7835“بند نصب‌شده بر روی ساعت یک بند اویستر با لینک‌های تاشده (Folded link) به شماره رفرنس 7835 است”

Visible details

  • Vertical-brushed silver dial finish
  • Cyclops magnifier over the date window
  • Black enamel caps on applied indices
  • Engraved 'S DE 4' on the bracelet clasp

Research qualifications

  • Movement caliber not explicitly identified in the text
  • The exact provenance beyond the 2004 service records is not detailed

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

ساعت مچی رولکس Rolex Oysterdate رفرنس 6694 با صفحه نقره‌ای

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record fb4fbdf631

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