Rolex Oysterdate Precision Full Steel Riveted Tropical Brown Dial 1964 Big Logo Coronet Sword Hands (Serviced)

Vintage Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref. 6694 – Tropical Dial, Circa 1964

Founded in 1905, Rolex has built its reputation on technical innovation, reliability, and purposeful design. The brand introduced many of the foundations of modern watchmaking, including the Oyster case, which set the standard for water-resistant wristwatches, and consistently applied these advancements across its professional and everyday models. Rolex’s focus on precision, durability, and in-house manufacturing has made it one of the most influential and respected names in Swiss horology.

The Oysterdate Precision Ref. 6694 represents Rolex’s understated, manually wound era, offering clean design and robust construction without unnecessary complication. Produced during the 1950s and 1960s, the model is valued for its balanced proportions, screw-down Oyster case, and legible dial layouts. Examples featuring original gilt dials and early riveted bracelets, such as this reference, are especially sought after for their historical relevance and honest connection to Rolex’s tool-watch heritage.

Key Details To Consider

This vintage Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref. 6694 is presented in full steel and remains all original and period correct, offered in excellent overall condition. The case features notably thick and sharp lugs and was recently professionally polished to Rolex standards, preserving the strong geometry and proportions characteristic of mid-1960s production.

The highlight of this piece is its stunning glossy gilt tropical brown dial, distinguished by a very rare oversized Rolex coronet and complemented by original gilt sword hands. The dial has aged beautifully, displaying rich coloration and depth while retaining crisp printing and outstanding visual presence. Completing the watch is its period-correct oyster riveted bracelet with 12 links, showing honest wear consistent with age and fitted with a clasp stamped 64.

All case engravings remain fully visible and intact, with a 1.1 million serial number dating the watch to 1964 and a matching 64-stamped case back. The manually wound movement was professionally serviced in December 2025, runs perfectly, and has been pressure tested to 3ATM (30 meters), making this a highly collectible and historically significant example of the Oysterdate Precision.

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