{"product_id":"rolex-oysterdate-ref-6694-champagne-dial","title":"Rolex Oysterdate Ref 6694 champagne dial","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"77\"\u003eSome watches try very hard to impress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"79\" data-end=\"131\"\u003eThe Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 never needed to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"413\"\u003eProduced during the early 1970s, the 6694 represents a period where Rolex still built understated everyday watches with pure functionality at their core. Slim proportions, a manually wound movement, acrylic crystal and a clean Oyster case — nothing excessive, nothing unnecessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"730\"\u003eThis particular example stands out through its beautifully preserved champagne sunburst dial, giving the watch a warmth and elegance modern Rolex rarely captures anymore. Combined with the soft leather strap, the overall aesthetic feels far more refined and vintage-inspired than the typical bracelet configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003eWhat makes the 6694 so appealing today is precisely what once made it ordinary: simplicity. The manually wound caliber creates a direct mechanical connection to the watch, while the modest 34mm Oyster case wears with a balance and comfort many modern watches have lost entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003eThe case remains strong with excellent vintage character, while the champagne dial catches light in a subtle way that continuously changes throughout the day. Details like the applied markers, acrylic crystal and classic Rolex typography give the watch the quiet confidence collectors increasingly search for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003eAn honest and increasingly collectible vintage Rolex — equally suited as a first serious vintage piece or as a refined addition to an established collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1502\"\u003eTechnical background\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1874\"\u003eThe Rolex Oysterdate Precision ref. 6694 was one of Rolex’s longest-running references, remaining in production for decades thanks to its reliability and timeless design. Powered by the manually wound Rolex caliber 1225, the reference has recently seen growing collector interest for offering a more authentic vintage Rolex experience compared to later automatic models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"1886\"\u003eTech sheet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"2189\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12twwus\" data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"1907\"\u003eReference: 6694\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vqr4vf\" data-start=\"1908\" data-end=\"1927\"\u003eSerial: 3174XXX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4vkacz\" data-start=\"1928\" data-end=\"1953\"\u003eProduction year: 1972\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"d51cnv\" data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"1996\"\u003eDial: Original champagne sunburst dial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19ywg4\" data-start=\"1997\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003eCase size: 34mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ja9q6d\" data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2064\"\u003eMovement: Rolex caliber 1225 manual winding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13q3mot\" data-start=\"2065\" data-end=\"2093\"\u003eCrystal: Acrylic crystal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ip5u7l\" data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2118\"\u003eStrap: Leather strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5thw4w\" data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2161\"\u003eCondition: Excellent vintage condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"34uwma\" data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2189\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eWarranty: 2-year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Perpetual Watch Lover (PWL)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54441885499721,"sku":"1821","price":2795.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/6352\/5456\/files\/DSF0372.jpg?v=1779299129","url":"https:\/\/perpetualwatchlover.com\/products\/rolex-oysterdate-ref-6694-champagne-dial","provider":"Perpetual Watch Lover (PWL)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}