{"product_id":"rolex-oysterdate-ref-6694-gloss-black-dial-unpolished","title":"Rolex Oysterdate Ref. 6694 - Gloss Black Dial Unpolished","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you boil Rolex down to its purest form, what do you get?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rolex Oyster Perpetual. This is truly the genesis for the entire Rolex brand. The very first Rolex models were called ‘Oysters’ which was owed to their innovative three part case that all screwed into each-other. That is where the fluted bezel actually derives from, being screwed down into the top of the case to secure the crystal with a gasket - as well as the grooves on the oyster case back. All makes sense now - right?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece that we have here, simply known as an \u003cem\u003eOysterdate Precision\u003c\/em\u003e, is a descendant of those early watches, utilizing a water-resistant Oyster case, a manual-winding movement, and a date complication. A functional, sturdy, and dependable timekeeping device.\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Reference 6694 that we have here dates to circa 1982 and features a 34mm Oyster case with its correct smooth steel bezel and a lovely glossy black dial within. It comes to us with a strong, seemingly unpolished case that shows normal wear with matching wear on the bezel. The Tritium plots on the dial remain fully-intact and exhibit a nice uniform patina throughout, with a perfectly matching handset. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__block-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__block-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__block-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__block-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite being ‘entry-level’ these offer a ton of character and remain an overlooked part of the important history of Rolex on their journey to the powerhouse brand that they are today. This is nothing short of a delightful vintage piece that can be worn every single day, on any occasion, and on virtually any wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd don't let the case size fool you, these 35mm Rolex models are chronically slept on and present great value next to its more well-known siblings, while truly embodying the essence of Rolex.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oliver \u0026 Clarke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51857375822141,"sku":"OC3233","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/6138\/3741\/files\/ROLEX_OYSTER_DATE_BLK_STRAP_WEB_1_R.jpg?v=1782170904","url":"https:\/\/oliverandclarke.com\/products\/rolex-oysterdate-ref-6694-gloss-black-dial-unpolished","provider":"Oliver \u0026 Clarke Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}