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flameboy54 · 1 June 2014, 06:51 AM

Hi All,

I'm new to the forum and had a question about my current 6694 (1983). I've had it for 9 years and have been very happy with it. When I first acquired it, there was slight water seepage through a bad back case. The movement was undamaged but there was condensation behind the crystal.

I sent to RSC and they came back saying that the hands and dial was damage and it should be replaced. By appearance it looked fine but I sent ahead to have them replaced anyways. Thinking it through now, I think the crystal was replaced also (I don't have the service record handy currently).

I have no intentions of selling the piece but should I have to, how much of a hit would I be taking because of the replacement dial and hands. As mentioned, its a 1983 production watch, with papers, not the original box but a small box I suspect they gave out with servicing. You're thoughts are much appreciated. TIA!

Jason71 · 1 June 2014, 11:27 AM

Your watch is not overly collectible, so I don't think it would affect resale value much if at all. I do think it is a smart looking, and you should be proud to wear it

ExplorerChris · 1 June 2014, 11:55 AM

Beauty of a watch, very smart looking and classic . Enjoy it and be proud to show it off.

R.W.T. · 1 June 2014, 12:14 PM

I just recently acquired a new service dial for a 6694. They probably don't get HUGE calls for them...so it was the old printing with

T SWISS MADE T markings like the dials from the late 80's, only it had luminova for luminous.

This would be akin to some of the early service 1680 dials etc that had luminova plots but still tritium designation.

If yours is also this type.....Really....I think this makes VERY little difference on your watch. The dial is probably identical in printing to the dial that came on your watch originally and other than the luminous material on the markers and the hands....which...is factory done not by Joe Fabitz. :-)

It wouldn't make a pimple on a flies derriere difference to me...in fact I would prefer it.

Fabulous watch! Just enjoy it! :-)

mluther · 1 June 2014, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by R.W.T.

It wouldn't make a pimple on a flies derriere difference to me...in fact I would prefer it.

flameboy54 · 1 June 2014, 04:31 PM

Thanks for the kind words. I do think it's a great watch and wouldn't want any other watch as a first Rolex. Ok, that's not true but you get the idea!

1 June 2014, 06:51 AM	#1
flameboy54 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: BC Posts: 2	6694 With Replacement Dial & Hands Hi All, I'm new to the forum and had a question about my current 6694 (1983). I've had it for 9 years and have been very happy with it. When I first acquired it, there was slight water seepage through a bad back case. The movement was undamaged but there was condensation behind the crystal. I sent to RSC and they came back saying that the hands and dial was damage and it should be replaced. By appearance it looked fine but I sent ahead to have them replaced anyways. Thinking it through now, I think the crystal was replaced also (I don't have the service record handy currently). I have no intentions of selling the piece but should I have to, how much of a hit would I be taking because of the replacement dial and hands. As mentioned, its a 1983 production watch, with papers, not the original box but a small box I suspect they gave out with servicing. You're thoughts are much appreciated. TIA!

1 June 2014, 11:27 AM	#2
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Your watch is not overly collectible, so I don't think it would affect resale value much if at all. I do think it is a smart looking, and you should be proud to wear it __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

1 June 2014, 11:55 AM	#3
ExplorerChris "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Explorer II 16550 Posts: 1,401	Beauty of a watch, very smart looking and classic . Enjoy it and be proud to show it off. __________________ There's a crown for every achievement A Watch Is Just A Watch A Rolex Is A Timepiece

1 June 2014, 12:14 PM	#4
R.W.T. "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Central Texas Posts: 2,004	I just recently acquired a new service dial for a 6694. They probably don't get HUGE calls for them...so it was the old printing with T SWISS MADE T markings like the dials from the late 80's, only it had luminova for luminous. This would be akin to some of the early service 1680 dials etc that had luminova plots but still tritium designation. If yours is also this type.....Really....I think this makes VERY little difference on your watch. The dial is probably identical in printing to the dial that came on your watch originally and other than the luminous material on the markers and the hands....which...is factory done not by Joe Fabitz. :-) It wouldn't make a pimple on a flies derriere difference to me...in fact I would prefer it. Fabulous watch! Just enjoy it! :-)

1 June 2014, 04:31 PM	#6
flameboy54 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: BC Posts: 2	Thanks for the kind words. I do think it's a great watch and wouldn't want any other watch as a first Rolex. Ok, that's not true but you get the idea!

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