1967 Rolex Precision 6694 "Mickey Mouse"

[Modiferous]

What ya' think? Gotta get a Rolex band for it.






I was a little worried about the placement of the Mickey Mouse but found it just like that on these watches too:
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/425238389786451008/
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/342836590379958181/

[offrdmania]

Aftermarket dial but always a fun watch

[mui.richard]

Definitely not a genuine dial, Coronet at 12:00 is not aligned with hash marks.

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[Modiferous]

I see.

The 6694 on Pinterest (coronet) that I linked above (especially the second one) seems equally misaligned. As I scroll through examples on the internet many older Mickey Mouse 6694s seem to have misaligned coronets.

Hmm, according to some of the posts here, all of the Mickey Mouse dials are aftermarket?
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=282880

[mui.richard]

How about the non-Mickey dial 6694's? Notice any misaligned coronets? No?


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[southtexas]

Not to mention, doesn’t look like a variation of Mickey himself either. But a cool watch nonetheless.


“I only hope we never lose sight of one thing; that it was all started by a mouse.” Walt Disney


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[offrdmania]

Originally Posted by Modiferous

I see.

The 6694 on Pinterest (coronet) that I linked above (especially the second one) seems equally misaligned. As I scroll through examples on the internet many older Mickey Mouse 6694s seem to have misaligned coronets.

Hmm, according to some of the posts here, all of the Mickey Mouse dials are aftermarket?
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=282880

Correct, Rolex never made a Mickey dialed watch. All are aftermarket.

[Modiferous]

Thank you.

I'm in possession of the watch on memo. I can choose to keep it, return it, or ask for a deduction in the price to be paid. So far, I've opted for the latter.

The price the seller wants from me is lower than what one would pay for the average 6694 without a Rolex band, but then I don't pay end-user prices for watches I am usually able to find very fair deals.

The seller is adamant that the back of the dial will establish that it is genuine Rolex, through markings, but I think what he means is that the dial is a genuine Rolex hunk of metal, i.e. a genuine Rolex dial, but as to whether all of the face of the dial, whether the Mickey Mouse, or even any of it, are factory genuine, I don't know.

The movement of the watch is all genuine 6694, as is its case, serial number reflects 1967. But when my watchmaker had it open I didn't think to get to the back of the dial.

[Sublovin]

Originally Posted by Modiferous

Thank you.

I'm in possession of the watch on memo. I can choose to keep it, return it, or ask for a deduction in the price to be paid. So far, I've opted for the latter.

The price the seller wants from me is lower than what one would pay for the average 6694 without a Rolex band, but then I don't pay end-user prices for watches I am usually able to find very fair deals.

The seller is adamant that the back of the dial will establish that it is genuine Rolex, through markings, but I think what he means is that the dial is a genuine Rolex hunk of metal, i.e. a genuine Rolex dial, but as to whether all of the face of the dial, whether the Mickey Mouse, or even any of it, are factory genuine, I don't know.

The movement of the watch is all genuine 6694, as is its case, serial number reflects 1967. But when my watchmaker had it open I didn't think to get to the back of the dial.

To me, a Rolex with non-Rolex dial is undesirable. I would absolutely return based off the commentary letting you know that all Mickey Rolex dials are fake/aftermarket

[offrdmania]

Honestly, its a 6694. Parts are very plentiful and if you like the mickey then just wear it if you like it.
You can always buy another dial if the price of the watch is a good price. For this model it wont effect collector value too much since original dials are easy to find.

[Richard Carver]

Mickey watches are fun, don't let the grumpy pants deter you. :) The people who treat them like semi-religions objects have the problem not you. :) Here's one I made a few years ago, the Rolex police did not raid my house!

1969 1601



I have some black hands and a SS crown for it if I ever get around to finishing it. :) FYI the leaning Mickey is a decal easily available on the Silk Highway. :)

[southtexas]

Originally Posted by Richard Carver

Mickey watches are fun, don't let the grumpy pants deter you. :) The people who treat them like semi-religions objects have the problem not you. :) Here's one I made a few years ago, the Rolex police did not raid my house!



1969 1601







I have some black hands and a SS crown for it if I ever get around to finishing it. :) FYI the leaning Mickey is a decal easily available on the Silk Highway. :)

This. It’s a 6694, not a padellone. It’s a fun dial. If you like it, go for it.


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[offrdmania]

As long as the seller isnt asking a fortune for the watch. The OPs watch is on a strap so I wouldnt pay anymore than about $1300-1500 for it.

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[Modiferous]

Nice Mickey dials!

Originally Posted by offrdmania

The OPs watch is on a strap so I wouldnt pay anymore than about $1300-1500 for it.

Grumpiness is one thing, but being excessively cheap....

https://www.chrono24.com/rolex/oyste...56711.htm#gref
$2590. - 6694 on leather strap

https://www.ebay.com/i/323886417778?...YaAsdgEALw_wcB
$2995. ebay - 6694 on leather strap

https://daddyswatch.com/rolex-mens-o...ge-swiss-ma95/
$2995. - 6694 on leather strap

Even deducting a couple hundred for the genuine dial…still…how do you get $1300 - $1500. I suppose next you’ll want to buy my Cosmograph 6239 for ten grand.

Find me a Mickey Mouse 6694 in this condition from 1967, for $1300., I’ll pay you $1500.

Most of these Mickey Mouse watches are selling...briskly, on eBay for mostly around $3000. - $3500. with the metal bracelet, with many listed for over $5000., some as high as $8000. I should be getting this one for much much less than three grand, but not for $1300.

The watch is actually for my sister, I am handling the transaction and advising her on it.

[offrdmania]

Originally Posted by Modiferous

Nice Mickey dials!



Grumpiness is one thing, but being excessively cheap....

https://www.chrono24.com/rolex/oyste...56711.htm#gref
$2590. - 6694 on leather strap

https://www.ebay.com/i/323886417778?...YaAsdgEALw_wcB
$2995. ebay - 6694 on leather strap

https://daddyswatch.com/rolex-mens-o...ge-swiss-ma95/
$2995. - 6694 on leather strap

Even deducting a couple hundred for the genuine dial…still…how do you get $1300 - $1500. I suppose next you’ll want to buy my Cosmograph 6239 for ten grand.

Find me a Mickey Mouse 6694 in this condition from 1967, for $1300., I’ll pay you $1500.

Most of these Mickey Mouse watches are selling...briskly, on eBay for mostly around $3000. - $3500. with the metal bracelet, with many listed for over $5000., some as high as $8000. I should be getting this one for much much less than three grand, but not for $1300.

The watch is actually for my sister, I am handling the transaction and advising her on it.

Its eBay. You have to look at sold listings, not what the crazy asking prices are. Here are a few examples of recent sold 6694s. If you look hard enough then you will find one in the correct price range. But by all means go out and spend 3 grand or more on a $1500 watch.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-ROL...8AAOSwcJVds42K

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rolex-oyste...IAAOSwjzldqT-R

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rolex-6694-...IAAOSwMytdq7sn

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rolex-Oyste...gAAOSw7xZdqEtM

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1960s-Vinta...gAAOSw~NBdS69K

And then you go out and buy an aftermarket Mickey dial and slap it into a $1300-1500 6694.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rolex-Micke...QAAOSwDJZb8Bd7

[Modiferous]

I didn’t click on every one of your “comparables” but the ones I did click on were scratched up or either 1970s or 1950s. One is coming from Pakistan.

I’m awaiting your ten grand offer for my 6239. And your $1500. offer for a clean 1967 year 6694 with the Mickey dial.

[mui.richard]

Originally Posted by Modiferous

Nice Mickey dials!



Grumpiness is one thing, but being excessively cheap....

https://www.chrono24.com/rolex/oyste...56711.htm#gref
$2590. - 6694 on leather strap

https://www.ebay.com/i/323886417778?...YaAsdgEALw_wcB
$2995. ebay - 6694 on leather strap

https://daddyswatch.com/rolex-mens-o...ge-swiss-ma95/
$2995. - 6694 on leather strap

Even deducting a couple hundred for the genuine dial…still…how do you get $1300 - $1500. I suppose next you’ll want to buy my Cosmograph 6239 for ten grand.

Find me a Mickey Mouse 6694 in this condition from 1967, for $1300., I’ll pay you $1500.

Most of these Mickey Mouse watches are selling...briskly, on eBay for mostly around $3000. - $3500. with the metal bracelet, with many listed for over $5000., some as high as $8000. I should be getting this one for much much less than three grand, but not for $1300.

The watch is actually for my sister, I am handling the transaction and advising her on it.

Well, how much would you pay for mine?

It's in absolutely pristine condition from 1984, and serviced by RSC right after I got it. I picked it up a couple years ago for $1,500.
Asking price is one thing, I could go nuts and ask for $5,000 for mine, or even $8,000 as you suggested...but who in the right mind would pay that for a 6694?

Given it's been a couple years, I'd say based on my experience for a silver sunburst dialed 6694's with bracelet in decent condition an asking price ~ $2,500 is probably reasonable. Depending on vintage and dial configuration of course.

A quick search on C24 shows a full set in very good condition from Japan is currently only asking for $3,000.

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[Modiferous]

$2500. sounds about right. I'm trying to get the watch I posted for a little under $2000. and we're very close, but the one I'm trying to get is a 1967, she's not interested in a 1980s.

You have a very nice watch.

[offrdmania]

Originally Posted by Modiferous

I didn’t click on every one of your “comparables” but the ones I did click on were scratched up or either 1970s or 1950s. One is coming from Pakistan.

I’m awaiting your ten grand offer for my 6239. And your $1500. offer for a clean 1967 year 6694 with the Mickey dial.

That was just the first 5 that were in the SOLD column. I could go on and on and on with 6694s that were sold under 2 grand within the last few weeks. Scratched up is nothing that a quick polish up cant fix but like I said, by all means pay what you think is fair but if it were me, I would find a solid piece, have it polished and get a Mickey dial and would probably be in it at around 2 grand total but thats just me.

[mui.richard]

Originally Posted by Modiferous

$2500. sounds about right. I'm trying to get the watch I posted for a little under $2000. and we're very close, but the one I'm trying to get is a 1967, she's not interested in a 1980s.

You have a very nice watch.

Thank you.

And if you could get that piece for under $1,800 I'd say it's about right, factoring the facts that you'll probably want to source an original dial & hand set, the lack of a bracelet, and probably a movement service.

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[mui.richard]

Originally Posted by Modiferous

$2500. sounds about right. I'm trying to get the watch I posted for a little under $2000. and we're very close, but the one I'm trying to get is a 1967, she's not interested in a 1980s.

You have a very nice watch.

By the way I just did a search for you on chrono24, there is a 1967 6694 for $2,100 with original rivet bracelet in pretty good condition from Japan.

[Modiferous]

That year 1967 6694 for $2067. bracelet and tank look good (and dial for that matter, but then she'd want to stick the Mickey Mouse dial into it), but the arms look eaten up?

Anyway, we closed the deal under $2K for this watch now she's buying a bracelet. At the end of the day, she wanted the Mickey Mouse on there she wasn't interested in the watch otherwise, and I think no matter what she does she's going to end up spending $2300. or so for the watch with the bracelet and the Mickey dial.

She already found a bracelet she wants from that era 1960s it is 14K and S/S 19mm (1960s era, so it's period correct) for about five hundred, I told her that's the wrong bracelet she would want just a plain S/S, but she likes the two tone one.

[mui.richard]

Originally Posted by Modiferous

That year 1967 6694 for $2067. bracelet and tank look good (and dial for that matter, but then she'd want to stick the Mickey Mouse dial into it), but the arms look eaten up?

Anyway, we closed the deal under $2K for this watch now she's buying a bracelet. At the end of the day, she wanted the Mickey Mouse on there she wasn't interested in the watch otherwise, and I think no matter what she does she's going to end up spending $2300. or so for the watch with the bracelet and the Mickey dial.

She already found a bracelet she wants from that era 1960s it is 14K and S/S 19mm (1960s era, so it's period correct) for about five hundred, I told her that's the wrong bracelet she would want just a plain S/S, but she likes the two tone one.

Different folks, different strokes I guess.
The most important is she gets to enjoy the watch, correct bracelet or not.


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[offrdmania]

A little over 2 grand with bracelet is about right

[GGGMT]

Originally Posted by Sublovin

To me, a Rolex with non-Rolex dial is undesirable. I would absolutely return based off the commentary letting you know that all Mickey Rolex dials are fake/aftermarket

This. Fakey goofy stuff.


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