ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

warpath · 13 August 2014, 08:52 AM

Rolex 6694 s/n 1857xxx (1970?) with 7-71 Rivet bracelet...Unfortunately, a former gorilla fisted jeweler had his way with the case back and as shown left it a bit rougher than when he started...I haven't attempted to remove the back and will likely leave it as is...Nice watch overall, but there seems to be some stains and debris perhaps on the dial...Winds easily and keeps fair time...Dial is a very light champagne, the last image is too white and almost looks like a different watch!

Suggestions on taking the back off or just pull the bracelet and move the watch on as it sits.

Thanks for looking.

joe100 · 13 August 2014, 09:15 AM

Not sure what you're asking.

Rough looking 6694. The RSC or a competent watchmaker could easily replace the case back and crystal and you're good to go. The dial is actually silver, the aging crystal gives it a champaigne tint

goldfixer21 · 13 August 2014, 09:22 AM

There is still more than enough "meat" on that case back to get it off.

andromeda160 · 13 August 2014, 09:26 AM

I'd polish it up, leave the caseback and source a new dial. If you need to know the year I'd just pop off the bracelet and date it with the SN

watchcrank · 13 August 2014, 09:48 AM

Parts are not hard to find and worth the effort to give you years of service. Competent watchmaker work. First to do is remove case back and make sure the monkey did not injure movement or threads of the case. M

13 August 2014, 08:52 AM	#1
warpath "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: USA Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 339	Rolex 6694 Rolex 6694 s/n 1857xxx (1970?) with 7-71 Rivet bracelet...Unfortunately, a former gorilla fisted jeweler had his way with the case back and as shown left it a bit rougher than when he started...I haven't attempted to remove the back and will likely leave it as is...Nice watch overall, but there seems to be some stains and debris perhaps on the dial...Winds easily and keeps fair time...Dial is a very light champagne, the last image is too white and almost looks like a different watch! Suggestions on taking the back off or just pull the bracelet and move the watch on as it sits. Thanks for looking. Attached Images

13 August 2014, 09:15 AM	#2
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	Not sure what you're asking. Rough looking 6694. The RSC or a competent watchmaker could easily replace the case back and crystal and you're good to go. The dial is actually silver, the aging crystal gives it a champaigne tint __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

13 August 2014, 09:22 AM	#3
goldfixer21 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 807	There is still more than enough "meat" on that case back to get it off.

13 August 2014, 09:26 AM	#4
andromeda160 Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Greg Location: michigan Watch: Rolex Oyster Posts: 4,046	I'd polish it up, leave the caseback and source a new dial. If you need to know the year I'd just pop off the bracelet and date it with the SN

13 August 2014, 09:48 AM	#5
watchcrank "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: michael Location: Florida Watch: explorer II cream Posts: 1,664	Parts are not hard to find and worth the effort to give you years of service. Competent watchmaker work. First to do is remove case back and make sure the monkey did not injure movement or threads of the case. M

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)