I'd really appreciate your advice

[Lexo1975]

I'm looking to buy my first rolex

I'm want to go classic

But I need your expert advice because I can't afford to get stung

Does this look legit and is the price fair?

https://www.allvintagewatches.com/vi...recision-1972/

Thank you

[William.L.]

I think the price is about 400 too high. For another 500 you can get into a decent acrylic quickset Datejust. I just sold a two tone DJ for $3000 and get them into the store I work at all the time. Unless you’re set on that exact model I’d save a few more and buy from a trusted seller.

[offrdmania]

For a 72, im suspicious of the dial. It should say T SWISS T and not T SWISS MADE T. It makes me think that it is a much later replacement of a fake dial. Also, it looks like someone polished the crystal and the magnifier is wonky from the polishing. Not a big deal because the crystal can be replaced at a minimal fee.
The price is not great but about the top end of its worth.

[Lexo1975]

Originally Posted by offrdmania

For a 72, im suspicious of the dial. It should say T SWISS T and not T SWISS MADE T. It makes me think that it is a much later replacement of a fake dial. Also, it looks like someone polished the crystal and the magnifier is wonky from the polishing. Not a big deal because the crystal can be replaced at a minimal fee.
The price is not great but about the top end of its worth.

Thanks I did a little research on T SWISS MADE T and it seems possibly legit. Like here:
https://www.craftandtailored.com/pro...ision-ref-6694

[Lexo1975]

Originally Posted by William.L.

I think the price is about 400 too high. For another 500 you can get into a decent acrylic quickset Datejust. I just sold a two tone DJ for $3000 and get them into the store I work at all the time. Unless you’re set on that exact model I’d save a few more and buy from a trusted seller.

I do like this model in particular - thank you for your help - If you could point me in the direction of a better priced similar version that woud be great

[offrdmania]

Originally Posted by Lexo1975

Thanks I did a little research on T SWISS MADE T and it seems possibly legit. Like here:
https://www.craftandtailored.com/pro...ision-ref-6694

The link you posted says SWISS only which is correct. The watch you posted says SWISS MADE which is not correct for a 1972 unless it is a much later service dial or is fake.

[GLADIATOR]

Originally Posted by Lexo1975

Thanks I did a little research on T SWISS MADE T and it seems possibly legit. Like here:
https://www.craftandtailored.com/pro...ision-ref-6694

Where exactly does this link show T SWISS MADE T
??

Something strange with that dial. Movement & case are genuine but dial looks a rework?

A

[Lexo1975]

Originally Posted by GLADIATOR

Where exactly does this link show T SWISS MADE T
??

Something strange with that dial. Movement & case are genuine but dial looks a rework?

A

in the description it says "This silver dial on this 1974 Ref.6694 Oysterdate classic and downright cool. The original T Swiss Made T dial shows depth and the vintage stick markers are classic and timeless Rolex"

Having said that it doesn't actually say T Swiss Made T on the image

[GLADIATOR]

Originally Posted by Lexo1975

in the description it says "This silver dial on this 1974 Ref.6694 Oysterdate classic and downright cool. The original T Swiss Made T dial shows depth and the vintage stick markers are classic and timeless Rolex"

Having said that it doesn't actually say T Swiss Made T on the image

Ah, I looked at images.

Not sure I have seen " T SWISS MADE T"

[Lexo1975]

Originally Posted by offrdmania

The link you posted says SWISS only which is correct. The watch you posted says SWISS MADE which is not correct for a 1972 unless it is a much later service dial or is fake.

Thank you. In the description in the link it says "This silver dial on this 1974 Ref.6694 Oysterdate classic and downright cool. The original T Swiss Made T dial shows depth and the vintage stick markers are classic and timeless Rolex"

Having said that it doesn't actually say T Swiss Made T on the image - which is a bit strange as obviously youd expect the images to match the description.

The description of the watch im interested in says "original dial" so I'm going to email the seller and ask for an explanation/clarification.

Thanks again

If anyone else knows of a "T Swiss Made T" dial on a 70's 6694 please let me know

[offrdmania]

Originally Posted by Lexo1975

Thank you. In the description in the link it says "This silver dial on this 1974 Ref.6694 Oysterdate classic and downright cool. The original T Swiss Made T dial shows depth and the vintage stick markers are classic and timeless Rolex"

Having said that it doesn't actually say T Swiss Made T on the image - which is a bit strange as obviously youd expect the images to match the description.

The description of the watch im interested in says "original dial" so I'm going to email the seller and ask for an explanation/clarification.

Thanks again

If anyone else knows of a "T Swiss Made T" dial on a 70's 6694 please let me know

I have seen it on reproduction fake dials but never on a real 6694 from the 70s. eBay is littered with these fake dials. They are usually bright colors or of a modern Rolex design which doesnt fit in the 70s and sometimes they are of the styles of the 70s.

This is the 6694 that I recently sold. It is from 1977 and is all original and correct. Notice it just says SWISS.

[SkyKing31]

I personally believe that watch is overpriced. As mentioned, you can save a little more and get into a newer datejust. What exactly are you looking for? Do you require all steel, steel and white gold bezel, or steel and yellow gold?

[Lexo1975]

Originally Posted by offrdmania

I have seen it on reproduction fake dials but never on a real 6694 from the 70s. eBay is littered with these fake dials. They are usually bright colors or of a modern Rolex design which doesnt fit in the 70s and sometimes they are of the styles of the 70s.

This is the 6694 that I recently sold. It is from 1977 and is all original and correct. Notice it just says SWISS.

offrdmania - Thank you. This is exactly the kind of expert advice I needed. I can't say I'm not a little disappointed as I was excited about the watch but I can see you know your stuff. The watch you sold looks great if you get another please let me know.

[Lexo1975]

Originally Posted by SkyKing31

I personally believe that watch is overpriced. As mentioned, you can save a little more and get into a newer datejust. What exactly are you looking for? Do you require all steel, steel and white gold bezel, or steel and yellow gold?

I'm looking for the model in the image above - all steel. Thank you

[SkyKing31]

I’ll talk with a friend of mine who is excellent at locating watches. I’ll let you know if he can source one. No promises though, because the Oysterdate doesn’t seem as easy to come by as the Datejust


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[Lexo1975]

Originally Posted by SkyKing31

I’ll talk with a friend of mine who is excellent at locating watches. I’ll let you know if he can source one. No promises though, because the Oysterdate doesn’t seem as easy to come by as the Datejust


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Thanks that sounds great. I'd certainly be keen to take a look. - Alex

[crowncollection]

Yes I seen t Swiss made t many times on this model usually on a gilt dial though


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[Lexo1975]

Originally Posted by crowncollection

Yes I seen t Swiss made t many times on this model usually on a gilt dial though


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Thank you for the response. So in your experience does the watch look legit? It says original dial in the description?