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The moose · 31 August 2013, 05:59 PM

Recently bought a vintage Precision Oysterdate. Model number 6694, caliber 1215 movement. I have been looking around to source some new hands that will look better to the nice black dial I have had installed. Current hands are pretty messed up and has lost some gold color.

So far, the only hands I have found are only aftermarket ones on EBay. I have been looking at cousinsUK, OFrei, Yuki, Michael Youngs homepage and some other sites I found while googling- and there seems to be no hands to be found.

I also have to mention that they have to be in gold color.

What to do next...contact an AD and see if they can source them? How expensive will that be?
Refurbish them? Can it be done? How expensive is that? Who can do it?

See if I can find another Rolex parts dealer that can help me out...?

So many questions...hopefull that some of the pros here might be able to help me out..any help is appreciated.

Ross Povey · 31 August 2013, 08:00 PM

TimeToGo · 31 August 2013, 11:24 PM

Welcome to the Forum!

If the watch did not come originally with the gold hands, the Rolex RSC/AD will not be able to get it done for you.

As mentioned, you can place a WTB.

Contact some watchmakers to see if they can help you out, either locally or from the US.

joe100 · 1 September 2013, 05:35 AM

Show us a pic please

The moose · 1 September 2013, 08:55 AM

Thanks for your help guys. Will post a pic tomorrow.

The moose · 2 September 2013, 04:12 AM

Here is a pic of the hands. As you can see they are pretty messed up:

jluger · 5 September 2013, 05:49 AM

Those hand don't look too bad to me, especially on a vintage watch blown up to that size.

vintagewaferthin · 5 September 2013, 10:05 AM

The hands look fine to me.

Floorguy · 7 September 2013, 09:34 AM

Leave them on!!!

Darlinboy · 7 September 2013, 09:43 AM

Those hands aren't bad, but I'm with you on finding a proper replacement, since the lume is clearly missing giving them that "peek-a-boo" feature.

As suggested, try VRF and you may get lucky.

Nice watch though, like that dial.

The moose · 7 September 2013, 03:25 PM

Thanks for all all your comments guys. In reality its such a big difference between the markers and the hands that I couldnt stand it.
I'll tell you what I ended up doing... I contacted one of our AD:s in Stockholm and asked them if they could order new hands but sadly they aren't available any more.
Then I talked to their watch smith which suggested that they could re-gold plate the hands which I agreed to do and voila...nearly spot on in gold color compared to the markers:

Nycturbovr6 · 7 September 2013, 04:06 PM

Looks great!

The moose · 8 September 2013, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nycturbovr6

Looks great!

Thanks! I appreciate it. Was a bit hesitant to "mess" with the hands but the prior appearance of the hands was not an option for me.
Happy that the gold plating was done by the AD, feels a bit more legit that way...

Dan Pierce · 8 September 2013, 01:01 AM

I think you found the perfect solution, well done and enjoy that classic beauty!
dP

Wish412 · 8 September 2013, 04:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The moose

Thanks for all all your comments guys. In reality its such a big difference between the markers and the hands that I couldnt stand it.
I'll tell you what I ended up doing... I contacted one of our AD:s in Stockholm and asked them if they could order new hands but sadly they aren't available any more.
Then I talked to their watch smith which suggested that they could re-gold plate the hands which I agreed to do and voila...nearly spot on in gold color compared to the markers:

That watch smith was a genius! The hands are perfect now!

Cc1966 · 8 September 2013, 06:10 AM

Looks spot on!

31 August 2013, 05:59 PM	#1
The moose Banned Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: USA Posts: 968	Help needed regarding hands for a vintage Precision 6694! Recently bought a vintage Precision Oysterdate. Model number 6694, caliber 1215 movement. I have been looking around to source some new hands that will look better to the nice black dial I have had installed. Current hands are pretty messed up and has lost some gold color. So far, the only hands I have found are only aftermarket ones on EBay. I have been looking at cousinsUK, OFrei, Yuki, Michael Youngs homepage and some other sites I found while googling- and there seems to be no hands to be found. I also have to mention that they have to be in gold color. What to do next...contact an AD and see if they can source them? How expensive will that be? Refurbish them? Can it be done? How expensive is that? Who can do it? See if I can find another Rolex parts dealer that can help me out...? So many questions...hopefull that some of the pros here might be able to help me out..any help is appreciated.

31 August 2013, 08:00 PM	#2
Ross Povey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: UK Posts: 125	Put a WTB on the VRF :-) __________________ www.tudorcollector.net

1 September 2013, 05:35 AM	#4
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7 September 2013, 09:34 AM	#9
Floorguy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Rob Location: Parrish fl. Watch: Tt datejust 16233 Posts: 20,952	Leave them on!!! __________________ Rolex Omega Tag Heuer

7 September 2013, 09:43 AM	#10
Darlinboy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: DB Location: :noitacoL Watch: :hctaW Posts: 6,703	Those hands aren't bad, but I'm with you on finding a proper replacement, since the lume is clearly missing giving them that "peek-a-boo" feature. As suggested, try VRF and you may get lucky. Nice watch though, like that dial. __________________ Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.

31 August 2013, 11:24 PM	#3
TimeToGo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,719	Welcome to the Forum! If the watch did not come originally with the gold hands, the Rolex RSC/AD will not be able to get it done for you. As mentioned, you can place a WTB. Contact some watchmakers to see if they can help you out, either locally or from the US.

1 September 2013, 08:55 AM	#5
The moose Banned Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: USA Posts: 968	Thanks for your help guys. Will post a pic tomorrow.

2 September 2013, 04:12 AM	#6
The moose Banned Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: USA Posts: 968	Here is a pic of the hands. As you can see they are pretty messed up:

5 September 2013, 05:49 AM	#7
jluger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Henry Location: NM, USA Watch: 6694; 6424 Posts: 115	Those hand don't look too bad to me, especially on a vintage watch blown up to that size.

5 September 2013, 10:05 AM	#8
vintagewaferthin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth Watch: Air-King 5500 Posts: 2,620	The hands look fine to me.

7 September 2013, 03:25 PM	#11
The moose Banned Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: USA Posts: 968	Thanks for all all your comments guys. In reality its such a big difference between the markers and the hands that I couldnt stand it. I'll tell you what I ended up doing... I contacted one of our AD:s in Stockholm and asked them if they could order new hands but sadly they aren't available any more. Then I talked to their watch smith which suggested that they could re-gold plate the hands which I agreed to do and voila...nearly spot on in gold color compared to the markers:

7 September 2013, 04:06 PM	#12
Nycturbovr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 7,630	Looks great!

8 September 2013, 01:01 AM	#14
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,191	I think you found the perfect solution, well done and enjoy that classic beauty! dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

8 September 2013, 06:10 AM	#16
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	Looks spot on! __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

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