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KevH · 30 January 2022, 07:18 PM

I'm tired of big watches and recently got the urge to find an older 6694 with a black dial that I would like to make my daily wear.

I spent a few hours cruising around online. In today's market, what should I expect to pay and where is the best place to start looking for one?

Dan S · 31 January 2022, 12:43 AM

I think you could find something decent in the range of $3k-$4k, depending on how patient you are and who you want to buy from (dealer, collector, auction). Like anything vintage, there is no particular place to look. You have to look everywhere. If you have just started looking, you have mainly seen all the crappy, over-priced, and frankenized pieces that have been listed for months and passed up by everyone else. When something good comes up at a fair price, it's gone quickly.

vintagewaferthin · 31 January 2022, 02:16 AM

I too have been causally looking for a 6694 lately. I have a 5500 AK and love the way it wears, and have always wanted to add an Oysterdate to the stable alongside it. Like you said Dan, there seems to be a sea of franken examples out there unfortunately.

Chris · 31 January 2022, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by KevH

I'm tired of big watches and recently got the urge to find an older 6694 with a black dial that I would like to make my daily wear.

I spent a few hours cruising around online. In today's market, what should I expect to pay and where is the best place to start looking for one?

Unfortunately mine is slate grey.

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vintagewaferthin · 31 January 2022, 03:31 AM

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Unfortunately mine is slate grey.

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Really like that color! Hope to find a similar example.

milov · 1 February 2022, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris

Unfortunately mine is slate grey.

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That was my first Rolex. Sold it for way too little money. Really wish I still had it.

ELLimon · 1 February 2022, 08:04 PM

I only have silvers

offrdmania · 2 February 2022, 01:58 AM

Seems to be everyones first Rolex. I had a silver dial model but sold it to upgrade. Back when you could pick up one in near perfect condition with box and papers for around $1200. Those were the good ol' days. Unfortunately, that was only a few years ago (2016).

zapokee · 2 February 2022, 06:59 AM

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I only have silvers

That creamy Tudor Small Rose on the beads-of-rice bracelet is quite something.

perry911113 · 5 February 2022, 03:58 AM

Chrono24 is a great website to look.
Lot's of watches listed and it looks like it has good buyer protection.

You can also go to watchcharts . com

A 34mm is a nice way to go.

perry911113 · 5 February 2022, 03:58 AM

Chrono24 is a great website to look.
Lot's of watches listed and it looks like it has good buyer protection.

You can also go to watchcharts . com

A 34mm is a nice way to go.

30 January 2022, 07:18 PM	#1
KevH "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: California Posts: 5	Best place to find a 6694 I'm tired of big watches and recently got the urge to find an older 6694 with a black dial that I would like to make my daily wear. I spent a few hours cruising around online. In today's market, what should I expect to pay and where is the best place to start looking for one?

31 January 2022, 12:43 AM	#2
Dan S 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 6,271	I think you could find something decent in the range of $3k-$4k, depending on how patient you are and who you want to buy from (dealer, collector, auction). Like anything vintage, there is no particular place to look. You have to look everywhere. If you have just started looking, you have mainly seen all the crappy, over-priced, and frankenized pieces that have been listed for months and passed up by everyone else. When something good comes up at a fair price, it's gone quickly. __________________ @oldwatchdan on IG

2 February 2022, 01:58 AM	#8
offrdmania 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 5,996	Seems to be everyones first Rolex. I had a silver dial model but sold it to upgrade. Back when you could pick up one in near perfect condition with box and papers for around $1200. Those were the good ol' days. Unfortunately, that was only a few years ago (2016). __________________ TRF Member 11738

31 January 2022, 02:16 AM	#3
vintagewaferthin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth Watch: Air-King 5500 Posts: 2,620	I too have been causally looking for a 6694 lately. I have a 5500 AK and love the way it wears, and have always wanted to add an Oysterdate to the stable alongside it. Like you said Dan, there seems to be a sea of franken examples out there unfortunately.

1 February 2022, 08:04 PM	#7
ELLimon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: San Francisco Posts: 446	I only have silvers

5 February 2022, 03:58 AM	#10
perry911113 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Albany Watch: 1970 Air King 5500 Posts: 50	Chrono24 is a great website to look. Lot's of watches listed and it looks like it has good buyer protection. You can also go to watchcharts . com A 34mm is a nice way to go.

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