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Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 Champagne Dial Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Rolex Model: Oysterdate Precision Reference Number : 6694 Features : Screw down Crown
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1980s Swiss Rolex Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 Men's Stainless Steel Watch Brown Tropical Dial
By Rolex
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
#1215 Movement Serial #372XX Stainless Steel Case w/ Smooth Bezel 33 mm in Diameter (36 mm w/ Crown) Lug
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Rolex Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex 1960s Oysterdate Precision 6694 Steel Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1966 Rolex Oysterdate Precision Reference 6694 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 piece
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1960s Swiss Rolex Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Watch

Materials

Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Factory Original Silver Dial circa, 1967
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL
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1960s Swiss Modern Rolex Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Finished T. Blue Dial, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 5500 METAL
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1970s Swiss Modern Rolex Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom T. Blue Dial circa, 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 5500 / 6694 METAL
Category

1960s Swiss Modern Rolex Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Tiffany Blue Dial circa, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL
Category

1970s Swiss Modern Rolex Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Tiffany Blue Dial circa, 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 5500 / 6694 METAL
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1960s Swiss Modern Rolex Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Rare Factory Original Black Dial 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL
Category

1970s Swiss Modern Rolex Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oysterdate Precision Silver Dial Manual Wind 6694 Steel Watch, 1971
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 6694 Year: 1971 Serial number: 29xxxxx Reference: C03581 Case: 34mm
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1970s Swiss Rolex Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Watch

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Factory Original Silver Dial circa, 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL
Category

1960s Swiss Modern Rolex Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Factory Original Silver Dial circa, 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL
Category

1960s Swiss Modern Rolex Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Original Dial from 1956
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Date / Reference 6094 METAL
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1950s Swiss Modernist Rolex Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Watch

Rolex Stainless Steel Classic Oysterdate with Original Dial from 1968
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL
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1960s Swiss Modernist Rolex Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Watch

Rolex Oysterdate Precision Steel Silver Dial Manual Wind Mens Watch 6694
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
only the original box but No papers. The watch will not be polished. Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch
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1980s Swiss Rolex Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Watch

Materials

Steel

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Factory Original Charcoal Sunburst Dial 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Date / Reference 6694 METAL
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1970s Swiss Modern Rolex Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Factory Original Light Champagne Dial, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL
Category

1960s Swiss Modern Rolex Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Factory Original Dark Blue Sunburst Dial, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT The Rolex Oysterdate is a classic watch that has been
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1970s Swiss Modern Rolex Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Early Oysterdate with Rare Super Oyster Crown, circa 1951
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Super Oysterdate / Reference 6094 METAL
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1950s Swiss Modern Rolex Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Watch

Rolex Stainless Steel Classic Oysterdate with Original Dial, circa Late 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Date / Reference 6694 METAL
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1960s Swiss Modern Rolex Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Watch

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Original Oyster Bracelet & Rare Black Dial, 1972
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL
Category

1970s Swiss Modern Rolex Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Rare Factory Original Silvered Dial and Gilt Markers
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL
Category

1970s Swiss Modernist Rolex Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Ladies Oysterdate with Original Bracelet & Rare Charcoal Dial 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6466 METAL
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1970s Swiss Modern Rolex Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Rare Original Dial and Riveted Bracelet, circa 1956
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL
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1950s Swiss Art Deco Rolex Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Original Beautifully Patina Dial 1959
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Factory House STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL
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1950s Swiss Modernist Rolex Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Watch

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Orange Dial and Diamond Markers circa, 1980's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL
Category

1980s Swiss Modern Rolex Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Orange Diamond Dial and Bezel circa, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL
Category

1980s Swiss Modern Rolex Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Tiffany Blue Dial and Diamond Bezel 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL
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1970s Swiss Modern Rolex Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Original Dial from Late 70's Early 80's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL
Category

1980s Swiss Modernist Rolex Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Watch

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Rare Factory Black Dial and Gilt Numbers, 1978 or 79
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6604 METAL
Category

1970s Swiss Modern Rolex Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Factory Original Light Champagne Dial, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Date / Reference 6694 METAL
Category

1960s Swiss Modern Rolex Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Watch

Rolex Oysterdate Perpetual Chronometer Bubbleback #3065 Men's Watch Hooded Lugs
By Rolex
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Movement #N28993 Case #3065 14k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Hooded Lugs Case 31 mm in Diameter
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Rolex Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Watch

Materials

14k Gold

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Original Brushed Dial & Solid Link Bracelet 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL
Category

1960s Swiss Rolex Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Watch

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Original Vintage Dial with a Patinated Dial 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL
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1960s Swiss Modernist Rolex Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Watch

Tudor Princess Oysterdate by Rolex Watch
By Tudor
Located in Roma, IT
Diameter 25mm Year of production 1985-1986 Steel material The watch comes with its original box and papers
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1980s Swiss Rolex Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision 1980s 6694 Diamond Dial and Bezel RA17
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Rolex MODEL : Oysterdate
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1980s Swiss Rolex Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Watch

Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RJC195
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
original stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet, measuring 20cm with the watch, in excellent vintage
Category

1960s Swiss Rolex Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Watch

Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RA271G
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage icon, Men's Rolex ref.6694 Oysterdate Precision hand-wind dress watch, c.1967. Verified
Category

1960s Swiss Rolex Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Watch

Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 1960s Manual Wind Vintage RJC195G
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision ref.6694 hand-wind dress watch, c.1968. Verified
Category

1960s Swiss Rolex Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Watch

Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision 1960s Ref 6694 Manual Wind Swiss RJC187
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's Rolex ref.6694 Oysterdate Precision hand-wind dress watch, c.1968. Verified
Category

1960s Swiss Rolex Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Watch

Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 Manual Wind 1960s Swiss RJC197B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's Rolex ref.6694 Oysterdate Precision hand-wind dress watch, c.1964. Verified
Category

1960s Swiss Rolex Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Watch

Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 Manual Wind 1970s Vintage RJC110B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic icon, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 hand-wind dress watch, c.1970s. Verified
Category

1960s Swiss Rolex Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Watch

Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 Hand Wind 1960s Vintage Swiss RA271
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's Rolex ref.6694 Oysterdate Precision hand-wind dress watch, c.1967, all
Category

1960s Swiss Rolex Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Watch

Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 Hand Wind 1970s Vintage RA202
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's Rolex ref.6694 Oysterdate Precision hand-wind dress watch, c.1972, all
Category

1970s Swiss Rolex Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Watch

Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 Manual Wind 1970s Vintage RA289Y
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Men's Rolex ref.6694 Oysterdate Precision hand-wind dress watch, c.1972, in like
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1970s Swiss Rolex Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Watch

Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 Hand-Wind 1970s Vintage RA202R
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's Rolex ref.6694 Oysterdate Precision hand-wind dress watch, c.1972. Verified
Category

1970s Swiss Rolex Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Watch

Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 Hand-Wind 1970s Vintage RJC110
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex ref.6694 Oysterdate Precision hand-wind dress watch, c.1976. Verified
Category

1970s Swiss Rolex Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Watch

Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RJC198T
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision ref.6694 hand-wind dress watch, c.1967. Verified
Category

1960s Swiss Rolex Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Watch

Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 Hand Wind 1970s Vintage RA289
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's Rolex ref.6694 Oysterdate Precision hand-wind dress watch, c.1972, all
Category

1970s Swiss Rolex Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Watch

Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision 1960s Ref 6694 Hand Wind Swiss Vintage RJC198
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's Rolex ref.6694 all-stainless steel Oysterdate Precision hand-wind dress watch
Category

1960s Swiss Rolex Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Watch

Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RA222
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's all-stainless steel Rolex ref.6694 Oysterdate Precision hand-wind dress watch
Category

1960s Swiss Rolex Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Watch

Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 1960s w Original Box & Paper Manual RA261Y
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, iconic Men's Rolex ref.6694 Oysterdate Precision hand-wind dress watch, c.1969
Category

1960s Swiss Rolex Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Watch

Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RJC187G
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision ref 6694 hand-wind dress watch, c.1960s. Verified
Category

1960s Swiss Rolex Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Watch

Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6494 34mm Manual Wind 1950s Vintage RA191
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex ref.6494 Oysterdate Precision hand-wind dress watch with roulette red
Category

1950s Swiss Rolex Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Watch

Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RA207S
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
excellent running condition. On original Rolex stainless steel Oyster bracelet, measures 19.5cm with the
Category

1960s Swiss Rolex Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Watch

Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 Gold-Capped 1950s Hand Wind RJC169
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's Rolex ref.6694 Oysterdate Precision gold-capped hand-wind dress watch, c
Category

1950s Swiss Rolex Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Watch

Materials

Gold-filled

Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RA207
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision ref. 6694 manual wind, c.1968. Verified authentic
Category

1960s Swiss Rolex Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Watch

Rolex Oyster Date Reference 6694
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
the watch is a stainless steel Oyster Rivet bracelet, complete with a Folding Oyster clasp. This Rolex
Category

1970s Swiss Retro Rolex Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision w Original Box Paper Manual Ref 6694 1960s RA261
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's Rolex ref.6694 Oysterdate Precision hand-wind dress watch, c.1969, all
Category

1960s Swiss Rolex Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Watch

Rolex Oyster Date with Custom Mickey Mouse Dial Reference 6694
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 is a vintage watch model that epitomizes classic Rolex
Category

1960s Swiss Retro Rolex Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

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