15000 or 6694??

[dennistwc]

As above what your views on the 15000 and 6694? is it 15000 consider a vintage since it was manufactured approximately from 1983 until 1989??

Open for all comments

[Mobilenerd]

personally i find 6694 more "vintage"

[fleaman]

I echoed Mobilenerd .. 6694 more "vintage"

[sportee]

it really depends as both watches comes with different attributes.

6694 is older and the last manual winding watch launched by Rolex. Mkt value for the 15000 is better with its COSC certification.

[dennistwc]

so is auto vs manual and cosc vs non cosc?? any idea on the service and maintenance cost?? which 1 ll cost more??? parts availability??

[67B]

so is auto vs manual and cosc vs non cosc?? any idea on the service and maintenance cost?? which 1 ll cost more??? parts availability??

ever considered a older peice?
Circa 1950s?
harder to find but personally find it very appealing

Factory dosent come with thick oyster bracelet n may feel abit flimsy..i changed mine (similiar but not the 1 in de pic) to thick oyster bracelet..better feel..

[Durian Peng]

imho, give me 6694 anitime... more vintage feel...

[bearbrass3188]

to be brutally honest.......

A 15000 is a lovely watch but not a true vintage or even a neo/ retro vintage.........

The general consensus for a "vintage" Rolex is :
(a) a 4 digit reference code ie 1500, 1600, 1016, 5513 etc etc
(b) should have an acrylic crystal ........ the old stuff that you can polish !

I would go with the 6694 (the manual wind gives it a bit of character)
whilst if you are going for this watch as a daily wearer, the 15000 will be more practical (albeit not vintage).

cheers

Mark

[dennistwc]

yes mate, u got the point I shd compare 1500 with 6694…however saw a guy selling his 1500 ll find out more from him...

[bearbrass3188]

All the best Dennis.........

the Perpetual OysterDate 1500 is a beautiful watch.
I have my late Dad's (which incidentally was purchased in Singapore in 1975 -76)..... it is a classic vintage with very clean, simple design !

btw, if you get the chance, have a look at Vintage Rolex forum ( on the assumption that you have not done so already) ..... It has a Market section for vintage watches and you can request to buy (wtb) the watch u want . There are a lot of trusted sellers on that forum.

All the best !

rgds MT

[AAAnot]

6424

yes mate, u got the point I shd compare 1500 with 6694…however saw a guy selling his 1500 ll find out more from him...

You may want to consider the 6424 with 20mm lugs. Nice too. Happy Hunting.

[Messi]

Does any know how much a 1500 or 6694 would be going for?

[jieming]

Depends on condition and the package


6694 with box and paper >$1800
6694 without box and paper $1200-$1700

1500 no comments but normally around >$1800