6694 experience

[triton]

for those who has 6694 and other vintage watches in hand that has papers, do remember that if your watch case is corroded, do not change @ RSC hor. if you do, the new case back will not match your papers. end of story liao hor.

[lolex kia]

for those who has 6694 and other vintage watches in hand that has papers, do remember that if your watch case is corroded, do not change @ RSC hor. if you do, the new case back will not match your papers. end of story liao hor.

WhenI send my vintage for a service quote, I get quite demoralised. Some years back, I had a two-tone 1601 with bracelet which I liked very much. RSC quoted me about $1,800 for servicing saying the case was corroded. Since I bought the watch for only $1,500, it did not make sense to
pursue thru RSC.

I had the watched serviced by one of the recommended repairers at Landmark. It kept time well. I washed my hands wearing the watch - no vapours or signs of water ingress - but I was ever mindful of the
water integrity of the watch. Besides changing the case, can anything be done to improve the lack of water tightness caused by corrosion? Any experience to share.

[seiko.citizen]

also see where the corrosion is. if in seams joint........ you may have no choice. if it is in the middle of the lugs, you can take risk. just my A$0.02, YMMV

[problmchylde]

To me the 6694 is a must have as a vintage.Its relatively affordable And its elegant looking.

[lolex kia]

also see where the corrosion is. if in seams joint........ you may have no choice. if it is in the middle of the lugs, you can take risk. just my A$0.02, YMMV

Corrosion is not apparent....can only be seen if the back cover is removed. RSC said it's due to not servicing regularly say every 5 years.

[seiko.citizen]

rubbish..... corrosion will occur whether you service or not. corrosion occurs when metals are exposed to elements that accelerate the corrosion process. nothing to do with rsc service. having said that, if detected early, corrosion can be slowed down even stopped completely.

as for your watch, i believe it should pass waterproofing test, but i cannot be certain. this risk is up to you and you should determine whether you require such demands.

[lolex kia]

rubbish..... corrosion will occur whether you service or not. corrosion occurs when metals are exposed to elements that accelerate the corrosion process. nothing to do with rsc service. having said that, if detected early, corrosion can be slowed down even stopped completely.

as for your watch, i believe it should pass waterproofing test, but i cannot be certain. this risk is up to you and you should determine whether you require such demands.

Thanks for your advice. I will consult a technician on (a) stopping the corrosion (b) waterproofing test.

[matt]

6694

any place to get a reliable 6694 at a good price? hrd that is selling at $1.2k, worth that buy?

[Oceanklassik]

That's an OK price for one w/o box n paper.

[triton]

not easy to get it now @ this price. the price is now about 1.6k without box and papers.

any place to get a reliable 6694 at a good price? hrd that is selling at $1.2k, worth that buy?

[CFC]

triton, when u r free, can take a photo of yr boxes for 6694? Thanks.

HEHE.Found my 6694 with box & paper.Here's the photos.Enjoy.


http://s636.photobucket.com/albums/u...lusion84/6694/

[kayaro]

I have 2 pcs of black dial gold hands 6694. 1 with caliber 1225 and the other is 1215.
Caliber 1215 is much harder find than 1225 I think, is this correct ?

cheers

[kayaro]

HEHE.Found my 6694 with box & paper.Here's the photos.Enjoy.


http://s636.photobucket.com/albums/u...lusion84/6694/

Nice watch ...... and nice box ! ! !

[Radiolite22]

I have 2 pcs of black dial gold hands 6694. 1 with caliber 1225 and the other is 1215.
Caliber 1215 is much harder find than 1225 I think, is this correct ?

cheers

Erm... Dun think so about your opinion on cal 1215. From my understanding, ppl prefer the 1225 cal as more reliable and accurate. 1215... not so sought after...

Do correct me if I'm wrong

[CFC]

kam xia kam xia.When this watch was bought by my dad,I'm not born yet.