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Title: Rolex 6694 & Similar - Manual Winding - Collectable Watches?
Post by: ttfjon on July 15, 2010, 02:18:30 PM: Hello Sifus,

Can you comment if these watches are collectable ( well sought after and appreciate in value ) watches. I noticed that these watches are still being sold for RM3K+

Thanks.
Jon.
Title: Re: Rolex 6694 & Similar - Manual Winding - Collectable Watches?
Post by: chrisyen on July 15, 2010, 03:46:15 PM: Quote from: ttfjon on July 15, 2010, 02:18:30 PM
Hello Sifus,

Can you comment if these watches are collectable ( well sought after and appreciate in value ) watches. I noticed that these watches are still being sold for RM3K+

Thanks.
Jon.

price still going up every year.
so old rolex = gold
Title: Re: Rolex 6694 & Similar - Manual Winding - Collectable Watches?
Post by: David_cheong on July 15, 2010, 03:49:03 PM: For the 6694, there are many in the market. Make sure you buy from repute dealer and the seller.
Range between rm3k+ to 4k+ very much depending on the condition.

Always make sure it’s a 100% rolex (all - case, dial, hands, glass, crown and of course the movement.)

If the 6694 look too new, be careful. I have seen after market case, dial, hands complete with serial and model number, etc, engineered to precisely to look like an authentic 6694. It very x2 scary.

I have also seen a very nicely build up 6694 with all these after market parts. Only the movement is genuine. Not cheap though...

Now I never trust those buggers selling cheap 6694.

My 2cts
dc
Title: Re: Rolex 6694 & Similar - Manual Winding - Collectable Watches?
Post by: ttfjon on July 15, 2010, 04:00:59 PM: Hello David,

If I bring a 6694 to a watch repair shop like the one in Amcorp Mall, do you think they will be able to verify if the watch is 100% authentic? Any idea what the cost of such appraisal will be?

Thanks.
Jon
Title: Re: Rolex 6694 & Similar - Manual Winding - Collectable Watches?
Post by: David_cheong on July 15, 2010, 04:09:41 PM: ttfjon

Not too sure about that shop at the Amcorp. If we can meet up this weekend (Sat) I take you to my watch repairer.

I don't think it cost much to verify the 6694 at the shop, depending how well you know him. Others might charge a flat rates.

dc
Title: Re: Rolex 6694 & Similar - Manual Winding - Collectable Watches?
Post by: ttfjon on July 15, 2010, 04:14:01 PM: Thanks David,

As I work in KL ( during weekdays ) and is back in Malacca ( during weekends ), not sure if I can make it. I will try to meet up with you and the guys this Saturday though. Please Pm me the time and place.

Jon
Title: Re: Rolex 6694 & Similar - Manual Winding - Collectable Watches?
Post by: ttfjon on July 15, 2010, 05:32:18 PM: Hello David,

Received your PM with thanks.

Jon
Title: Re: Rolex 6694 & Similar - Manual Winding - Collectable Watches?
Post by: ttfjon on July 16, 2010, 02:43:17 PM: Hello Sifus,

This watch is a manual winding watch. Since, the case is oyster, I understand that the crown has to be unscrewed before it can be wound, probably daily. Because of daily use, the screw & thread gets worn out easily. Anyone has experience with this?

Thanks.
Jon
Title: Re: Rolex 6694 & Similar - Manual Winding - Collectable Watches?
Post by: David_cheong on July 16, 2010, 03:34:11 PM: Thats norm.

I had mine changed (Labour & Parts - crown & tube / gasket) at appro. RM400-600 at local repairer.

dc
Title: Re: Rolex 6694 & Similar - Manual Winding - Collectable Watches?
Post by: Cocas on July 07, 2017, 07:15:15 AM: Some local preown shop 6694 asking price is RM 10k for average condition piece now.

I managed to get 2 at below RM 10k last year.