A fake Rolex 6694 is a counterfeit of the Rolex Oysterdate Precision ref 6694. The real watch has a 34mm steel case, a manual-wind caliber 1225, and an acrylic crystal. Most fakes use a Chinese movement. The case measures 36mm or 38mm. The dial text does not match Rolex fonts.
What the real 6694 is
Rolex made the Oysterdate Precision 6694 from about 1950 to 1980. The case is 34mm wide. The lug width is 19mm. The crown is a 5.3mm Twinlock. The crystal is acrylic and domed. The movement is the caliber 1225. It has 17 jewels, runs at 18,000 vibrations per hour, and holds a 42-hour power reserve. The dial reads ROLEX, OYSTERDATE, and PRECISION. Most dials have T SWISS T or SWISS at 6 o'clock. The caseback is steel. The reference 6694 is stamped between the lugs at 6 o'clock. The serial number sits between the lugs at 12 o'clock.
Signs of a fake 6694
Check these points in order.
- Case width. A real 6694 is 34mm. Many fakes measure 36mm or 38mm.
- Case profile. Real lugs taper. Fake lugs do not.
- Crystal. Real is acrylic. Fakes ship with mineral glass or sapphire.
- Dial print. Fakes use serif letters that do not match Rolex fonts. The word OYSTERDATE often sits too close to ROLEX.
- Date window. Real window sits at 3 o'clock. Fakes use a magnifier with a larger diameter.
- Lume. Real tritium plots aged to cream or brown. Fakes use white paint.
- Movement. Real caliber 1225 has ROLEX and 1225 stamped on the bridge. Fakes use a blank ETA clone or a Seagull ST6.
- Serial and reference. Real stamps are sharp. Fake stamps are shallow or missing.
- Weight. A real 6694 on a steel bracelet weighs about 90 grams. Many fakes weigh less.
How to check the movement
Remove the caseback with a rubber ball. The real caliber 1225 has 17 jewels and a balance wheel with a Breguet overcoil. The 6694 is manual wind. A rotor is a sign of a fake. A quartz movement is also a sign of a fake. The real watch ticks 5.5 times per second. A quartz watch ticks once per second.
Price and market notes
In 2024, real 6694 watches sell for $1,500 to $3,000. Price depends on dial type, case condition, and service history. Fake 6694 watches sell for $50 to $250. Listings on eBay and Chrono24 often use stock photos. Ask for a photo of the movement and the caseback. A seller who cannot show the movement is a risk.
What is unknown
Rolex does not publish production totals for the 6694. The exact date when Rolex switched from caliber 1215 to caliber 1225 is not in public records. Some 6694 watches have replacement dials. A watchmaker can confirm parts.