Is the popular Oysterdate a great entry-level Rolex?

With its all-steel construction and asynchronous hand-wound movement, the Oysterdate Precision 6694 occupies an attractive price range that classifies it as an entry-level replica Rolex. For the fledgling vintage watch collector, it can represent a great first purchase from a great brand and a very good one. It’s a very affordable model that’s easy to find on the second-hand market, but even knowledgeable enthusiasts will overlook it, so you’re unlikely to encounter many in the wild.
Over its incredibly long lifespan of nearly three decades, it has come in many different dial color options, with blue, silver and black being by far the most prevalent. Look closely and you’ll see that some versions have gold accents on the indexes and hands, while others have champagne-colored dials, offering a two-tone aesthetic without the price tag of a imitation Rolex steel and gold watch.
When asked to do so, Rolex can produce luxury and complicated watches just like any other manufacturer. However, the brand’s reputation is built on very simple, effortlessly elegant watches that can be worn for 100 years without looking dated – and for many collectors, that’s what Rolex really does best.
The Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 is one such watch. It is Rolex’s most basic model, but it still has the perfect pedigree of the brand and offers the iconic Cyclops lens magnified date display that has become the symbol of copy Rolex watches. While some models in the collection shout or brag about their capabilities, the Oysterdate’s sparse design is virtually silent, and for those who appreciate the model, that’s what makes it so great.
Modest in size and style, the replica Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 is for those who want an unassuming, reliable watch with an impeccable pedigree and appreciate the understated Rolex without overtly advertising it as such. The Reference 6694 Oysterdate is a thoughtful watch for men or women that is sure to be a watch that will last.