Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
Hong Kong, Apr 23, 2006
LOT 30
Ref. 6556 "Tru-Beat, Black Dial" Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Tru-Beat, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified?, Ref. 6556. Made in 1961. Very fine and very rare, center-seconds, self-winding, waterresistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with dead beat seconds, black dial and a stainless steel Oyster riveted bracelet.
HKD 75,000 - 90,000
USD 10,000 - 12,000 / EUR 8,000 - 10,000
Sold: HKD 87,320
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Black with applied steel indexes and luminous dots, outer minute/seconds divisions. Luminous steel "dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 1040, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 13 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-34-01 |
Good Restored by the manufacture HANDS Original |