Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

Hong Kong, Apr 23, 2006

LOT 33

Ref. 6556 "Tru-Beat" Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Tru-Beat", Ref. 6556. Made in 1956. Very fine and very rare, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with dead beat seconds and a stainless steel Oyster riveted bracelet.

HKD 70,000 - 85,000

USD 9,000 - 11,000 / EUR 7,500 - 9,000

Sold: HKD 88,500

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Satiné silver with applied steel indexes, 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.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-5-01

Good

Poor

HANDS Original