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.
| 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 |