Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...

Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

LOT 556

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Tru-Beat", Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 6556. Produced in the 1960's.Very fine and rare center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau-shaped, jumping seconds, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with a gold-plated Rolex buckle.

CHF 60,000 - 80,000

USD 36,000 - 49,000

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. satiné silver with applied Bâton indexes, outer radium dots. "Dauphine" radium-coated hands and red center-seconds hand. 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.


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Grade:
Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

Similar watches are published in "Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches", by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, 2001, pp. 194 to 197, 384.