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Geneva, Mar 16, 2008
LOT 707
Ref. 6556 Tru-Beat Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Tru-Beat", case No. illegible, Ref. 6556. Made in 1956. Very fine and very rare, center-seconds, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with dead beat seconds and a stainless steel Oyster riveted bracelet.
CHF 12,000 - 16,000
USD 11,000 - 14,000 / EUR 7,500 - 10,000
Sold: CHF 16,800
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, shockabsorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 13 mm. Approx overall length 180 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3-7-9* |
Good Oxidized Scratched Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |