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New York, Dec 11, 2008
LOT 57
Ref. 6556 Tru-Beat Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Modified Tru-Beat, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 6556. Made in 1956. Very fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding,water-resistant, stainless steelwristwatchwith a stainless steel RolexOyster bracelet.
USD 6,000 - 10,000
EUR 4,700 - 7,800 / CHF 7,000 - 12,000
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Satiné silver with applied steel indexes and luminous dots, outer minute/seconds divisions. Luminous steel dauphine hands. M. Cal. 1040, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straightline lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 13 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3-13* |
Good Slightly damaged Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-7-01 |
Good Oxidized HANDS Original |