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Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

LOT 363

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, "Tru-Beat", Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 6556. Produced in the 1960's. Fine and unusual, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau shaped, jump-second, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

CHF 15,000 - 20,000

EUR 10,000 - 14,000 / USD 9,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 18,400

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed down case back and crown. D. black with applied steel indexes, outer radium dots. "Dauphine" radium-coated steel hands. M. Cal. 1040, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Approx. overall length 195 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original