Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...

The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Hong-kong, Jun 08, 2002

LOT 326

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

HKD 90,000 - 125,000

EUR 12,500 - 17,600 / USD 11,000 - 16,000

Sold: HKD 97,750

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. satiné silver with applied steel indexes and radium-coated 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 Breguet balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 5 - 01

Notes

For a note on the Rolex, Ref. 6556, see previous lot.