Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut...

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002

LOT 491

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, jumping second, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with stainless steel Rolex buckle.

CHF 12,000 - 15,000

EUR 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 10,925

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


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Grading System
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 and 384.