The Art of American Horology Part ll,...

Roosevelt Hotel, Madison Avenue @ 45th Street, Dec 04, 2002

LOT 316

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

USD 4,000 - 6,000

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: 4 - 8
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01