The Art of American Horology Part ll,...
Roosevelt Hotel, Madison Avenue @ 45th Street, Dec 04, 2002
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.
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.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 4 - 8 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |