Important Collector's Wristwatches,Po...
Grand Havana Room, Mar 24, 2004
LOT 222
Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, "Tru-Beat", Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 6556. Produced in the 1950s.Fine and very rare, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, jumping seconds, stainless steel gentleman?s wristwatch with a stainless steel Oyster bracelet.
USD 10,000 - 12,000
EUR 7,800 - 9,300
Sold: USD 11,500
C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. satiné silver with applied steel indexes and radium-coated dots. Radium-coated steel "dauphine" 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: 3 - 6 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 5 - 01 |