Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
Hong Kong, Jul 10, 2005
?Tru-Beat? Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, "Tru-Beat? Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 6556. Made in the 1956. Very fine and very rare, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman?s wristwatch with jumping seconds.
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down casebackand crown. D. Satiné silver with applied steel indexesandradium coated dots. Radium coated steel "dauphine"hands. M. Cal. 1040, rhodium plated, 26 jewels, straightline leverescapement, monometallic balance adjusted totemperaturesand 5 positions, shock-absorber, selfcompensatingBreguet balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm. Thickness: 13 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3-5-6* |
Good Poor Slightly oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-32-01 |
Good Slightly restored HANDS Original |