Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 10, 2015
LOT 112
ROLEX REF. 6556 TRU-BEAT STAINLESS STEEL Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, Tru-Beat, superlative Chronometer officially certified", case No. 139400, Ref. 6556. Made in 1956. Very fine and very rare, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with dead-beat center seconds and a stainless steel Oyster riveted bracelet with deployant clasp.
CHF 7,000 - 9,000
HKD 57,000 - 73,000 / USD 7,300 - 9,400
Sold: CHF 8,750
Three-body, polished and brushed, inclined bezel, screweddown case back and crown. Satiné silver with applied steel indexes, outer minute/ seconds divisions. Steel dauphine hands. 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.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-8-01 |
Very good Slightly scratched HANDS Original |