Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces...
Hong Kong, Dec 05, 2021
LOT 357
ROLEX REF. 6556, TRU-BEAT, YELLOW GOLD
HKD 250,000 - 350,000
EUR 28,100 - 39,300 / CHF 29,600 - 41,400 / USD 32,100 - 45,000
Sold: HKD 512,500
Very fine and extremely rare, 18K yellow gold, self-winding wristwatch with dead-beat center seconds and screwed caseback.
| Grading System | |
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Grade: |
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Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-6-01 |
Very good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex
Model Tru-Beat
Reference 6556
Year Circa 1962
Movement No. N927409
Case No. 739524
Bracelet Rolex ref 7205 18k yellow gold rivet bracelet with 57 endlink, approx length 175 mm
Caliber 1040
Dimensions Ø 35 mm
Signature Case, Dial and Movement
Accessories Rolex box
Notes
The Rolex Tru-Beat reference 6556 was created for doctors to allow a more accurate reading of patients' pulse rates. The caliber 1040, is the only Rolex
watch equipped with a "dead-beat" second mechanism that advances the second hand only once per second. The ‘Tru-Beat’ mechanism was truly
different than anything offered on the market. This reference was produced predominantly in stainless steel, with only very few examples in pink or yellow
gold.
This superb example made in circa 1962, remains in excellent condition, represents one of the most desirable watches for collectors because of so
difficult to find.
watch equipped with a "dead-beat" second mechanism that advances the second hand only once per second. The ‘Tru-Beat’ mechanism was truly
different than anything offered on the market. This reference was produced predominantly in stainless steel, with only very few examples in pink or yellow
gold.
This superb example made in circa 1962, remains in excellent condition, represents one of the most desirable watches for collectors because of so
difficult to find.