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Sale date : 29/05/2024
Country : United Kingdom


Sothebys #L24070 - 2024-05 - Fine Watches
London
Lot ID : 60
 
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• EUR
• USD
Not sold
• ...
• ...
• ...
Estimation :
• 8000 - 12000
• 9355 - 14032
• 8698 - 13046


Brand : Rolex
Collection : Rolex Oyster
Model : Tru Beat


Category : Wrist Watch
Period : 1960's
Watch ID : 731'422CLOSURE
Movement : Automatic
Caliber : CAL . 1040 T
Case material : Steel
Reference Detail : 6556|
Clasp type : Folding clasp


Rolex Tru-Beat , Reference 6556| A stainless steel wristwatch with deadbeat centre seconds and bracelet | Circa 1961


Description : Lot DetailsDescriptionRolexTru-Beat , Reference 6556A stainless steel wristwatch with deadbeat centre seconds and braceletCirca 1961Dial: silveredCalibre: cal. 1040 automatic winding, 26 jewelsMovement number: N'718'913Case: stainless steel, screw-down case backCase number: 731'422Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster rivet bracelet and folding claspSize: 34 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approx. 180 mmSigned: case, dial and movementBox: yesPapers: noAccessories: Rolex presentation caseCondition reportPlease log inAdditional Notices & DisclaimersPlease note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers is not applicable to this lot.

Rolex Tru-Beat , Reference 6556| A stainless steel wristwatch with deadbeat centre seconds and bracelet | Circa 1961




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Brand : Rolex

Collection : Rolex Oyster

Model : Tru Beat




Category : Wrist Watch

Period : 1960's

Watch ID : 731'422CLOSURE

Movement : Automatic

Caliber : CAL . 1040 T

Case material : Steel

Reference Detail : 6556|

Clasp type : Folding clasp




Description : Lot DetailsDescriptionRolexTru-Beat , Reference 6556A stainless steel wristwatch with deadbeat centre seconds and braceletCirca 1961Dial: silveredCalibre: cal. 1040 automatic winding, 26 jewelsMovement number: N'718'913Case: stainless steel, screw-down case backCase number: 731'422Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster rivet bracelet and folding claspSize: 34 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approx. 180 mmSigned: case, dial and movementBox: yesPapers: noAccessories: Rolex presentation caseCondition reportPlease log inAdditional Notices & DisclaimersPlease note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers is not applicable to this lot.


Sale date : 27/11/2023
Country : Hong Kong SAR China


Bonhams #28703 - 2023-11 - Hong Kong Watches
Hong Kong
Lot ID : 811
 
• HKD
• EUR
• USD
Sold :
• 128000
• 15304
• 136755


Brand : Rolex
Collection : Rolex Oyster
Model : Tru Beat


Category : Wrist Watch
Period : 1960's
Movement : Automatic
Caliber : 1040 , T
Case material : Steel
Dial color : Black
Reference Detail : 6558 ,
Clasp type : Folding clasp


ROLEX | TRU-BEAT, REF.6558, A RARE STAINLESS STEEL BRACELET WATCH, CIRCA 1960


Description : Case No: 73170;Calibre: 1040, automatic, signed;Dial: Black, signed;Case: 34mm, stainless steel, screw down case back, signed;Bracelet: Maker's stainless steel, stretchable bracelet, folding clasp, approximately 167mm, signed;Accompaniments: Maker's presentation box and 3 spare links;Published;Low BEAT, Japan, 11th October 2023 issue, p.102 & p.103;勞力士 | Tru-beat, 6558型號，精鋼自動上弦鏈帶腕錶，年份約1960。附原廠錶盒及三枚備用鏈節。

ROLEX | TRU-BEAT, REF.6558, A RARE STAINLESS STEEL BRACELET WATCH, CIRCA 1960




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Brand : Rolex

Collection : Rolex Oyster

Model : Tru Beat




Category : Wrist Watch

Period : 1960's

Movement : Automatic

Caliber : 1040 , T

Case material : Steel

Dial color : Black

Reference Detail : 6558 ,

Clasp type : Folding clasp




Description : Case No: 73170;Calibre: 1040, automatic, signed;Dial: Black, signed;Case: 34mm, stainless steel, screw down case back, signed;Bracelet: Maker's stainless steel, stretchable bracelet, folding clasp, approximately 167mm, signed;Accompaniments: Maker's presentation box and 3 spare links;Published;Low BEAT, Japan, 11th October 2023 issue, p.102 & p.103;勞力士 | Tru-beat, 6558型號，精鋼自動上弦鏈帶腕錶，年份約1960。附原廠錶盒及三枚備用鏈節。


Sale date : 16/11/2021
Country : Switzerland


Christies #1914 - 2021-11 - Watches Online: Geneva Edit
Geneva
Lot ID : 295
 
• CHF
• EUR
• USD
Sold :
• 6250
• 5099
• 7146
Estimation :
• 8000 - 12000
• 6527 - 9791
• 9146 - 13720


Brand : Rolex
Collection : Rolex Oyster
Model : Tru Beat
Reference : Rolex - 6556


Category : Wrist Watch
Period : 1960's
Movement : Automatic
Case material : Silver
Reference Detail : 6556
Complications : Date


ROLEX, STAINLESS STEEL 'TRU BEAT', REF. 6556 -


Description : CIRCA: 1962,CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel,CASE DIAMETER: 34 mm.,DIAL: Silver,MOVEMENT: Automatic,FUNCTIONS: Dead-beat seconds,BUCKLE: Stainless steel Rolex buckle,WITH: Service guarantee dated 08.04.2021, Rolex travel pouch, service invoice and outer packaging

ROLEX, STAINLESS STEEL 'TRU BEAT', REF. 6556 -




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Brand : Rolex

Collection : Rolex Oyster

Model : Tru Beat

Reference : Rolex - 6556




Category : Wrist Watch

Period : 1960's

Movement : Automatic

Case material : Silver

Reference Detail : 6556

Complications : Date




Description : CIRCA: 1962,CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel,CASE DIAMETER: 34 mm.,DIAL: Silver,MOVEMENT: Automatic,FUNCTIONS: Dead-beat seconds,BUCKLE: Stainless steel Rolex buckle,WITH: Service guarantee dated 08.04.2021, Rolex travel pouch, service invoice and outer packaging


Sale date : 12/12/2019
Country : United Arab Emirates


Christies #17151 - 2019-12 - Important Watches
Dubai
Lot ID : 95
 
• USD
• EUR
• USD
Sold :
• 32500
• 23179
• 32500
Estimation :
• 20000 - 30000
• 14264 - 21396
• 20000 - 30000


Brand : Rolex
Collection : Rolex Oyster
Model : Tru Beat
Reference : Rolex - 6556


Category : Wrist Watch
Period : 1950's
Movement : Automatic
Case material : Steel
Reference Detail : 6556 ,
Clasp type : Folding clasp
Complications : Central second


ROLEX. A VERY FINE AND RARE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH DEAD-BEAT JUMP CENTRE SECONDS AND BRACELET


Description : ROLEX. A VERY FINE AND RARE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH DEAD-BEAT JUMP CENTRE SECONDS AND BRACELET,SIGNED ROLEX, RETAILED BY TIFFANY & CO., OYSTER PERPETUAL, TRU-BEAT, REF. 6556, CASE NO. 139’017, CIRCA 1956,Movement: cal. 1040, automatic, 26 jewels, signed,Dial: Signed by maker and retailer,Case: screw back, inside case back stamped 6556, I.56, 34 mm. diam., signed,With: stainless steel Rolex Oyster expandable bracelet, deployant clasp stamped 57, 4, 53, overall length of approximately 160 mm.

ROLEX. A VERY FINE AND RARE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH DEAD-BEAT JUMP CENTRE SECONDS AND BRACELET




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Brand : Rolex

Collection : Rolex Oyster

Model : Tru Beat

Reference : Rolex - 6556




Category : Wrist Watch

Period : 1950's

Movement : Automatic

Case material : Steel

Reference Detail : 6556 ,

Clasp type : Folding clasp

Complications : Central second




Description : ROLEX. A VERY FINE AND RARE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH DEAD-BEAT JUMP CENTRE SECONDS AND BRACELET,SIGNED ROLEX, RETAILED BY TIFFANY & CO., OYSTER PERPETUAL, TRU-BEAT, REF. 6556, CASE NO. 139’017, CIRCA 1956,Movement: cal. 1040, automatic, 26 jewels, signed,Dial: Signed by maker and retailer,Case: screw back, inside case back stamped 6556, I.56, 34 mm. diam., signed,With: stainless steel Rolex Oyster expandable bracelet, deployant clasp stamped 57, 4, 53, overall length of approximately 160 mm.


Sale date : 14/05/2018
Country : Switzerland


Christies #16098 - 2018-05 - Rare Watches
Geneva
Lot ID : 115
 
• CHF
• EUR
• USD
Sold :
• 12500
• 10199
• 14291
Estimation :
• 8000 - 12000
• 6527 - 9791
• 9146 - 13720


Brand : Rolex
Collection : Rolex Oyster
Model : Tru Beat
Reference : Rolex - 6556


Category : Wrist Watch
Period : 1950's
Movement : Automatic
Case material : Steel
Reference Detail : 6556 ,
Clasp type : Folding clasp
Complications : Central second


Rolex. A rare stainless steel automatic wristwatch with dead-beat jump centre seconds and bracelet


Description : Rolex. A rare stainless steel automatic wristwatch with dead-beat jump centre seconds and bracelet;Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Tru-Beat, Ref. 6556, Case No. 138'822, Circa 1956;Movement: cal. 1040, automatic, 26 jewels, signed;Dial: signed;Case: screw back, inside case back stamped 6556, I.56, 34 mm. diam., signed;With: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet, deployant clasp stamped 7205, 57, 4.70, overall length of approx. 180 mm.

Rolex. A rare stainless steel automatic wristwatch with dead-beat jump centre seconds and bracelet




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Brand : Rolex

Collection : Rolex Oyster

Model : Tru Beat

Reference : Rolex - 6556




Category : Wrist Watch

Period : 1950's

Movement : Automatic

Case material : Steel

Reference Detail : 6556 ,

Clasp type : Folding clasp

Complications : Central second




Description : Rolex. A rare stainless steel automatic wristwatch with dead-beat jump centre seconds and bracelet;Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Tru-Beat, Ref. 6556, Case No. 138'822, Circa 1956;Movement: cal. 1040, automatic, 26 jewels, signed;Dial: signed;Case: screw back, inside case back stamped 6556, I.56, 34 mm. diam., signed;With: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet, deployant clasp stamped 7205, 57, 4.70, overall length of approx. 180 mm.


Sale date : 29/05/2017
Country : Hong Kong SAR China


Christies #14715 - 2017-05 - Important Watches
Hong Kong
Lot ID : 2426
 
• HKD
• EUR
• USD
Sold :
• 225000
• 20655
• 28958
Estimation :
• 120000 - 200000
• 11016 - 18360
• 15444 - 25740


Brand : Rolex
Collection : Rolex Oyster
Model : Tru Beat
Reference : Rolex - 6556


Category : Wrist Watch
Period : 1960's
Movement : Automatic
Caliber : 1040 c
Case material : Yellow Gold
Reference Detail : 6556 ,
Clasp type : Folding clasp
Complications : Central second


ROLEX. A FINE AND RARE 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH DEAD BEAT JUMP SECONDS


Description : ROLEX. A FINE AND RARE 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH DEAD BEAT JUMP SECONDS;SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, TRU-BEAT, REF. 6556, CASE NO. 738’574, CIRCA 1961;MOVEMENT: Automatic, Cal. 1040, 26 jewels;DIAL: Brushed silvered, applied baton numerals, luminous accents, dead beat jump centre seconds;CASE: 18k gold, screw down back stamped 6556 inside, screw down crown, 35 mm. diam.;BRACELET/CLASP: 18k gold unsigned bracelet, deployant clasp, overall length approximately 185 mm.

ROLEX. A FINE AND RARE 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH DEAD BEAT JUMP SECONDS




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Brand : Rolex

Collection : Rolex Oyster

Model : Tru Beat

Reference : Rolex - 6556




Category : Wrist Watch

Period : 1960's

Movement : Automatic

Caliber : 1040 c

Case material : Yellow Gold

Reference Detail : 6556 ,

Clasp type : Folding clasp

Complications : Central second




Description : ROLEX. A FINE AND RARE 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH DEAD BEAT JUMP SECONDS;SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, TRU-BEAT, REF. 6556, CASE NO. 738’574, CIRCA 1961;MOVEMENT: Automatic, Cal. 1040, 26 jewels;DIAL: Brushed silvered, applied baton numerals, luminous accents, dead beat jump centre seconds;CASE: 18k gold, screw down back stamped 6556 inside, screw down crown, 35 mm. diam.;BRACELET/CLASP: 18k gold unsigned bracelet, deployant clasp, overall length approximately 185 mm.


Sale date : 15/05/2017
Country : Switzerland


Christies #14212 - 2017-05 - Rare Watches and a Rolex Afternoon
Geneva
Lot ID : 194
 
• CHF
• EUR
• USD
Sold :
• 18750
• 15298
• 21437
Estimation :
• 8000 - 16000
• 6527 - 13054
• 9146 - 18293


Brand : Rolex
Collection : Rolex Oyster
Model : Tru Beat
Reference : Rolex - 6556


Category : Wrist Watch
Period : 1950's
Movement : Automatic
Caliber : 1040 TRU BEAT c
Case material : Steel
Reference Detail : 6556 ,
Dimensions : 34 mm
Complications : Central second


Rolex. A fine and rare stainless steel automatic wristwatch with dead-beat jump centre seconds and bracelet


Description : Rolex. A fine and rare stainless steel automatic wristwatch with dead-beat jump centre seconds and bracelet;Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Tru-Beat, ref. 6556, case no. 139'166, manufactured in 1956;Movement: automatic, cal. 1040 "Tru-Beat", 26 jewels;Dial: silvered “soleil”, applied baton numerals with luminous accents;Case: screw-down back and crown;Signed: case, dial and movement;Dimensions: 34 mm. diam. overall length of bracelet approximately 195 mm;With: stainless steel Rolex Oyster riveted bracelet stamped 7205, endlinks stamped 57

Rolex. A fine and rare stainless steel automatic wristwatch with dead-beat jump centre seconds and bracelet




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Brand : Rolex

Collection : Rolex Oyster

Model : Tru Beat

Reference : Rolex - 6556




Category : Wrist Watch

Period : 1950's

Movement : Automatic

Caliber : 1040 TRU BEAT c

Case material : Steel

Reference Detail : 6556 ,

Dimensions : 34 mm

Complications : Central second




Description : Rolex. A fine and rare stainless steel automatic wristwatch with dead-beat jump centre seconds and bracelet;Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Tru-Beat, ref. 6556, case no. 139'166, manufactured in 1956;Movement: automatic, cal. 1040 "Tru-Beat", 26 jewels;Dial: silvered “soleil”, applied baton numerals with luminous accents;Case: screw-down back and crown;Signed: case, dial and movement;Dimensions: 34 mm. diam. overall length of bracelet approximately 195 mm;With: stainless steel Rolex Oyster riveted bracelet stamped 7205, endlinks stamped 57


Sale date : 19/03/2017
Country : United Arab Emirates


Christies #14703 - 2017-03 - Important Watches
Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel
Lot ID : 26
 
• USD
• EUR
• USD
Sold :
• 9375
• 6686
• 9375
Estimation :
• 8000 - 10000
• 5706 - 7132
• 8000 - 10000


Brand : Rolex
Collection : Rolex Oyster
Model : Tru Beat
Reference : Rolex - 6556


Category :
Period : 1950's
Movement : Automatic
Case material : Steel
Case form : Barrel-shaped
Dial color : Silver
Reference Detail : 6556 ,
Clasp type : Folding clasp
Complications : Central second


ROLEX. A FINE AND RARE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH DEAD BEAT JUMP SECONDS AND BRACELET


Description : ROLEX. A FINE AND RARE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH DEAD BEAT JUMP SECONDS AND BRACELET.SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, TRU-BEAT, REF. 6556, CASE NO. 138’670, CIRCA 1955.Movement: Automatic, Caliber 1040 “Tru-Beat”, 26 jewels.Dial: Brushed silvered, applied baton numerals, dead beat sweep centre seconds.Case: Stainless steel tonneau-shaped Brevet case, screw back, inside case back stamped 6556, screw down crown, 34 mm diam..Bracelet/clasp: Stainless steel Rolex Oyster riveted bracelet stamped 7205 and deployant clasp stamped 1 58, overall length approximately 200 mm or 7.8 inches

ROLEX. A FINE AND RARE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH DEAD BEAT JUMP SECONDS AND BRACELET




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Brand : Rolex

Collection : Rolex Oyster

Model : Tru Beat

Reference : Rolex - 6556




Category :

Period : 1950's

Movement : Automatic

Case material : Steel

Case form : Barrel-shaped

Dial color : Silver

Reference Detail : 6556 ,

Clasp type : Folding clasp

Complications : Central second




Description : ROLEX. A FINE AND RARE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH DEAD BEAT JUMP SECONDS AND BRACELET.SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, TRU-BEAT, REF. 6556, CASE NO. 138’670, CIRCA 1955.Movement: Automatic, Caliber 1040 “Tru-Beat”, 26 jewels.Dial: Brushed silvered, applied baton numerals, dead beat sweep centre seconds.Case: Stainless steel tonneau-shaped Brevet case, screw back, inside case back stamped 6556, screw down crown, 34 mm diam..Bracelet/clasp: Stainless steel Rolex Oyster riveted bracelet stamped 7205 and deployant clasp stamped 1 58, overall length approximately 200 mm or 7.8 inches


Sale date : 28/11/2016
Country : Hong Kong SAR China


Phillips #HK080316 - 2016-11 - Rolex Milestones: 38 Legendary Watches That Shaped History
Hong Kong
Lot ID : 815
 
• HKD
• EUR
• USD
Sold :
• 687500
• 63113
• 88481
Estimation :
• 400000 - 800000
• 36720 - 73440
• 51480 - 102960


Brand : Rolex
Collection : Rolex Oyster
Model : Tru Beat
Reference : Rolex - 6556


Category :
Case material : Yellow Gold
Dial color : White
Reference Detail : 6556 . MODEL TRU BEAT . AN INCREDIBLY


Rolex


Description : Ref. 6556.Model: Tru-Beat.An incredibly fine and rare yellow gold wristwatch w...

Rolex




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Brand : Rolex

Collection : Rolex Oyster

Model : Tru Beat

Reference : Rolex - 6556




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Case material : Yellow Gold

Dial color : White

Reference Detail : 6556 . MODEL TRU BEAT . AN INCREDIBLY




Description : Ref. 6556.Model: Tru-Beat.An incredibly fine and rare yellow gold wristwatch w...


Sale date : 22/11/2016
Country : United Kingdom


Bonhams #23510 - 2016-11 - Watches and Wristwatches including the Collection of a European Nobleman
Knightsbridge
Lot ID : 120
 
• GBP
• EUR
• USD
Sold :
• 4000
• 4564
• 6400


Brand : Rolex
Collection : Rolex Oyster
Model : Tru Beat
Reference : Rolex - 6556


Category : Wrist Watch
Period : 1950's
Watch ID : 139***
Movement : Automatic
Caliber : 1040 T
Case material : Steel
Case form : Barrel-shaped
With diamonds : Yes :
Reference Detail : 6556 ,
Complications : Central second


Rolex. A rare and unusual stainless steel automatic bracelet watch


Description : Oyster Perpetual Tru-Beat, Ref:6556, Serial No.139***, Movement No.N92****, Circa 1956 26-jewel Cal.1040 automatic movement, adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, special train with jewelled lever for dead seconds, silvered dial with applied polished baton hour markers, black outer minute divisions with luminous five minute markers, polished pointed baton hands with luminous inserts and centre seconds, brushed and polished tonneau form case with screw down back, fitted expandable bracelet, case, dial and movement signed 35mm.

Rolex. A rare and unusual stainless steel automatic bracelet watch




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Brand : Rolex

Collection : Rolex Oyster

Model : Tru Beat

Reference : Rolex - 6556




Category : Wrist Watch

Period : 1950's

Watch ID : 139***

Movement : Automatic

Caliber : 1040 T

Case material : Steel

Case form : Barrel-shaped

With diamonds : Yes :

Reference Detail : 6556 ,

Complications : Central second




Description : Oyster Perpetual Tru-Beat, Ref:6556, Serial No.139***, Movement No.N92****, Circa 1956 26-jewel Cal.1040 automatic movement, adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, special train with jewelled lever for dead seconds, silvered dial with applied polished baton hour markers, black outer minute divisions with luminous five minute markers, polished pointed baton hands with luminous inserts and centre seconds, brushed and polished tonneau form case with screw down back, fitted expandable bracelet, case, dial and movement signed 35mm.
Rolex Rolex Oyster : Tru Beat
Sale date : 12/11/2016
Country : Switzerland


Phillips #CH080216 - 2016-11 - The Geneva Watch Auction: Four
Geneva
Lot ID : 111
Brand : Rolex
Collection : Rolex Oyster
Model : Tru Beat
Reference : Rolex - 6556


Category :
Case material : Yellow Gold
Dial color : Beige
Reference Detail : 6556 . MODEL TRU BEAT . ATTRACTIVE


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Rolex




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Brand : Rolex

Collection : Rolex Oyster

Model : Tru Beat

Reference : Rolex - 6556




Category :

Case material : Yellow Gold

Dial color : Beige

Reference Detail : 6556 . MODEL TRU BEAT . ATTRACTIVE




Description : Ref. 6556.Model: Tru-Beat.A rare and attractive yellow gold wristwatch with d...
Rolex Rolex Oyster : Tru Beat
Sale date : 22/06/2016
Country : United Kingdom


Bonhams #23511 - 2016-06 - Fine watches & wristwatches, including the collection of a european nobleman
London
Lot ID : 26
Brand : Rolex
Collection : Rolex Oyster
Model : Tru Beat
Reference : Rolex - 6556


Category : Wrist Watch
Period : 1950's
Watch ID : 139***
Movement : Automatic
Caliber : 1040 T
Case material : Steel
Case form : Barrel-shaped
With diamonds : Yes :
Reference Detail : 6556 ,
Complications : Central second


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Rolex. A very rare and unusual stainless steel automatic bracelet watch




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Brand : Rolex

Collection : Rolex Oyster

Model : Tru Beat

Reference : Rolex - 6556




Category : Wrist Watch

Period : 1950's

Watch ID : 139***

Movement : Automatic

Caliber : 1040 T

Case material : Steel

Case form : Barrel-shaped

With diamonds : Yes :

Reference Detail : 6556 ,

Complications : Central second




Description : Oyster Perpetual Tru-Beat, Ref:6556, Serial No.139***, Movement No.N92****, Circa 1956 26-jewel Cal.1040 automatic movement, adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, special train with jewelled lever for dead seconds, silvered dial with applied polished baton hour markers, black outer minute divisions with luminous five minute markers, polished pointed baton hands with luminous inserts and centre seconds, brushed and polished tonneau form case with screw down back, fitted expandable bracelet, case, dial and movement signed 35mm.
Rolex Rolex Oyster : Tru Beat
Sale date : 31/05/2016
Country : Hong Kong SAR China


Phillips #HK080116 - 2016-05 - The Hong Kong watch auction: Two
Hong Kong
Lot ID : 216
Brand : Rolex
Collection : Rolex Oyster
Model : Tru Beat
Reference : Rolex - 6556


Category :
Case material : Steel
Dial color : White
Reference Detail : 6556 . MODEL TRU BEAT .


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Rolex




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Brand : Rolex

Collection : Rolex Oyster

Model : Tru Beat

Reference : Rolex - 6556




Category :

Case material : Steel

Dial color : White

Reference Detail : 6556 . MODEL TRU BEAT .




Description : Ref. 6556.Model: 'Tru Beat.A rare stainless steel wristwatch with jumping centr...
Rolex Rolex Oyster : Tru Beat
Sale date : 14/10/2015
Country : United Kingdom


Christies #10439 - 2015-10 - Jewellery & Watches
London
Lot ID : 250
Brand : Rolex
Collection : Rolex Oyster
Model : Tru Beat
Reference : Rolex - 6556


Category : Wrist Watch
Period : 1950's
Movement : Automatic
Caliber : 1040 C
Case material : Steel
Case form : Barrel-shaped
Reference Detail : 6556
Clasp type : Folding clasp
Complications : Central second


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A STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC 'OYSTER PERPETUAL TRU-BEAT' WRISTWATCH, BY ROLEX, REF. 6556




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Brand : Rolex

Collection : Rolex Oyster

Model : Tru Beat

Reference : Rolex - 6556




Category : Wrist Watch

Period : 1950's

Movement : Automatic

Caliber : 1040 C

Case material : Steel

Case form : Barrel-shaped

Reference Detail : 6556

Clasp type : Folding clasp

Complications : Central second




Description : A STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC 'OYSTER PERPETUAL TRU-BEAT' WRISTWATCH, BY ROLEX, REF. 6556.The brushed silvered dial with applied baton markers with luminous accents, 'dead beat' sweep centre seconds, the tonneau shaped case with screw back, screw down crown, stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with deployant clasp, circa 1957, case 34mm, card box and packaging.Dial signed Rolex Oyster Tru-Beat, movement signed Rolex, cal. 1040, case no. 139167, ref. no 6556
Rolex Rolex Oyster : Tru Beat
Sale date : 06/10/2015
Country : Hong Kong SAR China


Sothebys #HK0589 - 2015-10 - Important Watches
Hong Kong
Lot ID : 2053
Brand : Rolex
Collection : Rolex Oyster
Model : Tru Beat
Reference : Rolex - 6556


Category : Wrist Watch
Period : 1950's
Movement : Automatic
Caliber : 1040 T
Case material : Steel
Reference Detail : 6556
Clasp type : Folding clasp
Diameter : 34 mm
Dimensions : 34 mm
Complications : Central second


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Rolex.A RARE AND UNUSUAL STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC JUMPING CENTRE SECONDS WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET REF 6556 CASE 139035 TRU-BEAT CIRCA 1956.A RARE AND UNUSUAL STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC JUMPING CENTRE SECONDS WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET REF 6556 CASE 139035 T




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Brand : Rolex

Collection : Rolex Oyster

Model : Tru Beat

Reference : Rolex - 6556




Category : Wrist Watch

Period : 1950's

Movement : Automatic

Caliber : 1040 T

Case material : Steel

Reference Detail : 6556

Clasp type : Folding clasp

Diameter : 34 mm

Dimensions : 34 mm

Complications : Central second




Description : cal. 1040 automatic nickel lever movement, 26 jewels, mono-metallic compensation balance, unusual jumping seconds mechanism . satin finished silvered quartered dial, applied faceted baton and luminescent dot numerals, red jumping centre seconds hand . stainless steel Oyster case, screw-down crown, solid screw-down case back . case, dial and movement signed . with a stainless steel Rolex bracelet and folding clasp diameter 34 mm
Rolex Rolex Oyster : Tru Beat
Sale date : 10/05/2015
Country : Switzerland


Phillips #CH080215 - 2015-05 - The Geneva Watch Auction: One
Geneva
Lot ID : 143
Brand : Rolex
Collection : Rolex Oyster
Model : Tru Beat
Reference : Rolex - 6556


Category : Wrist Watch
Period : 1950's
Movement : Automatic
Caliber : T
Case material : Steel
Case form : Round
Dial color : Silver


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143.Rolex




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Brand : Rolex

Collection : Rolex Oyster

Model : Tru Beat

Reference : Rolex - 6556




Category : Wrist Watch

Period : 1950's

Movement : Automatic

Caliber : T

Case material : Steel

Case form : Round

Dial color : Silver




Description : Tru-Beat, 6556, Stainless Steel.1955.35mm. Diameter.Calibre: Automatic, 1040.Case, dial and movement signed, dial further signed Tiffany & Co, inside case back stamped I.56
Rolex Rolex Oyster : Tru Beat
Sale date : 10/05/2015
Country : Switzerland


Antiquorum #291 - 2015-05 - Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva
Lot ID : 112
Brand : Rolex
Collection : Rolex Oyster
Model : Tru Beat
Reference : Rolex - 6556


Category : Wrist Watch
Period : 1950's
Case material : Steel
Reference Detail : 6556 TRU BEAT
Clasp type : Folding clasp
Complications : Chronometre, Central second


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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




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Brand : Rolex

Collection : Rolex Oyster

Model : Tru Beat

Reference : Rolex - 6556




Category : Wrist Watch

Period : 1950's

Case material : Steel

Reference Detail : 6556 TRU BEAT

Clasp type : Folding clasp

Complications : Chronometre, Central second




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Rolex Rolex Oyster : Tru Beat
Sale date : 10/11/2014
Country : Switzerland


Christies #1404 - 2014-11 - Important Watches
Geneva
Lot ID : 232
Brand : Rolex
Collection : Rolex Oyster
Model : Tru Beat
Reference : Rolex - 6556


Category : Wrist Watch
Period : 1950's
Movement : Automatic
Caliber : 1040 TRU BEAT T
Case material : Steel
Case form : Barrel-shaped
Dial color : Cream
Reference Detail : 6556 ,
Complications : Central second


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Rolex. A fine and rare stainless steel automatic wristwatch with dead beat jump seconds and bracelet




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Brand : Rolex

Collection : Rolex Oyster

Model : Tru Beat

Reference : Rolex - 6556




Category : Wrist Watch

Period : 1950's

Movement : Automatic

Caliber : 1040 TRU BEAT T

Case material : Steel

Case form : Barrel-shaped

Dial color : Cream

Reference Detail : 6556 ,

Complications : Central second




Description : Rolex. A fine and rare stainless steel automatic wristwatch with dead beat jump seconds and bracelet.Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Tru-Beat, ref. 6556, case no. 138'670, manufactured 1955.Cal. 1040 Tru-Beat mechanical movement, 26 jewels, brushed silvered dial, applied baton numerals with luminous accents, dead beat sweep centre seconds, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type Brevet case, screw back, screw down crown, stainless steel Rolex Oyster riveted bracelet, case, dial and movement signed.34 mm. diam.
Rolex Rolex Oyster : Tru Beat
Sale date : 21/11/2013
Country : United States


Heritage #5156 - 2013-11 - Session 2 & 3: Timepieces Signature Auction
New York
Lot ID : 184
Brand : Rolex
Collection : Rolex Oyster
Model : Tru Beat
Reference : Rolex - 6556


Category : Wrist Watch
Period : 1950's
Watch ID : 139606
Case material : Yellow Gold
Reference Detail : 6556 TRU BEAT OYSTER
Complications : Chronometre, Central second


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Rolex 18k Gold Modified Ref. 6556 Tru-Beat Oyster Perpetual.Chronometer, circa 1956....




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Brand : Rolex

Collection : Rolex Oyster

Model : Tru Beat

Reference : Rolex - 6556




Category : Wrist Watch

Period : 1950's

Watch ID : 139606

Case material : Yellow Gold

Reference Detail : 6556 TRU BEAT OYSTER

Complications : Chronometre, Central second




Description : Rolex 18k Gold Modified Ref. 6556 Tru-Beat Oyster Perpetual.Chronometer, circa 1956.Case: 18k yellow gold, three body, smooth bezel, screw down back.34 mm, No. 139606.Dial: silver, long inclined steel bar indexes, long black minute.lines, steel batons, arrow sweep hand.Movement: caliber 1040, rhodium finish, 26 jewels, adjusted five.positions and temperature, N823267, converted to standard sweeping.center seconds.Signed: triple signed Rolex
Rolex Rolex Oyster : Tru Beat
Sale date : 11/11/2013
Country : Switzerland


Christies #1398 - 2013-11 - Important Watches
Geneva
Lot ID : 213
Brand : Rolex
Collection : Rolex Oyster
Model : Tru Beat
Reference : Rolex - 6556


Category : Wrist Watch
Period : 1950's
Movement : Automatic
Caliber : 1040 TRU BEAT T
Case material : Steel
Case form : Barrel-shaped
Reference Detail : 6556 ,
Clasp type : Folding clasp
Complications : Central second


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Rolex. A fine and rare stainless steel automatic wristwatch with dead beat jump seconds and bracelet




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Brand : Rolex

Collection : Rolex Oyster

Model : Tru Beat

Reference : Rolex - 6556




Category : Wrist Watch

Period : 1950's

Movement : Automatic

Caliber : 1040 TRU BEAT T

Case material : Steel

Case form : Barrel-shaped

Reference Detail : 6556 ,

Clasp type : Folding clasp

Complications : Central second




Description : Rolex. A fine and rare stainless steel automatic wristwatch with dead beat jump seconds and bracelet.Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Tru-Beat, ref. 6556, case no. 139'3996, circa 1957.Cal. 1040 Tru-Beat mechanical movement, 26 jewels, brushed silvered dial, applied baton numerals with luminous accents, dead beat sweep centre seconds, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, screw back, screw down crown, stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with deployant clasp stamped 2.57, case, dial and movement signed.34 mm. diam.
Rolex Rolex Oyster : Tru Beat
Sale date : 14/05/2012
Country : Switzerland


Christies #1388 - 2012-05 - IMPORTANT WATCHES
Geneva
Lot ID : 265
Brand : Rolex
Collection : Rolex Oyster
Model : Tru Beat
Reference : Rolex - 6556


Category : Wrist Watch
Period : 1950's
Movement : Automatic
Caliber : 1040 TRU BEAT
Case material : Yellow Gold
Case form : Barrel-shaped
Reference Detail : 6556
Clasp type : Folding clasp
Complications : Central second


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Rolex. A very fine and rare 18K gold automatic wristwatch with dead beat jump seconds and bracelet




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Brand : Rolex

Collection : Rolex Oyster

Model : Tru Beat

Reference : Rolex - 6556




Category : Wrist Watch

Period : 1950's

Movement : Automatic

Caliber : 1040 TRU BEAT

Case material : Yellow Gold

Case form : Barrel-shaped

Reference Detail : 6556

Clasp type : Folding clasp

Complications : Central second




Description : Lot Description.Rolex. A very fine and rare 18K gold automatic wristwatch with dead beat jump seconds and bracelet.Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Tru-Beat, ref. 6556, circa 1955.Cal. 1040 Tru-Beat mechanical movement, 26 jewels, silvered matte dial, applied baton numerals, luminous dots, dead beat sweep centre seconds, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, screw back, screw down crown, 18K gold Rolex Oyster expanding bracelet with deployant clasp engraved Gabriella 13-VIII-1962 and stamped 1.61, case, dial and movement signed.34 mm. diam..Special Notice.Prospective buyers should be aware that the importation of Rolex watches into the United States is highly restricted. Rolex watches may not be shipped into the USA and can only be imported personally. Generally a buyer may import only one watch into the USA. For further information please contact our specialists in charge of the sale. Please note other countries may have comparable import restrictions for luxury watches..View.Lot Notes ›
Rolex Rolex Oyster : Tru Beat
Sale date : 11/03/2012
Country : Switzerland


Antiquorum #260 - 2012-03 - Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Geneva
Lot ID : 217
Brand : Rolex
Collection : Rolex Oyster
Model : Tru Beat
Reference : Rolex - 6556


Category : Wrist Watch
Period : 1960's
Caliber : 1040
Case material : Steel
Dial color : Black
Reference Detail : 6556 TRU _ BEAT
Thickness : 13 mm
Complications : Chronometre, Central second


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ROLEX REF. 6556 TRU _ BEAT BLACK DIAL.Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Officially Certified Chronometer.Tru Beat, case No. 674228, Ref. 6556. Made in 1960..Fine and rare, dead center-seconds, water-resistant, stainless.steel wristwatch.




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Brand : Rolex

Collection : Rolex Oyster

Model : Tru Beat

Reference : Rolex - 6556




Category : Wrist Watch

Period : 1960's

Caliber : 1040

Case material : Steel

Dial color : Black

Reference Detail : 6556 TRU _ BEAT

Thickness : 13 mm

Complications : Chronometre, Central second




Description : C. Three-body, polished and brushed, curved lugs, inclined.bezel, screwed-down case back and crown..D. Black with applied steel baton indexes, luminous dots.outer minutes/seconds divisions. Luminous steel dauphine.hands, red seconds hand..M. Cal. 1040, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight line.lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to.temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber.self-compensating blued steel Breguet balance spring.index regulator..Dial, case and movement signed..Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 13 mm.
Rolex Rolex Oyster : Tru Beat
Sale date : 30/11/2009
Country : France


Artcurial #1759 - 2009-11 - Jewellery and Watches
Hôtel Marcel Dassault
Lot ID : 629
Brand : Rolex
Collection : Rolex Oyster
Model : Tru Beat
Reference : Rolex - 6556


Category : Wrist Watch
Period : 1950's
Caliber : 1040 éVOLUTION DU 1030 LE DI
Case material : Steel
Case form : Round
Dial color : Black
Reference Detail : 6556
Complications : Chronometre


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ROLEX




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Brand : Rolex

Collection : Rolex Oyster

Model : Tru Beat

Reference : Rolex - 6556




Category : Wrist Watch

Period : 1950's

Caliber : 1040 éVOLUTION DU 1030 LE DI

Case material : Steel

Case form : Round

Dial color : Black

Reference Detail : 6556

Complications : Chronometre




Description : ROLEX TRU-BEAT SCIENTIFIC REF 6556 vers 1955 Rare montre bracelet en acier battant la seconde. Boitier rond avec fond et couronne vissées. Cadran noir laqué avec index bâtons luminescents. Echelle de minuterie soulignée par des index pointes en or. A la place du classique Superlative Chronometer official certified est inscrit le nom de son destinataire Charles Baehni Société Genevoise d'instruments de Physique. Aiguilles dauphines. Grande trotteuse rouge. Mouvement automatique calibre 1040, évolution du 1030. Le fond fut changé en 1961 par un fond identique ref 6556 probablement lors d'un service. Cadran Boitier Mouvement signés Bracelet oyster riveté signé Rolex. Diam. 35mm La TRU-BEAT, tout comme la MILGAUSS, fait partie des véritables instruments scientifiques de la marque Rolex. La montre fut offerte en 1955 par le directeur de l'école d'horlogerie technique Neuchâteloise à Monsieur Charles Baehni ingénieur et ancien voyageur de la société genevoise d'instruments de Physique. Société spécialisée entre autre dans la réalisation et le réglage des machines à pointer , instruments typiques des écoles d'horlogerie. La montre proposée pour la première fois en vente aux enchères est extrêmement rare, elle est accompagnée d'une lettre de l'école d'horlogerie et d'un important livre dédié aux écoles suisses d'horlogerie.
Rolex Rolex Oyster : Tru Beat
Sale date : 20/10/2009
Country : United States


Sothebys #N08578 - 2009-10 - Important Watches, Clocks and Automata
New York
Lot ID : 90
Brand : Rolex
Collection : Rolex Oyster
Model : Tru Beat
Reference : Rolex - 6556


Category : Wrist Watch
Period : 1950's
Watch ID : 823297
Movement : Automatic
Case material : Steel
Reference Detail : 6556
Complications : Central second


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ROLEX - A RARE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH DEAD-BEAT CENTER SECONDS CIRCA 1959 REF 6556 TRU-BEAT




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Brand : Rolex

Collection : Rolex Oyster

Model : Tru Beat

Reference : Rolex - 6556




Category : Wrist Watch

Period : 1950's

Watch ID : 823297

Movement : Automatic

Case material : Steel

Reference Detail : 6556

Complications : Central second




Description : The movement is running, however it may require service soon. It retains its original dead-beat seconds function and has not been replaced to a sweep seconds movement. It is numbered 823297. The dial shows spotting throughout, possibly from exposure to moisture. The case shows scratches to the case back. The numbers between the lugs appear to read 6556 and 138839, however it has been partially scratched off through the middle..Please note that the watch is not accompanied by a bracelet.
Rolex Rolex Oyster : Tru Beat
Sale date : 27/06/2009
Country : Hong Kong SAR China


Antiquorum #216 - 2009-06 - Important Collectors' Wristwatches, Pocket Watches & Clocks
Hong Kong
Lot ID : 361
Brand : Rolex
Collection : Rolex Oyster
Model : Tru Beat
Reference : Rolex - 6556


Category : Wrist Watch
Period : 1950's
Caliber : 1040
Case material : Steel
Dial color : Silver
Reference Detail : 6556
Clasp type : Folding clasp
Thickness : 13 mm
Complications : Central second


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Ref. 6556, Tru-Beat.Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Tru-Beat, case No..139160, 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 deployan




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Brand : Rolex

Collection : Rolex Oyster

Model : Tru Beat

Reference : Rolex - 6556




Category : Wrist Watch

Period : 1950's

Caliber : 1040

Case material : Steel

Dial color : Silver

Reference Detail : 6556

Clasp type : Folding clasp

Thickness : 13 mm

Complications : Central second




Description : C. Three-body, polished and brushed, inclined bezel, screweddown.case back and crown. D. Satiné silver with applied steel.indexes, outer minute/ seconds divisions. 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. Thickness 13 mm..Approx overall length 180 mm.
Rolex Rolex Oyster : Tru Beat
Sale date : 17/12/2008
Country : United Kingdom


Bonhams #16228 - 2008-12 - Fine Watches and Wristwatches
New Bond Street
Lot ID : 168
Brand : Rolex
Collection : Rolex Oyster
Model : Tru Beat
Reference : Rolex - 6556


Category : Wrist Watch
Period : 1960's
Movement : Automatic
Case material : Steel
Bracelet material : *leath*
Reference Detail : 6556
Complications : Central second


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Rolex. A fine stainless steel automatic centre seconds wristwatch




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Brand : Rolex

Collection : Rolex Oyster

Model : Tru Beat

Reference : Rolex - 6556




Category : Wrist Watch

Period : 1960's

Movement : Automatic

Case material : Steel

Bracelet material : *leath*

Reference Detail : 6556

Complications : Central second




Description : Oyster, Ref:6556, Made in 1961 25-jewel Cal:1030 automatic movement adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, silvered dial with applied raised baton hour markers, luminous dots, 5 minute divisions, sweep centre seconds, gilt luminous hands, brushed and polished case with plain bezel, screw down Oyster crown and screw on back, fitted associated leather strap, case, dial and movement signed.32mm.
Rolex Rolex Oyster : Tru Beat
Sale date : 10/12/2008
Country : United States


Antiquorum #210 - 2008-12 - Important Collectors Watches, Pocket Watches & Clocks
New York
Lot ID : 57
Brand : Rolex
Collection : Rolex Oyster
Model : Tru Beat
Reference : Rolex - 6556


Category : Wrist Watch
Period : 1950's
Caliber : 1040
Dial color : Silver
Reference Detail : 6556
Thickness : 13 mm
Complications : Chronometre, Central second


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Ref. 6556 Tru-Beat.Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Modified Tru-Beat, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 6556. Made in 1956..Very fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding,water-resistant, stainless steelwristwatchwith a stainless steel RolexO




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Brand : Rolex

Collection : Rolex Oyster

Model : Tru Beat

Reference : Rolex - 6556




Category : Wrist Watch

Period : 1950's

Caliber : 1040

Dial color : Silver

Reference Detail : 6556

Thickness : 13 mm

Complications : Chronometre, Central second




Description : C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Satiné silver with applied steel indexes and.luminous dots, outer minute/seconds divisions. Luminous steel dauphine hands. M. Cal. 1040, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straightline.lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating.free-sprung Breguet balance spring..Dial, case and movement signed..Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 13 mm.
Rolex Rolex Oyster : Tru Beat
Sale date : 03/12/2008
Country : Hong Kong SAR China


Christies #2627 - 2008-12 - Important watches
Hong Kong
Lot ID : 3434
Brand : Rolex
Collection : Rolex Oyster
Model : Tru Beat
Reference : Rolex - 6556


Category : Wrist Watch
Period : 1960's
Movement : Mechanical
Caliber : 1040
Case material : Steel
Dial color : Black
Reference Detail : 6556
Complications : Central second


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ROLEX, TRU-BEAT REF. 6556.STAINLESS STEEL MANUAL-WINDING BRACELET WATCH WITH DEAD BEAT SECONDS




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Brand : Rolex

Collection : Rolex Oyster

Model : Tru Beat

Reference : Rolex - 6556




Category : Wrist Watch

Period : 1960's

Movement : Mechanical

Caliber : 1040

Case material : Steel

Dial color : Black

Reference Detail : 6556

Complications : Central second




Description : Lot Description.ROLEX, TRU-BEAT REF. 6556.STAINLESS STEEL MANUAL-WINDING BRACELET WATCH WITH DEAD BEAT SECONDS.CASE 731497, MANUFACTURED IN 1961.Calibre 1040, 25 jewels, matte black dial with luminescent tritium indexes, red centre seconds, three-part case, plastic crystal, screw down case back, three-part case, polished and satined, plastic crystal, screw-down case back, Twinlock crown, stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet (ref. 7205), case, dial and movement signed.Diameter: 35 mm..___,___,____,________,Tru-Beat,__6556.Special Notice.Prospective buyers should be aware that the importation of Rolex watches into the United States is highly restricted. Rolex watches may not be shipped into the USA and can only be imported personally. Generally a buyer may import only one watch into the USA. For further information please contact our specialists in charge of the sale. Please note other countries may have comparable import restrictions for luxury watches..View Lot Notes ›
Rolex Rolex Oyster : Tru Beat
Sale date : 17/11/2008
Country : Switzerland


Christies #1357 - 2008-11 - Important watches
Geneva
Lot ID : 100
Brand : Rolex
Collection : Rolex Oyster
Model : Tru Beat
Reference : Rolex - 6556


Category : Wrist Watch
Period : 1950's
Watch ID : 138822 MANUFACTURED 1955
Movement : Automatic
Caliber : 1040
Case material : Steel
Case form : Round
Reference Detail : 6556
Clasp type : Folding clasp
Complications : Central second


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Rolex. A rare stainless steel automatic wristwatch with dead beat jump seconds and bracelet




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Brand : Rolex

Collection : Rolex Oyster

Model : Tru Beat

Reference : Rolex - 6556




Category : Wrist Watch

Period : 1950's

Watch ID : 138822 MANUFACTURED 1955

Movement : Automatic

Caliber : 1040

Case material : Steel

Case form : Round

Reference Detail : 6556

Clasp type : Folding clasp

Complications : Central second




Description : Lot Description.Rolex. A rare stainless steel automatic wristwatch with dead beat jump seconds and bracelet.Signed Rolex, Oyster-Perpetual, Tru-Beat, ref. 6556, case no. 138'822, manufactured in 1955.Cal. 1040 nickel-finished lever movement, 26 jewels, silvered matte dial, applied baton numerals, luminous hands, dead beat sweep centre seconds, circular water-resistant-type case with screw-down crown and screw back, stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed.35 mm. diam..Special Notice.Prospective buyers should be aware that the importation of Rolex watches into the United States is highly restricted. Rolex watches may not be shipped into the USA and can only be imported personally. Generally a buyer may import only one watch into the USA. For further information please contact our specialists in charge of the sale. Please note other countries may have comparable import restrictions for luxury watches..View Lot Notes ›
Rolex Rolex Oyster : Tru Beat
Sale date : 17/11/2008
Country : Switzerland


Christies #1357 - 2008-11 - Important watches
Geneva
Lot ID : 361
Brand : Rolex
Collection : Rolex Oyster
Model : Tru Beat
Reference : Rolex - 6556


Category : Wrist Watch
Period : 1950's
Watch ID : 112846 MANUFACTURED 1955
Movement : Automatic
Caliber : 1040 TRU BEAT
Case material : Yellow Gold
Case form : Barrel-shaped
Reference Detail : 6556
Complications : Central second


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Rolex. A very fine and rare 18K gold automatic wristwatch with dead beat jump seconds




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Brand : Rolex

Collection : Rolex Oyster

Model : Tru Beat

Reference : Rolex - 6556




Category : Wrist Watch

Period : 1950's

Watch ID : 112846 MANUFACTURED 1955

Movement : Automatic

Caliber : 1040 TRU BEAT

Case material : Yellow Gold

Case form : Barrel-shaped

Reference Detail : 6556

Complications : Central second




Description : Lot Description.Rolex. A very fine and rare 18K gold automatic wristwatch with dead beat jump seconds.Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Tru-Beat, ref. 6556, case no. 112'846, manufactured in 1955.Cal. 1040 Tru-Beat nickel-finished lever movement, 26 jewels, gilt dial, baton numerals, luminous hands, dead beat sweep centre seconds, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, screw back and screw down crown, gilt Rolex buckle, case, dial and movement signed.34 mm. diam.Special Notice.Prospective buyers should be aware that the importation of Rolex watches into the United States is highly restricted. Rolex watches may not be shipped into the USA and can only be imported personally. Generally a buyer may import only one watch into the USA. For further information please contact our specialists in charge of the sale. Please note other countries may have comparable import restrictions for luxury watches..View Lot Notes ›
Rolex Rolex Oyster : Tru Beat
Sale date : 16/11/2008
Country : Switzerland


Sothebys #GE0804 - 2008-11 - Important Watches
Genève
Lot ID : 102
Brand : Rolex
Collection : Rolex Oyster
Model : Tru Beat
Reference : Rolex - 6556


Category : Wrist Watch
Condition : Very good condition
Period : 1960's
Watch ID : 139477
Movement : Automatic
Case material : Steel
Reference Detail : 6556
Complications : Central second


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ROLEX - A RARE AND UNUSUAL STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC JUMPING CENTRE SECONDS WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET CIRCA 1960 REF 6556 OYSTER PERPETUAL TRU-BEAT




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Brand : Rolex

Collection : Rolex Oyster

Model : Tru Beat

Reference : Rolex - 6556




Category : Wrist Watch

Condition : Very good condition

Period : 1960's

Watch ID : 139477

Movement : Automatic

Case material : Steel

Reference Detail : 6556

Complications : Central second




Description : Automatic movement running while cataloguing. Dial is lightly spotted throughout and with some light scuffs at 11 o'clock, between 2 and 3 o'clock, and 5 o'clock. Case and bracelet with minor scuffs, but overall the watch is in very good condition. REF 6556. Serial numbered 139477. Case back 6556 - I.56. Rare and collectable.
Rolex Rolex Oyster : Tru Beat
Sale date : 17/10/2008
Country : United States


Antiquorum #208 - 2008-10 - Important Collectors Watches, Pocket Watches & Clocks
New York
Lot ID : 152
Brand : Rolex
Collection : Rolex Oyster
Model : Tru Beat
Reference : Rolex - 6556


Category : Wrist Watch
Period : 1950's
Caliber : 1040
Case material : Steel
Dial color : Silver
Reference Detail : 6556
Thickness : 13 mm
Complications : Chronometre, Central second


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Ref. 6556 Tru-Beat.Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Tru-Beat, Superlative Chronometer.Officially Certified, Ref. 6556. Made in 1956..Very fine and very rare, center seconds, self-winding, waterresistant.stainless steel wristwatch with dead beat seconds and a.stai




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Brand : Rolex

Collection : Rolex Oyster

Model : Tru Beat

Reference : Rolex - 6556




Category : Wrist Watch

Period : 1950's

Caliber : 1040

Case material : Steel

Dial color : Silver

Reference Detail : 6556

Thickness : 13 mm

Complications : Chronometre, Central second




Description : C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back.and crown. D. Satiné silver with applied steel indexes and luminous.dots, outer minute/seconds divisions. Luminous 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.free-sprung Breguet balance spring..Dial, case and movement signed..Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 13 mm.
Rolex Rolex Oyster : Tru Beat
Sale date : 17/10/2008
Country : United States


Sothebys #N08474 - 2008-10 - Important Watches Including Property from the Time Museum
New York
Lot ID : 141
Brand : Rolex
Collection : Rolex Oyster
Model : Tru Beat
Reference : Rolex - 6556


Category : Wrist Watch
Condition : Good
Period : 1950's
Watch ID : N823486
Movement : Automatic
Case material : Steel
Reference Detail : 6556
Complications : Central second


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ROLEX - A STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH DEAD-BEAT CENTER SECONDS AND BRACELET CIRCA 1956 REF 6556 TRU-BEAT




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Brand : Rolex

Collection : Rolex Oyster

Model : Tru Beat

Reference : Rolex - 6556




Category : Wrist Watch

Condition : Good

Period : 1950's

Watch ID : N823486

Movement : Automatic

Case material : Steel

Reference Detail : 6556

Complications : Central second




Description : The movement is running and dead-beat seconds are functioning, however we recommend service soon. It is numbered N823486. The dial is nice and clean with some very light surface spots, but overall very pretty. The case shows light wear with light surface scuffs and evidence that it has been polished at some point. The numbers between the lugs are 6556 and 138592 and inside the back is 6556 and I.56. The braclet is in nice condition with an overall length of 185MM. It is numbered 57 to the ends and 7205 to the end links as well as 2 69 to the buckle.
Rolex Rolex Oyster : Tru Beat
Sale date : 08/06/2008
Country : Hong Kong SAR China


Antiquorum #206 - 2008-06 - Important Collectors Watches, Pocket Watches & Clocks
Hong Kong
Lot ID : 115
Brand : Rolex
Collection : Rolex Oyster
Model : Tru Beat
Reference : Rolex - 6556


Category : Wrist Watch
Period : 1950's
Caliber : 1040
Case material : Steel
Dial color : Black
Reference Detail : 6556
Thickness : 13 mm
Complications : Chronometre, Central second


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Ref. 6556 Tru-Beat.Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Tru-Beat, Superlative Chronometer Officially.Certified, case No. 453700, Ref. 6556. Made in 1959..Very fine and very rare, center-seconds, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch.with dead beat seconds and a




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Brand : Rolex

Collection : Rolex Oyster

Model : Tru Beat

Reference : Rolex - 6556




Category : Wrist Watch

Period : 1950's

Caliber : 1040

Case material : Steel

Dial color : Black

Reference Detail : 6556

Thickness : 13 mm

Complications : Chronometre, Central second




Description : C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, curved lugs..D. Black with applied steel indexes, luminous dots, outer minute/seconds divisions..Luminous steel dauphine hands, red seconds hand. M. Cal. 1040, rhodium-plated, 25.jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures.and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating blued steel Breguet balance spring..Dial, case and movement signed..Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 13 mm. Approx overall length 175 mm.
Rolex Rolex Oyster : Tru Beat
Sale date : 16/03/2008
Country : Switzerland


Antiquorum #203 - 2008-03 - Important Collectors' Watches, Pocket Watches & Clocks
Geneva
Lot ID : 707
Brand : Rolex
Collection : Rolex Oyster
Model : Tru Beat
Reference : Rolex - 6556


Category : Wrist Watch
Period : 1950's
Caliber : 1040
Case material : Steel
Dial color : Silver
Reference Detail : 6556
Thickness : 13 mm
Complications : Central second


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Ref. 6556 Tru-Beat.Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Tru-Beat, case No. illegible.Ref. 6556. Made in 1956..Very fine and very rare, center-seconds, water-resistant, stainless.steel wristwatch with dead beat seconds and a stainless.steel Oyster riveted bracelet.




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Brand : Rolex

Collection : Rolex Oyster

Model : Tru Beat

Reference : Rolex - 6556




Category : Wrist Watch

Period : 1950's

Caliber : 1040

Case material : Steel

Dial color : Silver

Reference Detail : 6556

Thickness : 13 mm

Complications : Central second




Description : C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and.crown. D. Satiné silver with applied steel indexes, outer minute/.seconds divisions. Luminous steel dauphine hands. M. Cal. 1040.rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic.balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shockabsorber.self-compensating Breguet balance spring..Dial, case and movement signed..Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 13 mm..Approx overall length 180 mm.
Rolex Rolex Oyster : Tru Beat
Sale date : 24/05/2006
Country : United Kingdom


Bonhams #14225 - 2006-05 - Fine Watches
New Bond Street
Lot ID : 87
Brand : Rolex
Collection : Rolex Oyster
Model : Tru Beat
Reference : Rolex - 6556


Category : Wrist Watch
Period : 1950's
Movement : Automatic
Caliber : 1040
Case material : Steel
Reference Detail : 6556
Clasp type : Folding clasp


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Rolex. A fine and rare stainless steel automatic wristwatch with dead beat seconds and a stainless steel riveted Oyster bracelet




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Brand : Rolex

Collection : Rolex Oyster

Model : Tru Beat

Reference : Rolex - 6556




Category : Wrist Watch

Period : 1950's

Movement : Automatic

Caliber : 1040

Case material : Steel

Reference Detail : 6556

Clasp type : Folding clasp




Description : Oyster Perpetual, Tru-Beat, Ref:6556, Made in 1956 26-jewel Cal.1040 rhodium-plated movement with straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, silvered dial with applied steel hour markers, outer minute/seconds divisions, Cross Hair dial and steel hands, polished case with chamfered bezel, screw down crown and screw back, fitted stainless steel riveted bracelet with locking clasp, case, dial and movement signed.33mm.
Rolex Rolex Oyster : Tru Beat
Sale date : 14/05/2006
Country : Switzerland


Antiquorum #108 - 2006-05 - The Mondani Collection of Rolex Wristwatches / Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, Pocket Watches & Clocks
Geneva
Lot ID : 268
Brand : Rolex
Collection : Rolex Oyster
Model : Tru Beat
Reference : Rolex - 6556


Category : Wrist Watch
Period : 1950's
Movement : Automatic
Caliber : 1040
Case material : Steel
Dial color : Silver
Reference Detail : 6556
Thickness : 13 mm
Complications : Chronometre, Central second


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Ref. 6556, Tru-Beat.Rolex, Oyster Perpetual.Tru-Beat, Superlative Chronometer.Officially Certified, Ref. 6556. Case.No. 139166. Made in 1955..Very fine and very rare, dead-beat center seconds.self-winding, water-resistant, stainless.steel gentleman's wris




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Brand : Rolex

Collection : Rolex Oyster

Model : Tru Beat

Reference : Rolex - 6556




Category : Wrist Watch

Period : 1950's

Movement : Automatic

Caliber : 1040

Case material : Steel

Dial color : Silver

Reference Detail : 6556

Thickness : 13 mm

Complications : Chronometre, Central second




Description : C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down.case back and crown, inclined bezel. D. Satiné silver.with applied steel indexes, luminous dots outer minute/.seconds divisions. Radium-coated steel dauphine.hands. M. Cal. 1040, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels.straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance.adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shockabsorber.self-compensating Breguet balance spring..Dial, case and movement signed..Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 13 mm.
Rolex Rolex Oyster : Tru Beat
Sale date : 14/05/2006
Country : Switzerland


Antiquorum #108 - 2006-05 - The Mondani Collection of Rolex Wristwatches / Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, Pocket Watches & Clocks
Geneva
Lot ID : 172
Brand : Rolex
Collection : Rolex Oyster
Model : Tru Beat
Reference : Rolex - 6556


Category : Wrist Watch
Period : 1960's
Movement : Automatic
Caliber : 1040
Case material : Yellow Gold
Case form : Barrel-shaped
Dial color : Silver
Reference Detail : 6556
Thickness : 12 mm
Complications : Chronometre, Central second


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Ref. 6556 Yellow Gold Tru-Beat.Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Tru-Beat, Superlative Chronometer.Officially Certified, Ref. 6556. Case No. 739570..Made on 11 July 1961..Very fine and rare, dead-beat center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant.tonneau-shaped, 1




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Brand : Rolex

Collection : Rolex Oyster

Model : Tru Beat

Reference : Rolex - 6556




Category : Wrist Watch

Period : 1960's

Movement : Automatic

Caliber : 1040

Case material : Yellow Gold

Case form : Barrel-shaped

Dial color : Silver

Reference Detail : 6556

Thickness : 12 mm

Complications : Chronometre, Central second




Description : C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown..D. Satiné silver with applied steel bâton gold indexes, luminous dots, outer.minutes/seconds divisions. Luminous steel Dauphine and red.counter-poised center-seconds hand. 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. 34 mm. Thickness 12 mm.
Rolex Rolex Oyster : Tru Beat
Sale date : 23/04/2006
Country : Hong Kong SAR China


Antiquorum #113 - 2006-04 - Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, Pocket Watches & Clocks
Hong Kong
Lot ID : 30
Brand : Rolex
Collection : Rolex Oyster
Model : Tru Beat
Reference : Rolex - 6556


Category : Wrist Watch
Period : 1960's
Movement : Automatic
Caliber : 1040
Case material : Steel
Dial color : Black
Reference Detail : 6556
Thickness : 13 mm
Complications : Chronometre, Central second


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Ref. 6556 Tru-Beat, Black Dial.Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Tru-Beat, Superlative.Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 6556..Made in 1961..Very fine and very rare, center-seconds, self-winding, waterresistant.stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with dead




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Brand : Rolex

Collection : Rolex Oyster

Model : Tru Beat

Reference : Rolex - 6556




Category : Wrist Watch

Period : 1960's

Movement : Automatic

Caliber : 1040

Case material : Steel

Dial color : Black

Reference Detail : 6556

Thickness : 13 mm

Complications : Chronometre, Central second




Description : C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back.and crown. D. Black with applied steel indexes and luminous.dots, outer minute/seconds divisions. Luminous 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. Thickness 13 mm.
Rolex Rolex Oyster : Tru Beat
Sale date : 23/04/2006
Country : Hong Kong SAR China


Antiquorum #113 - 2006-04 - Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, Pocket Watches & Clocks
Hong Kong
Lot ID : 33
Brand : Rolex
Collection : Rolex Oyster
Model : Tru Beat
Reference : Rolex - 6556


Category : Wrist Watch
Period : 1950's
Movement : Automatic
Caliber : 1040
Case material : Steel
Dial color : Silver
Reference Detail : 6556
Thickness : 13 mm
Complications : Central second


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Ref. 6556 Tru-Beat.Rolex, Oyster Perpetual.Tru-Beat, Ref. 6556..Made in 1956..Very fine and very rare, center-seconds.self-winding, water-resistant.stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.with dead beat seconds and a stainless.steel Oyster riveted bracelet




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Brand : Rolex

Collection : Rolex Oyster

Model : Tru Beat

Reference : Rolex - 6556




Category : Wrist Watch

Period : 1950's

Movement : Automatic

Caliber : 1040

Case material : Steel

Dial color : Silver

Reference Detail : 6556

Thickness : 13 mm

Complications : Central second




Description : C. Three-body, polished and brushed.screwed-down case back and crown..D. Satiné silver with applied steel.indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions..Luminous 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. Thickness 13 mm.