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    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


    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


    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


    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


    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


    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


    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


    Rolex


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    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

    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


    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.

    Sale date : 12/11/2016
    Country : Switzerland

    Phillips #CH080216 - 2016-11 - The Geneva Watch Auction: Four
    Geneva
    Lot ID : 111
     
    • CHF
    • EUR
    • USD
    Sold :
    • 27500
    • 22437
    • 31441
    Estimation :
    • 15000 - 25000
    • 12239 - 20398
    • 17150 - 28583


    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...

    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
     
    • GBP
    • EUR
    • USD
    Not sold
    • ...
    • ...
    • ...
    Estimation :
    • 5000 - 7000
    • 5705 - 7986
    • 8001 - 11201


    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

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

    Christies #1404 - 2014-11 - Important Watches
    Geneva
    Lot ID : 232

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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.
    Rolex Rolex Oyster : Tru Beat
    Sale date : 12/04/2006
    Country : United States

    Christies #1647 - 2006-04 - Watches and Wristwatches
    New York, Rockefeller Plaza
    Lot ID : 253

    ROLEX. A RARE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH 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
    Case material : Steel
    Case form : Round
    Reference Detail : 6556
    Clasp type : Folding clasp

    Description : Lot Description.ROLEX. A RARE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH JUMP SECONDS AND BRACELET.Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Tru-Beat, Movement No. 919759, Ref. 6556, circa 1958.Cal. 1040, with nickel-finished lever movement, 26 jewels, mono-metallic compensation balance, adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, silvered matte dial with applied baton numerals, circular water-resistant-type case, screw-down crown and screw back, case, dial and movement signed, with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and deployant clasp.35mm diam..View Lot Notes ›
    Rolex Rolex Oyster : Tru Beat
    Sale date : 28/09/2005
    Country : United States

    Antiquorum #97 - 2005-09 - Important Collectors’ Wristwatches and Pocket Watches including the Grimoldi Collection
    New York
    Lot ID : 268

    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, water-resistant, stainless steel.gentleman's wristwatch with jumping seconds and a st


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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. 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. Thickness 13 mm.

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