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    Rolex Rare Ref. 6556 "Tru-Beat" Steel Dead-Beat Center Seconds Automatic, circa 1956. ...

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    • Timepieces:Wristwatch, Rolex Rare Ref. 6556 "Tru-Beat" Steel Dead-Beat Center Seconds Automatic, circa 1956. ...
    • Timepieces:Wristwatch, Rolex Rare Ref. 6556 "Tru-Beat" Steel Dead-Beat Center Seconds Automatic, circa 1956. ...
    • Timepieces:Wristwatch, Rolex Rare Ref. 6556 "Tru-Beat" Steel Dead-Beat Center Seconds Automatic, circa 1956. ...
    • Timepieces:Wristwatch, Rolex Rare Ref. 6556 "Tru-Beat" Steel Dead-Beat Center Seconds Automatic, circa 1956. ...
    Timepieces:Wristwatch, Rolex Rare Ref. 6556 "Tru-Beat" Steel Dead-Beat Center Seconds Automatic, circa 1956. ... Timepieces:Wristwatch, Rolex Rare Ref. 6556 "Tru-Beat" Steel Dead-Beat Center Seconds Automatic, circa 1956. ... Timepieces:Wristwatch, Rolex Rare Ref. 6556 "Tru-Beat" Steel Dead-Beat Center Seconds Automatic, circa 1956. ... Timepieces:Wristwatch, Rolex Rare Ref. 6556 "Tru-Beat" Steel Dead-Beat Center Seconds Automatic, circa 1956. ... View More >
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    Rolex Rare Ref. 6556 "Tru-Beat" Steel Dead-Beat Center Seconds Automatic, circa 1956
    Case: stainless steel, three body, screw back, screw down crown, 35 mm, No. 139382
    Dial: silver, applied steel bar markers, steel Dauphine hands
    Movement: caliber 1040, rhodium finish, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, adjusted five positions and temperature, shock absorber, gold balance with gold timing screws, dead beat lever for the center seconds
    Band: steel, 78360, deployant clasp
    Signed: all signed Rolex

    Note: The "Tru-Beat" reference 6556 is one of the rarest and most esoteric models produced. The unique dead beat or "jumping" seconds are controlled by an extra beryllium lever and jewel that allows the second hand to "beat" rather than move in the traditional sweeping motion. Existing and complete models are exceptionally rare.

    Condition Report*: Type: Rolex Rare Ref. 6556 "Tru-Beat" Steel Dead-Beat Center Seconds Automatic
    Dial: silver, steel bar markers
    Hands; steel Dauphine hands
    Metal: stainless steel
    Case No: 139382
    Case Info: three body, screw back
    Case Width: 35 mm
    Crystal: acrylic
    Watch Movement: caliber 1040, rhodium finish, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, adjusted five positions and temperature, shock absorber, gold balance with gold timing screws, dead beat lever for the center seconds
    Band: steel, 78360, deployant clasp
    Circa: 1956
    Condition: dial is good with light patina, case is good overall, three initials and date on the case back, movement is good, complete and running, band is good, some scratches on the crystal
    *Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact, and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "AS IS".

    Auction Info

    Auction Dates
    November, 2012
    18th Sunday
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