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

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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

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November, 2012

18th Sunday

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