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Rolex. An attractive and unusual stainless steel automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and bracelet

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, 50M = 165FT, REF. 6569, CASE NO. 147'844, MANUFACTURED IN 1955

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Rolex. An attractive and unusual stainless steel automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and bracelet
Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, 50m = 165ft, ref. 6569, case no. 147'844, manufactured in 1955
Cal. 1030 automatic movement, 25 jewels, off-white dial, applied baton numerals, sweep centre seconds, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, screw back, screw down crown, stainless steel Gay Freres riveted expanding bracelet, case, dial and movement signed
34 mm. diam.

Special notice

This lot is offered without reserve. 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.

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Lot Essay

The present watch is not only remarkable through the fact that it has been extremely well preserved to date as regards to its age, but also because its dial is not commonly seen on this type of Oyster model, especially the lines crossing in the middle of the dial are usually associated with the much sought-after Rolex Tru-Beat. Just as unusual is the depth indication on the dial 50m = 165 ft, which is normally associated with tool watches like the well-known Submariner.
The complexity of the finishing of the dial, partly recessed, renders the watch even more beautiful and attractive. Watch aficionados will get full satisfaction with this watch although it may appear in the first place as "a mere steel watch".

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