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

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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.

Lot Essay

Rolex introduced the Tru-Beat model during the 1950's. The defining characteristic is the dead beat sweep seconds, once viewed as an aspect of a well-made watch. Due to a lack of popularity the model was discontinued within five years of its release, making an unconverted example a truly rare find.

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