Rolex Tru-Beat 6556
stunning condition - unpolished case - perfect working order
SoldRolex sold the Tru-Beat mainly to doctors and medical scientists. However, the unusual complication of the Tru-Beat did not convince buyers in the 1950s, resulting in low sales. Finally, the production of Tru-Beat was stopped after about 5 years. Until today there was no ticking Rolex mechanism anymore. Furthermore, the "ticking" caliber 1040 of many Tru-Beat watches were replaced in the following years by the caliber 1030 due to lack of spare parts. Thus, it is very difficult to find an original example of the Rolex Tru-Beat with original 1040 movement. This particular Tru-Beat dates from 1955 and still houses the original caliber 1040. Due to that and the excellent and untouched condition of this watch we can say with confidence: it is an ultra rare collector's item.
The stainless steel case of this Tru-Beat is unpolished and has sharp edges. The silver dial is absolutely clean and free from scratches. The original luminous material is intact everywhere. The dial is divided by a crosshair into 4 areas. The reference and serial number is clearly legible between the lugs. The caseback is internally signed with I.56 (first quarter 1956).
The Caliber 1040 is a modified and more sophisticated version of the Rolex 1030 caliber. The movement works perfectly. The blue second hand jumps from second to second as it should.
The Rolex Tru-Beat 6556 is one of the rarest vintage Rolex references today. That's why this original and excellent specimen is a special vintage find.
Seriennummer: 138.xxx (1955)
Int.Exe.: 75475
Manufacturer: Rolex
Model: Tru-Beat
Reference: 6556
Functions: date - central second - COSC certified chronometer - screw-down crown - screwed-on caseback
Material: Stainless steel
Dial: silver
Watch glass: acrylic crystal
Bracelet: leather
Type of clasp: pin buckle
Diameter: 34mm
Height: 11,4mm
Caliber name: Rolex 1040
Movement type: automatic
Year of Manufacture: 1956
Stock No.: 1967
Overall condition: 9 - has rarely been worn - top condition
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