Rolex 6556
Vintage Tru-Beat Rare 'Jumping dead-seconds'
Year 1956 Stock no. 1341
(SOLD)
The red sweeping seconds hand of this extremely rare mechanical Rolex jumps forward at every second, predating the behaviour of quartz watches by some 14 years. Jumping dead-seconds have only rarely been used throughout the history of horology, with only a handful being made as wrist watches. The red seconds hand draws the eye to what was, in the 1950s, most unusual behaviour, but unfortunately, most of the very few Tru-Beat watches ever made have had their jumping seconds devices removed, making intact examples like this exceptionally important.
Stock No. 1341
Year: 1956
Ref.: 6556
Material: Stainless Steel
Size: Large 35mm
Movement: Jumping dead seconds Automatic Cal 1040
Waterproof: 60m
Box Info: Watch Club Box
Extras: Watch Club 2 Year Warranty
Strap: Stainless Steel
Our price: SOLD
