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1957 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Vintage Mens Watch - Stainless Steel
Uncommon Ref. 6552 - Explorer Style Dial -
1 Year Warranty
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Uncommon Ref. 6552 - Explorer Style Dial - Upgraded Rolex Bracelet
Today's offering
showcases this uncommon Rolex Oyster Perpetual model #6552 encased
in stainless steel. The Oyster Perpetual clearly demonstrates
the qualities associated with Rolex watches: precision, reliability,
durability, and class.
It has a classic
look with a desirable Explorer style 3,6,9 honeycomb dial and
is powered by a caliber 1030 "butterfly rotor" movement.
The bracelet
has previously been upgraded to a newer heavier style Rolex Oyster
bracelet. The original Oyster case presents nicely case. The black
dial has been previously refinished.
The case back
shows numerous hand-engraved watchmakers marks as well as service
marks from Rolex in New York showing an extensive service history.
Our watchmaker has freshly cleaned and oiled the
movement. It is running strong and true.
Included with
the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. warranty on the movement and
its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate
of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.
Note:
A published example of a similar watch can be found in Osvaldo Patrizzi's work
Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches, 2001 Edition, Guido Mondani editor, Vol.
1, pg. 244.
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Timepiece's Finer Points:
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Dial:
Gloss black with applied steel Arabic indexes at the primary hours,
luminous hour dots, outer minute/second track, previously refinished
(with later period style chronometer wording)
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Crystal:
Acrylic, mint condition
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Case: Stainless
steel, smooth bezel, three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down
case back and crown, 34mm diameter, 12mm thick
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Band: Later period Rolex Oyster bracelet, sized
to fit a wrist up to approx. 7 3/8 inches, adjustable, near mint
plus condition
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Movement: Cal.
1030, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted
to temperatures, 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring
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Functions:
Hours, Minutes, Sweep Seconds, Automatic |
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Crown:
Rolex Twinlock, steel
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Detailed Appraisal:
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Manufacturer: Rolex
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Country
of origin: Switzerland
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Model:
Reference 6552
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Year
made: c. 2nd quarter of 1957
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Serial
no.: 297,954
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Functions:
Hours, Minutes, Sweep Seconds, Automatic
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Designed
for: Men
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Case
material: Stainless steel
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Case
condition: Presents as excellent. Has quite a few spots
of pitting around the edge of the back.
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Dimensions: 34mm diameter,
12mm thick
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Dial: Gloss black
with applied steel Arabic indexes at the primary hours,
luminous hour dots, outer minute/second track, previously
refinished (with later period style chronometer wording)
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Hands:
Steel "batons"
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Movement
type: Cal. 1030, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line
lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures
and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet
balance spring
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Jewels:
26 rubies
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Band:
Later period Rolex Oyster bracelet,
sized to fit a wrist up to approx. 7 3/8 inches, adjustable,
near mint plus condition
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Width
between lugs: 19mm
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Crystal:
Acrylic, mint condition
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Serviced: Yes,
freshly cleaned and oiled.
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Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art
computerized system.
Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it
for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the
business with an experienced team of watchmakers both of whom
each have over forty years of experience and a large number
of parts.
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Warranty: 1-year warranty.
Please see our eBay About Me page for details.
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Box/Papers:
BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS -
Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing
certificate
100% satisfaction guarantee.
If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully
refund the purchase price. Simply notify us and send it back
anytime within 30 days after it has
been received. Our goal is to exceed your expectations throughout
the buying experience. View our feedback and shop with confidence.
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trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. Connoisseur
of Time is not affiliated with Rolex USA, Inc. or Rolex International.
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watch we will fully refund the purchase price anytime within 30 days after the
watch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our client's
expectations throughout the buying experience.
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for high value items.
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watch's warranty. We do not recommend getting a vintage watch wet, even
one that was originally designed to be waterproof
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within 3 days of the auction. After 3 days the piece will be relisted
and appropriate action taken against the non-paying bidder.
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it our practice never to end an auction early.
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of the high rate of lost
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Indonesia or Africa.
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