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.
- Manufacturer: Rolex
- Country of origin: Switzerland
- Model: Reference 6552
- Year made: c. 2nd quarter of 1957
- Serial no.: 297,954
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Sweep Seconds, Automatic
- Designed for: Men
- Case material: Stainless steel
- Case condition: Presents as excellent. Has quite a few spots of pitting around the edge of the back.
- Dimensions: 34mm diameter, 12mm thick
- 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)
- Hands: Steel "batons"
- 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
- Jewels: 26 rubies
- Band: Later period Rolex Oyster bracelet, sized to fit a wrist up to approx. 7 3/8 inches, adjustable, near mint plus condition
- Width between lugs: 19mm
- Crystal: Acrylic, mint condition
- Serviced: Yes, freshly cleaned and oiled.
- 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.
- Warranty: 1-year warranty. Please email [email protected] for details.
- Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
- Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
