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215 . Rolex

A very rare stainless steel wristwatch with sweep centre seconds , date , black lacquer dial and original expandable bracelet , made for Sheikh Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah

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Reference No . 6694 Movement No . 519 Case No . 1 ’ 258 ’ 144 Model Name Oysterdate Material Stainless steel Calibre Mechanical , 1215 ,

17 jewels

Bracelet / Strap Stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet , 185 mm . maximum length , end link stamped 60

Clasp / Buckle Stainless steel Rolex folding deployant clasp stamped 2.65 Dimensions 34 mm . diameter Signed

Case , dial and movement signed

Estimate HKD 60,000-90,000 USD 7,500-12,000

This very rare Oysterdate features the name of Sheikh Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah in Arabic . Research suggests that this watch was made to commemorate the independence of Kuwait . Preserved in fantastic condition , the black lacquer dial is in excellent and intact condition with gilt graphics . The bracelet is furthermore stamped for the second quarter of 1965 , confirming the bracelet is original to the watch .

216 . Rolex

A rare stainless steel wristwatch with jumping centre seconds and bracelet

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Reference No . 6556 Movement No . N927546 Case No . 731 ’ 888 Model Name ’ Tru Beat ’ Material Stainless steel Calibre Automatic , 1040 ,

26 jewels

Bracelet / Strap Stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet , 165 mm . maximum length

Clasp / Buckle Stainless steel Rolex folding deployant clasp stamped 4.64 Dimensions 34 mm . diameter Signed

Case , dial and movement signed

Estimate HKD 60,000-90,000 USD 7,500-12,000

The ‘ Tru-Beat ’ has a dead beating centre seconds hand . Made in the 1960s , the centre seconds hand beats as if the watch were fitted with a quartz movement . The commercial success was not great and the watch was in production for only a few years . Today , the ‘ Tru-Beat ’ is sought after by collectors due to its rarity . The present watch is a very charming and charismatic example .