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| [[Reference:6106|6106]] || Auction examples dated 1951 and circa 1952 || Antiquorum identifies Cal. 645; Monaco Legend uses A260, a size-family code shared with Cal. 645 || Steel 34 mm examples with several dial layouts, including a 3-6-9 dial described as Explorer-style. Production span and dial originality are not established | | [[Reference:6106|6106]] || Auction examples dated 1951 and circa 1952 || Antiquorum identifies Cal. 645; Monaco Legend uses A260, a size-family code shared with Cal. 645 || Steel 34 mm examples with several dial layouts, including a 3-6-9 dial described as Explorer-style. Production span and dial originality are not established | ||
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| [[Reference:6556|6556]] || Auction catalogues report introduction in 1954; examples dated 1955–circa 1962 do not establish the production end || Cal. 1040; examined lots catalogue 26 jewels || Oyster Perpetual Tru-Beat; also called Metropolitan in some markets. Steel predominates in Antiquorum’s account; 18K gold examples are documented. One Phillips lot identifies the exterior as 6558 and the inner caseback as 6556; it does not establish a separate 6558 production reference. The U.S.-exclusive dial claim remains unverified | |||
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| [[Reference:6567|6567]] || Auction examples dated circa 1954–1960 || Cal. 1030 in multiple Antiquorum lots and the Field Manual || Mid-size, no-date Oyster Perpetual documented in gold, steel and mixed-metal cases. Its placement within the flat-caseback group remains uncertain | | [[Reference:6567|6567]] || Auction examples dated circa 1954–1960 || Cal. 1030 in multiple Antiquorum lots and the Field Manual || Mid-size, no-date Oyster Perpetual documented in gold, steel and mixed-metal cases. Its placement within the flat-caseback group remains uncertain | ||
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| [[Reference:1022|1022]] || Auction and dealer examples circa 1961–1964; production limits unknown || Cal. 1560 in five sale/dealer records; Watch-Wiki and Time Connection list 1570, but no reviewed specimen confirms it || 34 mm gold examples with Florentine, textured, satin/polished, or fluted surfaces; two records report 1005 inside the caseback | | [[Reference:1022|1022]] || Auction and dealer examples circa 1961–1964; production limits unknown || Cal. 1560 in five sale/dealer records; Watch-Wiki and Time Connection list 1570, but no reviewed specimen confirms it || 34 mm gold examples with Florentine, textured, satin/polished, or fluted surfaces; two records report 1005 inside the caseback | ||
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| [[Reference:1023|1023]] || Individual listings circa 1964, 1966, and 1969; production limits unknown || Cal. 1570 identified in records; Waddington’s circa-1964 date predates Watch-Wiki’s 1965–1974 range for ref. 1022 || Mid-size, no-date; separate 14K and 18K gold listings; bezel terms vary. Waddington’s serial 902827 falls in Pergola’s 1962 band | |||
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| [[Reference:1024|1024]] || auction examples circa 1965/66–1985; production limits unknown || Cal. 1560 and 1570 in auction records || Gold-covered steel examples; polished smooth bezel per the Field Manual; catalogue sizes 33–36 mm; caseback stamps include 1024 and 1025 | | [[Reference:1024|1024]] || auction examples circa 1965/66–1985; production limits unknown || Cal. 1560 and 1570 in auction records || Gold-covered steel examples; polished smooth bezel per the Field Manual; catalogue sizes 33–36 mm; caseback stamps include 1024 and 1025 | ||
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== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
* [https://www.lot-art.com/auction-lots/Rolex-Oyster-Perpetual-Wristwatch/134-rolex_oyster_wristwatch-12.6.18-waddington Waddington’s, 12 June 2018, lot 134, ref. 1023/8B] | |||
* [https://www.hessfineauctions.com/auction-lot/rare-rolex-1023-mens-14k-gold-orig-brickwork-gold_a8c065ff1b Hess Fine Auctions, 6 December 2025, lot 12570, ref. 1023] | |||
* [https://archive.watch.de/archive_english/rolex-oyster-perpetual-rindengravur-18kt-gelbgold-automatik-armband-leder-34mm-ref-1023-vintage-bj-1969-box-beschreibung-wie-neu-mit-zertifikat-uber-11-900.html Watch.de archive, ref. 1023] | |||
* [https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=856109 Rolex Forums, wtp123’s 2022 ref. 1023 listing] | |||
* [https://www.phillips.com/detail/rolex/101269 Phillips, Geneva Watch Auction FOUR, ref. 6556, 18K gold] | |||
* [https://www.phillips.com/detail/rolex/139759 Phillips, Geneva Watch Auction XI, ref. 6556, steel] | |||
* [https://catalog.antiquorum.swiss/en/lots/rolex-ref-6556-0-oyster-perpetual-tru-beat-lot-327-215 Antiquorum, ref. 6556/0, 2020] | |||
* [https://catalog.antiquorum.swiss/en/lots/rolex-ref-6556-tru-beat-lot-345-357 Antiquorum, ref. 6556, yellow gold, 2021] | |||
* [https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-5130834 Christie’s, ref. 6556, case 112846] | |||
* [https://www.christies.com/lot/rolex-a-rare-stainless-steel-automatic-wristwatch-6139178/?intObjectID=6139178&lid=1 Christie’s, ref. 6556, case 138'822] | |||
* [https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2024/fine-watches-7/tru-beat-reference-6556-a-stainless-steel Sotheby’s, ref. 6556, case 731422, 2024] | |||
* [https://catalog.antiquorum.swiss/en/lots/rolex-ref-6556-oyster-perpetual-tru-beat-lot-364-120 Antiquorum, ref. 6556, 2023] | |||
* [https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-1445413 Christie’s, ref. 6556, Tru-Beat/Metropolitan naming, 1997] | |||
* [https://www.monacolegendauctions.com/auction/exclusive-timepieces-38/lot-37 Monaco Legend Auctions, ref. 6556 described as Metropolitan] | |||
* [https://catalog.antiquorum.swiss/en/lots/rolex-lot-43-374 Antiquorum, ref. 6106, 2003 lot 374] | * [https://catalog.antiquorum.swiss/en/lots/rolex-lot-43-374 Antiquorum, ref. 6106, 2003 lot 374] | ||
* [https://www.monacolegendauctions.com/index.php/auction/the-july-online-sale-34/lot-47 Monaco Legend, ref. 6106, 2024 lot 47] | * [https://www.monacolegendauctions.com/index.php/auction/the-july-online-sale-34/lot-47 Monaco Legend, ref. 6106, 2024 lot 47] | ||
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[[Category:Oyster Perpetual]] | [[Category:Oyster Perpetual]] | ||
* [https://www.phillips.com/detail/rolex/HK080319/903 Phillips, HK Auction NINE lot 903, exterior ref. 6558 / inner stamp 6556] | |||
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