Important Modern & Vintage Timepiece
Geneva, Nov 04, 2023
ROLEX, SWITZERLAND, REF. 6536-1, SUBMARINER, TROPICAL DIAL, STAINLESS STEEL
A very fine and well-preserved, stainless steel, self winding diver's wristwatch with tropical dial
Excellent
Good
Slightly oxidized
Scratched
Good
Slightly oxidized
Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Very good
Slightly oxidized
Slightly scratched
HANDS Original
Brand Rolex, Switzerland
Model Submariner
Reference 6536-1
Year 1958
Case No. 398689
Diameter 38
Caliber 1030, 25 jewels
Signature Dial, case and movement signed
Known as the small crown, these early Submariners went through quite a few variations as Rolex was testing different cases, dials, bezels, depth resistance and therefore were often only produced during short periods. This definitely applies to the 6536-1 which was only produced during about 4 years from 1955 to 1959 and was an improved version of its predecessor reference 6536 by having a chronometer movement featuring 25 jewels (it was also the last model to "only" be resistant to 100m).
Recently discovered in Norway after an inheritance, this example has been left in "as found" condition (original bezel has been lost), but still has a strong case, a beautiful original chapter ring dial that has turned tropical (reacts strongly to the Geiger counter) and its original hands. A rare opportunity to find such an untouched example that with a little work would become an outstanding piece.
