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Rolex, Rare Ref. 6536/6538 Stainless Steel Submariner, Gilt Dial With Red Depth Marking, circa 1950's
Case: 37mm, stainless steel, three body, screw down case back and small crown, bidirectional black bezel, inside case back marked "6538" with strike through line, also marked 6536, number 6536 between the lugs
Dial: black, luminous indices, 100/330 in red, luminous original "pencil" hands, gilt center seconds with large lollipop end
Movement: Rolex caliber 1030, 25 jewels, adjusted five positions and temperature
Band: an interesting steel open frame bracelet with fold over clasp that was on this fresh to the market watch when it was consigned




Condition Report*: Type: Rolex, Rare Ref. 6536/6538 Stainless Steel Submariner, Gilt Dial With Red Depth Marking, circa 1950's
Dial: black, luminous indices, 100/330 in red
Hands: luminous original "pencil" hands, gilt center seconds with lollipop end
Metal: stainless steel
Case Info: three body, screw down case back and small crown, bidirectional black bezel, inside case back marked "6538" with strike through line, also marked 6536, number 6536 between the lugs
Case Width: 37mm
Watch Movement: Rolex caliber 1030, 25 jewels, adjusted five positions and temperature
Band: Generic leather strap
Condition: This rare timepiece is fresh to the market and in astonishing condition. The case exhibits very strong, unpolished bevels on the lugs. Original crown and bezel in excellent condition. The interior of the case back is pristine. The ultra-rare dial with rich patina, well matched lume to the indices and the original hands. Slight consistent lume loss. The case with remnants of the original gasket which will need to be cleaned up. Movement runs and sets as it should but servicing is recommended. Heritage does not guarantee timekeeping accuracy. We always recommend servicing for daily use and timekeeping accuracy.
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June, 2025
3rd Tuesday
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