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Rolex
Submariner
6536

Submariner 6536

c. 1955–?1 variant

The first small-crown reference after the big-crown 6200. Some early cases and backs were re-engraved from 6538 to 6536. Renamed 6536/1.

Variants over time

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19551959

19551960

Faded ends mark approximate or unknown dates. Years are as stated by the cited sources.

Variants

Red Depth Ratingc. 1955
Depth rating printed in red, long hour hand and large lollipop seconds hand, with a no-hash bezel. Casebacks were made for the 6538 and re-engraved 6536; fewer than a dozen are known, all with 89,xxx case numbers from 1955.
Red depth rating

Reference specifications

Brand: Rolex
Model: Submariner
Reference: 6536
Category: Diver
Production: c. 1955–?
Case material: Stainless steel
Crown guards: None
Date: No

More specifications (2)

Crystal: Acrylic
Calibers: 1030

Specs shared by all variants. Variant pages show where a variant differs.

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