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Rolex Submariner A/6538 · The Index

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Rolex
Submariner
A/6538

Submariner A/6538

Undated1 variant

British military big-crown Submariner, also referred to as 6540. Serial on the caseback rather than between the lugs.

Variants over time

Production years have not been recorded for these variants.

Variants

UK Military IssueUndated
Deep German-silver bezel unique to this reference, fixed bars and UK Navy caseback markings. Some were later refitted with tritium circle-T “Burford” dials.
Big crown (8 mm Brevet)Military caseback engravingFixed barsMilitary issue

Reference specifications

Brand: Rolex
Model: Submariner
Reference: A/6538
Category: Diver
Production: Undated
Case material: Stainless steel
Crown guards: None
Date: No

More specifications (1)

Crystal: Acrylic

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

Read more

The History of the Rolex Small & Big Crown James Bond SubmarinerRead more at Rolex Passion Report (opens in a new tab)

All Submariner references

Previous reference6536/1 ,Year 1957