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Rolex · Submariner
Submariner No Date
Ref. 6538 — “Big Crown”
Also written: 6538A
discontinued1950s big-crown diversPartially documentedLast reviewed Not yet reviewed
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Featured on-screen in early James Bond films. Gilt gloss dials, no crown guards. Extensively studied and reproduced — provenance and originality are paramount.
At a glance
- Brand
- Rolex
- Collection
- Submariner
- Reference
- 6538
- Production
- 1955–1959
- Caliber
- 1030
- Case diameter
- 38mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
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