Vintage Rolex Comparisons: Rolex Submariner 6536 Versus Rolex Submariner 6538

The Rolex luxury brand impresses at first glance and beyond. From its longstanding and trusted craftsmanship to the exquisite details that each individual Rolex watch offers, this brand receives rave reviews. For the vintage Rolex lovers, there are plenty of options to choose from with this brand. And if you’re thinking where can I sell my vintage Rolex, rest assured you’ll have plenty of individuals eager to buy it. 

Two vintage Rolex models that are exquisite watches to add to one’s collection include the Rolex Submariner 6536 and the Rolex Submariner 6538.

Rolex Submariner 6536 Versus Rolex Submariner 6538

Rolex watch collectors often find themselves drawn to the Rolex Submariner. If you want to compare two vintage Rolex Submariner watch models that are both extraordinary, look no further than the Rolex Submariner 6536 and the Rolex Submariner 6538.

Rolex Submariner 6536

The Rolex Submariner reference number 6536 is one of the rarer Rolex Submariner watch models. Made in 1955 with only approximately 100 watches made, this vintage Rolex is a tough one to get your hands on. But they do exist! If you’re lucky enough to find a Rolex Submariner 6536 you’ll be sure to appreciate its rarity qualities and its lovely craftsmanship. 

The Rolex Submariner 6536 has a 6mm crown with no crown guards. As for water resistance, the Submariner 6536 has a 100m depth rating. The dial differed throughout the single year this watch was produced with certain watches including the Submariner notation and depth rating and others manufactured without them. Round indexes and stick batons were featured on the dial noting the hours with an upside-down triangle at the 12 marker. 

 The Submariner 6536 has a Caliber 1030, which was later designated as an officially certified chronometer after the model had been discontinued.

Rolex Submariner 6538

The Rolex Submariner ref. 6538 offers more availability than the Rolex Submariner 6536. The Submariner 6538 was first released in 1954 and continued to be produced through 1959. Known as the original James Bond/007 watch, the Rolex Submariner 6538 is a vintage watch with far-reaching popularity and mass appeal. 

This luxury vintage watch has a 38mm tonneau-shaped Oyster case with an oversized crown and no crown guards. With a Caliber 1030 and 25 jewels movement, the Rolex Submariner 6538 is sure to please. Other features include a black or brown gloss dial, multiple luminous markers of the dot, dagger, and baton varieties, and Mercedes hands and sweep center seconds that luminate. As a dive watch, the Rolex Submariner 6538 can resist water pressure up to 300m.

Precision Watches And Jewelry Has Your Ideal Vintage Rolex

As you consider where should I sell my vintage Rolex or are ready to start shopping for a vintage Rolex, Precision Watches and Jewelry is the place to go. Precision Watches and Jewelry is an Official Rolex Jeweler & Pre-Owned Rolex Watch Buyer in Willow Grove that offers buying and selling options to individuals in the local area and beyond. The Precision team not only sells Rolex watches but has a full-service repair department for all Rolex repair needs. 

Visit the Precision Watches and Jewelry website or stop by the store today and let the Precision team help you with all your Rolex needs.