Rolex. A stainless steel automatic bracelet watch Submariner, Ref: 6536/1, Circa 1956

Rolex. A stainless steel automatic bracelet watch Model: Submariner Reference: 6536/1 Date: Circa 1956 Movement: 25-jewel Cal.1030 automatic, Glucydor balance, No.N692968 Dial: Black, luminous dot hour markers, baton quarters, white outer minute divisions, polished Mercedes hands with luminous inserts, centre seconds Case: Brushed and polished tonneau form, screw down back and crown, calibrated bezel, inside back date coded II.56, No. rubbed Strap/Bracelet: Fitted folded Oyster link Buckle/Clasp: Signed folding clasp, stamped 2 72 Signed: Case, dial & movement Size: 37mm Footnotes: The Submariner Ref.6536-1 is one of the earlier Submariner references that was only produced for a few years whilst Rolex were perfecting the model. It went through numerous alterations before arriving at the noteworthy references 5512 and 5513, produced from 1959 and 1962 respectively. The 6536-1 has a thinner case than other models of the period but showcases the classic features of the early models. The popularity of pre-crown guard Submariners has surged in recent years, thanks in no small part to their presence in the James Bond favourites 'Dr. No' and 'Goldfinger'. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com