97 - Rolex - Submariner NCG

Rolex - Submariner NCG A diver’s rare, vintage wristwatch with tropical "no-hash" insert bezel Movm. No. N713610, Ref. 6536/1, Cal. 1030, Case No. 230008, Dimensions 37 mm, circa 1957, Origin Schweiz, Accessories Case: Steel, screw back with marking 6536/1 I/57, bidirectional rotating mauve-coloured bezel (pearl is missing), screwed "Twinlock" winding crown without crown guard, defective riveted "Oyster" steel bracelet, endlinks stamped 65; additional folded steel "Oyster" bracelet ref. 7836 with one endlink stamped 258 and the other endlink stamped 280, clasp dated 2/70, total length 180 mm. Dial: Early black gilt dial, heavily patinated, luminous indexes, central seconds, heavily patinated luminous Mercedes hands. Movm.: Automatic. Rolex Submariner reference 6536 ranks among the most fascinating early versions of the legendary diver's watch. Produced only for a few years from the mid-1950s onward, it belongs to the highly coveted generation of so-called no-crown-guard Submariners - created during a period in which Rolex was still continuously refining both the design and technical features of the model. A defining trait of the 6536 are the 6 mm winding crown and the 100-meter water resistance, which clearly distinguishes it from its famous sister reference, the 6538 “Big Crown”, equipped with an 8 mm crown and rated to 200 meters. Collectors are particularly enthusiastic about the remarkable diversity created during the short production run. The black and gold “gilt dials” with radium luminous mass exist in several variations: very early examples feature the sought-after red depth rating “100/300”, while later versions show different inscriptions, including “100 m = 330 ft”. The typical Mercedes hands also evolved during production; early watches may display the rare “long neck” hour hand. The black aluminum bezels are equally varied. Early “no-hash” versions omit the minute markings for the first 15 minutes, while later bezels introduce additional graduations and, in some cases, the distinctive red triangle at the zero position. Altogether, reference 6536 vividly illustrates a pivotal developmental phase of the Rolex Submariner during the 1950s. Its short production period, numerous variations in details, and the unmistakably stylish beauty of the early Submariner generation make it one of the most intriguing and desirable references for discerning collectors of vintage Rolex timepieces. Case: very good, worn. Dial: oxydized. Movm.: very good, capable of running, cleaning recommended. Please note that leather straps made from endangered or protected species - such as alligator, crocodile, or lizard - are used in our catalogue or on our website for illustration purposes only. For customs-related reasons, such straps cannot be shipped outside the EU.