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Post by leopardprey on Jul 30, 2013 7:54:03 GMT -6
Just picked up the new August issue. On the last page, Flashback, there is a great wrist shot of a Rolex Submariner from 1959! A 6538 model?
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Post by Nicko on Jul 30, 2013 10:03:17 GMT -6
Pics please!
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Post by leopardprey on Aug 3, 2013 5:42:05 GMT -6
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Post by erwin on Aug 3, 2013 8:32:03 GMT -6
A big Bond fan perhaps? That's something you don't see everyday.
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Post by leopardprey on Aug 3, 2013 14:17:36 GMT -6
Well, the photo was taken before JAmes Bond hit the screens, photo is from 1959.
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Post by erwin on Aug 3, 2013 14:57:32 GMT -6
Isn't it the same one that Connery wore or was it the 6536? Maybe this is where Fleming got the idea...
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Post by Nicko on Aug 3, 2013 15:07:35 GMT -6
Absolutely beautiful, thanks for the photo!
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Post by Baco Noir on Aug 3, 2013 15:26:31 GMT -6
The 6538 (660 ft), 6536 (330 ft), and 5508 were all produced in 1959 according to www.vintagesubmariners.com. Neither the 6538 nor 6536 had crown guards, which this one doesn't, the 5508 did. |
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Post by Nicko on Aug 4, 2013 7:25:41 GMT -6
You guys do notice which wrist he's wearing it on. The RIGHT one.
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Post by Baco Noir on Aug 4, 2013 10:00:30 GMT -6
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Post by cmaster03 on Aug 7, 2013 17:55:28 GMT -6
That is a great old photo...love to have that Sub.
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Post by Pete on Aug 11, 2013 3:32:07 GMT -6
Looks like a 6538 or possibly the ultra rare 5510. The 6538 gets my vote.
A dream watch for me.
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Post by rw16610 on Aug 23, 2013 12:16:29 GMT -6
That's awesome! I love seeing these sorts of ad's from back in the day. Such a rich history behind these watches, how sweet it would be to own one of those.
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