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Cottonhob · 15 February 2018, 11:55 AM

I inherited my fathers rolex submariner model 6536/1. Serial # 112xxx. Serial number lookup at Bob’s Watches said it is a 1955. It has “BREVET” on top of model # between the horns and a red triangle on the bezel. It also has the original steel watchband. I have received an offer for it but I wanted to know how rare and valuable this watch may be. I am not looking for an appraisal or an offer. I just don’t want to sell it for a lot less than it is worth.

alwayshere · 15 February 2018, 02:40 PM

will go out on a limb and say its probably worth more than whatever offer you got..

check what the selling price is for 6536 - plenty of resources to look that up.

datejust24 · 15 February 2018, 02:44 PM

How about posting some nice clear pics of that beauty ?

Kingface66 · 15 February 2018, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cottonhob

I inherited my fathers rolex submariner model 6536/1. Serial # 112xxx. Serial number lookup at Bob’s Watches said it is a 1955. It has “BREVET” on top of model # between the horns and a red triangle on the bezel. It also has the original steel watchband. I have received an offer for it but I wanted to know how rare and valuable this watch may be. I am not looking for an appraisal or an offer. I just don’t want to sell it for a lot less than it is worth.

Please don’t sell it before posting some pics of it and getting some thorough advice and recommendations here.

Rogdogg · 15 February 2018, 02:52 PM

There's an old saying that I'm reminded of:

"Pictures or it didn't happen"

In all seriousness though. We would love to see some pics of that beauty.

Cottonhob · 15 February 2018, 03:23 PM

Tried sending pictures twice but don’t see them. Does it take awhile?

R.O.L.E.X · 15 February 2018, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Cottonhob

Tried sending pictures twice but don’t see them. Does it take awhile?

Need to have a certain number of posts here to post pictures.

As others have said, don't rush to sell it. Probably worth a lot more than you think

Cauhauna · 15 February 2018, 04:11 PM

You can email me the pics. It’s my username @ Gmail. I’ll post them here for you.

Beelzy · 15 February 2018, 04:22 PM

Oooh, can't wait to see it.
Fwiw, that watch is probably worth some serious cheddar.

Cottonhob · 15 February 2018, 05:22 PM

Thanks for info. Not in a hurry to sell it. Might just keep it. Any additional info greatly appreciated.

rolexbound · 15 February 2018, 09:25 PM

Photos?

REFZ · 16 February 2018, 12:19 AM

It can be worth a (small) fortune so don't sell it without thorough research.

Dr.Smellody · 16 February 2018, 04:21 AM

Can't wait to see it!

dhknola · 16 February 2018, 06:10 AM

We live for finds like this :)
Please post some photos and DO NOT SELL for whatever your first offer is!

Paulie 50 · 16 February 2018, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cottonhob

Thanks for info. Not in a hurry to sell it. Might just keep it. Any additional info greatly appreciated.

If you have the watch, why not show it? I'm sure people would love to see it.

rolexbound · 16 February 2018, 06:35 AM

someone called this earlier...Pictures or it didn't happen...methinks it is the latter.

Kingface66 · 16 February 2018, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by rolexbound

someone called this earlier...Pictures or it didn't happen...methinks it is the latter.

Is there still a rule in place that requires a certain number of posts before a new member can share photos?

Cottonhob · 16 February 2018, 08:15 AM

I tried to post pics twice but it didn’t work.

Beelzy · 16 February 2018, 08:34 AM

6 more posts Cottonhob..mosey over to the Off Topic section.
That'll get you to 10 posts in no time!

Cottonhob · 16 February 2018, 12:36 PM

Thanks!

Cauhauna · 16 February 2018, 12:42 PM

edit: see below.

Cauhauna · 16 February 2018, 12:43 PM

Fabrice M · 16 February 2018, 12:46 PM

It is extremely valuable.

Kingface66 · 16 February 2018, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Fabrice M

It is extremely valuable.

Well, not with that dial

Fabrice M · 16 February 2018, 12:55 PM

It’s hard to tell from a couple of pictures and without seeing what’s inside, but I have seen 6536 go for over $300k. Better get it insured. Not saying this one is worth that money, but it’s definitely worth appraising by an expert.

Kingface66 · 16 February 2018, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fabrice M

It’s hard to tell from a couple of pictures and without seeing what’s inside, but I have seen 6536 go for over $300k. Better get it insured.

You can tell a great deal from those pictures of the dial

Cottonhob · 16 February 2018, 01:24 PM

Thanks for posting the pics. Several potential buyers say the dial has been “restored” or “repainted”. Evidently the radium flaked off easily and many of these faces have been “repaired”, negatively affecting the value. It seems the bezel is quite valuable and that helps the watch’s overall value.

Cauhauna · 16 February 2018, 01:48 PM

if you can send more pics, i'll post them.

case back? bracelet? sides?

007Sub · 16 February 2018, 01:55 PM

dial is not original

Dr.Smellody · 16 February 2018, 03:29 PM

Dial may be original, but it was definetly refinished.

I like it. Still a survivor by my estimation.

Like anything else in a non-disposable world, the dial was refinished after the radioactive lume ate the markings away.

Still has value....just less than if the owner had not not had the dial freshened up 50 years ago.

15 February 2018, 11:55 AM	#1
Cottonhob "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Earth Posts: 9	1955 submariner I inherited my fathers rolex submariner model 6536/1. Serial # 112xxx. Serial number lookup at Bob’s Watches said it is a 1955. It has “BREVET” on top of model # between the horns and a red triangle on the bezel. It also has the original steel watchband. I have received an offer for it but I wanted to know how rare and valuable this watch may be. I am not looking for an appraisal or an offer. I just don’t want to sell it for a lot less than it is worth.

15 February 2018, 02:52 PM	#5
Rogdogg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	There's an old saying that I'm reminded of: "Pictures or it didn't happen" In all seriousness though. We would love to see some pics of that beauty. __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

15 February 2018, 05:22 PM	#10
Cottonhob "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Earth Posts: 9	Thanks for info. Not in a hurry to sell it. Might just keep it. Any additional info greatly appreciated. Last edited by Cottonhob; 15 February 2018 at 05:24 PM.. Reason: Added text

16 February 2018, 12:19 AM	#12
REFZ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Martin Location: Netherlands Watch: The Rolex Way Posts: 1,471	It can be worth a (small) fortune so don't sell it without thorough research. __________________ 114060 - 116520 - 126334

16 February 2018, 12:42 PM	#21
Cauhauna "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Cau Location: Peachtree City Watch: 116500 Posts: 766	edit: see below. Attached Images

15 February 2018, 02:40 PM	#2
alwayshere "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Australia Posts: 1,562	will go out on a limb and say its probably worth more than whatever offer you got.. check what the selling price is for 6536 - plenty of resources to look that up.

15 February 2018, 02:44 PM	#3
datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	How about posting some nice clear pics of that beauty ?

15 February 2018, 03:23 PM	#6
Cottonhob "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Earth Posts: 9	Tried sending pictures twice but don’t see them. Does it take awhile?

15 February 2018, 04:11 PM	#8
Cauhauna "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Cau Location: Peachtree City Watch: 116500 Posts: 766	You can email me the pics. It’s my username @ Gmail. I’ll post them here for you.

15 February 2018, 04:22 PM	#9
Beelzy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cen-Cal Watch: 16610 Posts: 869	Oooh, can't wait to see it. Fwiw, that watch is probably worth some serious cheddar.

15 February 2018, 09:25 PM	#11
rolexbound Banned Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Australia Posts: 80	Photos?

16 February 2018, 04:21 AM	#13
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,417	Can't wait to see it!

16 February 2018, 06:10 AM	#14
dhknola "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,175	We live for finds like this :) Please post some photos and DO NOT SELL for whatever your first offer is!

16 February 2018, 06:35 AM	#16
rolexbound Banned Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Australia Posts: 80	someone called this earlier...Pictures or it didn't happen...methinks it is the latter.

16 February 2018, 08:15 AM	#18
Cottonhob "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Earth Posts: 9	I tried to post pics twice but it didn’t work.

16 February 2018, 08:34 AM	#19
Beelzy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cen-Cal Watch: 16610 Posts: 869	6 more posts Cottonhob..mosey over to the Off Topic section. That'll get you to 10 posts in no time!

16 February 2018, 12:36 PM	#20
Cottonhob "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Earth Posts: 9	Thanks!

16 February 2018, 12:43 PM	#22
Cauhauna "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Cau Location: Peachtree City Watch: 116500 Posts: 766

16 February 2018, 12:46 PM	#23
Fabrice M 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Denver Watch: This and that... Posts: 1,649	It is extremely valuable.

16 February 2018, 12:55 PM	#25
Fabrice M 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Denver Watch: This and that... Posts: 1,649	It’s hard to tell from a couple of pictures and without seeing what’s inside, but I have seen 6536 go for over $300k. Better get it insured. Not saying this one is worth that money, but it’s definitely worth appraising by an expert.

16 February 2018, 01:24 PM	#27
Cottonhob "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Earth Posts: 9	Thanks for posting the pics. Several potential buyers say the dial has been “restored” or “repainted”. Evidently the radium flaked off easily and many of these faces have been “repaired”, negatively affecting the value. It seems the bezel is quite valuable and that helps the watch’s overall value.

16 February 2018, 01:48 PM	#28
Cauhauna "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Cau Location: Peachtree City Watch: 116500 Posts: 766	if you can send more pics, i'll post them. case back? bracelet? sides?

16 February 2018, 01:55 PM	#29
007Sub "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Greg Location: USA Watch: Milsub Posts: 1,635	dial is not original __________________ @true_patina @true.dome

16 February 2018, 03:29 PM	#30
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,417	Dial may be original, but it was definetly refinished. I like it. Still a survivor by my estimation. Like anything else in a non-disposable world, the dial was refinished after the radioactive lume ate the markings away. Still has value....just less than if the owner had not not had the dial freshened up 50 years ago.

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