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Old 15 February 2018, 11:55 AM   #1
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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.
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Old 15 February 2018, 02:40 PM   #2
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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.
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Old 15 February 2018, 02:44 PM   #3
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How about posting some nice clear pics of that beauty ?
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Old 15 February 2018, 02:48 PM   #4
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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.
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Old 15 February 2018, 02:52 PM   #5
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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.
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Old 15 February 2018, 03:23 PM   #6
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Tried sending pictures twice but don’t see them. Does it take awhile?
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Old 15 February 2018, 03:53 PM   #7
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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
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Old 15 February 2018, 04:11 PM   #8
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You can email me the pics. It’s my username @ Gmail. I’ll post them here for you.
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Old 15 February 2018, 04:22 PM   #9
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Oooh, can't wait to see it.
Fwiw, that watch is probably worth some serious cheddar.
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Old 15 February 2018, 05:22 PM   #10
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Thanks for info. Not in a hurry to sell it. Might just keep it. Any additional info greatly appreciated.

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Old 15 February 2018, 09:25 PM   #11
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Photos?
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Old 16 February 2018, 12:19 AM   #12
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It can be worth a (small) fortune so don't sell it without thorough research.
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Old 16 February 2018, 04:21 AM   #13
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Can't wait to see it!
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Old 16 February 2018, 06:10 AM   #14
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We live for finds like this :)
Please post some photos and DO NOT SELL for whatever your first offer is!
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Old 16 February 2018, 06:17 AM   #15
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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.
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Old 16 February 2018, 06:35 AM   #16
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someone called this earlier...Pictures or it didn't happen...methinks it is the latter.
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Old 16 February 2018, 08:12 AM   #17
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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?
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Old 16 February 2018, 08:15 AM   #18
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I tried to post pics twice but it didn’t work.
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Old 16 February 2018, 08:34 AM   #19
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6 more posts Cottonhob..mosey over to the Off Topic section.
That'll get you to 10 posts in no time!
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Old 16 February 2018, 12:36 PM   #20
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Thanks!
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Old 16 February 2018, 12:42 PM   #21
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Old 16 February 2018, 12:43 PM   #22
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Old 16 February 2018, 12:46 PM   #23
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It is extremely valuable.
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Old 16 February 2018, 12:55 PM   #24
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It is extremely valuable.
Well, not with that dial
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Old 16 February 2018, 12:55 PM   #25
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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.
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Old 16 February 2018, 12:58 PM   #26
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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
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Old 16 February 2018, 01:24 PM   #27
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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.
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Old 16 February 2018, 01:48 PM   #28
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if you can send more pics, i'll post them.

case back? bracelet? sides?
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Old 16 February 2018, 01:55 PM   #29
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dial is not original
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Old 16 February 2018, 03:29 PM   #30
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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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