About this watch

Rolex Submariner 6536 'Small Crown' 39mm 1957 The Rolex Submariner 6536 presents in great vintage condition overall. The case presents very well, with light hairlines consistent with careful wear and no obvious dents or deep scratches. The lugs retain sharp factory chamfers, indicating the case has held its original geometry, and the bracelet shows only light stretch entirely in line with age and use. The dial is in good condition with light oxidisation across the surface, giving an honest and cohesive aged character. Only one lume plot remains intact, though the luminous material present is original. The hands are in very good condition with matching patina that sits well against the dial. Timing was measured across multiple positions on the Witschi. Crown up the watch runs at plus 1.5 seconds per day with an amplitude of 286.9 degrees and a beat error of 0.1ms. Crown back reads plus 9.2 seconds per day at 269.8 degrees. The vertical positions show the positional variance typical of a vintage movement of this age, reading minus 6.8 seconds per day at 6 o'clock and minus 10.6 at 12 o'clock. The mean rate across positions is minus 1.7 seconds per day with an average amplitude of…