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Submariner

Rolex Submariner 6536

Steel
Automatic
1955 to 1959
Men's

The Rolex Submariner, reference 6536. Produced 1955 to 1959. Below are the full specifications, plus what each part of the reference number means. If you own this reference and want to know what it is worth today, we buy it outright and appraisals are complimentary.

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Full specifications

Case

Case material	Steel
Lug width	20mm
Crystal	Acrylic
Water resistance	100m

Bezel

Bezel type	Rotating dive

Dial

Dial color	Black
Lume	Radium

Band

Bracelet type	Oyster
Bracelet	Oyster, riveted links
Clasp	Folding

Movement

Movement	Automatic, Caliber 1030
Caliber	1030
Functions	Hours, minutes, seconds

Reference

Wears as	Men's
Produced	1955 to 1959

How the 6536 compares

Side by side with the other Rolex Submariner references we document. Only the specs that actually differ are listed.

6536 vs 114060

Spec	6536	114060
Water resistance	100m	300m
Produced	1955 to 1959	2012 to 2020

6536 vs 116613 Black

Spec	6536	116613 Black
Lug width	20mm	21mm
Water resistance	100m	300m

6536 vs 116613LB

Spec	6536	116613LB
Lug width	20mm	21mm
Dial	Black	Blue
Water resistance	100m	300m
Produced	1955 to 1959	2009 to 2020

More Rolex Submariner references

Submariner

114060

Submariner

116613 Black

Submariner

116613LB

Submariner

116613LN

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Common questions about the Rolex Submariner 6536

What movement is in the 6536?

Automatic, Caliber 1030.

Is the 6536 water resistant?

It is rated to 100 meters, about 328 feet. That is enough for swimming and snorkeling, but not for scuba diving. One caution that applies to every watch on this page: a water resistance figure describes a new watch with fresh gaskets. On a piece that is years past its last service, treat the rating as unknown until it has been pressure tested.

When was the Rolex Submariner 6536 made?

Rolex produced this reference from 1955 to 1959. Production years matter when you are valuing one, because dial, bezel and bracelet details often changed inside a single reference run.

Does San Diego Jewelry Buyers buy the Rolex Submariner 6536?

Yes. We buy this reference outright, and we lend against it if you would rather keep it. We are a family-owned San Diego buyer established in 2006, our appraisers are GIA-trained, and the appraisal is complimentary with no obligation to sell. You can bring it to our Gaslamp showroom at 907 Sixth Ave or start online. If you are looking to buy this reference instead, tell us and we will let you know when one comes in.

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