This article looks at the vintage Rolex Submariner big crown four liner ref 6538.
https://www.fratellowatches.com/submari ... iner-6538/
The Vintage Submariner Big Crown 6538
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Re: The Vintage Submariner Big Crown 6538
I think the lug shoulders look more stylish and much better than on the new Sub (IMO of course).
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Re: The Vintage Submariner Big Crown 6538
Not by accident. Tudor subs used Rolex cases.r1hjk wrote:Looks very much like a Black Bay 58
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Re: The Vintage Submariner Big Crown 6538
You are right, other than the hands it looks very similar and it is easy to see where Tudor got there inspiration for the 58.
Cheers, Mike.
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