The Vintage Submariner Big Crown 6538

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The Vintage Submariner Big Crown 6538

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This article looks at the vintage Rolex Submariner big crown four liner ref 6538.

https://www.fratellowatches.com/submari ... iner-6538/

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Re: The Vintage Submariner Big Crown 6538

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Looks very much like a Black Bay 58
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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

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r1hjk wrote:Looks very much like a Black Bay 58
Not by accident. Tudor subs used Rolex cases.
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Re: The Vintage Submariner Big Crown 6538

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r1hjk wrote: Wed Dec 12, 2018 5:13 pm Looks very much like a Black Bay 58
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.
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