{"product_id":"rolex-small-crown-submariner-as02083","title":"Rolex \"Small Crown\" Submariner","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThere are certain watches that, due to their history or their association with people we admire, are why we got into collecting watches in the first place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAs kids, we watched endless marathons of James Bond films. Now, as adults, we can recite the films line-by-line. The quiet calm that Bond exuded, and the presence of mind to deliver a witty barb in the face of his enemies, were all qualities that we admired—and still do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAn icon such as James Bond deserves an iconic watch, and the Rolex Submariner is \u003ci\u003eit\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIn and of itself, independent of its association with James Bond, the Rolex Submariner is icon enough. Though horologists differ on whether the Submariner or the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms was the first purpose-driven dive watch, the Submariner—released in 1953—set the standard for what a dive watch should be. It was constructed around Rolex’s Oyster case, the first waterproof wristwatch case ever to be produced, and adorned with a rotating bezel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWhat resulted is perhaps the most recognizable watch in the world, spawning an innumerable amount of knockoffs—which makes the real thing all the more desirable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eEarly \"shoulderless\" models are some of the most collectible dive watches on the market, recognizable by their slim case dimensions and bezel assemblies, as well as their lack of crown guards. Handsome and capable, they’re sought after by collectors thanks to the appearance of a “Big Crown” variant on the wrist of James Bond in 1962’s \u003ci\u003eDr. No\u003c\/i\u003e. Examples of this Reference, the 5510, can go for hefty premiums on the market, putting them out of reach for most collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFor the rest of us, “Small Crown” examples of the Rolex Submariner are a hair more attainable, and are still relatively undervalued in our eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIntroduced in 1955, the 6536\/1 is commonly considered a transitional model from Rolex's earliest executions to the later Big Crown versions. This particular example carries a 399xxx serial. In beautifully patinated condition, it features a great case and bracelet that have been professionally refinished, but with a stunning aged dial and handset that are absolutely untouched. The Radium lume has puffed up evenly, exhibiting a warm creamy coloration, and the weathered bezel insert is a thing of sheer beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rolex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35528403649,"sku":null,"price":40000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Rolex_Submariner_6536-1_AS02083_1.jpg?v=1497039046","url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/rolex-small-crown-submariner-as02083","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}