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Johny · 27 February 2011, 03:45 AM

hi does anyone have any pics of and info./details about the 1958 submariner. i'm curious to see one. thank you.

HL65 · 27 February 2011, 04:00 AM

1958 4 line 6538: Here you go--My perfect grail-untouched and original--on her 58' Big Logo original expandable rivet bracelet and me favorite Bond RAF!!

6538-GB 3.jpg

6538--GB.jpg

6538 GB 5.jpg

Bond 2 001.jpg

gha · 27 February 2011, 04:03 AM

very very nice.............had it for a while, or new to you?

HL65 · 27 February 2011, 04:03 AM

PS--this should be in vintage section!! (-:

Justjosh · 27 February 2011, 04:16 AM

Sexy!

Johny · 27 February 2011, 11:25 AM

thank you connor. that looks fresh. think that i will have to start saving.

HL65 · 27 February 2011, 11:32 AM

Not an easy find!! It took me a long time to track her down in this condition with the rare 4 line!! Cheers and best!!

jedly1 · 27 February 2011, 12:34 PM

for 58 you can choose a few ..

6536, 6536/1, 5508 (small crowns more affordable), 5510, 6538 (big crowns rrarer and hence more expensive)...and then all the dial variations within them...anything in particular or just inspiration for whats available from birth year ... 58 is a nice year for 5510 as its the only year of production...

ps. big big spread on price ...cheap 5508 with service dial 10kus ...5510 RAN (royal australian navy) 369 ...200kus ....

HL65 · 27 February 2011, 12:40 PM

Jed--lovely specimen you have there!! You never cease to amaze me my friend!! These little hunks of steel are quite the habit!! (-;

thebrain0 · 27 February 2011, 02:24 PM

amazing!!!

BB83 · 27 February 2011, 02:27 PM

Wow Jed-- that is stunning!! You & Ken have the finest Big Crown examples!!!

nuovorecord · 27 February 2011, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan1965

Not an easy find!! It took me a long time to track her down in this condition with the rare 4 line!! Cheers and best!!

Sorry to be asking a noob question, but what is meant by "4 line?" Thanks!

Those are beautiful vintage Subs. Very inspiring!

WatchTimes · 27 February 2011, 02:42 PM

Ken
That is REALLY beautiful!
I LOVE the big crown, that thing does not look
like it has ever even been polished

It is so nice to see pieces like that actually in the real world
not just in some bank vault or case.

Wear that in good health!!!!

etp095 · 27 February 2011, 03:07 PM

wow,a real beauty.

Saxon007 · 27 February 2011, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nuovorecord

Sorry to be asking a noob question, but what is meant by "4 line?" Thanks!

Those are beautiful vintage Subs. Very inspiring!

The 4 line Subs are chronometers (COSC). Notice the first Sub pictured has 4 lines of text below the hands. The second Sub pictured has 2 lines of text. Even though the non-COSC Subs are not certified they still generally keep time within COSC standards. Some people prefer the 4 line dials while other feel the 2 line dials are cleaner looking. Either way, they are all good.

rudy_in_berkeley · 27 February 2011, 04:57 PM

Both of the watches displayed in this thread so far are truly spectacular!

I'd certainly love to have one from my birth year of 1955...but then again, I'd also like to have a 1955 Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing Coupe!

Hey, a guy can dream, right?

HL65 · 27 February 2011, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saxon007

The 4 line Subs are chronometers (COSC). Notice the first Sub pictured has 4 lines of text below the hands. The second Sub pictured has 2 lines of text. Even though the non-COSC Subs are not certified they still generally keep time within COSC standards. Some people prefer the 4 line dials while other feel the 2 line dials are cleaner looking. Either way, they are all good.

Some 2 line watches actuallly are also COSC(early examples) and came with COSC papers--I know as I have one. The 4 line watches are far rarer and therfeore cost far more. No true colletor would prefer a 2 to a 4 line--sorry --not at this level---Errr unless it was a rare specimen as buddy Jedly showed above! It comes down to rarity and collectibility! JMHO!!

** It is also impossible to find one in mint condtion with perfect dials--just not out there!! So--Price is very expensive as Jed pointed to above!

Johny · 28 February 2011, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jedly1

for 58 you can choose a few ..

6536, 6536/1, 5508 (small crowns more affordable), 5510, 6538 (big crowns rrarer and hence more expensive)...and then all the dial variations within them...anything in particular or just inspiration for whats available from birth year ... 58 is a nice year for 5510 as its the only year of production...

ps. big big spread on price ...cheap 5508 with service dial 10kus ...5510 RAN (royal australian navy) 369 ...200kus ....

very nice jed. thank you. nothing in particular just wanted to see what was out in 58

Yazo · 28 February 2011, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jedly1

for 58 you can choose a few ..

6536, 6536/1, 5508 (small crowns more affordable), 5510, 6538 (big crowns rrarer and hence more expensive)...and then all the dial variations within them...anything in particular or just inspiration for whats available from birth year ... 58 is a nice year for 5510 as its the only year of production...

ps. big big spread on price ...cheap 5508 with service dial 10kus ...5510 RAN (royal australian navy) 369 ...200kus ....

Wow!! Mind boggling provenance!!! Awesome Jed and thanks for sharing!

lipton1 · 28 February 2011, 09:36 AM

very nice watches ! really.
thanks

threemonkeys · 28 February 2011, 11:19 AM

"Here you go--My perfect grail-untouched and original--on her 58' Big Logo original expandable rivet bracelet and me favorite Bond RAF!!:cheers"

Conner - I've seen pics of your watch before, but had no idea of the age. It is stunning and is in such pristine condition.

HL65 · 28 February 2011, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by threemonkeys

"Here you go--My perfect grail-untouched and original--on her 58' Big Logo original expandable rivet bracelet and me favorite Bond RAF!!:cheers"

Conner - I've seen pics of your watch before, but had no idea of the age. It is stunning and is in such pristine condition.

Thanks---Also--That was your Post number 58--For 1958!!! Very cool!
Cheers!!

Tools · 28 February 2011, 11:32 AM

Some real classic beauties..........

Saxon007 · 28 February 2011, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan1965

Some 2 line watches actuallly are also COSC(early examples) and came with COSC papers--I know as I have one.

I stand corrected.

HL65 · 28 February 2011, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saxon007

I stand corrected.

No worries--many do not know that!!! Thanks!!

Also--Thanks Larry!!!

Ezza8 · 28 February 2011, 07:08 PM

Let me know when you find this watch tiresome Ken! Another beauty!

HL65 · 28 February 2011, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ezza8

Let me know when you find this watch tiresome Ken! Another beauty!

When I die me wife will list it with Christie's!! Until then---she never tires!!!

Thanks Eric!!!

Johny · 2 March 2011, 01:40 AM

so 5510 was only made in 58...one year only? how expensive is expensive for a 5510? thanks guys.

eparisini · 2 March 2011, 01:53 AM

Only a few monthes...

stevemulholland3 · 2 March 2011, 05:13 AM

it seems like only yesterday that I dreamed of finally getting a no-crown guard sub..I have had several dozen since then and it really hasnt been that long..
moral to the story::
keep dreaming and keep saving..when your truly ready for one the watches will come!

27 February 2011, 03:45 AM	#1
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	1958 sub. hi does anyone have any pics of and info./details about the 1958 submariner. i'm curious to see one. thank you. __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

27 February 2011, 04:00 AM	#2
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,986	1958 4 line 6538: Here you go--My perfect grail-untouched and original--on her 58' Big Logo original expandable rivet bracelet and me favorite Bond RAF!! 6538-GB 3.jpg 6538--GB.jpg 6538 GB 5.jpg Bond 2 001.jpg __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

27 February 2011, 04:03 AM	#4
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,986	PS--this should be in vintage section!! (-: __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

27 February 2011, 11:25 AM	#6
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	thank you connor. that looks fresh. think that i will have to start saving. __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

27 February 2011, 11:32 AM	#7
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,986	Not an easy find!! It took me a long time to track her down in this condition with the rare 4 line!! Cheers and best!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

27 February 2011, 04:03 AM	#3
gha "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: gha Location: Canada Watch: Rolex DateJust Posts: 664	very very nice.............had it for a while, or new to you?

27 February 2011, 04:16 AM	#5
Justjosh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: WI Watch: This Posts: 856	Sexy!

27 February 2011, 12:34 PM	#8
jedly1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: mel(oz)/Yorks(uk) Posts: 1,928	for 58 you can choose a few .. 6536, 6536/1, 5508 (small crowns more affordable), 5510, 6538 (big crowns rrarer and hence more expensive)...and then all the dial variations within them...anything in particular or just inspiration for whats available from birth year ... 58 is a nice year for 5510 as its the only year of production... ps. big big spread on price ...cheap 5508 with service dial 10kus ...5510 RAN (royal australian navy) 369 ...200kus ....

27 February 2011, 12:40 PM	#9
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,986	Jed--lovely specimen you have there!! You never cease to amaze me my friend!! These little hunks of steel are quite the habit!! (-; __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

27 February 2011, 02:24 PM	#10
thebrain0 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: sean kang Location: ny Watch: s/s daytona Posts: 25	amazing!!!

27 February 2011, 02:27 PM	#11
BB83 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 375	Wow Jed-- that is stunning!! You & Ken have the finest Big Crown examples!!!

27 February 2011, 02:42 PM	#13
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	Ken That is REALLY beautiful! I LOVE the big crown, that thing does not look like it has ever even been polished It is so nice to see pieces like that actually in the real world not just in some bank vault or case. Wear that in good health!!!! __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

27 February 2011, 03:07 PM	#14
etp095 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: rudolph Location: chicago burbs Posts: 2,026	wow,a real beauty. __________________ tt date circa 69' 5513 circa 81' ss sub w/date (z) pepsi gmt for dad(D) polar expy II(z) 1675 gmt circa 68' ladies datejust on jubilee for mom (z) sea dweller16600(M) SS Sub-C(g) Omega Planet Ocean,45.5 on mesh(2500D)

27 February 2011, 04:57 PM	#16
rudy_in_berkeley "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Berkeley, CA Posts: 6	Awesome... Both of the watches displayed in this thread so far are truly spectacular! I'd certainly love to have one from my birth year of 1955...but then again, I'd also like to have a 1955 Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing Coupe! Hey, a guy can dream, right?

28 February 2011, 09:36 AM	#20
lipton1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Paris Posts: 21	very nice watches ! really. thanks

28 February 2011, 11:19 AM	#21
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	"Here you go--My perfect grail-untouched and original--on her 58' Big Logo original expandable rivet bracelet and me favorite Bond RAF!!:cheers" Conner - I've seen pics of your watch before, but had no idea of the age. It is stunning and is in such pristine condition.

28 February 2011, 11:32 AM	#23
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,490	Some real classic beauties.......... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

28 February 2011, 07:08 PM	#26
Ezza8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Australia Watch: Rolex Posts: 165	Let me know when you find this watch tiresome Ken! Another beauty!

2 March 2011, 01:40 AM	#28
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	so 5510 was only made in 58...one year only? how expensive is expensive for a 5510? thanks guys. __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

2 March 2011, 01:53 AM	#29
eparisini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Emanuele Location: Italy Watch: 6263 FAP Posts: 795	Only a few monthes... __________________ EAT, DRINK AND BE MAUI

2 March 2011, 05:13 AM	#30
stevemulholland3 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: steven Location: tampa bay Watch: 1680 18k sub Posts: 6,672	it seems like only yesterday that I dreamed of finally getting a no-crown guard sub..I have had several dozen since then and it really hasnt been that long.. moral to the story:: keep dreaming and keep saving..when your truly ready for one the watches will come!

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