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SubKing · 26 May 2011, 12:15 PM

hey all, here are a couple quick shots of my new NCG sub.

Has a beautiful and near perfect tritium dial and hands with a dark orangish yellowish color and the faded insert is to die for. tropic crystal looks excellent and the movement is all original 1030 with beautiful butterfly rotor and the movement is super clean. Keeps excellent time, gaskets are all good and re oiled but I would never swim in it or get it wet ever... searial numbers are are visibal and the lugs are fairly strong. 0 pitting or corrosion on the case.

the bezel is original to the watch from 1955. its all brass, the plating has worn off.

it will be enjoyed

Rickster · 26 May 2011, 12:22 PM

Very nice... Congrats!!!

mastermixer · 26 May 2011, 12:43 PM

Very Noice!

warren G. · 26 May 2011, 12:58 PM

sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet :)

SubKing · 26 May 2011, 01:29 PM

i think the grey nato really looks better on this watch because of the faded insert.

doesn't look to bad for a 56 year old.

etp095 · 26 May 2011, 01:38 PM

Wow,it's a real stunning example of an early sub.That's really sweet,huge Congrats.

conrail · 26 May 2011, 01:42 PM

Very cool! Congrats :)

jamesw · 26 May 2011, 02:48 PM

The bezel minus the plating works well with the colour of the markers and hands. Have to agree, not bad for a 56 year old.

Ubique · 26 May 2011, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SubKing

i think the grey nato really looks better on this watch because of the faded insert.

doesn't look to bad for a 56 year old.

I think you're absolutely correct. Stunning timepiece.

Jason71 · 26 May 2011, 09:05 PM

All I can say is WOW. Congrats........she's beautiful.

SubKing · 26 May 2011, 11:04 PM

I want to thank all of you for all the kind words!

the only thing that I just located and purchased is a tritium dot for the bezel insert. which is needed.

Also, because the bezel itself being so old, I guess the lip of the bezel has worn away over the years and will not hold much of a presure fit for the insert anymore, which happens on these old watches, so the insert needs to be held in by a little cement glue which comes in a hypo tube.. I read that this is very normal for older watches, I could track down a NOS bezel for this watch, but I decided to leave it because I love the age of the bezel and how its all brass. I think it would also hurt the value if I had a newer produced rolex bezel on this watch. best to keep it as original vintage as possible. well it deffinitley won't be a beater!

Puffy · 26 May 2011, 11:16 PM

RLX-lvr · 26 May 2011, 11:30 PM

Wow, very nice ncg.
The gray NATO is definatley the way to go. :) Looks awesome.

molios03 · 26 May 2011, 11:49 PM

Very very nice, congrats on a sweet vintage!!

Rebel · 27 May 2011, 12:19 AM

Dr. Robert · 27 May 2011, 01:51 AM

wow!!!!!!

SubKing · 27 May 2011, 02:06 AM

heres a pic of my 5508 i took a couple weeks ago.

Dr. Robert · 27 May 2011, 02:17 AM

Subking.....double wow

SubKing · 27 May 2011, 02:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Subking.....double wow

thanks

destrow · 27 May 2011, 03:35 AM

incredible pieces. glad to see you wear them, too.

BigMac53 · 27 May 2011, 03:38 AM

I don't know what it is about the closed minute track that really does it for me! That is a great looking watch, and a beautiful patina!

HL65 · 27 May 2011, 03:42 AM

Wear it in good health- or better yet them!

SubKing · 27 May 2011, 03:54 AM

thanks again guys!
Hey,
do any of you know if the bezel on a 6536-1 is alittle bit larger then the bezel on a 6536?

I know the main difference is the case is a bit thicker on the 6536 compared to the 6536-1, but my bezel seems to be a bit larger.

Racer X · 27 May 2011, 05:46 AM

Very nice! I love those NCG subs!

lhanddds · 27 May 2011, 08:16 AM

Very nice watches, congrats

6352 · 27 May 2011, 08:31 AM

Does not get better than that.

YetiBiker · 27 May 2011, 08:53 AM

Very Nice

wear in good health

Beaumont Miller II · 27 May 2011, 08:58 AM

Super great looking watch. Congratulations.

unclesallie · 27 May 2011, 09:14 AM

but, but........it's ......OLD !

nah, just kiddin....it's quite beautiful. Congrats!

Michael M. · 27 May 2011, 09:59 AM

Very nice watch, congrats!

26 May 2011, 12:15 PM	#1
SubKing "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Watch: where do i start?? Posts: 3,254	My new 6536-1 james bond. hey all, here are a couple quick shots of my new NCG sub. Has a beautiful and near perfect tritium dial and hands with a dark orangish yellowish color and the faded insert is to die for. tropic crystal looks excellent and the movement is all original 1030 with beautiful butterfly rotor and the movement is super clean. Keeps excellent time, gaskets are all good and re oiled but I would never swim in it or get it wet ever... searial numbers are are visibal and the lugs are fairly strong. 0 pitting or corrosion on the case. the bezel is original to the watch from 1955. its all brass, the plating has worn off. it will be enjoyed

26 May 2011, 01:38 PM	#6
etp095 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: rudolph Location: chicago burbs Posts: 2,026	Wow,it's a real stunning example of an early sub.That's really sweet,huge Congrats. __________________ 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)

26 May 2011, 01:42 PM	#7
conrail "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 3,177	Very cool! Congrats :) __________________ "Oh, you give a f****' aspirin a headache, pal!"

26 May 2011, 09:05 PM	#10
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	All I can say is WOW. Congrats........she's beautiful. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

26 May 2011, 11:16 PM	#12
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	__________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

26 May 2011, 12:22 PM	#2
Rickster "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: London, Ont. Posts: 666	Very nice... Congrats!!!

26 May 2011, 12:43 PM	#3
mastermixer "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Michael Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,474	Very Noice!

26 May 2011, 12:58 PM	#4
warren G. "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Duy Location: New Orleans, LA Watch: Speedmaster 3861 Posts: 1,925	sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet :)

26 May 2011, 01:29 PM	#5
SubKing "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Watch: where do i start?? Posts: 3,254	i think the grey nato really looks better on this watch because of the faded insert. doesn't look to bad for a 56 year old.

26 May 2011, 02:48 PM	#8
jamesw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 209	The bezel minus the plating works well with the colour of the markers and hands. Have to agree, not bad for a 56 year old.

26 May 2011, 11:04 PM	#11
SubKing "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Watch: where do i start?? Posts: 3,254	I want to thank all of you for all the kind words! the only thing that I just located and purchased is a tritium dot for the bezel insert. which is needed. Also, because the bezel itself being so old, I guess the lip of the bezel has worn away over the years and will not hold much of a presure fit for the insert anymore, which happens on these old watches, so the insert needs to be held in by a little cement glue which comes in a hypo tube.. I read that this is very normal for older watches, I could track down a NOS bezel for this watch, but I decided to leave it because I love the age of the bezel and how its all brass. I think it would also hurt the value if I had a newer produced rolex bezel on this watch. best to keep it as original vintage as possible. well it deffinitley won't be a beater!

26 May 2011, 11:30 PM	#13
RLX-lvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: Toronto Posts: 1,947	Wow, very nice ncg. The gray NATO is definatley the way to go. :) Looks awesome.

26 May 2011, 11:49 PM	#14
molios03 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Maurice Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 13	Very very nice, congrats on a sweet vintage!!

27 May 2011, 12:19 AM	#15
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,070	__________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

27 May 2011, 01:51 AM	#16
Dr. Robert 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 61,720	wow!!!!!! __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

27 May 2011, 02:06 AM	#17
SubKing "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Watch: where do i start?? Posts: 3,254	heres a pic of my 5508 i took a couple weeks ago.

27 May 2011, 02:17 AM	#18
Dr. Robert 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 61,720	Subking.....double wow __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

27 May 2011, 03:35 AM	#20
destrow "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Orleans Posts: 145	incredible pieces. glad to see you wear them, too.

27 May 2011, 03:38 AM	#21
BigMac53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Jon Location: CT Posts: 729	I don't know what it is about the closed minute track that really does it for me! That is a great looking watch, and a beautiful patina!

27 May 2011, 03:42 AM	#22
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,485	Wear it in good health- or better yet them! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

27 May 2011, 03:54 AM	#23
SubKing "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Watch: where do i start?? Posts: 3,254	thanks again guys! Hey, do any of you know if the bezel on a 6536-1 is alittle bit larger then the bezel on a 6536? I know the main difference is the case is a bit thicker on the 6536 compared to the 6536-1, but my bezel seems to be a bit larger.

27 May 2011, 05:46 AM	#24
Racer X "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Unknown Posts: 999	Very nice! I love those NCG subs!

27 May 2011, 08:16 AM	#25
lhanddds Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Watch: of course Posts: 8,429	Very nice watches, congrats

27 May 2011, 08:31 AM	#26
6352 Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Lester Location: London (traveler) Watch: Rolex 6352 Posts: 52	Does not get better than that.

27 May 2011, 08:53 AM	#27
YetiBiker "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Vijay Location: Louisiana, USA Watch: ..sure, why not? Posts: 368	Very Nice wear in good health

27 May 2011, 08:58 AM	#28
Beaumont Miller II "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,615	Super great looking watch. Congratulations. __________________

27 May 2011, 09:14 AM	#29
unclesallie 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,915	but, but........it's ......OLD ! nah, just kiddin....it's quite beautiful. Congrats!

27 May 2011, 09:59 AM	#30
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Very nice watch, congrats!

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