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HRPinDC · 8 February 2012, 11:48 AM

Hi everyone-

Someone sent me a PM which caused me to take a good look at my 6536-1 with a magnifying glass. I noticed the number 803 engraved on the back of one of the lugs. It's very faint and I can't get a good picture of it. It's probably insignificant but I am wondering if anyone has any thoughts about it's meaning or purpose. Thanks a lot.

Michael M. · 8 February 2012, 12:46 PM

Maybe an import mark????? Or maybe a personalization from a previous owner.

MichaelB_Can · 13 April 2013, 11:08 AM

HRP , I know this is old but I'm wondering if you found any info on this ?

Mike B , Canada ⌚

HRPinDC · 15 April 2013, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by MichaelB_Can

HRP , I know this is old but I'm wondering if you found any info on this ?

Mike B , Canada ⌚

Hey Mike-

No, I never found anything out. It looks to me like someone did it with a hand engraver, so my guess is a prior owner or perhaps hen it was in for repair.

mtl514 · 16 April 2013, 06:48 AM

You might want to ask Jacek, he sold a 6536/1 with similar engravings on the back of one lug...

mtl514 · 16 April 2013, 06:53 AM

Another angle

MichaelB_Can · 16 April 2013, 07:05 AM

Well lucky I brought it up , you may be on to something here . Now what does it mean ?

Mike B , Canada ⌚

mtl514 · 16 April 2013, 07:22 AM

Well it's not a hallmark, that would be on the front of the lug
This is the pic I meant to put up second, sorry

HRPinDC · 16 April 2013, 09:00 AM

It's hard to tell from those pictures, but from what I can see those marks do bear a similarity to those on my watch. I will have to reach out to Jacek and see what he can tell me. Thanks guys!

Jacek · 16 April 2013, 09:14 AM

I honestly don't even know what it means.
Top secret special delta team early subs?????

HRPinDC · 16 April 2013, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Jacek

I honestly don't even know what it means.
Top secret special delta team early subs?????

Well that would certainly be interesting, but I'm guessing the truth is far more boring.

My watch is with Bob Ridley right now, so I will ask him if he knows anything about the markings.

AzPaul · 16 April 2013, 10:15 AM

I remember a previous thread about etchings on the lugs. Maybe it'll help.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=247419

HRPinDC · 18 April 2013, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by AzPaul

I remember a previous thread about etchings on the lugs. Maybe it'll help.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=247419

Interesting read, thanks for posting. Unfortunately they don't seem to have come to a consensus about the markings. Mine are very similar.

8 February 2012, 11:48 AM	#1
HRPinDC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 152	Question on a 6536-1 Hi everyone- Someone sent me a PM which caused me to take a good look at my 6536-1 with a magnifying glass. I noticed the number 803 engraved on the back of one of the lugs. It's very faint and I can't get a good picture of it. It's probably insignificant but I am wondering if anyone has any thoughts about it's meaning or purpose. Thanks a lot.

16 April 2013, 10:15 AM	#12
AzPaul 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: Tucson, Az Watch: Rolex 1501 Posts: 13,238	I remember a previous thread about etchings on the lugs. Maybe it'll help. https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=247419 __________________ Ain't much of a crime, whacking a surly bartender

8 February 2012, 12:46 PM	#2
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Maybe an import mark????? Or maybe a personalization from a previous owner.

13 April 2013, 11:08 AM	#3
MichaelB_Can Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Canada Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 332	HRP , I know this is old but I'm wondering if you found any info on this ? Mike B , Canada ⌚

16 April 2013, 07:05 AM	#7
MichaelB_Can Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Canada Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 332	Well lucky I brought it up , you may be on to something here . Now what does it mean ? Mike B , Canada ⌚

16 April 2013, 09:00 AM	#9
HRPinDC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 152	It's hard to tell from those pictures, but from what I can see those marks do bear a similarity to those on my watch. I will have to reach out to Jacek and see what he can tell me. Thanks guys!

16 April 2013, 09:14 AM	#10
Jacek 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 15,964	I honestly don't even know what it means. Top secret special delta team early subs?????

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