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Theurbancommando · 29 December 2019, 05:59 AM

I thought this may be of interest to Milsub fans. Freeze the video at 1.57 minutes and it appears to my eyes to be an issue Rolex. I may be wrong it may be something else like a milgauss. The film was taken in 1964 so take a look and share your thoughts.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9pG1Om_Mpw

offrdmania · 29 December 2019, 06:24 AM

Its a sub, you can see the insert. Not clear enough to make it a Rolex

Oscar1971 · 29 December 2019, 06:43 AM

can see it abit better when he pulls out the fuse in the mine

Theurbancommando · 29 December 2019, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Oscar1971

can see it abit better when he pulls out the fuse in the mine

This is what makes me think it may be a Milgauss as those mines sometimes had anti handling devices built in. I believe early Milguass were similar to subs.
I can't really see the RN buying knock off Rolex back then...Maybe nowadays!

Kingface66 · 29 December 2019, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by offrdmania

Its a sub, you can see the insert. Not clear enough to make it a Rolex

I dunno, Matt. I'm seeing the look of a 6541 or 6543. Which would also make sense since they'd be defusing magnetic naval mines that washed ashore.

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watchlovr · 29 December 2019, 03:58 PM

Looks like a Submariner to me.
Too early for an issued 5513, maybe an A6538 or 5510?

Theurbancommando · 29 December 2019, 08:46 PM

I froze the picture at 1.27 and think I could see the crown guards so I would say sub rather than Milgauss now.
Must have been a bit of an ad hoc public information film as the mine has conveniently had the det cord in place for a controlled explosion before they even approached it!

jedly1 · 29 December 2019, 08:55 PM

64 it could be a mil 5512 ...

bayerische · 29 December 2019, 10:28 PM

Looks like a milgauss to me. Every other marker on the bezel seems thinner.

Kingface66 · 29 December 2019, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by bayerische

Looks like a milgauss to me. Every other marker on the bezel seems thinner.

Exactly

roh123 · 30 December 2019, 12:03 AM

I think Jeds guess is good. I kind of see a crown guard at some point and the bezel is a chinky steel one to me. It could perhaps be a A6538 with the silver bezel. Very hard to judge from this quality. A Milgauss has a compeletely different bezel (not meaning insert) than what I see.

photoguy · 30 December 2019, 02:04 AM

Nice old Sub at 1:41:29. 'The Silent Enemy Gibraltar' 1958.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHZmtkJwZM0

ROGERB · 30 December 2019, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by photoguy

Nice old Sub at 1:41:29. 'The Silent Enemy Gibraltar' 1958.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHZmtkJwZM0

Now that is a screen shot !!
R

photoguy · 30 December 2019, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ROGERB

Now that is a screen shot !!
R

Interesting to see such a tight shot ;) and while the film was made in 1958 the events depicted are from 1941. I don't think they thought much about historical accuracy in the days that they made this.

Kingface66 · 30 December 2019, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Theurbancommando

I froze the picture at 1.27 and think I could see the crown guards so I would say sub rather than Milgauss now.
Must have been a bit of an ad hoc public information film as the mine has conveniently had the det cord in place for a controlled explosion before they even approached it!

Nice catch.

(BTW, noticing your avatar pic, I used to play in a band w Dave back in the 80s)

Rebel · 30 December 2019, 04:53 AM

Great post.

Theurbancommando · 30 December 2019, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Rebel

Great post.

Cheers mate, Kind words! I hope it is of some interest to people who appreciate genuine military Rolex watches

BNA/LION · 30 December 2019, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Kingface66

I dunno, Matt. I'm seeing the look of a 6541 or 6543. Which would also make sense since they'd be defusing magnetic naval mines that washed ashore.

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Awesome watch! Beautiful!

Mike Wood · 30 December 2019, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by photoguy

Interesting to see such a tight shot ;) and while the film was made in 1958 the events depicted are from 1941. I don't think they thought much about historical accuracy in the days that they made this.

I'm pretty sure that Buster Crabb would have worn a captured Rolex-Panerai 3646 watch from one of the Italian charioteers. Crabb was in awe of the diving equipment issued to the Italian navy frogmen which was far superior to that used by the British navy divers.

The Submariner used in the film is partially factual...correct brand!

spoilsofwar01 · 13 April 2021, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Theurbancommando

I thought this may be of interest to Milsub fans. Freeze the video at 1.57 minutes and it appears to my eyes to be an issue Rolex. I may be wrong it may be something else like a milgauss. The film was taken in 1964 so take a look and share your thoughts.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9pG1Om_Mpw

Awsome, footage thanks for the share,

offrdmania · 13 April 2021, 02:10 AM

Holy year and a half bump Batman!

Rolexator · 18 April 2021, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Kingface66

I dunno, Matt. I'm seeing the look of a 6541 or 6543. Which would also make sense since they'd be defusing magnetic naval mines that washed ashore.

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Beautiful Milgauss! Are the round orange hour-markers of this Milgauss with luminous material?

Boaters · 23 April 2021, 05:16 PM

Beautiful vintage Milgauss

29 December 2019, 05:59 AM	#1
Theurbancommando "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: England Posts: 89	Milsub in use caught on film? I thought this may be of interest to Milsub fans. Freeze the video at 1.57 minutes and it appears to my eyes to be an issue Rolex. I may be wrong it may be something else like a milgauss. The film was taken in 1964 so take a look and share your thoughts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9pG1Om_Mpw

29 December 2019, 06:24 AM	#2
offrdmania 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 5,838	Its a sub, you can see the insert. Not clear enough to make it a Rolex __________________ TRF Member 11738

29 December 2019, 10:28 PM	#9
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Looks like a milgauss to me. Every other marker on the bezel seems thinner. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

30 December 2019, 12:03 AM	#11
roh123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Per Location: Sweden Watch: Gilt Rolex Posts: 2,946	I think Jeds guess is good. I kind of see a crown guard at some point and the bezel is a chinky steel one to me. It could perhaps be a A6538 with the silver bezel. Very hard to judge from this quality. A Milgauss has a compeletely different bezel (not meaning insert) than what I see. __________________ Instagram: @perj123

30 December 2019, 04:53 AM	#16
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,055	Great post. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

29 December 2019, 06:43 AM	#3
Oscar1971 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 149	can see it abit better when he pulls out the fuse in the mine

29 December 2019, 03:58 PM	#6
watchlovr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: UK Posts: 252	Looks like a Submariner to me. Too early for an issued 5513, maybe an A6538 or 5510?

29 December 2019, 08:46 PM	#7
Theurbancommando "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: England Posts: 89	I froze the picture at 1.27 and think I could see the crown guards so I would say sub rather than Milgauss now. Must have been a bit of an ad hoc public information film as the mine has conveniently had the det cord in place for a controlled explosion before they even approached it!

29 December 2019, 08:55 PM	#8
jedly1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: mel(oz)/Yorks(uk) Posts: 1,917	64 it could be a mil 5512 ...

30 December 2019, 02:04 AM	#12
photoguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: new england Posts: 71	Nice old Sub at 1:41:29. 'The Silent Enemy Gibraltar' 1958. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHZmtkJwZM0

13 April 2021, 02:10 AM	#21
offrdmania 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 5,838	Holy year and a half bump Batman! __________________ TRF Member 11738

23 April 2021, 05:16 PM	#23
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,649	Beautiful vintage Milgauss

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