Submariner 6538

The Submariner 6538, famously worn by James Bond, is basically the blueprint for what a dive watch should be—rugged, clean, iconic without trying too hard (seriously, look at that oversized crown). Introduced in the mid-1950s, it has this effortless cool that just... stuck. At Tropical Watch, we get why collectors chase the 6538; its blend of history, design, and character is, honestly, kinda unbeatable if you stop and think about it.