It’s all in the detail: this superb Rolex 6538 ‘Big Crown’ Submariner from 1959 features a beautifully aged tropical dial which has taken on a lovely brown patina. Its cracked lacquer ‘Spider Dial’ effect adds further vintage character to the piece. Add to that the reference’s slim case, larger-sized Brevet crown and James Bond connection (Sean Connery famously wore a 6538 in Dr No) and you have a winning combination. A highlight of our Geneva auction of Important Watches on 13 November (estimate $101,000-202,000). #sothebyswatches #sothebysgeneva #Rolex #vintageRolex #vintagewatch #submariner #6538 #tropicaldial #spiderdial #fourliner #giltdial #bigcrown