There is no question that one of the most famous Rolex watches ever strapped on was the fake rolex Submariner reference 6538 worn by Sean Connery in Dr. No. These watches with large crowns are amazingly beautiful and highly desirable, but often in varying levels of condition and rarely including the original bezel insert. Coming up for auction at Christie’s today in Hong Kong was a spectacular, mint 6538 with the original bezel insert and luminous pearl in the red triangle. The watch looks to be unpolished and absolutely deadstock.
This Bond Submariner had a pre-sale estimate of $50,000-$75,000, but sold for over $92,000. It can be seen here.
Sean Connery as James Bond wearing a reference 6538 on a 16mm NATO strap in Dr. No.
Sean Connery as James Bond replica watches uk wearing a reference 6538 on a 16mm NATO strap in Dr. No.
