While waiting for a new translator to perpetuate the legend of 007, Christie’s in London is already devoting a huge charity auction to it. An occasion to celebrate the 60th anniversary of James Bond’s adventures in cinema. A total of 60 prizes on offer from Eon Production will soon go under the hammer, including a number of filming memorabilia, particularly the latest Bondesque Opus, to benefit 45 charities.
At the turn of the lots offered for sale, you can also find the bionic eye of Agent Spectre; No time to die like 007’s bow ties, or Billie Eilish and Phineas O’Connell’s handwritten lyrics for the same movie. Or song sheets The collapse of the sky autographed by Adele, or that Live and let die by Sir Paul McCartney. Lovers of cars steeped in history will surely vie for the Aston Martin DB5, the Range Rover Sport SVR, the Aston Martin V8 or the Jaguar XF that was used in the filming of the last 007 movie. Not to mention the 60th anniversary of the Defender 110 V8 Bond. Edition: Some will prefer five nights at Fleming’s Villa at the GoldenEye Hotel in Jamaica, or an exclusive champagne experience with Bollinger at the Hotel Bristol in Paris.
As for watch lovers, they may be tempted by Lot 14, one of the watches worn by 007 on his wrist during his final adventures and death. Some wear the watch of their life on their wrist. Daniel Craig wearing James Bond’s 007 costume for the last time No time to die, would have the rare privilege of wearing his death watch. But legends never die. Indeed, the steel Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra worn by the actor is also offered for sale. A piece presented in a personalized case and accompanied by a brand certificate. Priced sensibly by Christie’s at between €18,000 and €23,000, it is sure to go well above this sum.
This should be more the case with the very old Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 007 Edition, also worn by Daniel Craig. No time to die (approximately 18,000-24,000 euros). A Grade 2 piece of titanium, strong, light and with a decidedly military style, perfectly suited to the combat uniform of a secret agent. Undoubtedly the most beautiful watch worn by Agent 007 on screen in decades. You only live twice, according to 007, but you can only afford them once…
Watches have long been an important accessory in the Bond saga, helping to shape the character, and the gadgets some of them carry. Daniel Craig also contributed to his latest Seamaster Diver 300M. But that’s not it “A Little Souvenir” which he kept from all his James Bond 007 shoots. Out of his five Bond films, the British actor will actually keep only one item. “Casino Royale movie watch given to me by producer Barbara Broccoli. There is a scene where I jump with this watch. He’s still in the mud. That’s my favorite thing.” This time it’s a large model Omega Planet Ocean (Ref. 2900.50.91), on a steel rubber strap, which he wore in the spectacular opening scene. Casino Royale in Uganda (2006). Maybe one day it will be offered at auction?
The online sale of 35 lots from the 25 film releases will take place from September 15 to October 5, with a physical session in London on September 28, culminating in six lots featuring one of the six Bond actors, Sir Sean. Connery, George Lazenby, Sir Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig. The latest 007 sale at auction at Christie’s fetched a cool €7.2 million.
Source: Le Figaro
