James Bond’s specially adapted Rolex wristwatch used by Roger Moore in the 1973 film, “Live and Let Die“, sold November 14th at Christie’s in Geneva Switzerland for 180,000 CHF(219,000CHF with buyers premium), Swiss Franc/CHF, or $196,056,000 US dollars. Though 20,000 CHF below the 200,000~400,000 CHF estimate, the watch generated interest with both movie prop collectors and watch enthusiasts alike.

News sources are reporting slight discrepancies in the amount the watch sold for ($198,000 & $194,700, without buyers premium) due to currency exchange fluctuations. I called Christie’s today and received their numbers for what the watch sold for.

Below is an estimate of the watch from Christie’s web site:

Lot Description

James Bond’s specially adapted Rolex wristwatch converted from a stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner wristwatch Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, 660ft=200m, Submariner, Ref. 5513, case no. 2’683’776, manufactured in 1972 and then convertedMovement removed to allow customisation, black dial, luminous baton and dot numerals, luminous mercedes-style hands, tonneau-shaped case with calibrated rotating black bezel with saw-tooth edge, modified screw back, the inside case back signed Roger Moore 007, screw down crown, stainless steel Rolex Oyster expandable bracelet with deployant clasp stamped 7-72, a small hole in the end links used to attach an invisible wire to unzip Miss Caruso’s dress, case and dial signed

39 mm. diam.