50 years after his first appearance as James Bond in Live and Let Die, and six years after his death, a collection of memorabilia and personal items owned by Sir Roger Moore has been sold at auction by Bonhams.
The highest price paid during the sale was for a collection of 20 Swatch 007 replica watches for sale in a presentation case.
The lot hammered at £76,000 ($93,000), smashing its pre-sale estimate of £10,000 to £20,000.
The 20 Swatch replica watches online uk were made to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the first James Bond film.
An aaa quality replica Omega Speedmaster MK40 (ref. 38205300) triple calendar chronograph in steel from around 1995 sold for £61,400 ($74,500), ten-times its estimate.
UK Swiss movement Omega fake watches have been worn by James Bond in movies since 1995 and the brand is a long-standing official partner with the franchise.
A second high quality fake Omega UK at the Bonhams auction, a special edition 50 Years of 007 Seamaster, sold for £57,550 ($70,000).
In total, the auction raised over £1.1 million ($1.34m), a percentage of which will be donated to UNESCO.
Geoffrey Moore, son of Sir Roger Moore, spoke after the auction on behalf of the Moore family.
“We always knew our father was popular, but never fathomed just how much he was loved. We are overwhelmed by the incredible success of the sale which surpassed all our expectations, and we are thrilled to share his legacy with his adored fans. We want to thank Bonhams for their tireless work. They have poured love, care, and passion into this sale. We are truly grateful to everyone who took part,” he remarked.
