The James Bond star, who passed away aged 90 last weekend, was the man who put Rolex’s Submariner watch on the map
This weekend the world received news that Sir Sean Connery had died at the age of 90. The Scottish actor found international fame as Hollywood's original James Bond and ultimately set the tone for what Ian Fleming's 007 would embody on the silver screen.
To many, he was the James Bond—he was the first to order his martini "shaken, not stirred"—and his name alone conjures up images of debonair style and charm. But for watch fans, it’s all about his Rolex Submariner.
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Connery wore several brands as Bond, including Gruen and Breitling, but when he starred in Dr No (1962) the actor secured himself a place in watchmaking history with his Ref 6538.
The world’s first dive watch, Rolex's Submariner got an exciting revamp earlier this year and it's a sensible, as well as stylish, choice for the super-spy.
