The Best Bond watch ever must be a
Rolex as intended by the "spiritual father" of the James Bond novels, British Naval Officer (Res) / author Ian Fleming (28 May 1908 - 12 August 1964), who described a gentleman's wrist watch used as a "knuckle duster" in several stories.
Between 1961 and 1964, Ian Fleming ( a name refering to Vlaming, the people of the northern part of Belgium ) wore a
Rolex Explorer 1016 wrist watch on a 7206 steel bracelet.
A gentleman's wrist watch (case number 596851) which resurfaced in 1981 and was put on display during the the “Fleming 100th anniversary” exhibition at the IWM - Imperial War Museum from May 2008 to March 2009.
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Last week, I was glad to see that the grave monument of the James Bond author has been restored with a new Ian Fleming name plaque (the older one was stolen).
People visting the site leaving little blue Azurite stones, small whisky bottles, Floris N° 89, etc... behind. I left my softcover version of Fleming biography "Goldeneye" at his grave in Sevenhampton Wiltshire - UK.
(Photos: Philip MWU)
