So we know that we like watches and James Bond, but how does the real James Bond feel about watches? He apparently likes them too.Daniel Craig, the replica Bell & RossVintage 120 V120BLK-GL Men British actor who most recently played the legendary spy, is a bit of a watch-nut himself.He has given numerous interviews about his watch collection and it has been rumored that Barbara Broccoli, daughter of original Bond producer Albert Broccoli, recently gave Mr.Craig a vintage Submariner just like the one Connery wore in the original films, and like the one Hodinkee featured above.However, that is not the purpose of this article.
primarily because it was the least expensive replica A Lange & Sohne 315.026 Men's watch AP had ever made.The name "Royal Oak" is derived from a term to describe two things: The first being a hallowed out Oak tree where, in 1651 after the Battle of Worcester, King Charles the II of England, Scotland and Wales found refuge from pursuers.The second being a trio of British Naval vessels who ruled the seas during Great Britain's imperialist days.It was the idea of success on the water that inspired the Royal Oak by Audemars Piguet, as you can see by the port-hole shaped face and hexagonal screws.These screws, which are still featured prominently on the watch today, are one of the watch industry's most elusive secrets.
We are here to tell you that Daniel Craig recently donated an replica Bell & RossVintage 120 V120BLK-SB Men De Ville Co-axial Rattrapante, a watch that belonged to him personally, to auction for charity.He handed his personal Omega over to BBC host Jonathon Ross live on television and promised that 100% of the auction proceeds would go to the BBC's Children In Need Foundation.About this charity:BBC Children in Need's mission is to positively change the lives of disadvantaged children and young people in the UK.