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YIPPEE-KI-YAY Tag Heuer

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December 9, 2020

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*Please note this is not the same watch that featured in Die Hard 2, but the same model was worn by the villains in the film.*

A rare Tag Heuer watch of which the same model was worn by villains in Die Hard 2 has sold at Fellows Auctioneers. The gentleman’s 2000 Series chronograph is one of a few editions of the 2000 series worn by antagonist Colonel William Stuart’s men as they faced against Bruce Willis’ John McClane in the 1990 action flick. The watch featured as Lot 122 in Fellows’ Online Watches & Watch Accessories sale, which took place on Tuesday 8th December. Realising a full price of £867.68 (including fees), the watch had an estimate of £360 – £460.

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The Tag Heuer “Die Hard 2” watch

Despite this watch itself not being worn in the film, the exact same model was sported during a scene in the airport, with its chronograph and unusual tachymeter coming in handy. With Die Hard 2 taking place on Christmas, this was the perfect gift for a buyer ahead of the festive period. The Tag Heuer includes an unsigned quartz movement, a black dial, and a stainless steel case. Fitted to a stainless steel bracelet and clasp, the watch’s movement is functioning.

The Online Watches & Watch Accessories auction was Fellows’ final sale of timepieces in 2020. Phenomenal prices were achieved which continued the successful trend of timed auctions for the independent auction house throughout 2020. Fellows shifted the majority of its auctions to timed in 2020 and the 144-year old family business has seen record numbers and registrants across the sales. The auction house is now consigning ahead of 2021 sales.

Steven Yambo, Senior Watch Specialist at Fellows Auctioneers, said: “We have never sold a Tag Heuer model which also featured in a Die Hard film before so it was a delight to see this one receive so much attention. Around ten individuals were bidding on this watch and it ended up selling for almost £1,000. The watch itself is one of the earlier models from when Tag merged with Heuer and it’s a classic 1980s timepiece. This was our final auction of watches before Christmas and there were some amazing prices, which is a great way to end the year.”