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Almost 40 years since his untimely death in 1980, Steve McQueen remains an icon of pop culture.<\/p>\n

Aptly nicknamed \u201cThe King of Cool\u201d, the 1960\u2019s movie star was known for his anti-hero, bad boy movie persona. His off-camera personality was no less important \u2013 he had a rugged and self-assured style that to this day is considered the essence of vintage-cool.<\/p>\n

As he shuffled from sharply suited to sporty cool, the motorsports and horology enthusiast was accompanied by his favorite accessories \u2013 a handsome car, motorbike or plane, and a fine watch on his wrist.<\/p>\n

Here are the timepieces that Steve McQueen will always be remembered by:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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TAG HEUER MONACO<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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While he was not seen wearing the watch after production, the Monaco will always be synonymous to Steve McQueen. Launched in the Basel of 1969, the Monaco<\/a> was disruptive for its time, being the first world’s first waterproof automatic chronograph with a square case — but the watch was not met with much enthusiasm from the start.<\/p>\n

When McQueen requested for an authentic racer\u2019s wardrobe for the filming of\u00a0Le Mans<\/em>, his friend racecar driver and then Heuer ambassador Jo Siffert suggested he wear a Heuer \u2013 and the rest was film history.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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pictured:\u00a0Tag Heuer Monaco Calibre 12 Blue Dial Chronograph Mens Watch<\/a><\/div>\n
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\"Rolex<\/a>ROLEX SUBMARINER<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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There are many monikers given to Rolex watches<\/a>, but this is one watch that the namesake personality actually wore. McQueen has a lot of photos showing him with a personal Rolex watch, identified as the Rolex Submariner<\/a> ref. 5512.<\/p>\n

Released by Rolex in 1959, the 5512 is a chronometer-rated Submariner<\/a> with 200 meters or 660 feet water resistance. It was part of the trio of Submariners launched by Rolex that began to feature crown guards, a silver triangle on the bezel at 12, and silver instead of gilt printing on the dial. It was famously worn by McQueen on his right or dominant hand, thus giving paparazzi more opportunities to photograph him with it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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pictured:\u00a0Rolex Submariner Non-Date 2 Liner Stainless Steel Mens Watch<\/a><\/div>\n
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\"Rolex<\/a>ROLEX EXPLORER<\/a> II<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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Also known as the Orange Hand Explorer II, the watch colloquially known as \u201cthe Steve McQueen\u201d was only rumored to be worn by the movie star, but that rumor was enough to earn it a spot in collections everywhere.<\/p>\n

Launched in 1971, the Rolex Explorer<\/a> II ref. 1655 was made specifically for mountain climbers. It featured a highly-visible orange 24-hour hand, designed to be seen in the dark, to help speleologists and explorers help work out \u201cday\u201d and \u201cnight\u201d. Given its niche, it sold relatively few models in its 14-year run, but its association with McQueen has given it consistent demand to this day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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pictured:\u00a0Rolex Explorer II Steve Mcqueen Vintage Steel Watch 1655<\/a><\/div>\n
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Photos:\u00a0Steve McQueen 1959 and Steve McQueen 1960\u00a0By CBS Television (eBay item Photo front Press release) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons (left and right)\u00a0\/\u00a0Landi Film Bullit Steve Mc Queen 79×58 Imp St Martin<\/a>\u00a0by Galerie Estampe Moderne & Sportive Paris licensed by CC BY 2.0 via Flickr (center)<\/p>\n

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