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The final Heuer Monaco watch from the set of the film 'Le Mans,' worn by Steve McQueen, will be auctioned this weekend at Sotheby's New York, with extensive new documentation confirming its provenance.

New York, France

Who
Steve McQueen, Don Nunley, Nicholas Biebuyck
What
The final Heuer Monaco watch from the set of the film 'Le Mans,' worn by Steve McQueen, will be auctioned this weekend at Sotheby's New York, with extensive new documentation confirming its provenance.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:14:00 GMT · 2h 8m ago
Where
New York, France ·
Why
New documents held by the film's property master, Don Nunley, for decades have definitively established the provenance of the watch, previously based on secondary sources.
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This auction is expected to draw significant interest due to the watch's bolstered provenance and its connection to Steve McQueen and the 'Le Mans' film, potentially impacting the collector's market for iconic film memorabilia and vintage timepieces. The previous sale of a Le Mans Monaco for $1.4 million in December 2024 sets a high precedent.

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    The final Heuer Monaco watch from the set of the film 'Le Mans,' worn by Steve McQueen, will be auctioned this weekend at Sotheby's New York, with extensive new documentation confirming its provenance.
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    The last confirmed Heuer Monaco watch worn by Steve McQueen during the filming of 'Le Mans' is set to be auctioned this weekend at Sotheby's New York.
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    The final Heuer Monaco watch linked to the film Le Mans, owned by property master Don Nunley and identified as the one Steve McQueen wore most, is set for auction at Sotheby's New York this weekend.
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