2010 MKII Kingston Limited Edition Auto Diver "Plank Kit" 39mm

£2,750.00
£2,750.00
A rare 2010 MKII Kingston Limited Edition “Plank Kit”, one of just 300 pieces produced and a beautifully executed tribute to the legendary Rolex Submariner “Big Crown” references famously worn by Sean Connery as James Bond. Its perfectly proportioned 39mm case, oversized crown, glossy gilt dial and vintage-inspired rivet bracelet capture the charm of 1950s dive watches, while the modified Swiss ETA 2836-2 automatic movement provides dependable modern performance. This particular example is numbered 007/300, a wonderfully fitting nod to James Bond and the watch that inspired its design. Even more special, it is one of just 100 original “Plank Kit” examples, complete with its additional case, dial, hands, bezel components, tools, straps and original presentation case. A genuinely collectible independent diver with exceptional provenance and a rather perfect serial number!

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Here we have a rare 2010 MKII Kingston Limited Edition Auto Diver "Plank Kit" 39mm. The term "Plank" pays homage to the naval concept of a "plank owner", the original crew members present at a ship’s commissioning. Bill Yao offered this special kit to the first 100 early adopters out of the total 300 limited-edition pieces. It features a meticulously crafted 316L stainless steel case that serves as a faithful homage to the rare 1950s Rolex Submariner Ref. 6538 "Big Crown" worn by Sean Connery in the early James Bond films and the Rolex Ref. 5510 “Bond Sub”. A versatile 39mm case, a solid 14mm thickness, and a vintage-proportional lug-to-lug length of 47.5mm give this piece a commanding yet classic presence on the wrist. On the right side sits the oversized, screw-down "Big Crown" signed with the MKII logo, ensuring serious water resistance. A prominent, coin-edged 60-click unidirectional rotating bezel holds a retro double-domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, framing a flawless gilt-gloss black dial with stunning gilt-printed tracking and applied, gilt-surrounded indices filled with Super-LumiNova for exceptional low-light visibility. The dial is perfectly balanced, with iconic gilt Mercedes-style hands and a sweeping second hand, embodying pure vintage tool-watch aesthetics. On the reverse, a solid screw-down case back is cleanly engraved with its highly coveted limited-edition serial number 007 of only 300 pieces ever produced. Inside beats a top-tier, Swiss-made automatic ETA Cal. 2836-2 movement, heavily modified and regulated by MKII to chronometer-grade tolerances, operating at 28,800 beats per hour with robust reliability. This incredibly rare timepiece comes paired with its original 20mm stainless steel rivet Oyster-Style bracelet, evoking the exact look and feel of 1950s sports watches. Truly a collector's dream, it comes with its ultimate "Plank Kit" heavy-duty hard case, including all the original spare parts (an extra case, crown, dial, hands, bezel insert, and gaskets), the original toolkit, and paperwork. This incredibly rare timepiece comes with its original 20mm stainless steel rivet Oyster-style bracelet; all links are provided, plus three NATO straps and paperwork.

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This watch comes with its original "Plank Kit" heavy-duty hard case, including all original spare parts (an extra case, crown, dial, hands, bezel insert, and gaskets), the original toolkit, and paperwork. This incredibly rare timepiece comes with its original 20mm stainless steel rivet Oyster-style bracelet; all links are provided, plus three NATO straps. The watch is from March 2010 and is sold in used condition, but overall it is in very fair condition, as you can see. The watch comes with our 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty.

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As if the MKII Kingston wasn't already enough of a tribute to the legendary Rolex Submariner worn by Sean Connery as James Bond, this particular example takes things one step further with the rather perfect serial number 007/300! You really couldn't ask for a better number on a watch inspired by the original Bond Submariner. It's one of those wonderful little coincidences that makes an already collectible watch that bit more special. Add in the incredibly rare original Plank Kit, complete with all those spare components, and you've got a seriously cool collector's package. For a Bond enthusiast, I can't imagine finding a more fitting example. Snap it up and add it to your collection today!

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Reference : Kingston “Plank Kit”
Movement : Automatic ETA Cal. 2836-2
Age : March 2010
Year : 2010
Case Size : 39mm
Case Thickness : 14mm
Lug to Lug : 47.5mm
Lugs : 20mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box and Papers : Box & Papers
Case Material : Stainless Steel
Warranty : 12-Months Warranty
The wrist model's wrist size is 7inch

About MKII
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MKII was founded in 2002 by Bill Yao. Born and raised in the US, he graduated from University. On leaving, he went into banking; it was here that his love for watches was rekindled. In 2001, he went back to education to get his M.B.A. He was the first company to offer customisation and parts for other makers of watches such as Luminox and the Seiko diver series. Building on this success, the company soon evolved, specialising in custom Japanese and Swiss-made watches under the MKll brand. MKII as a trademark represents their dedication to utilitarianism, reliability, and timeless styling.

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Here we have a rare 2010 MKII Kingston Limited Edition Auto Diver "Plank Kit" 39mm. The term "Plank" pays homage to the naval concept of a "plank owner", the original crew members present at a ship’s commissioning. Bill Yao offered this special kit to the first 100 early adopters out of the total 300 limited-edition pieces. It features a meticulously crafted 316L stainless steel case that serves as a faithful homage to the rare 1950s Rolex Submariner Ref. 6538 "Big Crown" worn by Sean Connery in the early James Bond films and the Rolex Ref. 5510 “Bond Sub”. A versatile 39mm case, a solid 14mm thickness, and a vintage-proportional lug-to-lug length of 47.5mm give this piece a commanding yet classic presence on the wrist. On the right side sits the oversized, screw-down "Big Crown" signed with the MKII logo, ensuring serious water resistance. A prominent, coin-edged 60-click unidirectional rotating bezel holds a retro double-domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, framing a flawless gilt-gloss black dial with stunning gilt-printed tracking and applied, gilt-surrounded indices filled with Super-LumiNova for exceptional low-light visibility. The dial is perfectly balanced, with iconic gilt Mercedes-style hands and a sweeping second hand, embodying pure vintage tool-watch aesthetics. On the reverse, a solid screw-down case back is cleanly engraved with its highly coveted limited-edition serial number 007 of only 300 pieces ever produced. Inside beats a top-tier, Swiss-made automatic ETA Cal. 2836-2 movement, heavily modified and regulated by MKII to chronometer-grade tolerances, operating at 28,800 beats per hour with robust reliability. This incredibly rare timepiece comes paired with its original 20mm stainless steel rivet Oyster-Style bracelet, evoking the exact look and feel of 1950s sports watches. Truly a collector's dream, it comes with its ultimate "Plank Kit" heavy-duty hard case, including all the original spare parts (an extra case, crown, dial, hands, bezel insert, and gaskets), the original toolkit, and paperwork. This incredibly rare timepiece comes with its original 20mm stainless steel rivet Oyster-style bracelet; all links are provided, plus three NATO straps and paperwork.

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