Long before the term “influencer” was invented to sell products, Steve McQueen was known as the King of Cool. His influence was such that it unintentionally turned a commercial flop into an icon.

Bevan Weston on the right wearing the Heuer Monaco while rallying in Australia in the late 1970s. Sotheby’s. Courtesy of Bevan Weston After enjoying the watch for 40 years, Weston sold the watch to a ...

Steve McQueen (1930-1980) was a Hollywood star who defined an era with his style. His films were as important as the way the actor dressed, his mannerisms on a motorcycle, or the sunglasses he sported ...