Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 8

Owned & Worn by Harry Bellafonte with COA - Stührling Apocalypse 160 Chronograph

$2,119
£1,583.95
€1,850.52
CA$2,980.88
A$3,016.88
CHF 1,729.79
MX$36,590.94
NOK 20,116.80
SEK 20,476.96
DKK 13,833.30

About the Item

NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stDibs, but we have sold over 10,000 fine watches and exceptionally served thousands of customers with a 5.0 star rating. Stührling Apocalypse 160 Chronograph Mens - OWNED & WORN BY HARRY BELLAFONTE with COA Certificate of Authenticity - Full Provenance with 2 COAs - 1 Year Warranty Today’s offering showcases a special treasure from our COT Celebrity Collection: A Stührling Original Apocalypse 160 Classic chronograph wristwatch personally owned and worn by the legendary Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner Harry Belafonte. This was a watch often worn by Mr. Bellafonte. Far more than an entertainer, Belafonte was an artist who reshaped culture - he also happened to be a watch collector. Harry Belafonte was one of the most celebrated entertainers of the 20th century—a trailblazing singer, actor, and activist whose artistry reshaped popular culture. Dubbed the “King of Calypso,” he introduced Caribbean music to mainstream audiences around the globe. His landmark 1956 album Calypso became the first LP in history to sell more than one million copies, fueled by the enduring popularity of Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)—a song that remains especially recognizable to this day. His warm, charismatic stage presence and magnetic voice made him a household name, while his work in film, including Carmen Jones and Island in the Sun, broke new ground for Black actors in Hollywood. Belafonte’s career was recognized with some of the industry’s highest honors. He won a Grammy Award for Calypso, later receiving a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. His performances earned him Emmy and Tony Awards as well, making him one of the rare “EGOT” recipients. In 1989, he was awarded the Kennedy Center Honors, and in 2014 he received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for his profound influence on both culture and conscience. Equally celebrated for his activism, Belafonte was a close confidant of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and a tireless champion for civil rights, social justice, and humanitarian causes. He helped organize the 1963 March on Washington, supported the anti-apartheid movement, and worked with UNICEF as a goodwill ambassador. His fearless voice against injustice and his lifelong commitment to equality cemented his legacy not only as an entertainer but as a moral leader of his era. To own a watch worn by Belafonte is to hold a personal connection to a man whose artistry brought joy to millions and whose convictions helped change the world.   This watch: Designed with Stührling’s signature architectural styling, the Apocalypse 160 Classic combines angular lugs, screw-accent bezel, and a commanding 47 mm presence that captures both contemporary sport energy and luxury appeal. Its finely honeycomb textured black dial is detailed with applied luminous indices, bold Arabic “12,” three recessed sub-registers for chronograph and seconds timing, a framed date window at 4 o’clock, and gold-tone luminous hands accented by a vivid red central chrono hand. The solid stainless steel case wears a brushed gold-tone finish with contrasting black bezel and a deeply knurled crown. Completing the look is the original signed black rubber strap patterned for grip and comfort. This was a watch very-well loved by Mr. Bellafonte. It clearly saw much wrist time. It remains in overall good condition with wear and also hairlines throughout the crystal. We have not cleaned or polished the watch or done anything to the outside of it - we left it just as we acquired it, which includes many signs of wear. Please inquire if you would like a new crystal installed. On the inside, one of our Master Watchmakers has installed a new battery making it ready for enjoyment. Our's Renowned Celebrity Collection: This watch is part of our Celebrity Collection of watches that has been featured in GQ, Revolution Watch, Europa Star, JCK, Hampton's Magazine, Gotham Magazine, Vegas Magazine, Silicon Valley magazine and many others. eBay just recently partnered with us for an exclusive, special sale for seven of the watches. The collection has been composed of 110 watches and clocks owned or worn by 57 iconic celebrities and public figures. It may be the largest current collection of celebrity-owned watches in the world. It is constantly changing and is currently headlined by timepieces owned by some of the most legendary Hollywood actors and actresses, musicians, comedians, and entertainers: The King, Elvis Presley. (Just sold) The King of Pop, Michael Jackson. (Just sold) The King of Comedy, Jerry Lewis. The Artist Formerly Known as Prince. (Just sold) Hollywood icons Steve Martin, Red Skelton, Martin Sheen, Burt Reynolds, Laurence Olivier, James Arness, Steve McQueen, Betty White, Olivia Newton-John, Bob Hope, Greta Garbo, Raquel Welch, Mickey Rooney, Jane Fonda, and Joan and Melissa Rivers.. Legendary musicians Johnny Cash, Frank and Nancy Sinatra, Janet Jackson, Beatles drummer Ringo Starr, Kenny Rogers, Harry Belafonte, ZZ Top's Dusty Hill, Fleetwood Mac's Christine McVie, Don Mclean, Mountain's Leslie West, and Hank Williams, Jr. Sports great and soccer legend Pelé, heavyweight boxing champion Jack Dempsey, Yankee Hall of Fame great Lefty Gomez, World Cup winning captain and soccer defensive legend Daniel Passarella, and Green Bay Packer Mike Bucchianeri along with the game ball, signed photo and watch from the college football "all star" Blue Gray Game in 1940. Further filling the current collection are watches or clocks from King Edward VIII and the Duchess of Windsor, beloved Hollywood host Ed Sullivan, renowned illusionists Siegfried & Roy, Academy award-winning actresses Loretta Young and Doris Day, Emmy award-winning actress Valerie Harper, Golden Globe winning actor Richard Chamberlain, Emmy award-winning journalist Larry King, Phyllis McGuire of the chart-topping McGuire sisters, Ian McDonald multi-instrumentalist English rocker for King Crimson and Foreigner, Elvira Mistress of the Dark (Cassandra Peterson), fashion designer to the stars Nolan Miller, the watch worn by Sean Penn in Shanghai Surprise then owned by Beatle George Harrison, and a watch worn by multiple characters in the television series "For All Mankind." It also includes rare watches given by heads of state: A prototype 18K gold Buren Microrotor gifted by His Royal Majesty Ibn Saud, former King of Saudi Arabia; a Felsa given by former Libyan Colonel and Head of State Muammar Al Qathafi; a Longines given by Highness Khalifa bin Salman Al-Khalifa former Prime Minister of the State of Bahrain; a Baume & Mercier gifted by the King of Jordan. All three watches are new-old-stock in presentation shadow box frames with photos. Recently sold was a watch given a handful of years after the Civil War concluded by the Vice President Elect to honor an Army commander who went on to receive the Medal of Honor. This is a significant, exciting, and constantly changing new collection you won't want to miss! Stay tuned over the coming weeks for photos of other special pieces from the collection! Detailed Appraisal: Manufacturer: Stührling Original Country of origin: Switzerland (Swiss movement) Model: Apocalypse 160 Classic Chronograph Ref. 160A.3315K54 Designed for: Men Functions: Hours, Minutes Case material: Gold-tone stainless steel with black ion-plated bezel Case markings (Outside): STUHRLING ORIGINAL ALL STAINLESS STEEL WATER RESISTANT 100 M QUARTZ CHRONOGRAPH Case condition: Good condition; we left it just as we acquired it which includes signs of wear. Dimensions: 47mm diameter (excluding crown), 52 mm lug-to-lug Dial: Textured black dial with applied gold-tone indices and Arabic 12, three sub-registers, date at 4 o’clock, luminous gold hands and red chronograph hand Hands: Gold-tone baton with luminous fill and red chronograph hand Movement type: Swiss quartz chronograph  Crown: Fluted crown with matching pushers Crystal: Krysterna, a number of hairline scratches from use Band: Original signed rubber strap with patterned texture and signed buckle, previously worn often but serviceable Width between lugs: 24 mm Serviced: We have not cleaned or polished the watch or done anything to the outside of it - we left it just as it was last used by Mr. Bellafonte. On the inside, one of our Master Watchmakers has installed a new battery making it ready for immediate enjoyment. Warranty: One-year international warranty on the movement and its function. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center. Box/Papers: BOX - Watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate SKU 10273
  • Creator:
    Stührling
  • Case Material:
  • Movement:
  • Case Dimensions:
    Width: 1.86 in (47 mm)Length: 2.05 in (52 mm)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2010
  • Condition:
    The solid stainless steel case wears a brushed gold-tone finish with contrasting black bezel and a deeply knurled crown. Its finely honeycomb textured black dial is detailed with applied luminous indices.
  • Seller Location:
    Suwanee, GA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 102731stDibs: LU4333228188452

More From This Seller

View All
Invicta Anatomic Chronograph Mens Watch - Owned & Worn By Harry Bellafonte COA

Invicta Anatomic Chronograph Mens Watch - Owned & Worn By Harry Bellafonte COA

By Invicta

Located in Suwanee, GA

NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Callisto Midsize Unisex Watch, Stainless Steel & 18K Gold - B57046

Breitling Callisto Midsize Unisex Watch, Stainless Steel & 18K Gold - B57046

By Breitling

Located in Suwanee, GA

NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

OWNED BY MARTIN SHEEN - Savoy Icon Massive Mens Rose Gold Tone Diver's Watch

OWNED BY MARTIN SHEEN - Savoy Icon Massive Mens Rose Gold Tone Diver's Watch

By Savoy 1

Located in Suwanee, GA

NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Cartier 21C Chronoscaph Chronograph Stainless Steel Mens Ref. 2424 Watch - Paper

Cartier 21C Chronoscaph Chronograph Stainless Steel Mens Ref. 2424 Watch - Paper

By Cartier

Located in Suwanee, GA

NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1969 Breitling Top Time Vintage Aviator's Panda Dial Chronograph Watch - SS

1969 Breitling Top Time Vintage Aviator's Panda Dial Chronograph Watch - SS

By Breitling

Located in Suwanee, GA

NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Festina F12 Steel Mens Watch - Owned & Worn By Harry Bellafonte with COA

Festina F12 Steel Mens Watch - Owned & Worn By Harry Bellafonte with COA

Located in Suwanee, GA

NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stDibs, but we have sold over 10,000 fine watches and exceptionally served thousands of customers with a 5.0 star rating. Festina F12 Steel Mens Watch - OWNED & WORN BY HARRY BELLAFONTE with COA Certificate of Authenticity - Full Provenance with 2 COAs - 1 Year Warranty Today’s offering showcases a special treasure from our COT Celebrity Collection: a stainless steel Festina F12 reference 8995 wristwatch personally owned and worn by the legendary Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner Harry Belafonte. Far more than an entertainer, Belafonte was an artist who reshaped culture. Harry Belafonte was one of the most celebrated entertainers of the 20th century—a trailblazing singer, actor, and activist whose artistry reshaped popular culture. Dubbed the “King of Calypso,” he introduced Caribbean music to mainstream audiences around the globe. His landmark 1956 album Calypso became the first LP in history to sell more than one million copies, fueled by the enduring popularity of Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)—a song that remains especially recognizable to this day. His warm, charismatic stage presence and magnetic voice made him a household name, while his work in film, including Carmen Jones and Island in the Sun, broke new ground for Black actors in Hollywood. Belafonte’s career was recognized with some of the industry’s highest honors. He won a Grammy Award for Calypso, later receiving a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. His performances earned him Emmy and Tony Awards as well, making him one of the rare “EGOT” recipients. In 1989, he was awarded the Kennedy Center Honors, and in 2014 he received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for his profound influence on both culture and conscience. Equally celebrated for his activism, Belafonte was a close confidant of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and a tireless champion for civil rights, social justice, and humanitarian causes. He helped organize the 1963 March on Washington, supported the anti-apartheid movement, and worked with UNICEF as a goodwill ambassador. His fearless voice against injustice and his lifelong commitment to equality cemented his legacy not only as an entertainer but as a moral leader of his era. To own a watch worn by Belafonte is to hold a personal connection to a man whose artistry brought joy to millions and whose convictions helped change the world.   This watch: The Festina F12 offers a balance of practicality and style. Its curved rectangular stainless steel case wears comfortably on the wrist. Its silver dial is crisp and functional, with luminous dauphine hands, applied Arabic numerals, baton hour markers, and dual registers for day and date, giving it both clarity and sophistication. With its signed crown, durable 5 ATM water resistance, and dependable quartz movement, the F12 is built for reliable everyday wear, yet its streamlined tank-style design ensures it pairs effortlessly with both casual and formal attire. It’s a versatile timepiece that blends contemporary durability with timeless appeal. It remains in overall good condition. We have not cleaned or polished the watch or done anything to the outside of it - we left it just as we acquired it, which includes signs of wear. On the inside, one of our Master Watchmakers has installed a new battery making it ready for enjoyment. Our's Renowned Celebrity Collection: This watch is part of our Celebrity Collection of watches that has been featured in GQ, Revolution Watch, Europa Star, JCK, Hampton's Magazine, Gotham Magazine, Vegas Magazine, Silicon Valley magazine and many others. eBay just recently partnered with us for an exclusive, special sale for seven of the watches. The collection has been composed of 107 watches and clocks owned or worn by 55 iconic celebrities and public figures. It may be the largest current collection of celebrity-owned watches in the world. It is constantly changing and is currently headlined by timepieces owned by some of the most legendary Hollywood actors and actresses, musicians, comedians, and entertainers: The King, Elvis Presley. (Just sold) The King of Pop, Michael Jackson. (Just sold) The King of Comedy, Jerry Lewis. The Artist Formerly Known as Prince. (Just sold) Hollywood icons Steve Martin, Red Skelton, Martin Sheen, Burt Reynolds, Laurence Olivier, James Arness...

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

You May Also Like

Breitling Chronomat Two Tone Chronograph Automatic Watch Ref B13048

Breitling Chronomat Two Tone Chronograph Automatic Watch Ref B13048

By Breitling

Located in New York, NY

A striking Breitling chronograph featuring a two-tone stainless steel and gold case paired with a metallic grey sunburst dial. The dial is accented by deep blue chronograph subdials ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Chronomat 44 mm Black Dial Rubber Strap Automatic Watch SS/18KRG Case

Breitling Chronomat 44 mm Black Dial Rubber Strap Automatic Watch SS/18KRG Case

By Breitling

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Breitling Chronomat 44 Chronograph Automatic men's wristwatch featuring a robust stainless steel and 18K rose gold case paired with a black rubber strap for a distinctive sport-luxur...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Gold & Silver Van Der Bauwede Dual Time Automatic Chronograph Wrist Watch BNIB

Gold & Silver Van Der Bauwede Dual Time Automatic Chronograph Wrist Watch BNIB

By VAN DER BAUWEDE

Located in Antwerp, BE

VAN DER BAUWEDE "AUTOMATIC DUAL TIME, CAL 40" BRAND NEW IN BOX WITH WARRANTY PAPERS MOVEMENT: mechanical with automatic winding, caliber 40 CASE: 18 Kt Solid Yellow Gold & Solid Si...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Silver

Burrett Steel and Golden Diving Chrono Wristwatch

Burrett Steel and Golden Diving Chrono Wristwatch

Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

BURRETT Dive watch. Steel / gilded. Dark gray mother-of-pearl dial. 3 counters. Unidirectional rotating bezel. Date at 4H. WR 200 meters. Quartz movement (battery to change).

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Guy Ellia Carbon and 18 Karat Rose Gold Jumbo Chronograph Strap Watch

Guy Ellia Carbon and 18 Karat Rose Gold Jumbo Chronograph Strap Watch

By Guy Ellia

Located in New York, NY

Jumbo Carbon and 18 KT Rose Gold Chronograph Reference # RS2388JC #008/100 Automatic movement caliber PGE1185 F. Piguet 50mm diameter 11 mm thick Water resistant to 30mm Sapphire ca...

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold