New (Old) James Bond Watch?

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To be fair, I think this is one of the best images of the watch. If you zoom right in, I also think @JwRosenthal 's image (post 2) is spot on-down to the bakelite bezel, text on the dial and bracelet.馃憤
Image was a web-grab but I am accepting gifts if anyone feels like sending one like that my way. Or I鈥檒l settle for a 5513 since we have established that the Tissot is the real bond watch with more screen time 馃槈
 
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Just in case anyone is still following this thread, or perusing with a little more time on their hands than usual. Off the back of this thread.. THIS was inevitable I'm afraid....

Bracelet will follow in due course...
Stay safe, Steve
 
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Thanks for making me buy another watch! ::facepalm1::
I guess we all need a small push to convince ourselves sometimes 馃槈
Enjoy the beautiful watch!
 
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@321Only - looks like you've inspired last week's TBT on Fratello -well done 馃榾

#TBT The Rolex Submariner Vs. The Underrated Bond Tissot PR-516 Watch (fratellowatches.com)

There an interesting continuity error, of sorts. One minute, Bond is using his Rolex to try to snag a boat, to effect his escape from the jaws of certain death:

Jump to 4m 19s:

Then a few minutes later, he's haring around in a boat being chased by the baddies, this time wearing his Tissot:

jump to 10m 19s:

I have a 46622 - the day & date version:


Which, I'm somewhat ashamed to say, I bought only because of the bracelet it came on, as I wanted the correct bracelet for my PR 516 chronograph...
 
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Two additional behind the scenes photos that sho the watch.
I think @JwRosenthal is right spotting a PR 516 馃榾


The chap on the left in that photo is Albert "Cubby" Broccoli, the producer of the Bond films. The whole concept was a collaboration between him, David Salzman, and my father, Norbert Auerbach, who was reading Ian Fleming's Bond books at the time, and who brought Sean Connery on board.

I mention this b/c it was my father who first sparked my interest in watches, as he was a casual collector himself, and gave me my first proper watch (a Heuer 2000 Professional) for my 15th birthday (still have it, still runs). Here's a couple of pics of the Moonraker premier with Cubby, Roger, and the Bond girls (I'm the little guy in the space suit) and, of course, the Heuer:
 
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On the "Live and Let Die" PR516 is it only the top of the watch that should have a brushed finish and the sides polished?
The watch looks gorgeous by the way.
 
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On the "Live and Let Die" PR516 is it only the top of the watch that should have a brushed finish and the sides polished?
The watch looks gorgeous by the way.
Hi, I don't have mine to hand but yes, I think that 's right. 馃憤
Steve
 
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The chap on the left in that photo is Albert "Cubby" Broccoli, the producer of the Bond films. The whole concept was a collaboration between him, David Salzman, and my father, Norbert Auerbach, who was reading Ian Fleming's Bond books at the time, and who brought Sean Connery on board.

I mention this b/c it was my father who first sparked my interest in watches, as he was a casual collector himself, and gave me my first proper watch (a Heuer 2000 Professional) for my 15th birthday (still have it, still runs). Here's a couple of pics of the Moonraker premier with Cubby, Roger, and the Bond girls (I'm the little guy in the space suit) and, of course, the Heuer:

Bit late in replying to your post, but I think this has to be the coolest thing I've read and seen here since joining the OF a few years ago.
Thanks so much for sharing! 馃憥
 
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Growing up, Roger Moore was my favorite James Bond. Therefore I had to get Moore's Tissot, but there was only one problem: I like time-only watches! So I like to think this is a "Bond watch adjacent" PR 516, reference 41554 馃槈

 
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Does the bezel spin on these watches and if so is it in just one direction or are the purely visual?
 
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Does the bezel spin on these watches and if so is it in just one direction or are the purely visual?

These have bi-directional bezels that are friction fitted, so no satisfying clickety-clacks.
 
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Another question!
What straps were most popular / available options at the time? Are they an 18mm or 19mm strap? I guess it depends on whether leather or steel?

Agree I think Roger Moore was my favourite bond too!
 
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Another question!
What straps were most popular / available options at the time? Are they an 18mm or 19mm strap? I guess it depends on whether leather or steel?

Agree I think Roger Moore was my favourite bond too!
They're a 19mm strap/bracelet.
Here is mine.
 
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A very nice looking watch - I do like them with straps as well as bracelets - infact I'm not sure what I prefer!
 
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I stuck mine on a rally strap which adds to the 1970s vibe - just love the blue dial

 
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Suits it!

Is there a quick way to adjust the date on these?
 
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Not really, I generally don鈥檛 bother. You just have to go back and forth to advance the date