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The Best Bond Watch Ever?
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·Congrats. I like that they found a subtle way to make it a Bond watch... rather than beating you over the head with the fact that it's a bond watch.
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SpeedyPhill
·Going back to the roots... British author Ian Fleming (1908-1964) often described Commander James Bond's wrist watch as a Rolex without specifying the exact model and we all know, 1963 onwards Fleming wore a Rolex Explorer 1016
But any idea what Ian Fleming was wearing in this mid-1950s photo ?
Looks like a dress Omega or a Rolex 1008 Zephyr, but it ain't neither I suppose ?
(Photo: Encyclopedia Britannica/Everett Collection/Alamy)
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But any idea what Ian Fleming was wearing in this mid-1950s photo ?
Looks like a dress Omega or a Rolex 1008 Zephyr, but it ain't neither I suppose ?
(Photo: Encyclopedia Britannica/Everett Collection/Alamy)
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PATRICK JP
·P pongsterThe markings on the caseback have no meaning? Just random numbers to make it appear military issued? Same numbers for all?
The markings have a meaning. If my memory serves me right it should be:
Navy issue
Waterproof
Screw down crown
Personnel ID = 007
Year of manufacture = here reference to first Bond movie released in 1962.
The broad arrow means it’s property of the Ministry of Defense.
I think these markings are cool and do not detract the watch in any way. Most people will have no idea of their meaning.
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PATRICK JP
·Pics&videos... you always have to experience the watch yourself to know if it is for you. Many of these hype-watch... it’s crazy: people are forced to buy watches without seeing them.. for example the Daytona: stunning watch (pics&videos), great history, cult followers—but when I personallly experienced the watch: too tiny for me. To use the complication: to open the screws was irritating. Very hard to read... conclusion: not for me. You gotta see the watch before buying.
What make you think that “people are FORCED to buy watches without seeing” ? Who forces them ? I don’t understand that… And the Rolex Daytona I personally never though anything about it really and now that you mention it I’d be curious to know about its history other than it was worn by some people like Steve McQueen or Paul Newman… The Submariner has a proper history with Comex and the development of commercial diving, saturation diving, experimental dives, etc…
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PATRICK JP
·For me, it is not only the best Bond Watch but also the first Diver 300M that I really like. The normal ones are to shiny for me and the bracelet was not my thing.
I‘m happy with my yesterday bought watch 😎
It is beautiful !
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Both are nice.
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·I normally don’t like the patina look.. but it’s starting to grow on me after seeing more and more wrist shots.
It is funny, I don’t look at it as a patina look but simply as a colours scheme. False patina always look false and tacky but this chocolate and caramel / toffee colours scheme looks rather nice and unique to me.
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·That's a good point, and I agree! I still don't think it should be used on a watch that isn't military issue, though.
It seems that the UK Ministry of Defense had no objection to it so it’s perfectly legit and fine. There should be no reasons to be uptight. Just remember it is a modern fun watch meant to bring some smiles on faces of people wearing it… It is only Bond character fantasy, nothing really serious here.
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PATRICK JP
·Indeed, in the first movies, James Bond was wearing a Rolex wristwatch, just a writer Ian Fleming (1908-1964) intended as he wore a Rolex himself.
There was no fuzz about it, the action hero just wore a decent toolwatch ( Rolex Submariner diving watch) suitable for his job as a spy...
Fast forward to the year 1995 when the Aston Martin was replaced by a BMX and Omega bought its way in... product placement bull shit.
The initial entry of Omega into the Bond movies was not really a product placement, it was the costumes designer Lindy Hemming who said, “I was convinced that Commander Bond, a naval man, a diver and a discreet gentleman of the world would wear the Seamaster with the blue dial.” She said that because her father had friends who were ex-Navy and wore MoD issued Omega watches. Then the rest is history and I think it’s fun.
Now, the world is changing and most things are being commoditised including garnements, watches, cars, etc… worn and visible in movies. Even watches are being commoditised as some people are investing in watches which I find rather odd as it’s not my way with watches which I see as luxury or not, consumable items which may become collectible after a considerable amount of time has passed…
Why would it be bullshit ?!
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·The initial entry of Omega into the Bond movies was not really a product placement, it was the costumes designer Lindy Hemming who said, “I was convinced that Commander Bond, a naval man, a diver and a discreet gentleman of the world would wear the Seamaster with the blue dial.” She said that because her father had friends who were ex-Navy and wore MoD issued Omega watches. Then the rest is history and I think it’s fun.
Now, the world is changing and most things are being commoditised including garnements, watches, cars, etc… worn and visible in movies. Even watches are being commoditised as some people are investing in watches which I find rather odd as it’s not my way with watches which I see as luxury or not, consumable items which may become collectible after a considerable amount of time has passed…
Why would it be bullshit ?!
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dstfno
·The initial entry of Omega into the Bond movies was not really a product placement, it was the costumes designer Lindy Hemming who said, “I was convinced that Commander Bond, a naval man, a diver and a discreet gentleman of the world would wear the Seamaster with the blue dial.” She said that because her father had friends who were ex-Navy and wore MoD issued Omega watches. Then the rest is history and I think it’s fun.
Now, the world is changing and most things are being commoditised including garnements, watches, cars, etc… worn and visible in movies. Even watches are being commoditised as some people are investing in watches which I find rather odd as it’s not my way with watches which I see as luxury or not, consumable items which may become collectible after a considerable amount of time has passed…
Why would it be bullshit ?!
Correct. The switch from Rolex to Omega in Goldeneye was not product placement, but the decision of the costume designer. There is certainly a product placement arrangement now, but that was not the case at the time that the change was made.
Although it's being told that the Seamaster Professional 300M was indeed the model that the designer wanted, it was Omega who wanted to be in the movie and reached out to the movie studio, limiting the choice to Omega timepieces. It was one of the first product placement campaigns in a movie as we know it today. With the product getting a prominent place in the movie, extra scenes being shot for marketing purposes,...
Mr Biver who was CEO at the time explained this in an interview once.
Edit - Apparently the interview is on Youtube
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·Although it's being told that the choice of the model by the designer was indeed the Seamaster Professional 300M, it was Omega who wanted to be in the movie and reached out to the movie studio. It was one of the first product placement campaigns in a movie as we know it today. With the product getting a prominent place in the storyline, extra scenes being shot for marketing purposes,...
Mr Biver who was CEO at the time explained this in an interview once.
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imranbecks
·The funny part is that in Goldeneye, he wore the quartz SMP. But the SMP they advertised in various commercials at the time was for the automatic model which wouldn't be worn until later on in Tomorrow Never Dies.
That SMP is still a timeless watch to this day and doesn't look out of place.
That SMP is still a timeless watch to this day and doesn't look out of place.
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Joeplanetocean
·Better judge yourself, my amazing AD called today...
I am impressed:
So light&easy to wear, true Bond-watch without yelling it. Technical qualities of the 8806 are stunning, dial is soooo stylish—you have to see this piece yourself! Photos&videos don’t do any justice. Even though I am a huge Rolex fan, this Seamaster beats the Rolex Sub in every way. Yeah, sub was the original Bond watch, but Seamaster is the Modern era Bond watch. IMO: Best Bond Watch Ever.
I think this is one of the first Bond Seamasters in Europe!
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Jayrock26v2
·the Seamaster is great Its too bad about the bracelet though because it looks so good...
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TheNew007
·Having previously owned most bond watches by OMEGA, in my opinion the Spectre 300 is my favorite and the best bond watch. I’ve never owned the NTTD although I was offered a trade of a NTTD plus cash for my Spectre a while back, I tried the NTTD and just didn’t like it.. the Aluminum Bezel insert & no see through caseback is a downgrade from the Ceramic & see through caseback of the standard 8800 models.
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mbpro
·This one is the ultimate Bond watch to me:
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·Best Bond Watch Ever? With all due respect to Omega, it has to be the Rolex Submariner ref 6538. Without this iconic shot, there wouldn't even be such a thing as a "Bond" NATO strap.
Best Omega Bond watch? For me, it's the Spectre Seamaster 300. Still kick myself for not buying one new when I had the chance. I still want one, maybe someday... 😗
Best Bond watch that I own?
I have only one; this old vintage piece from the 80s, the Heuer 1000 Night Diver. Worn by Timothy Dalton's Bond in the Living Daylights. Sorry it's not an Omega but I love it!
Best Omega Bond watch? For me, it's the Spectre Seamaster 300. Still kick myself for not buying one new when I had the chance. I still want one, maybe someday... 😗
Best Bond watch that I own?
I have only one; this old vintage piece from the 80s, the Heuer 1000 Night Diver. Worn by Timothy Dalton's Bond in the Living Daylights. Sorry it's not an Omega but I love it!
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