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Quicksilver · 19 September 2008, 09:46 PM

007 pioneered a new use for a Rolex, as described by Ian Flemming in On Her Majesty's Secret Service -

"He softly retrieved his gloves from the bathroom, put on the goggles so that they rested in his hair above the forehead, tied the dark-red handkerchief tightly across his nose, schnapps into hip pocket and, finally, Gillette through the fingers of the left hand and the Rolex transferred to his right, the bracelet clasped in the palm of his hand and round the fingers so that the face of the watch lay across his middle knuckles."

- a Knucleduster

Lamone · 19 September 2008, 10:16 PM

That's gotta hurt

astcell · 19 September 2008, 10:33 PM

The Schnozmariner.

Jedi · 19 September 2008, 11:39 PM

Funny, 'cos I almost used my Sub as a knuckle duster in a pub one night. That was a while ago when I was young and stupid. Now I'm just stupid.

Time Traveller · 19 September 2008, 11:50 PM

I've often wondered if I were ever in a situation where aggressive action would have to be taken if I would have the courage to sacrifice my watch.

Quicksilver · 20 September 2008, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Time Traveller

I've often wondered if I were ever in a situation where aggressive action would have to be taken if I would have the courage to sacrifice my watch.

I dont think I would. Also, I wonder just how effective a Rolex strap would be as a knuckleduster ? The clasp on my Sub feels as if it would easily buckle under the strain. The new new Super Jubilee might fare better.

Time Traveller · 20 September 2008, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Quicksilver

I dont think I would. Also, I wonder just how effective a Rolex strap would be as a knuckleduster ? The clasp on my Sub feels as if it would easily buckle under the strain. The new new Super Jubilee might fare better.

No, no. In the novel OHMSS Bond used the face of the watch as the knuckle-duster, not the clasp. I dare say that would hurt. Especially since in the novel Bond shattered the crystal when he hit the guy.

gone2vegas · 20 September 2008, 02:45 AM

This might be one time I would prefer the DSSD over the Sub.

Lamone · 20 September 2008, 03:41 AM

The rolex spring bar never seem to holds up when i fought...
I've always had to pick up the Rolies off the floor or reach deep into my sleeve to retrive it and stop by an AD to pick up a new spring bar.

Mrdi · 20 September 2008, 03:49 AM

That's been my experience.
The spring bars always pop.
Did you ever try to find a spring bar in the dark of an alley?

monkfish · 20 September 2008, 03:50 AM

Imagine a Corum Bubble coming at you!

Trurolexer · 20 September 2008, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by monkfish

Imagine a Corum Bubble coming at you!

Corum Bubble is a bit strange looking watch for me...

WatchTimes · 20 September 2008, 04:08 AM

Oh boy a new use for the DSSD...

I can just imagine it now, be on the look out for a guy with a BIG F'in watch!
Yes, we can identify him by it as he left a BIG mark in the victims forehead.

As for the Corum bubble, be careful with that thing...
Didn't you mom warn you that you could poke an eye
out with that thing??? I still want a Corum Bubble Skeleton!

monkfish · 20 September 2008, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Trurolexer

Corum Bubble is a bit strange looking watch for me...

If you shake it too hard snow flys about

Lamone · 20 September 2008, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Mrdi

That's been my experience.
The spring bars always pop.
Did you ever try to find a spring bar in the dark of an alley?

I never looked for them, I assumed the little metal spring part that goes in broke off

Time Traveller · 20 September 2008, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by monkfish

Imagine a Corum Bubble coming at you!

That is the scariest avatar I have ever seen.

f16570 · 20 September 2008, 05:40 AM

Monkfish, that is scary.
And yes that knuckleduster would hurt your knuckles.

Quicksilver · 20 September 2008, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Time Traveller

No, no. In the novel OHMSS Bond used the face of the watch as the knuckle-duster, not the clasp. I dare say that would hurt. Especially since in the novel Bond shattered the crystal when he hit the guy.

Nasty. Yep, DSSD could well be the watch Bond would chose now maybe even over the Sub. DSSD would pack a nasty punch - YM would do quite well too.

Parachrom · 20 September 2008, 06:03 AM

I have had to use my Sd as a adjustment tool on another fellas face. I held it clasp shut with the face forwards.

rather than doing a imprint, i used it in a dowards stroke on the bridge of the nose, tearinf flesh and breaking cartilage. The follow up was to the side orbit of the eye. The watch required a sopy watter cleaning and a soft cloth treament. It did not lose any time or gain any time, and frankly was none the worse for wear. Seems it does a most excellent job of tooth removal as well. The saphire crystal withstands a goodly amount of frontal abuse.

TNRonin · 20 September 2008, 10:28 PM

I realize some of you are looking at the sub as jewelery, but there was a time when the sub had fixed bars and you had to pass or weave a NATO strap thru them.

Trurolexer · 20 September 2008, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Time Traveller

That is the scariest avatar I have ever seen.

Chris B · 20 September 2008, 10:35 PM

The victim would be time & date stamped lol

19 September 2008, 09:46 PM	#1
Quicksilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: David Location: London+Guangzhou Watch: ing watches Posts: 2,603	New use for a Rolex 007 pioneered a new use for a Rolex, as described by Ian Flemming in On Her Majesty's Secret Service - "He softly retrieved his gloves from the bathroom, put on the goggles so that they rested in his hair above the forehead, tied the dark-red handkerchief tightly across his nose, schnapps into hip pocket and, finally, Gillette through the fingers of the left hand and the Rolex transferred to his right, the bracelet clasped in the palm of his hand and round the fingers so that the face of the watch lay across his middle knuckles." - a Knucleduster

19 September 2008, 10:33 PM	#3
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	The Schnozmariner. __________________ SS GMTII "D", TT GMTIIc "Z"

19 September 2008, 11:39 PM	#4
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	Funny, 'cos I almost used my Sub as a knuckle duster in a pub one night. That was a while ago when I was young and stupid. Now I'm just stupid. __________________ Lee This is my watch. There are many like it but this one is mine... Flickr Blog

20 September 2008, 02:45 AM	#8
gone2vegas "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Peter Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 303	This might be one time I would prefer the DSSD over the Sub. __________________ It's not that I'm lazy, it's that I just don't care. PAM 312

20 September 2008, 03:50 AM	#11
monkfish "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 208	Imagine a Corum Bubble coming at you! __________________

19 September 2008, 10:16 PM	#2
Lamone Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Watch: ya mawt! Posts: 3,448	That's gotta hurt

19 September 2008, 11:50 PM	#5
Time Traveller Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: James Bond Location: USA Posts: 457	I've often wondered if I were ever in a situation where aggressive action would have to be taken if I would have the courage to sacrifice my watch.

20 September 2008, 03:41 AM	#9
Lamone Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Watch: ya mawt! Posts: 3,448	The rolex spring bar never seem to holds up when i fought... I've always had to pick up the Rolies off the floor or reach deep into my sleeve to retrive it and stop by an AD to pick up a new spring bar.

20 September 2008, 03:49 AM	#10
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	That's been my experience. The spring bars always pop. Did you ever try to find a spring bar in the dark of an alley?

20 September 2008, 04:08 AM	#13
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,774	Oh boy a new use for the DSSD... I can just imagine it now, be on the look out for a guy with a BIG F'in watch! Yes, we can identify him by it as he left a BIG mark in the victims forehead. As for the Corum bubble, be careful with that thing... Didn't you mom warn you that you could poke an eye out with that thing??? I still want a Corum Bubble Skeleton! __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

20 September 2008, 05:40 AM	#17
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Monkfish, that is scary. And yes that knuckleduster would hurt your knuckles. __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

20 September 2008, 06:03 AM	#19
Parachrom "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: canada Posts: 721	I have had to use my Sd as a adjustment tool on another fellas face. I held it clasp shut with the face forwards. rather than doing a imprint, i used it in a dowards stroke on the bridge of the nose, tearinf flesh and breaking cartilage. The follow up was to the side orbit of the eye. The watch required a sopy watter cleaning and a soft cloth treament. It did not lose any time or gain any time, and frankly was none the worse for wear. Seems it does a most excellent job of tooth removal as well. The saphire crystal withstands a goodly amount of frontal abuse.

20 September 2008, 10:28 PM	#20
TNRonin Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cookeville TN. Watch: 2000 SD Posts: 287	I realize some of you are looking at the sub as jewelery, but there was a time when the sub had fixed bars and you had to pass or weave a NATO strap thru them.

20 September 2008, 10:35 PM	#22
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,628	The victim would be time & date stamped lol

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