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T. Ferguson · 4 January 2017, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Pongster

How did omega even come into the picture?

Same way BMW did in three of the Brosnan films. They paid for the privilege.

http://www.businessinsider.com/heres...hanged-2012-10

JacksonStone · 4 January 2017, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by T. Ferguson

Same way BMW did in three of the Brosnan films. They paid for the privilege.

http://www.businessinsider.com/heres...hanged-2012-10

Wow. According to the slideshow, the producers "covered 100 percent of [the Tomorrow Never Dies] production budget with brand tie-ins by eight major partners." If that's true for the other films, it's no wonder the filmmakers let product placement deals dictate what Bond uses, rather than any sense of heritage descended from the novels.

strafer_kid · 5 January 2017, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by delldeaton

It's been a while since I've been able to make it back to TRF, and, of course, to this Thread. Thought you might be interested in a few things from the "Bond Watches, James Bond Watches" exhibit, which continues to run at the National Watch & Clock Museum through next April 30, 2011.

First, as I've shared with folks during the personal tours I periodically guide through the exhibit when I'm in town, I was the one who actually couriered the Ian Fleming watch from its top-secret family location to the Museum. That further gave me exclusive access to extensively photograph it.

Here's one of those images.

Second, not only are still and video photography prohibited in the exhibit, but it's further a rare occasion that the Fleming-Bond Rolex 1016 Explorer is actually shown ticking while on display. So far, it's only been exhibited in operation twice. The last time was in mid-September, during our special "Bond Enthusiasts Weekend," where I made the following video and posted it to the James Bond Watches YouTube Channel.

"James Bond Watches: Alpha to Omega"

Thanks for giving me the opportunity to post these updates.

Great shot! Seems in remarkable condition given its age etc.

hsandhu01 · 15 January 2017, 04:29 AM

Been on this forum for 2 days and have already learned more then I knew about the brand in years.

douglasf13 · 4 February 2017, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by JacksonStone

I can appreciate Omega's Bond offerings, but I always thought it was incongruous that Craig's Bond wore a base-level Seamaster to the high-stakes poker game in Casino Royale. Not to sound like a snob, but the Seamaster Pro (especially the pre-ceramic model) doesn't strike me as a watch someone would wear when trying to appear as though he could afford a $10 million buy-in. Then again, Le Chiffre wore a Longines, so go figure.

To be fair, even the Prince always wears a mid-size Seamaster that was a gift from his mother. Plus, Rolex isn't exactly a large jump up from Omega. They're kind of the BMW and Mercedes of the watch world.

Boman · 19 December 2017, 04:42 AM

Great reading, thanks

shaspar · 16 March 2018, 08:01 AM

Oyster Precision or Explorer?

Ricehobbit · 30 May 2018, 09:44 PM

awesome

Capt Jack · 20 June 2018, 09:10 AM

great article. really neat how Rolex fits so nicely into the deep sea and deep intrigue venues! maybe thats why I like.

Razorsedge1 · 20 June 2018, 09:50 AM

Nice articles! I may have to reread some of the Bond books this summer.

andrewjb88 · 20 June 2018, 08:39 PM

Been watching all the movies again, Sean C is my favourite followed by Daniel C.

I own a Seamaster 300, Wanted to get a Submariner as well. Might look at one of these as well now.

Bernhard.otoft · 31 October 2018, 06:22 AM

Thank you for this thrilling story!
Being a newbie I just wonder if this is a good catch?

Kaplans item 1489623

Bernhard

Gwatch555 · 2 December 2018, 02:52 AM

Very great information you shared with us here, it's really appreciated. especially by someone like me.

SSD · 2 December 2018, 04:45 AM

I remember reading that excellent article when it came out in Watch Time, I really appreciate the chance to read it again, and see the additional information as well. Thanks for the careful research and hard work, it is most edifying!

Enezdez · 1 April 2019, 04:57 AM

Thank you Mr. Dell Deaton, for your well researched and enlightening articles very informative...

While I have been a member of this forum for a few years this is the 1st time I have posted.

I was just curious about the Explore I, since I just picked one up yesterday ref number 114270...

Thank you again you made a rainy Sunday in NJ not so wet! lol

Cheers,

Enezdez

20 June 2018, 08:39 PM	#41
andrewjb88 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: United Kingdom Watch: 16302 Rolex OP Posts: 766	Been watching all the movies again, Sean C is my favourite followed by Daniel C. I own a Seamaster 300, Wanted to get a Submariner as well. Might look at one of these as well now. __________________ Rolex Datejust 16203 Omega Seamaster Professional 300m Tudor BB GMT Luch one hand

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SSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Georgia Watch: Stainless Sub Date Posts: 3,023	I remember reading that excellent article when it came out in Watch Time, I really appreciate the chance to read it again, and see the additional information as well. Thanks for the careful research and hard work, it is most edifying! __________________ SUBMARINER OWNERS' CLUB ESTABLISHED 1953 TRF Member # 5464

15 January 2017, 04:29 AM	#34
hsandhu01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: California Posts: 6	Been on this forum for 2 days and have already learned more then I knew about the brand in years.

19 December 2017, 04:42 AM	#36
Boman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Mister B Location: Denmark Posts: 18	Great reading, thanks

16 March 2018, 08:01 AM	#37
shaspar "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Argentina Posts: 20	Oyster Precision or Explorer?

30 May 2018, 09:44 PM	#38
Ricehobbit Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jay Location: Vienna Watch: Rolex Daydate Onyx Posts: 9	awesome

20 June 2018, 09:10 AM	#39
Capt Jack Banned Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Kauai, HI Posts: 5	great article. really neat how Rolex fits so nicely into the deep sea and deep intrigue venues! maybe thats why I like.

20 June 2018, 09:50 AM	#40
Razorsedge1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Miami Beach Posts: 447	Nice articles! I may have to reread some of the Bond books this summer.

31 October 2018, 06:22 AM	#42
Bernhard.otoft "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: USA Posts: 1	Thank you for this thrilling story! Being a newbie I just wonder if this is a good catch? Kaplans item 1489623 Bernhard

2 December 2018, 02:52 AM	#43
Gwatch555 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 23	Very great information you shared with us here, it's really appreciated. especially by someone like me.

1 April 2019, 04:57 AM	#45
Enezdez "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Astoria, NY Posts: 9	Thank you Mr. Dell Deaton, for your well researched and enlightening articles very informative... While I have been a member of this forum for a few years this is the 1st time I have posted. I was just curious about the Explore I, since I just picked one up yesterday ref number 114270... Thank you again you made a rainy Sunday in NJ not so wet! lol Cheers, Enezdez

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