Skyfall, Bond

[Pghwatch]

I sure wish Bond was wearing the Sky Dweller in the new Bond film.

Nothing against Omega but Bond should always wear a Rolex IMO.

[The GMT Master]

If Rolex won't pay, they won't get the gig

And, for the record, Bond as a character doesn't tend to wear flashy watches - never has done in the novels, that's for sure. In the most recent novel, he was wearing a 34mm OP Date - purely functional, much like the Planet Ocean, in that respect

[SeamasterGMT]

Originally Posted by The GMT Master

If Rolex won't pay, they won't get the gig

And, for the record, Bond as a character doesn't tend to wear flashy watches - never has done in the novels, that's for sure. In the most recent novel, he was wearing a 34mm OP Date - purely functional, much like the Planet Ocean, in that respect

Neither did he wear Crockett & Jones, Tom Ford, Armani etc etc. But, if you want to analyze which watch a "real" James bond" might wear, considering he is supposed to be ex special services, the SBS used to be issued with a SeamasterGMT (don't know if they still are).
I would say someone out in the field for MI6 is more likely to wear a G-shock than anything else. Then again, special forces guys will always want the "shiny things" if they can get their hands on them.

[Israguard]

It's all about the $$$$$.

[Tony-GB]

Bond is a fictitious character and doesn't exist in real life. In his world run by Eon productions, he'll wear, drink or drive whatever someone is willing to pay.

I'd rather know and see pics of what my TRF colleagues are wearing and enjoying with their families and friends.

Fleming didn't even rate Rolex. He only made Bond wear a Rolex because it could be used as a knuckle duster!

[Gary Busey]

Originally Posted by Tony-GB

Bond is a fictitious character and doesn't exist in real life. In his world run by Eon productions, he'll wear, drink or drive whatever someone is willing to pay.

I'd rather know and see pics of what my TRF colleagues are wearing and enjoying with their families and friends.

Fleming didn't even rate Rolex. He only made Bond wear a Rolex because it could be used as a knuckle duster!

Bond is fictitious, except he isint.
His caracter is based on a Serbian double agent called ''tricycle'' because he liked menages à trois. check it
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dusko_Popov

[GeoGio Greece]

+ 1 , plus the fact that after Felix Baumgartner's Jump, how can one claim a "Sky Fall" and be taken seriously ?????

[ronbo710]

Maybe now he goes by Baumgartner, Felix Baumgartner :D

[Speed]

Man.

I must be the only Rolex owner who could not give a Monkey's Bum about "Bond"

[Tony-GB]

Originally Posted by Speed

Man.

I must be the only Rolex owner who could not give a Monkey's Bum about "Bond"

:r ofl:

I'm with you!! Bond is boring!!!!

[z32turbo]

Originally Posted by Speed

Man.

I must be the only Rolex owner who could not give a Monkey's Bum about "Bond"

Nope your not alone. Nothing wrong with Bond but his movies don't do anything for me and I don't read so the books have no value to me as well.

[Lrd2sea]

Originally Posted by z32turbo

Nope your not alone. Nothing wrong with Bond but his movies don't do anything for me and I don't read so the books have no value to me as well.

Here hear.
What entertainers wear have absolutely no meaning to me, let along what they wear when they are on stages/in movies.

[Dr. Robert]

I saw the film tonight....oh boy.....Bond is still Bond....a most excellent film.
P.S. I wore my sub to counteract the many shots of various Omeeeeega watches.

[dsio]

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

I saw the film tonight....oh boy.....Bond is still Bond....a most excellent film.
P.S. I wore my sub to counteract the many shots of various Omeeeeega watches.

Could always take it as an opportunity to upgrade ;)

[handsfull]

Originally Posted by Speed

Man.

I must be the only Rolex owner who could not give a Monkey's Bum about "Bond"

No, count me in on the club

[superdog]

Originally Posted by Speed

Man.

I must be the only Rolex owner who could not give a Monkey's Bum about "Bond"

Not the only one.

While I do like the movies, I don't care what kind of watch he is wearing.

[versatile1]

Originally Posted by Speed

Man.

I must be the only Rolex owner who could not give a Monkey's Bum about "Bond"

I haven't seen the last 3 Bond films. Maybe 4.
How many has Daniel Craig done now? Last one I saw was that other guy!

[TARDIS]

Originally Posted by versatile1

I haven't seen the last 3 Bond films. Maybe 4.
How many has Daniel Craig done now? Last one I saw was that other guy!

There was only one Bond and that was SC.

DC doesn't fit the bill IMO. A sawn off 007?

Rolex used to be worn in the first Bond movies with SC. I think Rolex matured a bit since then.

[JP Chestnut]

Originally Posted by versatile1

I haven't seen the last 3 Bond films. Maybe 4.
How many has Daniel Craig done now? Last one I saw was that other guy!

The first Craig-Bond movie was the only one I've liked in my lifetime (33 years). I think the new one is the third.

[donas]

Originally Posted by Speed

Man.

I must be the only Rolex owner who could not give a Monkey's Bum about "Bond"

Nope, I'm in that club as well. Bond movies just seem ridiculous and boring to me.

[Dr. Robert]

I'm a big fan of the Bond films........but now that Bond wears an Ommeeeeega....I look away when he flashes his wrist....bah humbug...at least I wear my sub when I watch a Bond film.

[datejusting]

Originally Posted by speed

man.

I must be the only rolex owner who could not give a monkey's bum about "bond"

x2

[joe100]

They'd know he was a spy instantly. Only a state-sponsored spy agency like MI6 could afford one in the first place.

[landroverking]

In Bond movies more non Rolexes than Rolexes have been worn.

[dalip]

Rolex don't seem interested in fictional characters. It lowers the class of the brand IMHO and I'd really hate to see Rolex choose to actually pay to have this association.

Omega can flog more planet oceans this way no doubt. Much like the 007 editions they release. It works for them as there are clearly those who will pay big $$$ to have the bond watch.

But I find the whole marketing stance cheapens the brand, who seem to be attempting to develop their stance among the higher tier watch companies.

[Roller07]

You have to pay.....to play

[Ardalan]

Originally Posted by Roller07

You have to pay.....to play

+1

[Cronus4]

Originally Posted by dalip

Rolex don't seem interested in fictional characters. It lowers the class of the brand IMHO and I'd really hate to see Rolex choose to actually pay to have this association.

Omega can flog more planet oceans this way no doubt. Much like the 007 editions they release. It works for them as there are clearly those who will pay big $$$ to have the bond watch.

But I find the whole marketing stance cheapens the brand, who seem to be attempting to develop their stance among the higher tier watch companies.

I agree with the cheapening comment. Although almost the entire cast of the Expendables was wearing Panerai's and I don't feel like that cheapened their brand...though I suppose that could be debated.

[capote]

Originally Posted by dalip

Rolex don't seem interested in fictional characters. It lowers the class of the brand IMHO and I'd really hate to see Rolex choose to actually pay to have this association.

Lots of Rolex/Tudors in the latest Mission Impossible movie.

[Muaitai]

I don't think Rolex needs that kind of marketing, Rolex is well know worldwide and stands to a higher standard, its basically a life style brand IMHO.