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AAMD11 · 15 February 2012, 05:54 AM

While browsing the Omega site I noticed the Bond Special Edition is now in the Seamaster section. It's not as BAD as people say, I wouldn't buy it but it's not dreadful.

http://www.omegawatches.com/gents/se...21230412001005

MrTito · 15 February 2012, 06:09 AM

Sorry but it is.... great opportunity to release something special and they come out with that. Could you imagine Panerai, Rolex etc having something quite as tacky. I'm sure it'll sell but I don't know who too!

azguy · 15 February 2012, 06:14 AM

The watch itself is a great design, it's too bad they put "007" all over the face, they should have just done something on the case back and left it at that

Saxon007 · 15 February 2012, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by azguy

The watch itself is a great design, it's too bad they put "007" all over the face, they should have just done something on the case back and left it at that

I agree, the dial is just crass. The caseback treatment and perhaps the red 50 are all it needed.

F4ntasyman · 15 February 2012, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by MrTito

Could you imagine Panerai, Rolex etc having something quite as tacky.

There's no need to imagine.

FeelingTheBlues · 16 February 2012, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by F4ntasyman

There's no need to imagine.

That watch popped up in my mind just when I read that comment about Rolex not being tacky!

Having said that, I'm not a fan of that Bond SMP, I don't really like the dial and find it in fact too busy. However, I do like the case back and that red 50 marker on the bezel kind of has its charm.

Still, I prefer my plain black SMP quartz.

KJacques · 18 February 2012, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by F4ntasyman

There's no need to imagine.

Rolex would never turn out anything tasteless.

baldyspoon · 16 February 2012, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by MrTito

Sorry but it is.... great opportunity to release something special and they come out with that. Could you imagine Panerai, Rolex etc having something quite as tacky. I'm sure it'll sell but I don't know who too!

Your right it will sell, I was looking in an Omega boutique and mentioned this watch. They told me that they had sold all the ones they had been allocated, and only had a standby list for if people choose not to buy it.

davestan · 17 February 2012, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by MrTito

I'm sure it'll sell but I don't know who too!

To Bond enthusiasts/collectors and, to Bond and Omega enthusiasts/collectors! BTW: Panerai and Rolex(and many other "high end" brands) have come out with some questionable commercially and/or politically influenced models! (For eg the current dedicated Panerai Boutique models, and the Rolex pictured above). I quite like it and Staff at the Sydney Boutique told me there was a lot of interest already.

capote · 15 February 2012, 07:04 AM

It's so ugly that people on the forums actually doubted if it was real.

AAMD11 · 15 February 2012, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by capote

It's so ugly that people on the forums actually doubted if it was real.

That watch is disgusting!! The Bond 50th is 1000 times nicer

general · 15 February 2012, 10:51 AM

Not my cup of tea.

Koernel · 15 February 2012, 10:54 AM

+1

asadtiger · 16 February 2012, 02:03 AM

the 007 on the dial will be a thousand times less visible in real life and then everyone will see its not THAT bad afterall

alam · 16 February 2012, 04:02 AM

bad.

who came up with such a tacky design? who approved the design? they both should be fired!

rad87gn · 16 February 2012, 04:10 AM

Looks OK to me?

No different than the dial Rolex has with Rolex Rolex all over it.

laphroaig007 · 16 February 2012, 06:01 AM

Don't really know what to think about it !

Well, yes I figured it out, just a BIG lack of imagination and creativity for the designers at Omega's !

Griffi · 18 February 2012, 12:05 AM

Well, all big name watch manufacturers have tacky watches. Unfortunately customer demographics change over the years and in order to grow and "make more money" they will cater to whoever they can sell.
Bond watch, one has to see it in person. I agree though the dial should have had no 007.

MrTito · 18 February 2012, 07:33 AM

I take your points but that Rolex is (I assume) pretty close to a one off and will only adorn the wrist of some super rich chaps good lady if not because of taste then just because of cost. The 007, whilst limited, is a much broader offering. Everyone is entitled to their own taste of course, but I think Omega have made some cracking improvements to the range in the last few years and in my humble opinion the 007 is horribly over branded.
Only my opinion so no offence of course...

mrbill2mrbill2 · 19 February 2012, 06:12 AM

New Bond - tacky!

Langleyz · 19 February 2012, 08:38 AM

The case back is pretty cool. The dial is terrible.

davestan · 24 February 2012, 01:22 PM

Saw the new Bond at the Sydney Boutique - actually looks quite smart. I think it's one of those watches you have to see in the flesh before you judge.

TonyPhilly · 24 February 2012, 03:34 PM

I just don't know what they were thinking. Not to mention, creating a Bond 50th anniversary is a litte odd for omega, since the Bond watch 50 years ago was Rolex.

darrenvs · 24 February 2012, 09:03 PM

I have seen this in the flesh back in January this year before it was released. I think its gorgeous. The 007 is much more subtle in the flesh. If I hadnt got my 1968 Chronostop I would be ordering one, and I'm not the biggest Bond fan
If some one wants to buy one and send it to me I would not be too upset
Also as Tonyphilly said the Rolex was the original Bond watch, but Omega has created a great brand around the 007 theme. Every time a new Bond movie comes out the sales of Omega go through the roof

15 February 2012, 05:54 AM	#1
AAMD11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Illusive Man Location: NYC Watch: Omega Worldtimer Posts: 668	Bond 50th on Omega website While browsing the Omega site I noticed the Bond Special Edition is now in the Seamaster section. It's not as BAD as people say, I wouldn't buy it but it's not dreadful. http://www.omegawatches.com/gents/se...21230412001005 __________________

16 February 2012, 04:10 AM	#16
rad87gn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chad Location: Des Moines, Iowa Watch: Rolex, PAM, Omega Posts: 1,607	Looks OK to me? No different than the dial Rolex has with Rolex Rolex all over it. __________________ Rolex P-Series SS GMT II Black, Rolex Y-Series Sea-Dweller, Rolex F-Series TT Blue Sub, Rolex F-Series Sub LV, Rolex D-Series Ladies SS/WG DJ for wife, Panerai K-Series PAM 112, Omega Speedmaster Pro 3570.50, Omega Seamaster 300M Chrono 2594.52

16 February 2012, 06:01 AM	#17
laphroaig007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Marc Location: France Watch: 116710 & PAM372 Posts: 1,027	Don't really know what to think about it ! Well, yes I figured it out, just a BIG lack of imagination and creativity for the designers at Omega's ! __________________ Always look on the bright side of life... Watch addict...

19 February 2012, 06:12 AM	#20
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	New Bond - tacky! __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

15 February 2012, 06:09 AM	#2
MrTito "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: UK Watch: BLNR, JLC Deep Sea Posts: 164	Sorry but it is.... great opportunity to release something special and they come out with that. Could you imagine Panerai, Rolex etc having something quite as tacky. I'm sure it'll sell but I don't know who too!

15 February 2012, 06:14 AM	#3
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	The watch itself is a great design, it's too bad they put "007" all over the face, they should have just done something on the case back and left it at that

15 February 2012, 07:04 AM	#10
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	It's so ugly that people on the forums actually doubted if it was real.

15 February 2012, 10:51 AM	#12
general "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Earth Posts: 723	Not my cup of tea.

15 February 2012, 10:54 AM	#13
Koernel "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: southern Germany Watch: SMP, GMT C Posts: 18	+1

16 February 2012, 02:03 AM	#14
asadtiger "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Asad A. Awan Location: kabul, Afghanista Watch: Tissot PRX Posts: 2,698	the 007 on the dial will be a thousand times less visible in real life and then everyone will see its not THAT bad afterall

16 February 2012, 04:02 AM	#15
alam "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: MD Posts: 50	bad. who came up with such a tacky design? who approved the design? they both should be fired!

18 February 2012, 12:05 AM	#18
Griffi "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: New York Posts: 592	Well, all big name watch manufacturers have tacky watches. Unfortunately customer demographics change over the years and in order to grow and "make more money" they will cater to whoever they can sell. Bond watch, one has to see it in person. I agree though the dial should have had no 007.

18 February 2012, 07:33 AM	#19
MrTito "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: UK Watch: BLNR, JLC Deep Sea Posts: 164	I take your points but that Rolex is (I assume) pretty close to a one off and will only adorn the wrist of some super rich chaps good lady if not because of taste then just because of cost. The 007, whilst limited, is a much broader offering. Everyone is entitled to their own taste of course, but I think Omega have made some cracking improvements to the range in the last few years and in my humble opinion the 007 is horribly over branded. Only my opinion so no offence of course...

19 February 2012, 08:38 AM	#21
Langleyz "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Ben Location: Perth Watch: Rolex 16760/116400 Posts: 756	The case back is pretty cool. The dial is terrible.

24 February 2012, 01:22 PM	#22
davestan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 504	Saw the new Bond at the Sydney Boutique - actually looks quite smart. I think it's one of those watches you have to see in the flesh before you judge.

24 February 2012, 03:34 PM	#23
TonyPhilly "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 18	I just don't know what they were thinking. Not to mention, creating a Bond 50th anniversary is a litte odd for omega, since the Bond watch 50 years ago was Rolex.

24 February 2012, 09:03 PM	#24
darrenvs Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Poole, UK Posts: 88	I have seen this in the flesh back in January this year before it was released. I think its gorgeous. The 007 is much more subtle in the flesh. If I hadnt got my 1968 Chronostop I would be ordering one, and I'm not the biggest Bond fan If some one wants to buy one and send it to me I would not be too upset Also as Tonyphilly said the Rolex was the original Bond watch, but Omega has created a great brand around the 007 theme. Every time a new Bond movie comes out the sales of Omega go through the roof

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