In honor of Sir Thomas Sean Connory

[doramas]

Submariner 6538

[andrewjb88]

I'd love to get an old Submariner just to wear it on a strap like that! A long with my dad, James Bond is the old reason I like watches.

[Rori]

Originally Posted by andrewjb88

I'd love to get an old Submariner just to wear it on a strap like that! A long with my dad, James Bond is the old reason I like watches.

I second that.


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[jatco]

His (own) very First watch I believe he wore, from what I've read.
In his honour, tho mine is not exactly the same.

[Gerry62]

007 Op. Thunderball (gadget)

RIP Sean and ..... thank you ...

[moneymike83]

Originally Posted by jatco

His (own) very First watch I believe he wore, from what I've read.
In his honour, tho mine is not exactly the same.

14k gold?


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[jatco]

Originally Posted by moneymike83

14k gold?


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James Bond: Precision 510
If you look carefully, this Gruen was the first watch to be worn on set during pre-production and the first day of shooting in the casino scene and when arriving at the airport in Jamaica. The casino is where Sean Connery uttered his introduction, “Bond, James Bond,” The watch is barely visible under his shirt cuff and can be seen while dealing.
Deacan, in his research, outlined that while you do see Sean Connery wearing a diver’s wristwatch in the car ride immediately following the iconic airport scene, films are not necessarily filmed in order. This is why Bond can be seen wearing a different watch in the car scene.
Some people have also theorized that the watch “showed up in the wrong place.” “Was it wrong for Bond to have arrived at the airport wearing his personal dress watch from the scenes in London? Or was he prematurely accessorized with the diver’s watch for his car ride?”

"Diving into the 510
The watch worn by Connery as 007, was the Precision 510 featuring a 17-jewel movement. The 34 millimeter gold-filled case was infact average for the time period, most watches were between 32mm and 37mm. The watch features a small bezel surrounding an elegant, classic, white dial. This model features Arabic numbers for 12, 3 and 9 o’clock; the 6 o’clock position is covered by a large sub-seconds dial while the other hours are index markers.
This dress watch is what the gentlemen of the day, 1962, would wear with their tuxedos. It would have been inappropriate to have Bond wearing a diver’s watch while dressed in a tuxedo. Wearing a Rolex Submariner, on the other hand, fit the bold and adventurous activities Bond took part in. Over the years, the Bond watches have continued to reflect the changing times in wrist wear and style while staying true to Bond’s style."

[joejoe1225]

RIP Sean - Best Bond of all time.


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[moneymike83]

Originally Posted by jatco

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James Bond: Precision 510
If you look carefully, this Gruen was the first watch to be worn on set during pre-production and the first day of shooting in the casino scene and when arriving at the airport in Jamaica. The casino is where Sean Connery uttered his introduction, “Bond, James Bond,” The watch is barely visible under his shirt cuff and can be seen while dealing.
Deacan, in his research, outlined that while you do see Sean Connery wearing a diver’s wristwatch in the car ride immediately following the iconic airport scene, films are not necessarily filmed in order. This is why Bond can be seen wearing a different watch in the car scene.
Some people have also theorized that the watch “showed up in the wrong place.” “Was it wrong for Bond to have arrived at the airport wearing his personal dress watch from the scenes in London? Or was he prematurely accessorized with the diver’s watch for his car ride?”

"Diving into the 510
The watch worn by Connery as 007, was the Precision 510 featuring a 17-jewel movement. The 34 millimeter gold-filled case was infact average for the time period, most watches were between 32mm and 37mm. The watch features a small bezel surrounding an elegant, classic, white dial. This model features Arabic numbers for 12, 3 and 9 o’clock; the 6 o’clock position is covered by a large sub-seconds dial while the other hours are index markers.
This dress watch is what the gentlemen of the day, 1962, would wear with their tuxedos. It would have been inappropriate to have Bond wearing a diver’s watch while dressed in a tuxedo. Wearing a Rolex Submariner, on the other hand, fit the bold and adventurous activities Bond took part in. Over the years, the Bond watches have continued to reflect the changing times in wrist wear and style while staying true to Bond’s style."

Cool read. Thank You for sharing.


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[ltmgeller]

[noshame]

In honour of Mr. Connory, I wore this the other day. Bond Nato not on my Sub, but on a more fitting tribute to James Bond ... on my skx 007.

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by jatco

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Over the years, the Bond watches have continued to reflect the changing times in wrist wear and style while staying true to Bond’s style."

Yet, the Submariner is still with us today, while so many others have gone out of style or are no longer made.

[Viral]

I wish this thread existed when he was still alive...........

[jatco]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Yet, the Submariner is still with us today, while so many others have gone out of style or are no longer made.

[GONZO2LR]

Rest in Peace, Sir Sean Connery.
When i was young i fell in love with the James Bond movies, I've seen them all and he was the best, even though all of actors that played Bond were good! But when he would say, Bond, James Bond, shaken not stirred...
My favorite line of all was.."the things i do for England"

I got my Sub because of him....

[jamesbondOO7]

We watched Goldfinger yesterday. Of course my interest for Rolex started with him.

[Aberdein]

Great actor. I believe he did his best work after Bond. A Bridge Too Far, Hunt for Red October, The Untouchables and others.
Will be sadly missed.

(not being picky but its spelt Connery not Connory).

[RJG]

A rather confident 007 strolled into a bar and took a seat next to a stunningly attractive woman. He gave her a quick glance, then casually looked at his watch for a moment.

Noticing his actions, the woman next to him asked, "Is your date running late?"

"No," he replied, "Q's just given me this state-of-the-art watch and I was just testing it."
Intrigued by his words the woman replied, "A state-of-the-art watch? What's so special about it?"

"Well you see," said Bond, "it uses Alpha waves to telepathically talk to me."
"I see," said the woman, "and what's it telling you now?"

"It says you're not wearing any knickers..." came the reply.

The woman giggled and replied, "Well it must be broken because I'm afraid I'm wearing knickers!"
007 tutted, tapped his watch and said, "Damn thing must be an hour fast!"

[joejoe1225]

RIP - Bond


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[CPRWATCH]

Don’t usually wear my Sub on a nato , but why not if it was good enough for Sean .

[dazooom]

"Bond.....James Bond!"

[winst]

I always see Fleming’s books as the Bible Of Bond even though I always think of Connery as being Bond in them. Because of the books though Bond’s wrist watch will always be an Explorer as far as I’m concerned:

Having destroyed the watch against a henchman’s jaw and escaped, he resolves to replace it, “as soon as the shops opened after Boxing Day. Another Rolex? Probably. They were on the heavy side but they worked. And at least you could see the time in the dark with those big phosphorus numerals.”

RIP Sir Sean - you were much loved and shall be greatly missed§.

[CalSRQ1]

Wearing this all week- cheers Sir Sean.

[SS Oyster]

Best Sean Connery tribute I have ... looking good ... Rest In Peace.

[jatco]

Originally Posted by RJG

A rather confident 007 strolled into a bar and took a seat next to a stunningly attractive woman. He gave her a quick glance, then casually looked at his watch for a moment.

Noticing his actions, the woman next to him asked, "Is your date running late?"

"No," he replied, "Q's just given me this state-of-the-art watch and I was just testing it."
Intrigued by his words the woman replied, "A state-of-the-art watch? What's so special about it?"

"Well you see," said Bond, "it uses Alpha waves to telepathically talk to me."
"I see," said the woman, "and what's it telling you now?"

"It says you're not wearing any knickers..." came the reply.

The woman giggled and replied, "Well it must be broken because I'm afraid I'm wearing knickers!"
007 tutted, tapped his watch and said, "Damn thing must be an hour fast!"

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[sutats]

If you're going to honour Sir Sean Connery or anybody, at the very least get their name right.

[watchmainspring]

Originally Posted by sutats

If you're going to honour Sir Sean Connery or anybody, at the very least get their name right.

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[sutats]

Originally Posted by usawinston

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[jamesbondOO7]

Originally Posted by usawinston

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OK, thanks