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toph · 4 November 2011, 12:45 PM

http://oceanictime.blogspot.com/2011...s-bond-to.html

look at the price expected!

FremStar · 4 November 2011, 12:46 PM

Chris that is some serious horological history there... The price seems right for an auction/museum piece! Thanks for sharing!

Time2time · 4 November 2011, 12:49 PM

Wow, very cool!!

£285k topside, that's alot of dosh!!

Be interesting to see how much that eventually goes for.

toph · 4 November 2011, 12:49 PM

Isn't it just! i cant work out if the saw feature actually works though? i reckon it will go for more actually. But still bottom estimate is well over $200,000. woudl love to be there just to bid once

sleddog · 4 November 2011, 12:51 PM

Intersting.....
I might have to get my phone bid ready!!

Time2time · 4 November 2011, 12:53 PM

Yeah i'd bid too Toph.

You only live twice eh?

toph · 4 November 2011, 12:53 PM

i am sorry, forget all watches; if i had a few million in the bank, firstly i wouldnt be worrying about anything ,but i would say here is $600,000 forget the auction. you woudl be weariing the James bond Sub with the saw!

P.S will rolex service it? hahahaha

Wolfgang427 · 4 November 2011, 12:54 PM

Thats the watch that inspired me to get my 1st Rolex(1680) as teenager back in the late 70's.

Here's some pics of it in action.

1st pic in normal position.
2nd pic turning red and getting ready to spin.
3rd pic spinning and ready to cut the ropes.

FremStar · 4 November 2011, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolfgang427

Thats the watch that inspired me to get my 1st Rolex(1680) as teenager back in the late 70's.

Here's some pics of it in action.

1st pic in normal position.
2nd pic turning red and getting ready to spin.
3rd pic spinning and ready to cut the ropes.

Are you the infamous wolfgang Larry Kaplan was telling me about? If so I have heard some serious horological stories

Folks please forgive me for this one, however, what Bond movie was it that showcased the Sub? I am

of trying to pick up a copy this weekend...

sleddog · 4 November 2011, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FremStar

Are you the infamous wolfgang Larry Kaplan was telling me about? If so I have heard some serious horological stories

Folks please forgive me for this one, however, what Bond movie was it that showcased the Sub? I am

of trying to pick up a copy this weekend...

Live and let die..

FremStar · 4 November 2011, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleddog

Live and let die..

Thank you boss! I will pick it up so I can understand the Sub mystique

Wolfgang427 · 4 November 2011, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FremStar

Are you the infamous wolfgang Larry Kaplan was telling me about? If so I have heard some serious horological stories

Folks please forgive me for this one, however, what Bond movie was it that showcased the Sub? I am

of trying to pick up a copy this weekend...

Yes, and don't believe everything you hear......

FremStar · 4 November 2011, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolfgang427

Yes, and don't believe everything you hear......

All I have to say is I can only hope to garner some of the experiences and stories you guys have lived out! NYC has one of the best vintage horological stories out there! Amazing!

Sorry Toph for the mini hijack

toph · 4 November 2011, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FremStar

All I have to say is I can only hope to garner some of the experiences and stories you guys have lived out! NYC has one of the best vintage horological stories out there! Amazing!

Sorry Toph for the mini hijack

really no need to aplogise, i am looking forward to hearing the stories about Wolfgang

FremStar · 4 November 2011, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toph

really no need to aplogise, i am looking forward to hearing the stories about Wolfgang

Dude we will catch up soon!

I really thought I was just picking up a hobby in collecting timepieces because I loved the craftsmanship, however, there are some great stories out there on Rolex timepieces especially in my backyard in NYC!

jcourant · 4 November 2011, 08:54 PM

I have to agree, Sam. I am more attracted to the Rolex brand as I learn more about the history behind the watches. That Roger Moore sub would be pretty cool, I wonder if the hour markers still change color? Doubt it...

mailman · 4 November 2011, 08:58 PM

That's a lot of money for a watch that doesn't tell the time

SWIMPRUF · 4 November 2011, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolfgang427

Thats the watch that inspired me to get my 1st Rolex(1680) as teenager back in the late 70's.

Here's some pics of it in action.

1st pic in normal position.
2nd pic turning red and getting ready to spin.
3rd pic spinning and ready to cut the ropes.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the 2nd pic where the markers turn red is the "magnet mode". In that scene the coffee teaspoon gets magnetized.

Timber Loftis · 5 November 2011, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toph

P.S will rolex service it? hahahaha

1. It's a frankenwatch.
2. Even if it wasn't, they'd be too squeemish to do a vintage.

Like To Watch · 5 November 2011, 01:26 AM

Wow.

cornerstore · 5 November 2011, 01:34 AM

$600K for a movie prop watch, interestingly in James Bond the Secret World of 007 no Rolex gadgets are listed ..how many were made I wonder.

HERITAGE82 · 5 November 2011, 03:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mailman

That's a lot of money for a watch that doesn't tell the time

X 2....

jctrolex · 5 November 2011, 03:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolfgang427

Thats the watch that inspired me to get my 1st Rolex(1680) as teenager back in the late 70's.

Here's some pics of it in action.

1st pic in normal position.
2nd pic turning red and getting ready to spin.
3rd pic spinning and ready to cut the ropes.

I wonder how many hours reserve does it have after spinning like that.... takes the "self-winding movement" to a whole new level

Timber Loftis · 5 November 2011, 04:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jctrolex

I wonder how many hours reserve does it have after spinning like that.... takes the "self-winding movement" to a whole new level

No, it uses a...... BATTERY!!

major_error · 5 November 2011, 04:56 AM

It would be very cool to try to make one Rolex with some of these gadget... Add a motor that could spin the bezel like the saw etc.

It might be a cool project for the retirement...

8-)

gypsy jim · 5 November 2011, 05:05 AM

Here's another picture/story that I saw.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=199839

Jimmy

brownbear · 5 November 2011, 06:45 AM

would the RSC service it ? What with the "saw" function and all..
Might be great when cutting firewood.

4 November 2011, 12:45 PM	#1
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	James bonds officially adapted rolex to go on sale! http://oceanictime.blogspot.com/2011...s-bond-to.html look at the price expected! __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

4 November 2011, 12:49 PM	#4
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	Isn't it just! i cant work out if the saw feature actually works though? i reckon it will go for more actually. But still bottom estimate is well over $200,000. woudl love to be there just to bid once __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

4 November 2011, 12:51 PM	#5
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,930	Intersting..... I might have to get my phone bid ready!! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

4 November 2011, 12:53 PM	#7
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	i am sorry, forget all watches; if i had a few million in the bank, firstly i wouldnt be worrying about anything ,but i would say here is $600,000 forget the auction. you woudl be weariing the James bond Sub with the saw! P.S will rolex service it? hahahaha __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

4 November 2011, 08:58 PM	#17
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,504	That's a lot of money for a watch that doesn't tell the time __________________ JJ

4 November 2011, 12:46 PM	#2
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Chris that is some serious horological history there... The price seems right for an auction/museum piece! Thanks for sharing!

4 November 2011, 12:49 PM	#3
Time2time Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: U.K Watch: Milgauss GV, Sub-C Posts: 2,178	Wow, very cool!! £285k topside, that's alot of dosh!! Be interesting to see how much that eventually goes for.

4 November 2011, 08:54 PM	#16
jcourant "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Jay Location: Mill Valley, CA Posts: 130	I have to agree, Sam. I am more attracted to the Rolex brand as I learn more about the history behind the watches. That Roger Moore sub would be pretty cool, I wonder if the hour markers still change color? Doubt it...

5 November 2011, 01:26 AM	#20
Like To Watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 1,196	Wow.

5 November 2011, 01:34 AM	#21
cornerstore "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 4,010	$600K for a movie prop watch, interestingly in James Bond the Secret World of 007 no Rolex gadgets are listed ..how many were made I wonder.

5 November 2011, 04:56 AM	#25
major_error "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oslo Posts: 15	It would be very cool to try to make one Rolex with some of these gadget... Add a motor that could spin the bezel like the saw etc. It might be a cool project for the retirement... 8-)

5 November 2011, 05:05 AM	#26
gypsy jim "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Jimmy Location: Kensington. Md. Watch: 168000 Posts: 281	Here's another picture/story that I saw. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=199839 Jimmy

5 November 2011, 06:45 AM	#27
brownbear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Danny Location: georgia Watch: it Bub Posts: 1,334	would the RSC service it ? What with the "saw" function and all.. Might be great when cutting firewood.

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