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Kenny Powers · 18 January 2019, 06:53 AM

If you read the books, Bond is quite a snob: he dislikes “showy” things. In the 50’s Rolex was a well regarded tool watch, but now they are often regarded as well engineered jewellery. I think a modern Bond would avoid Rolex simply as it’s so well known, so Tudor would seem a better fit.

TurboTim14 · 18 January 2019, 07:12 AM

I agree the Submariner is perfect for this role. But wasn't the real bond watch the Explorer 1? Flemming himself was known to wear one, but I don't think the books ever specified which Rolex model.

JacksonStone · 18 January 2019, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by TurboTim14

I agree the Submariner is perfect for this role. But wasn't the real bond watch the Explorer 1? Flemming himself was known to wear one, but I don't think the books ever specified which Rolex model.

Fleming did wear a 1016 Explorer, but it was never explicitly stated in the novels that Bond wore the model. That didn't stop one member here from going to some great lengths to argue that Bond did indeed wear an Explorer in On Her Majesty's Secret Service. Decide for yourself:

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=120138

lamnyc · 18 January 2019, 10:02 AM

Daniel Craig is a Rolex wearer... That's good enough for me.

regaltrojan · 18 January 2019, 10:09 AM

A 114060 for Bond!

kultschar · 18 January 2019, 10:12 AM

Daniel Craig has not been spotted wearing a Rolex for quite a few years as he became a Omega ambassador around the time of Skyfall. He wears Aqua Terras mostly out and about and a few months ago even the Bullhead

WJGESQ · 18 January 2019, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by In-Cog-Neeto

Like the idea of a tudor. But which one?

Why would Bond wear the generic version of a Rolex? Mr. Bean sure. Bond-no chance in hell.

Room 101 · 18 January 2019, 10:54 AM

Bond would be wearing an Explorer 39mm imo. As did Fleming... but the 36mm version.

superstarmar · 24 February 2019, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by andrewjb88

There wasn't one after Sean C

Hah, I think each one probably has his own merit...

Btw , who was the last Bond to wear a Rolex Sub ?
I haven't watched all of them ...Yet.

And yes, I think Bond should wear a Rolex...

TimeToWatch · 24 February 2019, 06:05 AM

It always will be the Bond watch in my eyes. On-screen, Daniel Craig wears Omega. Off-screen, Rolex. Nuff said.

Headhunter007 · 24 February 2019, 06:12 AM

WG sub

ferrissteve11 · 24 February 2019, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by superstarmar

Hah, I think each one probably has his own merit...

Btw , who was the last Bond to wear a Rolex Sub ?
I haven't watched all of them ...Yet.

And yes, I think Bond should wear a Rolex...

Timothy Dalton sported a Rolex during his outing as Bond.

JacksonStone · 24 February 2019, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by superstarmar

Hah, I think each one probably has his own merit...

Btw , who was the last Bond to wear a Rolex Sub ?
I haven't watched all of them ...Yet.

And yes, I think Bond should wear a Rolex...

As mentioned, it was Timothy Dalton. Specifically, in License to Kill in 1989, Dalton wore a then-new 16610. (He wore a TAG Heuer in The Living Daylights in 1986.) Omega struck a placement deal with the franchise starting with Pierce Brosnan in 1995, and there hasn't been a Rolex in sight since.

SS Oyster · 2 April 2019, 06:14 AM

Yes absolutely!

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Wrist Watcher · 2 April 2019, 06:17 AM

Not sure that Omega will let go of that contract easily or whether Rolex even cares, but I still view the Sub as "the" Bond watch.

Timekeep111 · 2 April 2019, 06:17 AM

Rolex was the original Bond watch. In the movies yes Dr No, Sean sports a subbie but in the original novels I believe bond wore a OP. Either way Bond and Rolex go together.

FinWatch · 2 April 2019, 06:18 AM

Yes!!!

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2 April 2019, 06:17 AM	#105
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18 January 2019, 06:53 AM	#91
Kenny Powers Banned Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Cardiff Posts: 181	If you read the books, Bond is quite a snob: he dislikes “showy” things. In the 50’s Rolex was a well regarded tool watch, but now they are often regarded as well engineered jewellery. I think a modern Bond would avoid Rolex simply as it’s so well known, so Tudor would seem a better fit.

18 January 2019, 07:12 AM	#92
TurboTim14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Illinois Posts: 272	I agree the Submariner is perfect for this role. But wasn't the real bond watch the Explorer 1? Flemming himself was known to wear one, but I don't think the books ever specified which Rolex model.

18 January 2019, 10:02 AM	#94
lamnyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nyc Posts: 1,766	Daniel Craig is a Rolex wearer... That's good enough for me.

18 January 2019, 10:09 AM	#95
regaltrojan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hawaii Watch: 16600 et al Posts: 158	A 114060 for Bond!

18 January 2019, 10:12 AM	#96
kultschar "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: End of the World Watch: PP & Rolex Posts: 1,970	Daniel Craig has not been spotted wearing a Rolex for quite a few years as he became a Omega ambassador around the time of Skyfall. He wears Aqua Terras mostly out and about and a few months ago even the Bullhead

18 January 2019, 10:54 AM	#98
Room 101 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Stephan Location: Germany Watch: None Posts: 96	Bond would be wearing an Explorer 39mm imo. As did Fleming... but the 36mm version.

24 February 2019, 06:05 AM	#100
TimeToWatch Banned Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: TRF Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 1,757	It always will be the Bond watch in my eyes. On-screen, Daniel Craig wears Omega. Off-screen, Rolex. Nuff said.

24 February 2019, 06:12 AM	#101
Headhunter007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Real Name: Anthony Location: East Coast Watch: Submariner 116619 Posts: 234	WG sub

2 April 2019, 06:14 AM	#104
SS Oyster "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,371	Yes absolutely! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 April 2019, 06:17 AM	#106
Timekeep111 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 276	Rolex was the original Bond watch. In the movies yes Dr No, Sean sports a subbie but in the original novels I believe bond wore a OP. Either way Bond and Rolex go together.

2 April 2019, 06:18 AM	#107
FinWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Finland Posts: 2,777	Yes!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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