Skyfall, Bond

[lhanddds]

Going today and wearing my 1680

[Spunga]

I love Bond films, I also like Mission Impossible, in fact any film packed with gadgets and gangsters, cars and carnage.

Bond is full of clichés, but that's somewhat what the fans want, a bit of fun and joviality.

Regarding the product placement, Omega have this wrapped up with Bond franchise and good luck to them, because the mass market advertising thru the Bond films has definitely elevated their watches. I'm led to believe the Skyfall watch is an Omega PO Co-Axial Liquid Metal. A somewhat old watch from Omega.

I personally would love to see a submariner or a sea dweller on his wrist, but hey ho.

There was only ever Kudos with Bond wearing a Rolex than Rolex issuing a Rolex to Bond.

[datejusting]

Originally Posted by speed

man.

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

x2

[Reu]

Linda Hemming... Is the reason why Bond now wears Omega.

I've just received the most recent issue of QP magazine and the Q&A piece in this issue is based on this lady. She is the costume designer for various films including the Bond films for the past 17 years (the last two actors and seven films).

I would have simply scanned the feature and attached it but I'm not sure how copyright would work with that.

I've seen a fair few posts here about why Bond no longer wears Rolex and sports Omega and when I read the article I remembered this thread so I thought I would post this.

Most people will be aware that Rolex was associated with Bond initially due to the first film where he wore one - purely because it happened to be lent to him the the director who happened to wear a Rolex.

In this article however she tells the writer that the first time Bond wore an Omega it was nothing to do with money or product placement at all and was actually purely based on her judgement and decision.

She goes on to say that beyond the first film where she had chosen Omega to be his watch there was a product placement element to it (I guess thats when Omega would have started to pay for the brand to be 'Bond's choice' regularly.

The costume designer says she grew up in a forces background and tells how her father and most other officers she knew all wore Omega.

Based on Bond being a commander she thought it more fitting for his role and more likely the sort of watch he'd wear given his character and values.

She says that in past times Rolex would have been fitting but given modern times she feels Omega is more on par, similarly with his clothing - before it would have been British tailoring but now he'd most likely opt for European designed suits.

[Glasman19]

Originally Posted by bondtoys

Who?

Sean Connery?

No I think George Lazenby

[Foxer55]

YOU ARE ALL WRONG!

Rolex Worn by American CIA Agent in Afghanistan: Rough, Rugged, & As Good As Gold

"This Rolex was his wrist companion during his mission abroad for a few reasons; Rolex is known for being very accurate (this model is a Superlative Chronometer), durable (famous Oyster case), and above all else, a Rolex is as good as gold, no matter what country you're in. If you get into a sticky situation and someone is demanding some your head or some liquid assets, you can slide this stainless steel beauty right of your wrist and hopefully escape to fight another day."

http://www.hodinkee.com/2009/12/12/r...gh-rugged.html

[Reu]

Originally Posted by Foxer55

YOU ARE ALL WRONG!

Rolex Worn by American CIA Agent in Afghanistan: Rough, Rugged, & As Good As Gold

"This Rolex was his wrist companion during his mission abroad for a few reasons; Rolex is known for being very accurate (this model is a Superlative Chronometer), durable (famous Oyster case), and above all else, a Rolex is as good as gold, no matter what country you're in. If you get into a sticky situation and someone is demanding some your head or some liquid assets, you can slide this stainless steel beauty right of your wrist and hopefully escape to fight another day."

http://www.hodinkee.com/2009/12/12/r...gh-rugged.html

How does that make what I just posted wrong?! I presented factual information from the person who decided what watch the actors who play James Bond wear.

Bizarre...

[The GMT Master]

Originally Posted by Reu

How does that make what I just posted wrong?! I presented factual information from the person who decided what watch the actors who play James Bond wear.

Bizarre...

I wouldn't take it too personally I read the article too (the whole edition of the magazine was excellent, particularly liked the piece on the JLC Spherotourbillon), I think the bit where the author posted their opinions on how Rolex is perceived would have upset quite a few fanboys!

[Foxer55]

Reu,

How does that make what I just posted wrong?! I presented factual information from the person who decided what watch the actors who play James Bond wear.

Bizarre...

I perceive the gist of this thread to be that Bond wouldn't wear such a watch. He'd wear a better one or a less expensive one or a more impressive one or a less impressive one, yada, yada, yada...

Does the article mean that all operatives wear Rolex? Doubtful. Does it mean that operatives favor Rolex? I would say so given the tone of the article and I have seen that conclusion before. Interesting how Rolex might be considered real currency in real situations which just raises its worth. And it sheds light on the decisions other people make.

[Rashid.bk]

Originally Posted by Foxer55

YOU ARE ALL WRONG!

Rolex Worn by American CIA Agent in Afghanistan: Rough, Rugged, & As Good As Gold

"This Rolex was his wrist companion during his mission abroad for a few reasons; Rolex is known for being very accurate (this model is a Superlative Chronometer), durable (famous Oyster case), and above all else, a Rolex is as good as gold, no matter what country you're in. If you get into a sticky situation and someone is demanding some your head or some liquid assets, you can slide this stainless steel beauty right of your wrist and hopefully escape to fight another day."

http://www.hodinkee.com/2009/12/12/r...gh-rugged.html

[Tony-GB]

Originally Posted by Foxer55

YOU ARE ALL WRONG!

Rolex Worn by American CIA Agent in Afghanistan: Rough, Rugged, & As Good As Gold

"This Rolex was his wrist companion during his mission abroad for a few reasons; Rolex is known for being very accurate (this model is a Superlative Chronometer), durable (famous Oyster case), and above all else, a Rolex is as good as gold, no matter what country you're in. If you get into a sticky situation and someone is demanding some your head or some liquid assets, you can slide this stainless steel beauty right of your wrist and hopefully escape to fight another day."

http://www.hodinkee.com/2009/12/12/r...gh-rugged.html

Saddam Hussein was in a sticky situation and someone demanded his head, but what good was his Rolex...??!!