Watches on Mythbusters

[FlyingMoose]

They're doing a James Bond special, and from skimming through it on the TiVo, it looks like they're doing something with a Sub.

[FlyingMoose]

Oh, and Kari is hot.

[klmore]

Originally Posted by FlyingMoose

Oh, and Kari is hot.

I agree, Kari is hot.

[FlyingMoose]

They're using a sub look-alike. At least they're going for the Rolex-wearing Bond instead of the Omega-wearing one...

[DavidHasselhoff]

Originally Posted by FlyingMoose

They're using a sub look-alike. At least they're going for the Rolex-wearing Bond instead of the Omega-wearing one...

Obviously, The Rolex was blessed by Q while the Omega was just a watch as I remember. I could very well be misstaken though.

[jwball]

Originally Posted by DavidHasselhoff

Obviously, The Rolex was blessed by Q while the Omega was just a watch as I remember. I could very well be misstaken though.

You are very well mistaken, the seamaster had a laser, grappling hook and bomb detonation control. It could also tell the time

[DavidHasselhoff]

Originally Posted by jwball

You are very well mistaken, the seamaster had a laser, grappling hook and bomb detonation control. It could also tell the time

Mea culpa...

That probably didn't stick because it was an Omega...

[SPACE-DWELLER]

On 17 September 1998, Christie's conducted an auction of James Bond memorabilia. Lot No. 130 was the actual Rolex Submariner used in "Live And Let Die". Rolex Reference 5513 and case No. 2912634. Its movement had been removed for customisation and the indices on the black dial had been pierced. Estimated price was between £4000 and £6000. It eventually sold for £26,523

Here is a picture of the watch:


(Source: "The Rolex Report" by John E. Brozek, 4th. edition, p. 59)

And here is a nice drawing of the "idea" behind the prop Submariner. Drawn by Mr. Syd Cain:


(Source: "The Rolex Report" by John E. Brozek, 4th. edition, p. 59)

It is noteworthy that the MOVEMENT WAS TAKEN COMPLETELY OUT of the watch (so in other words: It did NOT work, it was a mere movie prop! So that taken in mind, it is quite extraordinary that the watch fetched such a high price at the Christie's auction!).

You can read more about "Bond watches" in the underneath link:

http://members.optushome.com.au/heliosz/jamesbond.html

[DavidHasselhoff]

Originally Posted by FlyingMoose

Oh, and Kari is hot.

Maybe, you should check out this link then...:
http://www.tvsquad.com/2006/05/26/my...-byron-in-fhm/

[Trurolexer]

Is that Poundsterling 26,523.- is too much for a watch without movement, Bo?