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kentrojan1 · 18 October 2015, 02:51 AM

Does anyone else here think they should of used the Tudor black bay black on the fabric strap on James bonds wrist instead of the Omega sea master 300!

Or am I just the minority .

Cheers

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AK797 · 18 October 2015, 02:54 AM

Haha, nice on trend idea.

the_Hunter · 18 October 2015, 03:18 AM

Omega wrote the biggest check so James wears an Omega... but yes it would have been cool to see the new BBB on Bonds wrist

Rajk76 · 18 October 2015, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by the_Hunter

Omega wrote the biggest check so James wears an Omega... but yes it would have been cool to see the new BBB on Bonds wrist

I recently re-watched Casino Royale a few weeks back and that scene on the train when Vesper asks Bond if he wearing a Rolex, and he responds with an Omega just felt weird (no offence to Omega owner's at all), just a shame it was not the other way around!

stainlesssteve · 18 October 2015, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Rajk76

I recently re-watched Casino Royale a few weeks back and that scene on the train when Vesper asks Bond if he wearing a Rolex, and he responds with an Omega just felt weird (no offence to Omega owner's at all), just a shame it was not the other way around!

Product placement... Helps pay for the film. Felt awkward however...

sickened1 · 18 October 2015, 04:25 AM

That would be cool but yeah, I doubt that's gonna happen.

capote · 18 October 2015, 04:25 AM

Sigh

AF_Rob · 18 October 2015, 04:30 AM

I remember that scene, and agree... I saw the SM 300 Bond edition last week... Cool but north of $8k retail? No thanks. It does come with 2 tickets to the movie though.

Bfd70 · 18 October 2015, 04:33 AM

I wonder if BBB will be in every thread on page 1 by the end of the week.

Matt748 · 18 October 2015, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by rajk76

i recently re-watched casino royale a few weeks back and that scene on the train when vesper asks bond if he wearing a rolex, and he responds with an omega just felt weird (no offence to omega owner's at all), just a shame it was not the other way around!

x2

marzzz · 18 October 2015, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Rajk76

I recently re-watched Casino Royale a few weeks back and that scene on the train when Vesper asks Bond if he wearing a Rolex, and he responds with an Omega just felt weird (no offence to Omega owner's at all), just a shame it was not the other way around!

At least she mentioned Rolex- I am surprised Omega let them get away with that.

Bond was also drinking Heineken for product placement in Skyfall; just what has to be done these days to get a movie produced....

El Cascarrabias · 18 October 2015, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by marzzz

At least she mentioned Rolex- I am surprised Omega let them get away with that. . . .

No, I imagine Omega paid extra for an extraneous line that made sure everyone in the audience knew the mighty James Bond wears an Omega.

themaninblack · 18 October 2015, 05:30 AM

Whilst Bond never wore an Omega he also never wore a Tudor. Back to reality the Tudor Is not in the same league as the Seamaster 300 Master co-axial. The casework, the bezel, the bracelet quality, and of course the movement of the Omega are all of exquisite quality. Hold one in each hand and literally weigh them up. Putting personal aesthetics choices aside, the BB will look and feel somewhat ordinary.

HogwldFLTR · 18 October 2015, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by themaninblack

Putting personal aesthetics choices aside, the BB will look and feel somewhat ordinary.

I agree with this; Bond wears what is considered an ultimate tool watch. As much as I love my BBR, it's a reissue made to emulate the real thing but it's not it. Bond wouldn't wear it. For that matter I even question whether he'd wear any current Omega or Rolex for that matter unless it was worn by the military and had exceptional capability. Considering it is all make believe, I'm not certain how much it really matters.

toomuchtalk · 18 October 2015, 05:45 AM

He wore an explorer 36mm.

Rajk76 · 18 October 2015, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by AF_Rob

I remember that scene, and agree... I saw the SM 300 Bond edition last week... Cool but north of $8k retail? No thanks. It does come with 2 tickets to the movie though.

I'd take those tickets any day rather than a diet coke!

themaninblack · 18 October 2015, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Rajk76

I'd take those tickets any day rather than a diet coke!

Is that the new nickname for the BBB, the Diet Coke! Very good, very contemporary.

AF_Rob · 18 October 2015, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Rajk76

I'd take those tickets any day rather than a diet coke!

HA!!! That Diet Coke story will never die! You're right though, tickets would be cool... Cant wait for next month!

strafer_kid · 18 October 2015, 08:58 AM

Reckon he would just wear whatever pays the most to those making the movie.....Rolex maybe don't feel the need?

MCO1 · 18 October 2015, 11:40 AM

I do like the Seamaster 300 but I would prefer they go back to Rolex. Since he generally wears at least two per movie he could wear an Explorer 39mm to commemorate Ian Fleming and the original intent. Next he could wear a no date Sub in honor of the the early movies.

toneafficianado · 18 October 2015, 12:07 PM

Love the no date Sub idea..just a 114060..the modern version of what Sean Connery wore..no frills tool watch and not a very expensive Rolex..that'd be perfect !

Hairdude1 · 18 October 2015, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by the_Hunter

Omega wrote the biggest check so James wears an Omega... but yes it would have been cool to see the new BBB on Bonds wrist

I agree

MATCH1969 · 18 October 2015, 05:55 PM

Like the Seamaster 300, but you can buy the normal version for 5500€ list price and there are always open for discount at Omega !

themaninblack · 18 October 2015, 06:01 PM

Look if we are going to get into this fantasy stuff okay but James Bond would never wear a Tudor so give it a break!

DaytonaOriginal · 19 October 2015, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by marzzz

At least she mentioned Rolex- I am surprised Omega let them get away with that.

Bond was also drinking Heineken for product placement in Skyfall; just what has to be done these days to get a movie produced....

Such a stupid conversation in that train....did not fit at all...like watching a commercial....

up2nogood · 19 October 2015, 08:03 AM

The AP placements in Terminator - I think it was Judgement Day - were the worst I've ever seen.

Psmith · 19 October 2015, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Rajk76

I recently re-watched Casino Royale a few weeks back and that scene on the train when Vesper asks Bond if he wearing a Rolex, and he responds with an Omega just felt weird (no offence to Omega owner's at all), just a shame it was not the other way around!

Not as weird as her accent

brettpaul · 19 October 2015, 08:07 AM

IMHO a 14060'was in order but Omega has done a great job with the Spectre SM on the NATO....it's a real beauty and I'm very tempted personally

eltonbalch · 19 October 2015, 08:09 AM

I like the SM 300 but the SD 4000 would be a great Bond choice. I do own both but prefer the SD 4000. Pics of mine...

SpaceWanderer · 19 October 2015, 09:22 AM

I don't think Fleming ever meant for the screen Bond to wear an Explorer or he would have told them so. In the first three Bond films when Fleming was still alive, he visited sets and was involved in creating the screen character. Bond wore a Submariner (Dr. No, From Russia with Love and Goldfinger) in these films, and the watch is on screen in all of them at some point. If an Explorer was the "real" watch, I think he would have mentioned it as he cared about the details of Bond's attire and equipment choices.

As for the whole Omega thing it's 100% product placement, and while everybody has their own taste there's a reason the Seamaster has never been anywhere near as popular, or held its value or had the real-world diving resume the Submariner has enjoyed. Omega had to pay their way onto the screen. Rolex did not.

18 October 2015, 02:51 AM	#1
kentrojan1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: ken Location: united kingdom Watch: 124270 Posts: 806	Spectre watch ! Does anyone else here think they should of used the Tudor black bay black on the fabric strap on James bonds wrist instead of the Omega sea master 300! Or am I just the minority . Cheers Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

18 October 2015, 04:30 AM	#8
AF_Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Virginia Watch: Sub/Polar/OP/BB Posts: 4,694	Spectre watch ! I remember that scene, and agree... I saw the SM 300 Bond edition last week... Cool but north of $8k retail? No thanks. It does come with 2 tickets to the movie though.

19 October 2015, 08:07 AM	#28
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	IMHO a 14060'was in order but Omega has done a great job with the Spectre SM on the NATO....it's a real beauty and I'm very tempted personally __________________ Photostream on Instagram brett_in_bahrain

18 October 2015, 02:54 AM	#2
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Haha, nice on trend idea.

18 October 2015, 03:18 AM	#3
the_Hunter "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Dallas, Tx Watch: Pepsi Posts: 662	Omega wrote the biggest check so James wears an Omega... but yes it would have been cool to see the new BBB on Bonds wrist

18 October 2015, 04:25 AM	#6
sickened1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 9,079	That would be cool but yeah, I doubt that's gonna happen.

18 October 2015, 04:25 AM	#7
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Sigh

18 October 2015, 04:33 AM	#9
Bfd70 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 893	I wonder if BBB will be in every thread on page 1 by the end of the week.

18 October 2015, 05:30 AM	#13
themaninblack "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Australia Posts: 1,058	Whilst Bond never wore an Omega he also never wore a Tudor. Back to reality the Tudor Is not in the same league as the Seamaster 300 Master co-axial. The casework, the bezel, the bracelet quality, and of course the movement of the Omega are all of exquisite quality. Hold one in each hand and literally weigh them up. Putting personal aesthetics choices aside, the BB will look and feel somewhat ordinary.

18 October 2015, 05:45 AM	#15
toomuchtalk "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 2,256	He wore an explorer 36mm.

18 October 2015, 08:58 AM	#19
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,147	Reckon he would just wear whatever pays the most to those making the movie.....Rolex maybe don't feel the need?

18 October 2015, 11:40 AM	#20
MCO1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Missouri USA Watch: Daytona C white Posts: 2,248	I do like the Seamaster 300 but I would prefer they go back to Rolex. Since he generally wears at least two per movie he could wear an Explorer 39mm to commemorate Ian Fleming and the original intent. Next he could wear a no date Sub in honor of the the early movies.

18 October 2015, 12:07 PM	#21
toneafficianado 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Alan Location: Australia Posts: 2,204	Love the no date Sub idea..just a 114060..the modern version of what Sean Connery wore..no frills tool watch and not a very expensive Rolex..that'd be perfect !

18 October 2015, 05:55 PM	#23
MATCH1969 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: PARIS Watch: Vintage Posts: 2,761	Like the Seamaster 300, but you can buy the normal version for 5500€ list price and there are always open for discount at Omega !

18 October 2015, 06:01 PM	#24
themaninblack "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Australia Posts: 1,058	Look if we are going to get into this fantasy stuff okay but James Bond would never wear a Tudor so give it a break!

19 October 2015, 08:03 AM	#26
up2nogood "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Alex Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 1,944	The AP placements in Terminator - I think it was Judgement Day - were the worst I've ever seen.

19 October 2015, 08:09 AM	#29
eltonbalch "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cambridge, NY Posts: 1,089	I like the SM 300 but the SD 4000 would be a great Bond choice. I do own both but prefer the SD 4000. Pics of mine...

19 October 2015, 09:22 AM	#30
SpaceWanderer Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: N/A Posts: 172	I don't think Fleming ever meant for the screen Bond to wear an Explorer or he would have told them so. In the first three Bond films when Fleming was still alive, he visited sets and was involved in creating the screen character. Bond wore a Submariner (Dr. No, From Russia with Love and Goldfinger) in these films, and the watch is on screen in all of them at some point. If an Explorer was the "real" watch, I think he would have mentioned it as he cared about the details of Bond's attire and equipment choices. As for the whole Omega thing it's 100% product placement, and while everybody has their own taste there's a reason the Seamaster has never been anywhere near as popular, or held its value or had the real-world diving resume the Submariner has enjoyed. Omega had to pay their way onto the screen. Rolex did not.

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