Huffington Post cites "Bond watch phenomenon"

[delldeaton]

Okay-- so it looks like space watches aren't the only thing that are worthy of coverage these now-four decades later. The Huffington Post put up an article last night referencing the last day of filming on the movie Goldfinger: Talk about timely news!

"Another '60s Anniversary: The Ur-Action Blockbuster Goldfinger," by William Bradley LINK

Here's the key paragraph that brings me to Rolex Forums:

Goldfinger, incidentally, really triggered the phenomenon of "the Bond watch," with Bond iconically posed early in the film lighting a cigarette in a cantina waiting for his bomb to go off. There are actually two Bond watches in Goldfinger, as there were two in the beginning of the series in Dr. No. The constantly identified Rolex Submariner dive watch, and a seldom mentioned, unidentified ultra-thin gold watch with a white face on a black leather strap, which looks like an Omega or Rolex dress watch of the period. The Rolex Submariner was the one that was emphasized, and so the one that caught on as the rugged action man's watch, though it was finally supplanted in the '90s in Bond films by the equally promoted Omega Seamaster.

We've discussed that "unidentified" watch at length here before: "The Sylvia Trench Watch," that seems to be the most over-looked and curiously dismissed of all Bond watches - as well as the first to make a movie appearance.



Still, seeing this reference out among the masses is pretty impressive, eh? Also a curious detail to include along with the defining characteristics of the James Bond brand, I think.

As I said in my Blog today, I of course disagree with the author's assessment of the Goldfinger novel. But you sure can't let a difference of opinion get in the way of the fact that this guy has really done his homework, and put out an article that's so much more than the average stuff so commonly seen by folks who read as if the whole subject was forced upon them, or written simply to fill space.

[Madhatter]

Thanks for the post and link.

Even as a kid of seven, when I saw the Rolex on Connery in "Goldfinger" I knew I had to have one It's as identifiable as his Walther PPK.

[Mike B]

Great info. ! Speaking of James Bond watches, any clue as to what will be worn in Bond 23?? It would be very interesting to know if he will stick with the Omega Planet Ocean, or go back to using a Rolex Sub.
What are your thoughts Dell ?? (I've read your website on Bond watches, VERY good info, and lots of knowledge there. Excellent work my friend

[DRMOVIE1]

wont go back to a rolex sub, rolex did not wnt to be affiliated anymore I heard. And i kind of agree, ad placement is so obvios and cheesy in movies TODAY unlike it used to be before. It was more subtle.

Anybody see the Miami Vice movie? "Il have a Bacardi Mojito" WHO SAYS THAT IN REAL LIFE?!

Casino Royal had a giant display of Smeirinof Vodka.. lame.. like Bond would drink a low to middle shelf vodka brand anyway

[Rebel]

Great read. Thanks for sharing.

[Doug507]

I guess anything really IS possible - finally some worthwhile reading on the Huffington Post!

Fun read - thanks for posting!

[delldeaton]

Originally Posted by Mike B

Great info. ! Speaking of James Bond watches, any clue as to what will be worn in Bond 23?? It would be very interesting to know if he will stick with the Omega Planet Ocean, or go back to using a Rolex Sub.
What are your thoughts Dell ?? (I've read your website on Bond watches, VERY good info, and lots of knowledge there. Excellent work my friend

Being that you're in Connecticut, is it safe to assume your NAWCC dues are all paid-up and current, leaving nothing to slow you down for the big Bond watches exhibit next year?



re Bond 23, I don't have any knowledge beyond that of a journalist (and seriously doubt anyone these days who claims more for themselves). But, that said, my read on the news reports, various non-Bond involvements of the key players, and the serious focus I'm seeing on other productions, I doubt seriously we'll see another 007 film before 2012.

As far as the watch goes, I guess you've read about the effort to sell "replica" Casino Royale shirts in exchange for insider-information on the then-undisclosed Quantum of Solace watch. ADs were (rightfully) furious, as you can imagine how that their investments could be seriously compromised, financially, by such a disclosure to, um, less-mainstream selling sources. LINK

I'd prefer not to go into details here (as I have not yet on my Blog), but suffice it to say that this is something were I was in dialogue over an extended period of time with Omega SA at the highest levels, and an internal investigation was initiated.

If anyone claims they know what the Bond 23 watch will be, hold onto your wallet!

So James Bond intrigue isn't limited to the big screen, I guess, eh?

[ozark1]

NOTHING on The Huffington Post is worth reading...and if she said the sun was shining in LA at high noon.....I'd go outside to check.....

[vegaseddie]

Didn't bond drink Schmirnoff Black in an early Bond movie? I know I saw the bottle in his hotel room, but not sure if I saw him pour a drink from it.

[allanofcalifornia]

Originally Posted by ozark1

NOTHING on The Huffington Post is worth reading...and if she said the sun was shining in LA at high noon.....I'd go outside to check.....

x2!


Allan

[whiskyguy]

Originally Posted by DRMOVIE1

wont go back to a rolex sub, rolex did not wnt to be affiliated anymore I heard. And i kind of agree, ad placement is so obvios and cheesy in movies TODAY unlike it used to be before. It was more subtle.

Anybody see the Miami Vice movie? "Il have a Bacardi Mojito" WHO SAYS THAT IN REAL LIFE?!

Casino Royal had a giant display of Smeirinof Vodka.. lame.. like Bond would drink a low to middle shelf vodka brand anyway

Of course I sell both Bacardi and Smirnoff.

[NYC6]

Originally Posted by ozark1

NOTHING on The Huffington Post is worth reading...and if she said the sun was shining in LA at high noon.....I'd go outside to check.....

Huffington

[Mike B]

Originally Posted by delldeaton

Being that you're in Connecticut, is it safe to assume your NAWCC dues are all paid-up and current, leaving nothing to slow you down for the big Bond watches exhibit next year?



re Bond 23, I don't have any knowledge beyond that of a journalist (and seriously doubt anyone these days who claims more for themselves). But, that said, my read on the news reports, various non-Bond involvements of the key players, and the serious focus I'm seeing on other productions, I doubt seriously we'll see another 007 film before 2012.

As far as the watch goes, I guess you've read about the effort to sell "replica" Casino Royale shirts in exchange for insider-information on the then-undisclosed Quantum of Solace watch. ADs were (rightfully) furious, as you can imagine how that their investments could be seriously compromised, financially, by such a disclosure to, um, less-mainstream selling sources. LINK

I'd prefer not to go into details here (as I have not yet on my Blog), but suffice it to say that this is something were I was in dialogue over an extended period of time with Omega SA at the highest levels, and an internal investigation was initiated.

If anyone claims they know what the Bond 23 watch will be, hold onto your wallet!

So James Bond intrigue isn't limited to the big screen, I guess, eh?

Dell, thanks for the quick response
No, I had no clue about the replica shirts in trade for insider info. I just read up on the link you've provided. Quite interesting.
Looks like we're all just going to have to wait and see what will happen in the next Bond movie around 2012

[emmagee]

Originally Posted by ozark1

NOTHING on The Huffington Post is worth reading...and if she said the sun was shining in LA at high noon.....I'd go outside to check.....

LOL, my thoughts exactly.