Which watch is the new James Bond wearing on Parade?

[watchdrummer]

Look at the cover of today's Parade Magazine. There is a pic of the new Bond, Daniel Craig. What watch is he wearing?

[RogerF]

I dont know that mag, but AFAIK Bond now sports a Omega Deville

[Goodwatch]

Originally Posted by watchdrummer

Look at the cover of today's Parade Magazine. There is a pic of the new Bond, Daniel Craig. What watch is he wearing?

If it's not a plain Sub, it's the WRONG watch Bond = Rolex IMHO

[C.J.]

I've been checking alot of the Bond sites and the self proclaimed experts are saying this one



The Omega De Ville Co-Axial Power Reserve. I think it looks pretty good. It lists at $4150 US

[Goodwatch]

Originally Posted by C.J.

I've been checking alot of the Bond sites and the self proclaimed experts are saying this one



I think it looks pretty good. It lists at $4150 US

Now seriously guys, is this a Bond watch? NO! I guess Omega wants to fork out big time whereas Rolex does not.... Nothing new

[C.J.]

Originally Posted by Goodwatch

Now seriously guys, is this a Bond watch? NO! I guess Omega wants to fork out big time whereas Rolex does not.... Nothing new

No, you're spot on, Fransie I think it looks nice, but It doesn't look like a Bond watch, at all IMHO If it's not a 14060M or even a 16610, it's just not Bond too me

[RogerF]

I think the PO would have made a better choice, especially the chrono.

[astcell]

I always associated Bond with Rolex, maybe Rolex and the producers had issues? I mean, Omega didn't just walk in and hand out watches, did they? I wonder. That's probably a good trivia bit right there.

[Otis]

I'm going to be controversial here, and say that for me, the contemporary Bond is and should be, an omega man. They are the Bond movies I grew up with and the Bond watches I grew up with. While I know it's not accurate to Fleming's books, to me omega just seems right.

BUT, having said that..... I don't like the deville that much. I agree with Roger, the black PO chrono, or the new co-axial GMT would be a much better choice.

[Hank G]

I just hope they get to fit inthe lazer beam inthis new Omega

[Goodwatch]

Originally Posted by Otis

I'm going to be controversial here, and say that for me, the contemporary Bond is and should be, an omega man. They are the Bond movies I grew up with and the Bond watches I grew up with. While I know it's not accurate to Fleming's books, to me omega just seems right.

BUT, having said that..... I don't like the deville that much. I agree with Roger, the black PO chrono, or the new co-axial GMT would be a much better choice.

That calls for a biffo, wanna step outside? "The Omega just seems right", the bloody nerve

[amanda]

heheh can you guys start up this thread in the Omega forum on TZ? Just give me 5mins tho, I need to get myself a Coke and some Popcorn so I can watch the 'show' teeeeheeeeee

They are very passionate about their Omegas and Bond over there! I need to go and watch some of these films so I can see what all the fuss is about. I saw most of the ones with Remington Steele in them (damn cant remember the actors name) but thats about it!

[mailman]

Originally Posted by amanda

heheh can you guys start up this thread in the Omega forum on TZ? Just give me 5mins tho, I need to get myself a Coke and some Popcorn so I can watch the 'show' teeeeheeeeee

They are very passionate about their Omegas and Bond over there! I need to go and watch some of these films so I can see what all the fuss is about. I saw most of the ones with Remington Steele in them (damn cant remember the actors name) but thats about it!

Pierce Brosnan

[mailman]

Originally Posted by RogerF

I dont know that mag, but AFAIK Bond now sports a Omega Deville

You could be right Roger but I've read that it was a PO.

[mailman]

Originally Posted by Goodwatch

If it's not a plain Sub, it's the WRONG watch Bond = Rolex IMHO

I agree Frans

Originally Posted by Goodwatch

Now seriously guys, is this a Bond watch? NO! I guess Omega wants to fork out big time whereas Rolex does not.... Nothing new

Very true. It all comes down to payola.

Originally Posted by C.J.

No, you're spot on, Fransie I think it looks nice, but It doesn't look like a Bond watch, at all IMHO If it's not a 14060M or even a 16610, it's just not Bond too me

Rolex should pony up and just give him a damn 14060M

[mike]

Bond's watch!


Bond's watch at work!

[mailman]

Originally Posted by mike

Bond's watch!


Bond's watch at work!

YEAH BABY Now let's see it unzip Jane Seymour's dress

[Otis]

Originally Posted by Goodwatch

That calls for a biffo, wanna step outside? "The Omega just seems right", the bloody nerve

You think you can take me? I'll whip your orange a$$ boy, and stamp a big black

on it!

[mailman]

Originally Posted by Otis

You think you can take me? I'll whip your orange a$$ boy, and stamp a big black

on it!

I think Brosnan was a good Bond Otis. But he's a girlie man compared to Connery

[madformac]

Originally Posted by mailman

You could be right Roger but I've read that it was a PO.

I've been told numerous times its a PO but I have the new trailer in Hi Definition and its clearly a DeVille he wears in the film. (check out the quicktime version for the best clarity). I actually think it suits the film and change in direction.

Thing is there is Omega promotion and Bond publicity using the Seamaster 300m chronometer with Daniel Craig. My guess is its Omega stalling for time until the new promo is ready. They had better hurry up though, the film is out next month. Has Daniel been named as an Omega Ambassador yet? I don't think so. ** He wears both watches. I've now checked the trailer fully and both the Seamaster and DeVille are worn by Bond.. Good for Promotion. Selling a "Bond" watch to two markets. Sports and Classic.

I should also add I don't think it suits the modern Rolex brand image to have Bond as an ambassador. I think Rolex are trying to project real life and unsung heroes as ambassadors. I don't think they want to go down the route of shooting star celebrities, racing drivers and action heroes like Omega and Tag Heuer.

[Otis]

Originally Posted by mailman

I think Brosnan was a good Bond Otis. But he's a girlie man compared to Connery

Hmmm.... I can admit that Connery was the best. But bear in mind I wasn't even born when he was doing the movies.

[mailman]

Originally Posted by Otis

Hmmm.... I can admit that Connery was the best. But bear in mind I wasn't even born when he was doing the movies.

Neither was I. But I have seen the buildng that was blown up in Jamaica in Dr No. Totally useless fact.

[Otis]

Originally Posted by mailman

Neither was I. But I have seen the buildng that was blown up in Jamaica in Dr No. Totally useless fact.

But cool nonetheless. Don't underestimate the importance of Stuff Blowing Up. Where would cinema be today without it?

[mailman]

Originally Posted by Otis

But cool nonetheless. Don't underestimate the importance of Stuff Blowing Up. Where would cinema be today without it?

Probably in the silent film era of JJ

[Otis]

Originally Posted by mailman

Probably in the silent film era of JJ

[madformac]

Originally Posted by mailman

Probably in the silent film era of JJ

Its a shame we don't live in the silent forum post era......

[mailman]

Originally Posted by madformac

Its a shame we don't live in the silent forum post era......

Just don't give him your SKYPE name

[astcell]

Originally Posted by astcell

I always associated Bond with Rolex, maybe Rolex and the producers had issues? I mean, Omega didn't just walk in and hand out watches, did they? I wonder. That's probably a good trivia bit right there.

I found my answer:

http://www.chronocentric.com/omega/bond.shtml

So why the change to an OMEGA?

The change from Bond wearing a Rolex appears to have been for two reasons--one stylistic, the other financial.

Foremost, for introducing Pierce Brosnan as the "new" James Bond in the 1995 film GoldenEye, the producers wanted to update the image of Bond to a more distinctly sophisticated "Euro" look. Lindy Hemming, the costume designer for the first three of the Pierce Brosnan appearances as Bond was quoted in The European Magazine ["The Names Bond, Euro Bond", July 7-13 1995] as explaining: "Sean Connery wore a Rolex, but we thought they'd become a bit ordinary now. OMEGA are more minimal--even though this one does shoot off a bomb."

She is not alone in thinking this. Rolex as a brand has changed a lot since the late 1950's when Fleming chose one for Bond to wear. At that time, Rolex was known as a uniquely well made, durable and "waterproof" watch that cost somewhat more than other watches. Now, decades later, many inexpensive watches meet the functional needs of durability, accuracy, and water-resistance that people used to turn to Rolex for. In this time, Rolex has shifted from being a technically superior, but only modestly well known watch make to being the publicly perceived "leader of the pack" in the luxury watch market.

Because of this, many Bond afficionados believe that the OMEGA Seamaster is closer in spirit to what Fleming would choose for Bond today. The literary Bond would not have chosen a watch based on luxury and flashy name recognition, but on performance. To him, any watch, car, or other implement's primary function is as a tool. Any tool is expendable. The Seamaster offers the comparable performance, style, and weight Bond would have wanted, but without attracting extra attention or making the statement a Rolex does today. With OMEGA's much heavier bracelet on the Seamaster, it would probably make an even better "knuckle duster" as the literary Bond once used his Rolex in a fight.

The other reason is that with all the product marketing deals that surrounded such modern high-profile films, the filmmakers wanted to work with a company that was interested in high-profile co-promotions--something that Rolex conservatively avoids. Reports are that the film producers chose OMEGA as their leading candidate as a replacement for the classic Bond watch, then contacted OMEGA to ask their participation in providing products and being involved in co-marketing arrangements.

[Gedanken]

Minimal? MINIMAL?! This Hemming broad obviously has no idea what she's on about - she wants minimal but she goes for a watch with a completely unnecessary, superfluous, tits-on-a-bull helium valve?!

You see? You see? THIS is what you get for engaging the services of dunces who haven't the foggiest what's going on.

Who gives a flying wad about the watch being *gag* Euro style? Bond is a Navy commander, and that's why it's a ND Sub. Any other spin on it would simply be like that Monty Python skit about the 36 disciples, 3 Christs and the kangaroo at the Last Supper.

The irony is that while this dimbo is carrying on like a new-age two-bob watch about the "essence" of Bond, she's completely overlooked how the Sub is THE essential link to Bond and his navy background. Who care's if it's "ordinary"? It's Navy-issue Bond!

What a load of bollocks. Swatch came up with a huge dollop of cash, and these flimsy excuses were obviously made up to try and justify it. Absolute travesty, I tell ya.

Sheesh. At this rate Superman's going to be wearing his bathers on the inside next.

[astcell]

I think the term is "sour grapes." They can't get what they wanted so they decide that Omega is better.