Skyfall, Bond

[FiguredMaple]

Just my 2 cents, but I'd like to see Bond wearing a DJ II, or a Sub C at times.

[Dr. Robert]

I'm a big fan of the Bond films........but now that Bond wears an Ommeeeeega....I look away when he flashes his wrist....bah humbug...at least I wear my sub when I watch a Bond film.

[Ardalan]

Originally Posted by Roller07

You have to pay.....to play

+1

[dsio]

Couple of brief points,

1) Lindy Hemming chose Omega for Bond http://blogs.christies.com/longitude...s-omega-watch/
2) Omega and EON have a co-marketing agreement, rather than a product placement arrangement, as has been mentioned in this thread
3) Bond was a Special Boat Service Commander, what do the real SBS wear? Yeap. Omega, and once again, they asked. http://ialreadyhaveawatch.com/2008/1...mited-edition/

The Sky Dweller would be about as appropriate as a Hublot Big Bang on Bond.

[00Seven]

Great points, dsio.

[landroverking]

On the cover of Pro Video this month Daniel Craig wears one of his Rolexes.
That has to tic off Omega.

[beetleything]

Craig is a huge Rolex fan in real life.

[dalip]

Originally Posted by landroverking

On the cover of Pro Video this month Daniel Craig wears one of his Rolexes.
That has to tic off Omega.

Craig has a fine selection of Rolex.

[Rashid.bk]

Originally Posted by dsio

Couple of brief points,

1) Lindy Hemming chose Omega for Bond http://blogs.christies.com/longitude...s-omega-watch/
2) Omega and EON have a co-marketing agreement, rather than a product placement arrangement, as has been mentioned in this thread
3) Bond was a Special Boat Service Commander, what do the real SBS wear? Yeap. Omega, and once again, they asked. http://ialreadyhaveawatch.com/2008/1...mited-edition/

The Sky Dweller would be about as appropriate as a Hublot Big Bang on Bond.

^Exactly.
These Rolex owners are like Apple fans...sheesh. Let it go people, Rolex isn't God's gift to spies.
<this guy loves Apple, btw.
If you don't like DC Bond movies, you must not like movies. Olga Kurylenko was reason enough to watch the previous one. Take the name James Bond out of the equation and these are just plain good old bad ass action movies. DC is the most physical kick but 007 ever.

Originally Posted by landroverking

On the cover of Pro Video this month Daniel Craig wears one of his Rolexes.
That has to tic off Omega.

Lol, true. I guess his agreement is purely "James Bond" associated and not Daniel Craig associated. He does like him some Rolex.

[bdex75]

I thought that I heard that there was a version of the new "bond watch" that was made at DC's request that was much less themed. I looked at and tried on the new skyfall and itis fab, great in house movement, great feel, but $6000. Guess it is cheaper than a sub, or some other sport watches, but i will find a used one. And save 40%, which is why if i buy new, it is Rolex.

[buke45]

On the 60 minutes report ta couple of weeks ago, the bond people said that they don't get paid to use products on the 007 films However they do enter into co-promotional agreements. In other words for example Omega pays for the add that sells both the watch and the movie.

[kmleffler]

Originally Posted by Muaitai

I don't think Rolex needs that kind of marketing, Rolex is well know worldwide and stands to a higher standard, its basically a life style brand IMHO.

I don't consider the fact that Tiger Wood's is under contract to Rolex a "higher standard".

[capote]

Originally Posted by kmleffler

I don't consider the fact that Tiger Wood's is under contract to Rolex a "higher standard".

+1. The Rolex marketing machine is usually a bit more subtle. As for Bond, he should obviously wear a Calatrava or a VC ultra thin with the suit.

[The GMT Master]

Originally Posted by bdex75

I thought that I heard that there was a version of the new "bond watch" that was made at DC's request that was much less themed. I looked at and tried on the new skyfall and itis fab, great in house movement, great feel, but $6000. Guess it is cheaper than a sub, or some other sport watches, but i will find a used one. And save 40%, which is why if i buy new, it is Rolex.

That might be the blue dialled Aqua Terra he wore for most of the film. The other watch that DC is associated with is a blue dialled Hour Vision which was done in conjunction with Orbis, the flying eye hospital. Omega donated a substantial sum to the charity

[zion_rasta]

Bond = Rolex

[dsio]

Originally Posted by zion_rasta

Bond = Rolex

Hardly, Bond wouldn't go on a website asking if its ok to wear his watch while riding a motorcycle, or traveling to Cuba, or if the heat of sitting in the sun will damage it. The Rolex of Fleming's era was many decades ago...

[Watchflair]

It's amazing how paid product placement works. The amount on on screen time that a Heineken gets in the new Skyfall is wild. The label perfectly lined so in your line of sight etc. I wonder if Rolex even bid for the product placement back for Goldeneye when Omega took over....

[JP Chestnut]

Originally Posted by dsio

Hardly, Bond wouldn't go on a website asking if its ok to wear his watch while riding a motorcycle, or traveling to Cuba, or if the heat of sitting in the sun will damage it. The Rolex of Fleming's era was many decades ago...

True. I wonder if Bond's Rolex and vehicle were in balance.

[BH13GMT]

I say bring back the Seiko with the Boob Cam!!!

[Dr. Robert]

Originally Posted by BH13GMT

I say bring back the Seiko with the Boob Cam!!!

I second that motion

[Lrd2sea]

Originally Posted by z32turbo

Nope your not alone. Nothing wrong with Bond but his movies don't do anything for me and I don't read so the books have no value to me as well.

Here hear.
What entertainers wear have absolutely no meaning to me, let along what they wear when they are on stages/in movies.

[Dr. Robert]

I saw the film tonight....oh boy.....Bond is still Bond....a most excellent film.
P.S. I wore my sub to counteract the many shots of various Omeeeeega watches.

[dsio]

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

I saw the film tonight....oh boy.....Bond is still Bond....a most excellent film.
P.S. I wore my sub to counteract the many shots of various Omeeeeega watches.

Could always take it as an opportunity to upgrade ;)

[Chris B]

Saw the film last night, jeez talk about "Product Placement", even the posters in the tube stn were for Omega lol

[Kram]

Am I the only person reading this debate about why Bond has changed his watch since the early films to notice that he's also changed his wardrobe too?
Surely in 50 years it's not unlikely that someone - even a secret agent - should change their watch? Maybe he was given the new one as a present?
Perhaps his friends at work clubbed together to buy it for his 40th birthday? Or maybe it was a gift from his aunt?
Does nobody think it strange that he's not wearing the same suits or shoes that he wore in the beginning? So why expect him to. Wear the same watch?
Perhaps more people on here would like him to wear Rolex again so they can say that JB wears the same watch as they do (not the other way around)?

[Chris B]

I did notice that his trousers were too short, product placement stunt for the socks perhaps ?

[Gerardus]

Going to the cinema this evening to see this movie.
Wearing my Sub :)

[Kram]

Gerardus, have you checked to make sure it's not a special Omega screening? You may be turned away!

[kilyung]

I wore my blue sub to see Skyfall last night. I kept staring at and thinking how much better Bond would look wearing a blue Sub vs that blue Omega.



PS: I'm a fan of blue Omegas

[brettpaul]

As soon as Timex Powys-up the cash the Indiglo will be his watch of choice!! It'll be perfect at the high-stakes Baccarat or Poker tables!