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Sparky1970 · 5 December 2010, 08:19 PM

Forget all the advertising and marketing surrounding James Bond and let me know which watch you think the man himself would choose as his trusty time piece.
Let me know your thoughts....

Rags · 5 December 2010, 08:23 PM

SubC-Black

dddrees · 5 December 2010, 08:25 PM

A Sub

dsio · 5 December 2010, 09:15 PM

PO LM Omega :)

buckblue · 5 December 2010, 09:25 PM

sub-c black or gmt II-c steel

allan-roller · 5 December 2010, 10:28 PM

a sub for his daily killing of the bad guys and a gold dd pres for his casino/dinner nights

axjimenez · 5 December 2010, 10:40 PM

A Sub ND and Deepsea, both with the wide assortment of lasers, radios, remote controls, andthe deepsea could function as a knuckleduster.

HL65 · 5 December 2010, 10:59 PM

Sub ND!

mailman · 5 December 2010, 11:03 PM

GMT for all of his traveling.

Tunacan26 · 5 December 2010, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mailman

GMT for all of his traveling.

While not a big fan of the watch, I must agree.

NMS75 · 5 December 2010, 11:26 PM

Submariner! Simple!

I also think its time the makers of Bond dropped Omega and went back to Rolex - but they won't because Omega pay them for the product placement.

M

SaddleSC · 6 December 2010, 12:13 AM

16600 Sea Dweller for sure.

KJacques · 6 December 2010, 12:34 AM

A Sub ND as he's worn in the past. He'd use something functional and subtle. Actually, he'd probably wear a P.O. and leave the jewelry for those who need something much more obvious.

The GMT Master · 6 December 2010, 12:48 AM

A modern Bond probably wouldn't wear any of the above, I would wager he would wear a G-Shock with Waveceptor - perfectly accurate, can take a beating, and ultimately cheap and disposable. Rolex was the tool watch of choice at the time Fleming was writing, G-Shock is today's tool watch of choice

slcbbrown · 6 December 2010, 01:00 AM

ND Sub, of course.

Rolexcess · 6 December 2010, 01:06 AM

"Sub, ND Sub..." Mr. Bond said as he smiled at the AD.

rpryan55 · 6 December 2010, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The GMT Master

A modern Bond probably wouldn't wear any of the above, I would wager he would wear a G-Shock with Waveceptor - perfectly accurate, can take a beating, and ultimately cheap and disposable. Rolex was the tool watch of choice at the time Fleming was writing, G-Shock is today's tool watch of choice

I like this post, and Chris makes a good point. But what about the "elegant" Bond - the one in the tuxedo? Does he wear the G-Shock?

The GMT Master · 6 December 2010, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by rpryan55

I like this post, and Chris makes a good point. But what about the "elegant" Bond - the one in the tuxedo? Does he wear the G-Shock?

That's the more interesting point. Bond was public-school educated, so something classic and timeless would be suitable - maybe a Patek or a classic Cartier Tank. Something on leather, anyway, I would think

Lion · 6 December 2010, 01:30 AM

I have to go old school and traditional...Sub ND!!!

rpryan55 · 6 December 2010, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by The GMT Master

That's the more interesting point. Bond was public-school educated, so something classic and timeless would be suitable - maybe a Patek or a classic Cartier Tank. Something on leather, anyway, I would think

Exactly what I was thinking. My guess is that the Bond of today would have at least two watches - one for action, and one for "action".

gpfps · 6 December 2010, 01:41 AM

No dought DSSD !

Sparky1970 · 6 December 2010, 01:44 AM

Am loving this!!!
Sub ND seems to be top of the pile so far but keep em coming. I also like allan-rollers idea of the Gold DD for Tuxedo duty. Definitely think Bond would be a two watch kind of guy.
Maybe he would have a suitcase from Q branch tucked under his bed full of all the watches from earlier missions, imagine that lot hitting ebay. Starting to dream a little now so back to your ideas.....

Dr. Robert · 6 December 2010, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Rags

SubC-Black

Yes, si, oui, ja!

MarcBenhc · 6 December 2010, 01:56 AM

.... as much i hate to say it !! OMEGA

... just because i have one ...

t e x · 6 December 2010, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by dsio

PO LM Omega :)

not in real life

ah, i would say he'd wear a hybrid sub...you know, the bezel has to saw. the watch has to have a magnet rated with an ungodly number of tesla as to deflect bullets and whatnot...and i am sure q has it going on with the other top secret gadgetry ....

Dr.Brian · 6 December 2010, 02:37 AM

The problem with the GMT, unless he kept the hand at GMT, is that it gives away information about your "home" time to an onlooker. Not good for a spy. Of course, it's easy to remember your timezone, so something with a countdown/countup bezel I would guess. Too big and flashy (reflective) is a problem, so no DSSD. Probably black plastic G with all the bells and whistles. It's the king with the US military for a reason. (and it's cheap too)

Racer X · 6 December 2010, 02:45 AM

Saying Bond would wear a G-Shock because it is highly accurate is like saying he'd wear Rockport shoes because they're really comfortable. Please say it isn't so!

Rollieboy · 6 December 2010, 02:47 AM

Sd 16600

The GMT Master · 6 December 2010, 03:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racer X

Saying Bond would wear a G-Shock because it is highly accurate is like saying he'd wear Rockport shoes because they're really comfortable. Please say it isn't so!

I'm basing this on the literary Bond instead of the movie Bond. He wore a Rolex not because it was prestigious, but because it was pretty much the most rugged and reliable watch available at the time. The G-Shock is the modern equivalent to the 50's Rolex in this aspect, the fact that many active military personnel use them today attest to that

t e x · 6 December 2010, 03:26 AM

yeah, that would look super good in his tuxes

5 December 2010, 08:19 PM	#1
Sparky1970 Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Leeds, England Watch: Submariner 14060 Posts: 112	Which would Mr Bond Choose???? Forget all the advertising and marketing surrounding James Bond and let me know which watch you think the man himself would choose as his trusty time piece. Let me know your thoughts....

5 December 2010, 08:23 PM	#2
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	SubC-Black __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

5 December 2010, 09:15 PM	#4
dsio "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Ashley Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Sub 1680 '79 Posts: 2,301	PO LM Omega :) __________________ -- Omega Seamaster Grand-Lux Stepped Pie-Pan 14K Gold OJ2627 '53 -- -- Omega Cal 320 Chronograph 18K Gold OT2872 '58 -- -- Omega Cal 321 Speedmaster Pro 145.012 '67 -- -- Rolex Submariner 1680 "Ghost" '79 -- -- Rolex SS Daytona 116520 '04 --

5 December 2010, 10:40 PM	#7
axjimenez "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Alex Location: Arlington, Va Watch: ALL OF THEM Posts: 1,705	A Sub ND and Deepsea, both with the wide assortment of lasers, radios, remote controls, andthe deepsea could function as a knuckleduster. __________________ “It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there is danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership.” Rolex 114060 Omega SMP 2531.80 Vintage Omega - no idea but dad's watch

5 December 2010, 10:59 PM	#8
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	Sub ND! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

5 December 2010, 08:25 PM	#3
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	A Sub

5 December 2010, 09:25 PM	#5
buckblue Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: antwerp Posts: 66	sub-c black or gmt II-c steel

5 December 2010, 10:28 PM	#6
allan-roller Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: ireland Posts: 19	a sub for his daily killing of the bad guys and a gold dd pres for his casino/dinner nights

5 December 2010, 11:03 PM	#9
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	GMT for all of his traveling.

5 December 2010, 11:26 PM	#11
NMS75 Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: United Kingdom Watch: 16610 & 116710LN Posts: 559	Submariner! Simple! I also think its time the makers of Bond dropped Omega and went back to Rolex - but they won't because Omega pay them for the product placement. M

6 December 2010, 12:13 AM	#12
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,131	16600 Sea Dweller for sure. __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

6 December 2010, 12:34 AM	#13
KJacques "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: USA Watch: the skies Posts: 1,250	A Sub ND as he's worn in the past. He'd use something functional and subtle. Actually, he'd probably wear a P.O. and leave the jewelry for those who need something much more obvious.

6 December 2010, 12:48 AM	#14
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	A modern Bond probably wouldn't wear any of the above, I would wager he would wear a G-Shock with Waveceptor - perfectly accurate, can take a beating, and ultimately cheap and disposable. Rolex was the tool watch of choice at the time Fleming was writing, G-Shock is today's tool watch of choice

6 December 2010, 01:00 AM	#15
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	ND Sub, of course.

6 December 2010, 01:06 AM	#16
Rolexcess Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Rey Location: South Carolina Watch: it, Sucka! Posts: 253	"Sub, ND Sub..." Mr. Bond said as he smiled at the AD.

6 December 2010, 01:30 AM	#19
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I have to go old school and traditional...Sub ND!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

6 December 2010, 01:41 AM	#21
gpfps Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: George Location: Detroit Michigan Watch: 18078 Posts: 1,142	No dought DSSD !

6 December 2010, 01:44 AM	#22
Sparky1970 Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Leeds, England Watch: Submariner 14060 Posts: 112	Am loving this!!! Sub ND seems to be top of the pile so far but keep em coming. I also like allan-rollers idea of the Gold DD for Tuxedo duty. Definitely think Bond would be a two watch kind of guy. Maybe he would have a suitcase from Q branch tucked under his bed full of all the watches from earlier missions, imagine that lot hitting ebay. Starting to dream a little now so back to your ideas.....

6 December 2010, 01:56 AM	#24
MarcBenhc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Dana Point Watch: It ! Move .... Posts: 60	.... as much i hate to say it !! OMEGA ... just because i have one ...

6 December 2010, 02:37 AM	#26
Dr.Brian 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: CA dreamin' Watch: ing the market. Posts: 5,906	The problem with the GMT, unless he kept the hand at GMT, is that it gives away information about your "home" time to an onlooker. Not good for a spy. Of course, it's easy to remember your timezone, so something with a countdown/countup bezel I would guess. Too big and flashy (reflective) is a problem, so no DSSD. Probably black plastic G with all the bells and whistles. It's the king with the US military for a reason. (and it's cheap too) __________________ -Brian AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT 十人十色

6 December 2010, 02:45 AM	#27
Racer X "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Unknown Posts: 999	Saying Bond would wear a G-Shock because it is highly accurate is like saying he'd wear Rockport shoes because they're really comfortable. Please say it isn't so!

6 December 2010, 02:47 AM	#28
Rollieboy Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Tero Location: Finland Watch: 16600 Posts: 89	Sd 16600

6 December 2010, 03:26 AM	#30
t e x "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Joel Location: Renton, WA Watch: 16610LV Posts: 2,990	yeah, that would look super good in his tuxes __________________ ___/ /_/ /_____ 16610LV; Ball Diver EMT II \:::::::::::::::/ ~~~~~~~~~~

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