ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

hooliganhooker · 6 December 2010, 03:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sparky1970

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.....

I like to think that Bond might be a two watch kinda guy, but the literary Bond was fairly spartan in the way he traveled. So, prolly not likely that he would pack a dress watch (even though he had a tux?!?!). It would likely be one watch that did it all. In the books, he was a military man. His boss was a military man. MI6 was in essence military. So the watch would have to be something likely to be military issue, or designed for the military.

That said, probably wouldn't be Rolex, but I would defer to the Brits on the forum. What is the current military issue diver in the UK?

Sparky1970 · 6 December 2010, 05:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hooliganhooker

I like to think that Bond might be a two watch kinda guy, but the literary Bond was fairly spartan in the way he traveled. So, prolly not likely that he would pack a dress watch (even though he had a tux?!?!). It would likely be one watch that did it all. In the books, he was a military man. His boss was a military man. MI6 was in essence military. So the watch would have to be something likely to be military issue, or designed for the military.

That said, probably wouldn't be Rolex, but I would defer to the Brits on the forum. What is the current military issue diver in the UK?

Hi Robert
The British army's current issue military watches are from CWC (Cabot Watch Company) CWC hold the current M.O.D contract and are registered ISO9001-2002 a requirement for military watches to the British Forces. CWC have been supplying watches to the British military for over 30 years. They also supply the Royal Airforce, Royal Navy and Special Forces units. However the MOD has also issued until recently the Pulser G10, with some models still in active use in Iraq and Afghanistan. The Pulser G10 - whilst an alternative to the CWC G10 did allegedly have some quality issues.

Thanks for your reply Robert

GoldenBear · 6 December 2010, 05:27 AM

A Rolex Sub, as it was written by Ian Fleming...before the marketing and product placement.

007Willster · 6 December 2010, 05:32 AM

14060M (classic, simple, lug holes)

Frogman4me · 6 December 2010, 05:34 AM

14060 non cosc, drilled lug holes

997Opus · 6 December 2010, 05:43 AM

A Sub ND......

SCD · 6 December 2010, 06:09 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

Yep. Bond needed an accurate and reliable watch. Back then that meant Rolex. Now it means Casio.

mcubed · 6 December 2010, 06:39 AM

I think some sort of dive watch is appropriate for the character, given that he was in the Royal Navy before Mi6. a Digital watch is unlikely, since in both the books and the films Bond prefers some of the finer things (because he enjoys life, since he never knows what day will be his last), and is very particular about what he uses (specific brand of cigarettes, etc). So IF NOT a Sub or Seamaster, perhaps a CWC royal navy issue diver, or a Victorinox Divemaster 500, or a Sinn U1.

rpryan55 · 6 December 2010, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sparky1970

Hi Robert
The British army's current issue military watches are from CWC (Cabot Watch Company) CWC hold the current M.O.D contract and are registered ISO9001-2002 a requirement for military watches to the British Forces. CWC have been supplying watches to the British military for over 30 years. They also supply the Royal Airforce, Royal Navy and Special Forces units.

Okay, I give up. I've been on my search engine and cannot find this watch. Can you please post a picture (assuming you have one, of course)?

do or die · 6 December 2010, 06:53 AM

Im sure that in the Fleming books, bond wore a Rolex Explorer. And the ND Sub in the first Bond movies belonged to Cubby Broccoli.

mcubed · 6 December 2010, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rpryan55

Okay, I give up. I've been on my search engine and cannot find this watch. Can you please post a picture (assuming you have one, of course)?

http://www.broadarrow.net/cwcdive.htm Try this

rpryan55 · 6 December 2010, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcubed

http://www.broadarrow.net/cwcdive.htm Try this

Thanks - as soon as I posted that, I found it. Cool watches, and cheap, too.

Sparky1970 · 6 December 2010, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rpryan55

Okay, I give up. I've been on my search engine and cannot find this watch. Can you please post a picture (assuming you have one, of course)?

Here it is....
Much prefer the ND Sub

Len · 6 December 2010, 07:10 AM

Bond needs an diver and based on the current Rolex divers available, he would choose an 14060m I think...

Sparky1970 · 6 December 2010, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sparky1970

Here it is....
Much prefer the ND Sub

ooops, posted the British Army issue and not the Navy, mcubed had it covered though.

1340jas · 6 December 2010, 08:11 AM

Seiko digital, I can't remember which film. But it was a seiko. I was given one as a kid. Now I've got tp go and find it in the loft.

Roddie · 6 December 2010, 08:14 AM

As much as it pains me I would have to agree with the G-Shock

Roddie

Christiaan · 6 December 2010, 08:17 AM

If we stick with Rolex only I say GMT II C and a PT or YG Cellini...

LostInTime · 6 December 2010, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by do or die

Im sure that in the Fleming books, bond wore a Rolex Explorer.

Exactly.

sambb · 6 December 2010, 09:13 AM

16600 sea dweller of course, there is no question...

John777 · 6 December 2010, 09:33 AM

Ian Fleming used to wear an Explorer but he didn't actually state which Rolex Bond wore other than it was an Oyster.

BarkMaster · 6 December 2010, 09:39 AM

I think a fictional character would choose a fictional watch.

robsteve · 6 December 2010, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by do or die

Im sure that in the Fleming books, bond wore a Rolex Explorer. And the ND Sub in the first Bond movies belonged to Cubby Broccoli.

It was probably a white dialed Explorer from the 1950's so it looked good with a tuxedo as well. The first book was released in 1953, so it pretty well had to have been an Explorer. Maybe something like the one I had on yesterday

In today's lineup, he would probably wear an Explorer. The Submariner could always be provided with his dive kit when he needed it.

Robert

He would probably have had it on the Oyster bracelet for the mentioned brass knuckles use.

inLine4 · 6 December 2010, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robsteve

It was probably a white dialed Explorer from the 1950's so it looked good with a tuxedo as well. The first book was released in 1953, so it pretty well had to have been an Explorer. Maybe something like the one I had on yesterday

In today's lineup, he would probably wear an Explorer. The Submariner could always be provided with his dive kit when he needed it.

Robert

He would probably have had it on the Oyster bracelet for the mentioned brass knuckles use.

Very nice piece.

av8ors · 6 December 2010, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1340jas

Seiko digital, I can't remember which film. But it was a seiko. I was given one as a kid. Now I've got tp go and find it in the loft.

Octopussy. It was a Seiko G757(?)

wokafu · 6 December 2010, 12:36 PM

SUB ND got my vote..

baxta69 · 7 December 2010, 03:22 AM

Prolly an IWC Portugese with gold indices

t e x · 7 December 2010, 03:29 AM

I'm telling ya... q would have nothing of it given his choice

http://www.melrosejewelers.co.uk/rol...mes-bond-watch

http://famewatcher.com/roger-moore-r...x-watches.html

delldeaton · 7 December 2010, 09:44 AM

"Given what we know about James Bond's choice of watches in the past, what current model from among each would he select today?"

Personally, I'd extract from Ian Fleming to come up with the following:

Breitling ... Superocean Heritage 46
Hamilton ... JazzMaster Cushion
Omega ... DeVille Hour Vision (black dial)
Rolex ... Explorer (I)
Seiko ... Grand Seiko
TAG Heuer ... Link Calibre 5 day-date

To be honest, some of these were "least common denominator" picks, as I'm inclined toward very simple dials and Fleming's rather unkind words about complications as expressed via Grant's watch in From Russia with Love.

"Vintage" is impractical: He'll simply lose it and then we're back at square one!

Michael M. · 7 December 2010, 09:46 AM

Rolex 16610:

6 December 2010, 05:27 AM	#33
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	A Rolex Sub, as it was written by Ian Fleming...before the marketing and product placement. __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

6 December 2010, 05:32 AM	#34
007Willster "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Nashville, TN Watch: 116520 Posts: 127	14060M (classic, simple, lug holes) __________________ STOC: Rolex SS WD Daytona, Rolex SS Submariner Date, Rolex SS Submariner, Ω De Ville Hour Vision, Ω Speedy Pro Sa, Ω De Ville Co-Axial SSec, Ω PO 45.5mm 600M Co-Axial,Ω SMP 300M Diver Chrono, Ω SMP 200M Quartz, Panerai Radiomir Black Seal, Breitling Navitimer, Sinn 356 Flieger Sa, TAG Heuer Aquaracer Calibre 5, Citizen Blue Angels Skyhawk. Last edited by 007Willster; 6 December 2010 at 05:40 AM.. Reason: added classic...

6 December 2010, 06:39 AM	#38
mcubed "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: US Posts: 468	I think some sort of dive watch is appropriate for the character, given that he was in the Royal Navy before Mi6. a Digital watch is unlikely, since in both the books and the films Bond prefers some of the finer things (because he enjoys life, since he never knows what day will be his last), and is very particular about what he uses (specific brand of cigarettes, etc). So IF NOT a Sub or Seamaster, perhaps a CWC royal navy issue diver, or a Victorinox Divemaster 500, or a Sinn U1. __________________ The safest place for Your Rolex is on Your wrist 2002 Rolex Submariner 14060 1963 Omega Automatic LL6304 1953 Wittnauer Revue 2009 Swiss Army Divemaster 500

6 December 2010, 08:11 AM	#46
1340jas "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: Wales Watch: SS Sub Date 'V' Posts: 199	Seiko digital, I can't remember which film. But it was a seiko. I was given one as a kid. Now I've got tp go and find it in the loft. Last edited by 1340jas; 6 December 2010 at 08:13 AM.. Reason: Typo

6 December 2010, 08:17 AM	#48
Christiaan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Christiaan Location: Fort Mill, SC Watch: 67' Breitling Navi Posts: 1,617	If we stick with Rolex only I say GMT II C and a PT or YG Cellini... __________________ "Give me the luxuries of life and I will willingly do without the necessities" Frank Lloyd Wright. "For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been and there you will long to return." DaVinci

6 December 2010, 05:34 AM	#35
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	14060 non cosc, drilled lug holes

6 December 2010, 05:43 AM	#36
997Opus Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dave Location: Texas Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 314	A Sub ND......

6 December 2010, 06:53 AM	#40
do or die Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: tatustu Location: Scotland Watch: SubC ExpII Posts: 95	Im sure that in the Fleming books, bond wore a Rolex Explorer. And the ND Sub in the first Bond movies belonged to Cubby Broccoli.

6 December 2010, 07:10 AM	#44
Len "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Hans Henrik Location: EU, Denmark Posts: 184	Bond needs an diver and based on the current Rolex divers available, he would choose an 14060m I think...

6 December 2010, 08:14 AM	#47
Roddie "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Rod Location: Regina, Sk. Watch: Air King 14000M Posts: 42	As much as it pains me I would have to agree with the G-Shock Roddie

6 December 2010, 09:13 AM	#50
sambb "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: USA/UK Posts: 1,375	16600 sea dweller of course, there is no question...

6 December 2010, 09:33 AM	#51
John777 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Essex Posts: 25	Ian Fleming used to wear an Explorer but he didn't actually state which Rolex Bond wore other than it was an Oyster.

6 December 2010, 09:39 AM	#52
BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	I think a fictional character would choose a fictional watch. __________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

6 December 2010, 12:36 PM	#56
wokafu "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Malaysia Watch: SM300+14060M Posts: 2,012	SUB ND got my vote..

7 December 2010, 03:22 AM	#57
baxta69 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: davinci Location: suffolk, uk Watch: Rolex & Breitling Posts: 340	Prolly an IWC Portugese with gold indices

7 December 2010, 03:29 AM	#58
t e x "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Joel Location: Renton, WA Watch: 16610LV Posts: 2,990	I'm telling ya... q would have nothing of it given his choice http://www.melrosejewelers.co.uk/rol...mes-bond-watch http://famewatcher.com/roger-moore-r...x-watches.html __________________ ___/ /_/ /_____ 16610LV; Ball Diver EMT II \:::::::::::::::/ ~~~~~~~~~~

7 December 2010, 09:44 AM	#59
delldeaton "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Dell Deaton Location: NAWCC Museum! Watch: Never kiss & tell! Posts: 883	What if we rephrased the question? "Given what we know about James Bond's choice of watches in the past, what current model from among each would he select today?" Personally, I'd extract from Ian Fleming to come up with the following: Breitling ... Superocean Heritage 46 Hamilton ... JazzMaster Cushion Omega ... DeVille Hour Vision (black dial) Rolex ... Explorer (I) Seiko ... Grand Seiko TAG Heuer ... Link Calibre 5 day-date To be honest, some of these were "least common denominator" picks, as I'm inclined toward very simple dials and Fleming's rather unkind words about complications as expressed via Grant's watch in From Russia with Love. "Vintage" is impractical: He'll simply lose it and then we're back at square one! __________________ . Watches, James Bond Watches .

7 December 2010, 09:46 AM	#60
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Rolex 16610:

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)