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eparisini · 13 April 2011, 11:37 PM

Tnx for sharing

The Laird · 13 April 2011, 11:43 PM

Hi Everyone,

I thought that this was an excellent post!!!

Thank you for taking the time and effort to post this.

Till next time...

The Laird

Dr.B · 13 April 2011, 11:51 PM

wow that was a nice trip down memory lane....

Thank you

Rebel · 14 April 2011, 12:34 AM

I have loved Rolex since the shot of Roger Moore's Submariner in The Man with The Golded Gun.

tsuie · 14 April 2011, 01:01 AM

thanks David! I see the list on the last image....now the hunt for those watches are on!.....

tsuie · 14 April 2011, 01:08 AM

actually, Dell, if I may have one question, what is the model number for the Seiko Diver shown next to the Seiko Digital in the photo before the 6538?

I have actually came across one this past weekend at a vintage dealer, didn't know what it was but thought it looked very cool then. which film was it in?

delldeaton · 14 April 2011, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by tsuie

actually, Dell, if I may have one question, what is the model number for the Seiko Diver shown next to the Seiko Digital in the photo before the 6538?

I have actually came across one this past weekend at a vintage dealer, didn't know what it was but thought it looked very cool then. which film was it in?

Not sure I'm seeing which one you've asking me to identify. Here are two reference images from my James Bond Watch Photo site; let's see if this helps.

This is the Seiko "tuna," model S60583, caliber 7549-7009, similar to the 600m titanium diver worn by Roger Moore as James Bond during the St Georges wreck dive in For Your Eyes Only (1981):

This is the Seiko model SPW001, caliber H558-5000, similar to the (duo-display, alarm) 150m diver worn by Roger Moore as James Bond primarily during the Paris sequences in A View to a Kill (1985).

SteKos · 14 April 2011, 01:43 AM

Wow, thank you for posting that. I meant to get down for the show, but completely forgot to schedule something for last month.

Great to see all those pics.

tsuie · 14 April 2011, 02:08 AM

Thanks Dell! the Tuna model looks cool! thanks for sharing!

robertneville · 14 April 2011, 02:53 AM

very cool post! thanks for sharing!

Bdevenney · 14 April 2011, 03:02 AM

My wife took me to the museum last Nov. for my birthday. Great surprise gift!

therolexguy · 14 April 2011, 11:42 AM

Wow. That was cool. Thanks for all the info gentlemen.

Justjosh · 14 April 2011, 11:59 AM

Fantastic

HL65 · 14 April 2011, 12:46 PM

Thanks for sharing this great post David!! Also- thanks for the compliment my friend!! Dell- you are one interesting man as well!! Hope to see more posts from you in the future!!

Frogman4me · 14 April 2011, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan1965

Thanks for sharing this great post David!! Also- thanks for the compliment my friend!!

Anytime Ken, I am glad you enjoyed it

PhilM · 15 April 2011, 01:05 AM

Brilliant post David, so thanks for taking the time to share with all

BTW Why didn't they allign the bezel on that 6538

delldeaton · 15 April 2011, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by PhilM

... Why didn't they allign the bezel on that 6538

Indeed. The "they" was actually me; and it was very much done for a reason. Any of you James Bond fans here care to weigh in?

Frogman4me · 15 April 2011, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by delldeaton

Indeed. The "they" was actually me; and it was very much done for a reason. Any of you James Bond fans here care to weigh in?

The bezel alignment is in the same position as it was in the close up of Goldfinger, worn by Sean Connery

ob1 · 15 April 2011, 05:26 PM

Thanks david, great post, great watches. Really like the hamilton pulsar, such a cool looking watch

delldeaton · 16 April 2011, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ob1

Thanks david, great post, great watches. Really like the hamilton pulsar, such a cool looking watch

You're not the only one.

As many folks here know, the original Hamilton factory was within spittin' distance of the Museum where the Hamilton Pulsar P2 is currently on display as part of the "Bond Watches" exhibit. So we've seen a lot of cases where Pennsylvania television coverage and newspaper stories have led with - if not dominantly emphasized - this watch.

Point of trivia: In preparation to display this P2, I'd acquired a spare caseback with the idea of cutting a hole in the back of it for wires that would run out to a switch mounted externally on the exhibit cabinet. That way, visitors could actually see it work "at the push of a button."

Like all the other watches in this exhibit, the Hamilton Pulsar is fully functional. But, without also powering it with something other than its internal batteries, we doubted the "see for yourself how it tells time via original LED read-out" wouldn't prove a nightmare to maintain throughout the exhibit run.

BH13GMT · 16 April 2011, 12:31 AM

I am a seiko fan

delldeaton · 16 April 2011, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by BH13GMT

I am a seiko fan

No worries: Seiko is well represented and respected at this display.

One of the reasons I held off on revealing the first definitive list of James Bond watches provided to Eon Productions by Seiko UK was because exhibit co-sponsor Revolution magazine wanted to break the story as a feature article. Although this was published in their 4th quarter 2010 issue, I'd submitted all copy and materials in April (and had fundamental confirmation from my contacts at Seiko UK the year before that).

Hence, although print media still enjoys strong advantages in terms of credibility, you have to be prepared to accept routinely long - and sometimes very long - lead times before your material appears.

Right, Ed?

Lol-x · 15 April 2011, 10:25 PM

Thanks for sharing, great photos and story.

Seems like James Bond was almost a watch collector/enthusiast

Frogman4me · 15 April 2011, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

Thanks for sharing, great photos and story.

Seems like James Bond was almost a watch collector/enthusiast

My pleasure Steve, anyway to positively contribute to TRF

STEELINOX · 15 April 2011, 11:02 PM

Excellent expose Frogman !

witch watch · 16 April 2011, 12:02 AM

Brilliant post thanks for taking the time to share

valentine · 16 April 2011, 01:36 AM

Been away for quite awhile...but with my own personal 1016..and the absolute AMAZEMENT i felt while there...and the hopsitality of Mr deaton..this exhibit should go down in history! seeing the effort that went into this UP CLOSE in person was more than I expected. I will try and weigh in more later on.

delldeaton · 16 April 2011, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by valentine

Been away for quite awhile...but with my own personal 1016..and the absolute AMAZEMENT i felt while there...and the hopsitality of Mr deaton..this exhibit should go down in history! seeing the effort that went into this UP CLOSE in person was more than I expected. I will try and weigh in more later on.

Thankfully our significant others had something in common to discuss otherwise (ie, dog training) while we indulged in all that was James Bond, Rolex, and all the other James Bond watches at hand!

Mrs James Bond Watches
In conjunction with her duties as MC for James Bond Jeopardy during the Bond Enthusiasts Weekend the National Watch & Clock Museum hosted last September.

BH13GMT · 16 April 2011, 05:11 AM

Awsome info guys, a great read

thanks again

Porsche · 16 April 2011, 05:52 AM

Thanks David, fantastic post.. You just saved me a 6,000 mile trip across the ocean!

And a big thanks to Del, your passion has kept this wonderful history from fading away.

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tsuie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Eddie Location: Hong Kong Watch: all of them! Posts: 81	actually, Dell, if I may have one question, what is the model number for the Seiko Diver shown next to the Seiko Digital in the photo before the 6538? I have actually came across one this past weekend at a vintage dealer, didn't know what it was but thought it looked very cool then. which film was it in?

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SteKos Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 150	Wow, thank you for posting that. I meant to get down for the show, but completely forgot to schedule something for last month. Great to see all those pics.

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tsuie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Eddie Location: Hong Kong Watch: all of them! Posts: 81	Thanks Dell! the Tuna model looks cool! thanks for sharing!

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PhilM "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Phil Location: London Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 1,765	Brilliant post David, so thanks for taking the time to share with all BTW Why didn't they allign the bezel on that 6538

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ob1 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Mark Location: canterbury Watch: new pussycat? Posts: 635	Thanks david, great post, great watches. Really like the hamilton pulsar, such a cool looking watch

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