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Dr. Robert · 13 March 2012, 04:25 PM

Bond is back wearing Rolex.......and he's a curmudgeon

......I just picked up the paperback edition of the latest Bond book......007 Carte Blance by Jeffery Deaver.
On page 34:
"Onto his wrist he slipped his steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual, the 34mm model, date window its only complication; Bond did not need to know the phases of the moon or the exact moment of high tide at Southhampton. And he suspected very few people did."

Bah humbug, long live Bond.

bondtoys · 13 March 2012, 05:53 PM

Bond wearing a boysize Rolex?

As much as I am for 007 wearing Rolex but that choice is rather pathetic and I can see its roots in the overhyped Explorer "discovery".

Deaver should do better with his research ;)

Paladin · 13 March 2012, 06:01 PM

Bond is back to being the model of English gentleman's understated elegance in his selection of a wrist watch.

Baronrojo · 13 March 2012, 06:05 PM

Bond is a cool cat...nothing blingy at all and timeless as well.

Andad · 13 March 2012, 06:08 PM

James Bond wearing a 34mm Rolex?

Hammer · 13 March 2012, 06:57 PM

It' a good read, but he should have been wearing a Sub.

dddrees · 13 March 2012, 07:45 PM

What about lug holes?

moviefreak · 13 March 2012, 09:55 PM

Does it say if he had removed the sticker on the back...

shaark · 13 March 2012, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paladin

Bond is back to being the model of English gentleman's understated elegance in his selection of a wrist watch.

Totally agree.......well said!

MoBe · 13 March 2012, 10:04 PM

What kind of writer would give Bond a 34mm DJ?

capote · 13 March 2012, 10:04 PM

Excellent low-key choice.

Speed · 13 March 2012, 11:11 PM

MOP dial?

Hahahaha

SaddleSC · 13 March 2012, 11:14 PM

So, is the point that James Bond is so cool that he can wear a ladies watch and get away with it?

slcbbrown · 13 March 2012, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MoBe

What kind of writer would give Bond a 34mm DJ?

Someone true to the original Bond books.

00Seven · 13 March 2012, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slcbbrown

Someone true to the original Bond books.

Errr - not really. An Explorer would have been more fitting.

RyanJames · 14 March 2012, 12:05 AM

To all those questioning would James bond really wear a 34mm oyster perpetual...
The answer can't get much closer to this.

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.luxist.co...craigrolex.jpg

Paladin · 14 March 2012, 12:41 AM

So many "size queens" in here.....I wonder if the stereotype is really true about them

As for a clandestine intelligence operative wearing a Rugged, accurate and reliable low key watch that would blend in to any situation and attire.....DUH!

bondtoys · 14 March 2012, 12:44 AM

A 34mm Rolex for a gentleman is far from being "low key".

Everyone with a reasonable watch taste would stare on it and think: WTF

Rolexis · 14 March 2012, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bondtoys

A 34mm Rolex for a gentleman is far from being "low key".

Everyone with a reasonable watch taste would stare on it and think: WTF

I dont understand.

Bond should wear a 5512 or 5513. Maybe 14060M for the sake of Modern Era.
or does Bond drive a 1 series BMW now? Maybe a Lexus Hybrid?

Rolexis · 14 March 2012, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolexis

I dont understand.

Bond should wear a 5512 or 5513. Maybe 14060M for the sake of Modern Era.
or does Bond drive a 1 series BMW now? Maybe a Lexus Hybrid?

Well anyway a 34mm Rolex is better than a Seiko Calculator watch

Paladin · 14 March 2012, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolexis

Well anyway a 34mm Rolex is better than a Seiko Calculator watch

I actually just saw someone wearing a calculator watch a couple weeks ago...SHOCKED, I was shocked....

It was probably a valuable collectible...I don't know anyone who still has one now...

I guess a lot of people don't know that the Bond in the books is quite different than the Bond in the movies when it comes to maintaining appearances and product placement....

horseco · 14 March 2012, 01:33 AM

Heaven forbid someone prefer a watch less than 44mm...

Paladin · 14 March 2012, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by horseco

Heaven forbid someone prefer a watch less than 44mm...

I guess to the size queens, that makes one less of a man

Dr. Robert · 14 March 2012, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

What about lug holes?

I forgot the second paragraph.......

"After checking the time, Bond was rather irritated that the new version of his datejust did not have lug holes......a toothpick or paper clip would allow him to change to his NATO strap easily......especially now, after the Smersh agent stole his Bergeon tool. And the PCLs, Bond thought...what were these

thinking.....too noticeable. He would go to Burlington Arcade as soon as he returned to London and pick up a vintage 1016."

LightOnAHill · 14 March 2012, 02:54 AM

he must have slipped the 34 mm one on his wrist being totally smashed and taking the current bond girl's watch in the dark hotel room

and she wakes up seeing the smurf sitting peacefully on the dresser, texts him saying "where's my watch" and he texts back "I was pretending to be classy, that gold should adjust to your wrist, google. it"

dddrees · 14 March 2012, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

I forgot the second paragraph.......

"After checking the time, Bond was rather irritated that the new version of his datejust did not have lug holes......a toothpick or paper clip would allow him to change to his NATO strap easily......especially now, after the Smersh agent stole his Bergeon tool. And the PCLs, Bond thought...what were these

thinking.....too noticeable. He would go to Burlington Arcade as soon as he returned to London and pick up a 1016."

I would be rather peeved as well. Glad to hear he is taking the time between disarming the nuclear bomb and saving the world from corruption to address this issue.

.

Dr. Robert · 14 March 2012, 02:55 AM

"After Bond showered......very hot, using unscented soap....rinsing off under very cold water....he shaved.
Using a heavy, double bladed safety razor, its handle of light buffalo horn.
He glanced at his 34mm stainless steel datejust and thought of the Spectre agent who made light of its size, Bond's body parts size, etc. The Spectre agent's body parts were found floating in the Danube, somewhere between Buda and Pest."

Rsvrider · 14 March 2012, 03:01 AM

Clearly Bond is going into deep disguise, as a girl! Wearing a mini Sub.

impalass · 14 March 2012, 03:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

"After Bond showered......very hot, using unscented soap....rinsing off under very cold water....he shaved.
Using a heavy, double bladed safety razor, its handle of light buffalo horn.
He glanced at his 34mm stainless steel datejust and thought of the Spectre agent who made light of its size, Bond's body parts size, etc. The Spectre agent's body parts were found floating in the Danube, somewhere between Buda and Pest."

RC2 · 14 March 2012, 03:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moviefreak

Does it say if he had removed the sticker on the back...

Now that's funny

13 March 2012, 04:25 PM	#1
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,248	Bond & Rolex Bond is back wearing Rolex.......and he's a curmudgeon......I just picked up the paperback edition of the latest Bond book......007 Carte Blance by Jeffery Deaver. On page 34: "Onto his wrist he slipped his steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual, the 34mm model, date window its only complication; Bond did not need to know the phases of the moon or the exact moment of high tide at Southhampton. And he suspected very few people did." Bah humbug, long live Bond. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

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bondtoys "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: World Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,733	Bond wearing a boysize Rolex? As much as I am for 007 wearing Rolex but that choice is rather pathetic and I can see its roots in the overhyped Explorer "discovery". Deaver should do better with his research ;)

13 March 2012, 06:05 PM	#4
Baronrojo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: CA Watch: Rolex Posts: 268	Bond is a cool cat...nothing blingy at all and timeless as well.

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Hammer "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Simon Location: Essex Posts: 530	It' a good read, but he should have been wearing a Sub.

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MoBe "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 6,773	What kind of writer would give Bond a 34mm DJ?

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capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Excellent low-key choice.

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Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	MOP dial? Hahahaha

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SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,131	So, is the point that James Bond is so cool that he can wear a ladies watch and get away with it? __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

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Paladin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: So. California Posts: 1,232	So many "size queens" in here.....I wonder if the stereotype is really true about them As for a clandestine intelligence operative wearing a Rugged, accurate and reliable low key watch that would blend in to any situation and attire.....DUH! __________________ 1601, 1675/3, 16753, 16750, 16750, 16700, 16610, 18238

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bondtoys "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: World Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,733	A 34mm Rolex for a gentleman is far from being "low key". Everyone with a reasonable watch taste would stare on it and think: WTF

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LightOnAHill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Bryan Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: YG DD lchdp Posts: 2,963	he must have slipped the 34 mm one on his wrist being totally smashed and taking the current bond girl's watch in the dark hotel room and she wakes up seeing the smurf sitting peacefully on the dresser, texts him saying "where's my watch" and he texts back "I was pretending to be classy, that gold should adjust to your wrist, google. it"

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Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,248	"After Bond showered......very hot, using unscented soap....rinsing off under very cold water....he shaved. Using a heavy, double bladed safety razor, its handle of light buffalo horn. He glanced at his 34mm stainless steel datejust and thought of the Spectre agent who made light of its size, Bond's body parts size, etc. The Spectre agent's body parts were found floating in the Danube, somewhere between Buda and Pest." __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

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