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colemanitis · 4 November 2006, 01:57 AM

Omegas are great watches, but I was sad to see Bond won't be wearing Rolex for his latest movie, Casino Royale.

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roadcarver · 4 November 2006, 02:39 AM

How many times were the Rolex no date sub used in the Bond movies?

JJ Irani · 4 November 2006, 03:01 AM

I'm looking forward to this film. I believe the world-wide release is some time this month!!!

Pete · 4 November 2006, 03:14 AM

:( sad to see that....this is supposed to be the "first" bond movie before any of the others.....woulda thought rolex woulda wanted in on it.....

Pete

Ravens35 · 4 November 2006, 03:22 AM

Rolex has a policy of not paying for product placement in films. Omega doesn't. The true first Bond film, "Dr. No", used Albert Broccoli's personal sub because Rolex would not give them one, and they wanted to stay true to the books.

JJ Irani · 4 November 2006, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Ravens35

Rolex has a policy of not paying for product placement in films. Omega doesn't. The true first Bond film, "Dr. No", used Albert Broccoli's personal sub because Rolex would not give them one, and they wanted to stay true to the books.

They can "borrow" my Subby any time, guys.....for the payment in kind of a brand new TT GMT-II, of course!!

colemanitis · 4 November 2006, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I'm looking forward to this film. I believe the world-wide release is some time this month!!!

Me too! It'll be out in the States on the 17th!!!!

roadcarver · 4 November 2006, 04:48 AM

They can borrow either my SMP or 14060... anytime. Royalty free

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

They can "borrow" my Subby any time, guys.....for the payment in kind of a brand new TT GMT-II, of course!!

Goodwatch · 4 November 2006, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I'm looking forward to this film. I believe the world-wide release is some time this month!!!

23 November JJ, we're going as well

JJ Irani · 4 November 2006, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by colemanitis

Me too! It'll be out in the States on the 17th!!!!

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

23 November JJ, we're going as well

Haven't really found out when it's about to be released here in NZ, but if you guys do see it before I do....give me a brief review!!

Goodwatch · 4 November 2006, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by roadcarver

How many times were the Rolex no date sub used in the Bond movies?

Here ya go: http://members.optushome.com.au/heli...l#James%20Bond

Goodwatch · 4 November 2006, 05:00 AM

I’ve seen the special edition of that and the second hand has 007 in it. I apologize to our members who like this and the Omega (as a Bond watch) but i.m.o. that is just tacky. For reasons that are beyond a simple clodhopper like myself, Rolex decided not to supply watches anymore.

Dang, the Sub is the Bond watch! No Seiko, Omega or whatever otherwise fine watch. No, it has to be a Sub. Understated class, true waterproof and just ‘shaken but not stirred’. B.t.w., does he still has his PPK?

Goodwatch · 4 November 2006, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Haven't really found out when it's about to be released here in NZ, but if you guys do see it before I do....give me a brief review!!

JJ, has there been any news coverage of our Crown Prince and his lovely wife Maxima visiting NZ? Hongi, hongi

roadcarver · 4 November 2006, 05:19 AM

Thanks Frans.

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

Here ya go: http://members.optushome.com.au/heli...l#James%20Bond

roadcarver · 4 November 2006, 05:20 AM

I like the Omega SMP dial, but with the 007 inscription, I'm not a fan of it either.

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

I’ve seen the special edition of that and the second hand has 007 in it. I apologize to our members who like this and the Omega (as a Bond watch) but i.m.o. that is just tacky. For reasons that are beyond a simple clodhopper like myself, Rolex decided not to supply watches anymore.

Dang, the Sub is the Bond watch! No Seiko, Omega or whatever otherwise fine watch. No, it has to be a Sub. Understated class, true waterproof and just ‘shaken but not stirred’. B.t.w., does he still has his PPK?

Gedanken · 4 November 2006, 08:49 AM

I'm not too fussed about it not being a real Bond watch. It's not a real Bond in the movie anyway.

BruceS · 4 November 2006, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Gedanken

I'm not too fussed about it not being a real Bond watch. It's not a real Bond in the movie anyway.

Very true! Honestly, I think the Seamaster has been a good Bond watch. Let's face it guys, the Bond character has changed. The original Bond was a very shady character ... very rough around the edges. The modern Bond has been made into Mr. Sophisticate. Hell I'm surprised they don't have him in a JLC sports watch now

As much as Rolex spends on adverts though, I'm a bit surprised they've not been the highest bidder for the Bond watch. I just wonder if it has come down to something else.

haakon59 · 4 November 2006, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by BruceS

The original Bond was a very shady character ... very rough around the edges. The modern Bond has been made into Mr. Sophisticate. Hell I'm surprised they don't have him in a JLC sports watch now

That's a good point now that you mention it--although Bond gets into a lot of rough spots and travels so he would need a tough watch and Omega (and Rolex) fit that bill, the new JLC sports watch would also and it just SCREAMS sophistication. Interesting observation. Maybe though we have to consider that the audience is a pretty broad cross section of people (and is large too) and that most people will have never heard of JLC but they do know Rolex and Omega.

BruceS · 4 November 2006, 09:55 AM

True, but imagine all the cool techie things all those crowns on a JLC Compressor Memovox could do in a movie!! Hell they could have lasers, poison darts and mini nukes comin' outta that sucker

It's kind of interesting from a marketing point of view. Omega is probably more accessible to the general public than Rolex, and JLC is even less accessible, but the modern Bond is about things that aren't accessible to most of us. Seems to me that JLC would really fit the bill.

mike · 4 November 2006, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by BruceS

The original Bond was a very shady character ... very rough around the edges.

YEAH!!!!

Ravens35 · 4 November 2006, 10:07 AM

There aren't supposed to be any gadgets in the new film.

haakon59 · 4 November 2006, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by BruceS

True, but imagine all the cool techie things all those crowns on a JLC Compressor Memovox could do in a movie!! Hell they could have lasers, poison darts and mini nukes comin' outta that sucker

It's kind of interesting from a marketing point of view. Omega is probably more accessible to the general public than Rolex, and JLC is even less accessible, but the modern Bond is about things that aren't accessible to most of us. Seems to me that JLC would really fit the bill.

I think you're right, the Compressor, not being well known yet because it does have those less common looking crowns could be a prop designer's paradise! Maybe Bond could put JLC on the map like they did the Seamaster.

tonelar · 5 January 2007, 11:02 AM

the true bond wore a rolex... it's the watch Ian Fleming wrote about.

4 November 2006, 01:57 AM	#1
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	The new Bond watch! Omegas are great watches, but I was sad to see Bond won't be wearing Rolex for his latest movie, Casino Royale. omega_bond.jpg __________________ Member #471

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JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	I'm looking forward to this film. I believe the world-wide release is some time this month!!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

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Pete "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Real Name: Pete Location: Guelph Watch: 16610/216570 Posts: 678	:( sad to see that....this is supposed to be the "first" bond movie before any of the others.....woulda thought rolex woulda wanted in on it..... Pete __________________ Pete - Guelph ON - 16610 D / 216570 Member #745 RIP JJ "Always in our hearts, and on our wrists" "I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul"

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Goodwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Frans ® Location: Rotterdam Watch: the sunrise... Posts: 10,230	I’ve seen the special edition of that and the second hand has 007 in it. I apologize to our members who like this and the Omega (as a Bond watch) but i.m.o. that is just tacky. For reasons that are beyond a simple clodhopper like myself, Rolex decided not to supply watches anymore. Dang, the Sub is the Bond watch! No Seiko, Omega or whatever otherwise fine watch. No, it has to be a Sub. Understated class, true waterproof and just ‘shaken but not stirred’. B.t.w., does he still has his PPK? __________________ Member# 127

4 November 2006, 03:22 AM	#5
Ravens35 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 27	Rolex has a policy of not paying for product placement in films. Omega doesn't. The true first Bond film, "Dr. No", used Albert Broccoli's personal sub because Rolex would not give them one, and they wanted to stay true to the books.

4 November 2006, 08:49 AM	#16
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	I'm not too fussed about it not being a real Bond watch. It's not a real Bond in the movie anyway. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

4 November 2006, 09:55 AM	#19
BruceS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Sir Daft Location: Cornwall, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 2,464	True, but imagine all the cool techie things all those crowns on a JLC Compressor Memovox could do in a movie!! Hell they could have lasers, poison darts and mini nukes comin' outta that sucker It's kind of interesting from a marketing point of view. Omega is probably more accessible to the general public than Rolex, and JLC is even less accessible, but the modern Bond is about things that aren't accessible to most of us. Seems to me that JLC would really fit the bill.

4 November 2006, 10:07 AM	#21
Ravens35 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 27	There aren't supposed to be any gadgets in the new film.

5 January 2007, 11:02 AM	#23
tonelar "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Tony Location: san francisco Watch: Seadweller Posts: 1,368	the true bond wore a rolex... it's the watch Ian Fleming wrote about. __________________ It's a rarity that something popular is actually right... Wear 'em with PRIDE, y'all.

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