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Aspirin · 2 April 2011, 05:46 AM

Craig worn his watch in Casino Royale is? Omega?

marcinthemiddle · 2 April 2011, 05:50 AM

Yes...Omega Planet Ocean.

Bigboss · 2 April 2011, 05:51 AM

Traitor! ;-)

psv · 2 April 2011, 05:51 AM

Paid product placement. Nothing else. Daniel Craig wears - to Omega's chagrin - Rolex privately.

Grumpy Badger · 2 April 2011, 05:53 AM

Famously Omega... Including a name drop in the movie where he implies it's better than. Rolex!

Terrible movie, terrible Bond!

Bring back Sean Connery, bring back Terence Young!

Bah Humbug!

favonian · 2 April 2011, 05:55 AM

I say bring back Peter Sellers, by far the best Bond!

Numismatist · 2 April 2011, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aspirin

Craig worn his watch in Casino Royale is? Omega?

Looks like he's wearing something else

BH13GMT · 2 April 2011, 06:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by favonian

I say bring back Peter Sellers, by far the best Bond!

Evelyn Tremble

marcinthemiddle · 2 April 2011, 06:01 AM

He may not be the best Bond, but he's by far the hottest Bond. Hell- it should be me in that pic instead of the woman...

Kapture1 · 2 April 2011, 06:03 AM

I didn't know the Planet Ocean made an appearance prior to Quantum.

Neat.

nathan1038 · 2 April 2011, 06:03 AM

IMHO they should have stuck with the seamaster that Broslin had. I remember someone of the Roger moore Bonds where they were on a Seiko flex. Good old 80's lol

BH13GMT · 2 April 2011, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by nathan1038

IMHO they should have stuck with the seamaster that Broslin had. I remember someone of the Roger moore Bonds where they were on a Seiko flex. Good old 80's lol

Great product placement

kareemthedream33 · 2 April 2011, 06:39 AM

I can't possibly understand how anyone can say Craig is a bad Bond. Good acting is good acting, he brings his own traits to the character and does a good job of it IMO.

cedargrove · 2 April 2011, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

Famously Omega... Including a name drop in the movie where he implies it's better than. Rolex!

When he meets the lady on the train (I think her name was Vesper?) she tries to size him up and says something like "You probably wear an expensive watch, Rolex perhaps?" and he replies "Omega" (pronouncing it Omeega), and she responds with "Oh, nice!"

It was a very obvious product placement - pretty hokey.

EchoBlueUK · 2 April 2011, 07:12 AM

Loving the way Omega uses a fictional character as an 'Ambassador' for the brand. I believe Daniel Craig is a big Rolex fan.

Grumpy Badger · 2 April 2011, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by kareemthedream33

I can't possibly understand how anyone can say Craig is a bad Bond. Good acting is good acting, he brings his own traits to the character and does a good job of it IMO.

If you think Daniel Craig is a good actor then I've get a length of 4 by 2 in the shed that's Lawrence Bloody Olivier!

bighaole · 2 April 2011, 07:20 AM

Having recently read the books, I think Craig actually does a pretty fair job of capturing the character from the books, which is very different for Roger Moore and Sean Connery.

Grumpy, hopefully there have been some actors you've like since Sir Lawrence...

Saxon007 · 2 April 2011, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by kareemthedream33

I can't possibly understand how anyone can say Craig is a bad Bond. Good acting is good acting, he brings his own traits to the character and does a good job of it IMO.

Agreed. Craig is the best Bond since Connery IMO. Admittedly, the writing is much better than some of the stuff Roger Moore had to work with, some of those movies were quite bad.

Kapture1 · 2 April 2011, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by EchoBlueUK

Loving the way Omega uses a fictional character as an 'Ambassador' for the brand. I believe Daniel Craig is a big Rolex fan.

Bond is more than a fictional character, a legend perhaps.

The Bond watch is actually a big deal to some.

Omega has more than enough fictional Ambassadors who wear their products, and let's not forget the company holds greatest achievement of any wrist watch in history.

johnny80s · 2 April 2011, 07:26 AM

Craigs portrayal is probably cloesest as to bonds character in the books.

Kapture1 · 2 April 2011, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Saxon007

Agreed. Craig is the best Bond since Connery IMO. Admittedly, the writing is much better than some of the stuff Roger Moore had to work with, some of those movies were quite bad.

Not to mention better technology and bigger budgets.

Grumpy Badger · 2 April 2011, 07:33 AM

I've read every book god knows how many times, both before and after Craig "became" Bond... I don't see it myself! When Connery slotted the Geologist in the jamaican mountains with "that's a Smith and Wesson, and you've had your six!" that was the unadulterated Bond off the books.

We ain't going to agree...

I walk away... (muttering to myself!)

Grumpy Badger · 2 April 2011, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kapture1

Bond is more than a fictional character, a legend perhaps.

The Bond watch is actually a big deal to some.

Omega has more than enough fictional Ambassadors who wear their products, and let's not forget the company holds greatest achievement of any wrist watch in history.

...easier to survive the moon than the very deepest part of the ocean... (though, even I'll admit I wouldn't want that thing as my Daily Wearer!)

Foxglove · 2 April 2011, 07:49 AM

Daniel Craig wears Rolex (just not in the movies..).

He actually seems to be quite the Rolex aficionado, truth be told. I've seen some really great examples on his wrist.

~Ross

Foxglove · 2 April 2011, 07:51 AM

and you can see all the Daniel Craig coolness at Jake's blog:

http://goo.gl/gJQFL

~Ross

davida · 2 April 2011, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kareemthedream33

I can't possibly understand how anyone can say Craig is a bad Bond. Good acting is good acting, he brings his own traits to the character and does a good job of it IMO.

best ever

kareemthedream33 · 2 April 2011, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

If you think Daniel Craig is a good actor then I've get a length of 4 by 2 in the shed that's Lawrence Bloody Olivier!

It's unfair to judge his ability based on a comparison to someone some consider the greatest of all time.

Grumpy Badger · 2 April 2011, 08:08 AM

I was comparing him to the plank!

I meant to walk away from this one... You've tempted me back!

This time, I'm off!

Dan2010 · 2 April 2011, 08:32 AM

I happen to like Craig as Bond myself.

amaninspired · 2 April 2011, 08:50 AM

The first couple of Connery films are, to me, the closest to the books in pretty much every respect. Casino Royale was, however, quite a good modern interpretation and update of the story that, I felt, captured the spirit of the originals very well.

Connery's sheer screen presence means that, for me, he will always be the greatest Bond. However, Daniel Craig is a good actor and I would place his Bond second to Connery's. It's also nice to see that Daniel Craig wears Bond's true watch of choice in his private life!

2 April 2011, 05:50 AM	#2
marcinthemiddle Vacated Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Marc Location: Connecticut Watch: PAM 111 'N' Posts: 2,558	Yes...Omega Planet Ocean. __________________ NAWCC Member Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons Executive Dorklehead

2 April 2011, 05:51 AM	#3
Bigboss "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: W Location: The answer is 42 Watch: Out! Posts: 524	Traitor! ;-) __________________ Cheers, Walter

2 April 2011, 05:53 AM	#5
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	Famously Omega... Including a name drop in the movie where he implies it's better than. Rolex! Terrible movie, terrible Bond! Bring back Sean Connery, bring back Terence Young! Bah Humbug! __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

2 April 2011, 06:01 AM	#9
marcinthemiddle Vacated Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Marc Location: Connecticut Watch: PAM 111 'N' Posts: 2,558	He may not be the best Bond, but he's by far the hottest Bond. Hell- it should be me in that pic instead of the woman... __________________ NAWCC Member Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons Executive Dorklehead

2 April 2011, 06:03 AM	#10
Kapture1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Matt Location: Flint, MI Watch: Ω 3570.50.00 Posts: 2,058	I didn't know the Planet Ocean made an appearance prior to Quantum. Neat. __________________ Miss you JJ Wash out this tired notion that the best is yet to come

2 April 2011, 05:51 AM	#4
psv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North America Posts: 11,066	Paid product placement. Nothing else. Daniel Craig wears - to Omega's chagrin - Rolex privately.

2 April 2011, 05:55 AM	#6
favonian Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: warlock Location: . Posts: 74	I say bring back Peter Sellers, by far the best Bond!

2 April 2011, 06:03 AM	#11
nathan1038 Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Posts: 26	IMHO they should have stuck with the seamaster that Broslin had. I remember someone of the Roger moore Bonds where they were on a Seiko flex. Good old 80's lol

2 April 2011, 06:39 AM	#13
kareemthedream33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Canada Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,748	I can't possibly understand how anyone can say Craig is a bad Bond. Good acting is good acting, he brings his own traits to the character and does a good job of it IMO.

2 April 2011, 07:12 AM	#15
EchoBlueUK "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK Posts: 1,543	Loving the way Omega uses a fictional character as an 'Ambassador' for the brand. I believe Daniel Craig is a big Rolex fan.

2 April 2011, 07:20 AM	#17
bighaole "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: USA Watch: Exp II + Daytona Posts: 452	Having recently read the books, I think Craig actually does a pretty fair job of capturing the character from the books, which is very different for Roger Moore and Sean Connery. Grumpy, hopefully there have been some actors you've like since Sir Lawrence...

2 April 2011, 07:26 AM	#20
johnny80s "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: John Location: Chicago Posts: 499	Craigs portrayal is probably cloesest as to bonds character in the books.

2 April 2011, 07:33 AM	#22
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	I've read every book god knows how many times, both before and after Craig "became" Bond... I don't see it myself! When Connery slotted the Geologist in the jamaican mountains with "that's a Smith and Wesson, and you've had your six!" that was the unadulterated Bond off the books. We ain't going to agree... I walk away... (muttering to myself!) __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

2 April 2011, 07:49 AM	#24
Foxglove "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ross Location: Houston, TX Watch: yourself Posts: 838	Daniel Craig wears Rolex (just not in the movies..). He actually seems to be quite the Rolex aficionado, truth be told. I've seen some really great examples on his wrist. ~Ross __________________ https://www.instagram.com/watchitross/

2 April 2011, 07:51 AM	#25
Foxglove "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ross Location: Houston, TX Watch: yourself Posts: 838	and you can see all the Daniel Craig coolness at Jake's blog: http://goo.gl/gJQFL ~Ross __________________ https://www.instagram.com/watchitross/

2 April 2011, 08:08 AM	#28
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	I was comparing him to the plank! I meant to walk away from this one... You've tempted me back! This time, I'm off! __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

2 April 2011, 08:32 AM	#29
Dan2010 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: South Carolina Watch: Panerai 914 Posts: 6,540	I happen to like Craig as Bond myself.

2 April 2011, 08:50 AM	#30
amaninspired "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 383	The first couple of Connery films are, to me, the closest to the books in pretty much every respect. Casino Royale was, however, quite a good modern interpretation and update of the story that, I felt, captured the spirit of the originals very well. Connery's sheer screen presence means that, for me, he will always be the greatest Bond. However, Daniel Craig is a good actor and I would place his Bond second to Connery's. It's also nice to see that Daniel Craig wears Bond's true watch of choice in his private life!

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