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Your Bond watches

TheBondFanTheBondFan
edited June 2013 in Merchandise Posts: 822
Title really says it all. What Bond watches do YOU own?

The closest I've gotten is an Invicta 8926, which resembles a Submariner from films like LALD. I really want an Omega, but as I am a kid (14), it will take me a year to save up. Should I do that or just get a replica for $500?
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  • 007Skyfall007Skyfall
    Posts: 63
    I was faced with the same dilemma (13 years old) So I saved up and bought the 500$ replica of a Skyfall Planet Ocean Omega watch. At our age it doesn't quite matter. It's just a bloody watch and a replica looks very very very similar.
  • chrisisallchrisisall Brosnan Defender Of The Realm
    Posts: 17,804
    TheBondFan wrote:
    Should I do that or just get a replica for $500?
    $500???? Dude, just buy a cheap watch that's pretty close, and modify it yourself! They all come apart & can be changed to suit with a little creativity!
  • TheBondFanTheBondFan
    Posts: 822
    Thanks for the suggestions! I guess I'll get the replica. Plus I don't want to get mugged for the real one. :)
  • chrisisallchrisisall Brosnan Defender Of The Realm
    Posts: 17,804
    TheBondFan wrote:
    Plus I don't want to get mugged for the real one. :)
    Yeah, injuring a dopey mugger causes lots of paperwork headaches....

  • TheBondFanTheBondFan
    Posts: 822
    chrisisall wrote:
    TheBondFan wrote:
    Plus I don't want to get mugged for the real one. :)
    Yeah, injuring a dopey mugger causes lots of paperwork headaches....

    :))
  • QBranchQBranch Always have an escape plan. Mine is watching James Bond films.
    edited June 2013 Posts: 14,590
    Still can't afford the real deal, but last year I bought replicas of the Submariner ($26) and Planet Ocean ($20) for the sole purpose of making screen accurate gadgets out of them. I'm still working on getting the Seamaster. I'll just print out photoshopped dials for them and viola! The submariner rep I got is great quality for the price, and looks like the real thing in every way except for the logo. I was so impressed with the quality that I bought another one to wear, and the original will become the gadget prop. I found them on ebay.
    chrisisall wrote:
    TheBondFan wrote:
    Should I do that or just get a replica for $500?
    $500???? Dude, just buy a cheap watch that's pretty close, and modify it yourself! They all come apart & can be changed to suit with a little creativity!
    TheBondFan wrote:
    Thanks for the suggestions! I guess I'll get the replica. Plus I don't want to get mugged for the real one. :)
    If you're after the seamaster, go to the Alpha Watch site. They've got 'em for just over $100 (still saving for mine). You might have to buy a new bezel insert and customize a dial to get the exact look, but IMO you won't get it cheaper unless you risk buying from one of the other chinese sites that don't provide security through Paypal.
  • emilbertilloemilbertillo
    Posts: 153
    I have a replica of both the 40th anniversary Seamaster and the Planet Ocean with the 007 logo on the 7th hour (don't know if it's the 50th anniversary release, just acquired it recently). I like the former more because it has the 007 logos under the Seamaster logo and all over the face of the watch, and on the seconds.
  • hullcityfanhullcityfan Banned
    edited June 2013 Posts: 496
    Has he ever worn a Rolex? I think he has. I really want an Omega one.
  • bondsumbondsum
    edited June 2013 Posts: 3,333
    Yes, he's worn a Rolex in 9 official Bond movies. The last time Bond wore one though was in License to Kill. You can check the list here rather than showing you lack of Bond knowledge, @hullcityfan ...
    http://watchesinmovies.info/the-watches-of-james-bond/
  • Samuel001Samuel001 Moderator
    Posts: 13,355
    Here is MI6's run down of watches:

    http://www.mi6-hq.com/sections/articles/qbranch_watches.php3?t=&s=articles&id=0604

    Though I'll admit, this is a little out of date.
  • hullcityfanhullcityfan Banned
    Posts: 496
    bondsum wrote:
    Yes, he's worn a Rolex in 9 official Bond movies. The last time Bond wore one though was in License to Kill. You can check the list here rather than showing you lack of Bond knowledge, @hullcityfan ...
    http://watchesinmovies.info/the-watches-of-james-bond/
    Thanks for the link I love Omega one's he didn't wear one in SF?

  • QBranchQBranch Always have an escape plan. Mine is watching James Bond films.
    edited November 2013 Posts: 14,590
    hullcityfan wrote:
    bondsum wrote:
    Yes, he's worn a Rolex in 9 official Bond movies. The last time Bond wore one though was in License to Kill. You can check the list here rather than showing you lack of Bond knowledge, @hullcityfan ...
    http://watchesinmovies.info/the-watches-of-james-bond/
    Thanks for the link I love Omega one's he didn't wear one in SF?
    Craig wore two Omega Seamasters in Skyfall- a Planet Ocean and an Aqua Terra. The Omega Seamaster Professional was essentially BrosnanBond's watch, except Craig sported one in the second half of Casino Royale.
  • hullcityfanhullcityfan Banned
    Posts: 496
    QBranch wrote:
    hullcityfan wrote:
    bondsum wrote:
    Yes, he's worn a Rolex in 9 official Bond movies. The last time Bond wore one though was in License to Kill. You can check the list here rather than showing you lack of Bond knowledge, @hullcityfan ...
    http://watchesinmovies.info/the-watches-of-james-bond/
    Thanks for the link I love Omega one's he didn't wear one in SF?
    Craig wore two Omegas in Skyfall- a Planet Ocean and an Aqua Terra. The Seamaster was essentially BrosnanBond's watch, except Craig sported one in the second half of Casino Royale.

    After fighting Obanno? I don't pay much attention to the watches.
  • QBranchQBranch Always have an escape plan. Mine is watching James Bond films.
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    I'm pretty sure he wears it from the Montenegro train scene until the end of the film.
  • hullcityfanhullcityfan Banned
    edited June 2013 Posts: 496
    QBranch wrote:
    I'm pretty sure he wears it from the Montenegro train scene until the end of the film.

    Oh cool as I said I don't pay too much attention only little , little like a grain of sand.
  • QBranchQBranch Always have an escape plan. Mine is watching James Bond films.
    Posts: 14,590
    There's a Seiko M354 watch (from Moonraker) in great condition for sale on ebay:

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Seiko-M354-5010-Moonraker-Bond-Digital-Watch-Superb-Condition-/291016160837?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item43c1ea3645

    I just picked up one of these myself in okay, but working condition. Will post pics when it arrives.
  • WillyGaloreWillyGalore
    edited November 2013 Posts: 6,396
    I had this watch as a kid in the early 80's. Ah the memories

    images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR5vV4_lxU4TjCYjVntpdegcvDV6-c2MJx7KAPMXdtU38D46DcaWA
  • QBranchQBranch Always have an escape plan. Mine is watching James Bond films.
    Posts: 14,590
    WillyGalore wrote:
    I had this watch as a kid in the early 80's. Ah the memories

    images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR5vV4_lxU4TjCYjVntpdegcvDV6-c2MJx7KAPMXdtU38D46DcaWA
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Zeon-Official-Vintage-Retro-Melody-James-Bond-007-Watch-UNOPENED-1980s-/131043595333?pt=UK_Jewelery_Watches_Watches_MensWatches_GL&hash=item1e82ce9445

    Just in case you fancy reliving those childhood memories. ;)
  • WillyGaloreWillyGalore
    Posts: 6,396
    My memories were fond but for £50? not that fond ;-)
  • LicencedToKilt69007LicencedToKilt69007 Belgium, Wallonia
    Posts: 523
    Unfortunately :(, I don't own any Bond watch but I promised to myself to satisfy ASAP !
  • Master_DaharkMaster_Dahark
    Posts: 4,813
    I have one of these, from GoldenEye the movie:

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    ...and one of these from GoldenEye the game! :D

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  • QBranchQBranch Always have an escape plan. Mine is watching James Bond films.
    Posts: 14,590
    Master_Dahark wrote:
    I have one of these, from GoldenEye the movie:
    That Seamaster is actually the chrono Broz wore from TND-DAD. You can tell by the 4 lines of text (GE's has 3 lines).

    Lovely watches though, @Master! :-bd
  • QBranchQBranch Always have an escape plan. Mine is watching James Bond films.
    edited November 2013 Posts: 14,590
    Seiko H357 (from FYEO) for sale on ebay:

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Seiko-H357-5049-Ana-Digi-Watch-James-Bond-007-For-Your-Eyes-Only-/271324604756?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item3f2c34e954

    I really wanted to bid on this, but unfortunately the cash must go towards other things.
  • doubleoegodoubleoego #LightWork
    edited December 2013 Posts: 11,139
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  • doubleoegodoubleoego #LightWork
    Posts: 11,139
    My SF Aqua Terra 8500

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  • MrBondMrBond Station S
    Posts: 2,044
    @Doubleoego, that watch is so good-looking! I am very jealous of you!
  • doubleoegodoubleoego #LightWork
    Posts: 11,139
    Thanks. It's a beautiful watch, especially after giving it a good clean. I bought it during the summer from the Omega store in New Bond street as I wanted to wait and get the slightly larger version of the watch and they were the only store within reach that stocked it. However, after buying it it looked a bit too big on my wrist so I took it back and exchanged it for the one I have now as seen in the pics.
  • QBranchQBranch Always have an escape plan. Mine is watching James Bond films.
    Posts: 14,590
    Lovely watch there, @doubleoego! I can only dream of owning an Omega one day.

    It will be interesting to see whether Bond continues to wear one of these for the next film, or reverts back to the PO.
  • doubleoegodoubleoego #LightWork
    Posts: 11,139
    Thanks @ QBranch.
  • QBranchQBranch Always have an escape plan. Mine is watching James Bond films.
    Posts: 14,590
    Being a fan of both Bond and wristwatches, one of my goals is to acquire every type of Bond watch, whether it’s genuine or replica, in-film or promo. I have quite a few now, but many of them need a bit of work before I can showcase them properly.

    Recently, after being outbid in countless auctions, I finally won a Seiko H357-5040. It's one of two watches Roger wore in FYEO, specifically his main one that’s seen up close at the end of the film.

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    As you can see, the black bezel has had a bit of enemy contact, and the usual version doesn’t have the logo there, but rather on the dial. However, I have a few spare parts which are screen accurate, so I’ll do a switch at some point.
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    I was surprised at how small the case is, but overall, I think it looks pretty neat, especially with the contrast of black on silver.
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    The bracelet is not the correct one, but close enough. I’ve already spray painted the spare bezel, and may also give the bracelet a touch up to make it look good as new.

    And a wrist shot for your eyes only
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