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Sorry if this was already asked, but is there any particular reason you went with the regular version over the Spectre?
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Shaken not stirred. Aka. Oh No!!! Not another Bond Watch Thread!!! (Pic. Heavy)
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Sorry if this was already asked, but is there any particular reason you went with the regular version over the Spectre?
I do not like the 007 signed stuff in general. I like to have the closest to the original watch, so they do not look gimicky. The Skyfall is OK as was a custom made job, never released. The dial is not available on any other PO so I went for the branded Skyfall. As for the AT Spectre well I just like ATs so much I had to see what the AT Spectre looked like.
The 300 was a hard one as it does look like he wears the Spectre version in the film. So maybe I made the wrong choice but both 300s are really nice and retro
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I do not like the 007 signed stuff in general. I like to have the closest to the original watch, so they do not look gimicky. The Skyfall is OK as was a custom made job, never released. The dial is not available on any other PO so I went for the branded Skyfall. As for the AT Spectre well I just like ATs so much I had to see what the AT Spectre looked like.
The 300 was a hard one as it does look like he wears the Spectre version in the film. So maybe I made the wrong choice but both 300s are really nice and retro
I feel exactly the same way... I'm not a big fan of the 007 logo on the dial or caseback; I'd rather have what's in the film. The Spectre 300 is completely different for me though -- it almost feels like a different "genuine" reference. The lollipop hand isn't a 007 gimmick, it's totally Omega heritage. The bezel as well. I had the non-Spectre 300 but after a while, I started to want the Spectre one... Lucy's sending it my way now.
Wow what a great thread! I really enjoyed reading it and I'm glad I helped in adding at least one of those watches to your collection. I'm a huge James Bond fan and planning to do something similar to this thread once I catch some more free time.
Btw you need proper nato for that 300.
Btw you need proper nato for that 300.
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It is a really nice PO. Not as substantial as a Noob or BP. But it looks the business. Not bad for a very cheap M2M pickup
It was bought in Turkey by another member on holidays. Usual flaws but a very good 21J in there all the same.
Not to take away from P´s excellent work in this thread, but I found this article:
http://www.watchtime.com/featured/watches-james-bond/
I especially enjoyed this quote: James Bond wears two watches in Thunderball. He uses his Rolex Submariner to tell the time, but he relies on a modified Breitling Top Time when he needs a Geiger counter. This watch was rediscovered in 2013 at an English flea market, where the authentic prop from the classic flick changed hands for a paltry 25 pounds – and was soon afterwards auctioned for a five-figure sum.
http://www.watchtime.com/featured/watches-james-bond/
I especially enjoyed this quote: James Bond wears two watches in Thunderball. He uses his Rolex Submariner to tell the time, but he relies on a modified Breitling Top Time when he needs a Geiger counter. This watch was rediscovered in 2013 at an English flea market, where the authentic prop from the classic flick changed hands for a paltry 25 pounds – and was soon afterwards auctioned for a five-figure sum.
Yes I read that one. It is an amazing story. The watch was worth a fortune.
Todays: The Roger Moore Special.
