Do you always think the "bond" versions of watches are tacky?

gwells · Post by **gwells** » Wed Jul 05, 2017 4:56 pm

yeah, well, that's probably not going to change with the latest version.

https://monochrome-watches.com/introduc ... -bond-007/

saw a comment elsewhere where someone said, "does it really say 007 on the seconds hand?" and the response was, "well, only every half minute. the other half, it says, 'LOO.'"

JP Chestnut · Post by **JP Chestnut** » Wed Jul 05, 2017 5:01 pm

Bond or no bond, that's a shitty watch. Anyone who buys that should feel bad about themselves.

hidden by leaves · Post by **hidden by leaves** » Wed Jul 05, 2017 5:02 pm

LOOl. Love the white dial - as for the rest, all I can say is this is begging for a tasteful mod.

Post by **CGSshorty** » Wed Jul 05, 2017 5:04 pm

I really like the screwdriver.

JP Chestnut · Post by **JP Chestnut** » Wed Jul 05, 2017 5:05 pm

CGSshorty wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 05, 2017 5:04 pm
I really like the screwdriver.

Talk about damning with faint praise. The box is the best part.

dnslater · Post by **dnslater** » Wed Jul 05, 2017 5:12 pm

CGSshorty wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 05, 2017 5:04 pm
I really like the screwdriver.

It is a springbar tool and it came with my Speedy Pro minus the tacky abomination next to it.

Are they taking the next James Bond in a...... different..... direction with this watch?

Heuerville · Post by **Heuerville** » Wed Jul 05, 2017 5:13 pm

JP Chestnut wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 05, 2017 5:01 pm
Bond or no bond, that's a shitty watch. Anyone who buys that should feel bad about themselves.

^^This.. it's FUGLY

dinexus · Post by **dinexus** » Wed Jul 05, 2017 5:19 pm

The Spectre remains the only good tie-in to date. Otherwise, they just keep getting worse. I don't get it.

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jaw · Post by **jaw** » Wed Jul 05, 2017 5:21 pm

Yes.
Never saw any branding on James Bond's watches.

sierra11b · Post by **sierra11b** » Wed Jul 05, 2017 5:22 pm

As long as there's nothing "bondage" on the dial, which includes second hands, I'm okay with like with the Seamaster 300 Spectre... Clasp for both is livable but I wouldn't seek-out any Bond unless there was a serious discount.

When my father-in-law wanted a PO bond during his recent trip to Vegas two years ago all I could do was praise the watch knowing it would be in my hands someday for a flip, or be a cool heirloom for my son, but he never caved. Yeah, I'm that asshole... I covet his Omega Constellation my wife wears and his '70s Lord Matic (yet to be serviced) so partial-asshole.

JP Chestnut · Post by **JP Chestnut** » Wed Jul 05, 2017 5:23 pm

Which Bond LE has the caseback that looks like a sphincter? That's the best one.

james80 · Post by **james80** » Wed Jul 05, 2017 5:29 pm

Is the box supposed to look like the box a medal comes in? It's tacky and I hate the NATO.

Post by **CGSshorty** » Wed Jul 05, 2017 5:31 pm

I've always wanted a Quantum of Solace with a standard crystal.

JP Chestnut · Post by **JP Chestnut** » Wed Jul 05, 2017 5:36 pm

CGSshorty wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 05, 2017 5:31 pm
I've always wanted a Quantum of Solace with a standard crystal.

Is that the PO with the cool dial? If so, that was the only good older bond LE.

kempoman · Post by **kempoman** » Wed Jul 05, 2017 7:00 pm

CGSshorty wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 05, 2017 5:04 pm
I really like the screwdriver.

Hahahahahaha

Post by **CGSshorty** » Wed Jul 05, 2017 7:34 pm

JP Chestnut wrote:
CGSshorty wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 05, 2017 5:31 pm
I've always wanted a Quantum of Solace with a standard crystal.
Is that the PO with the cool dial? If so, that was the only good older bond LE.

Yes. The dial was supposed to be reminiscent of Walther PPK grip checkering.

JP Chestnut · Post by **JP Chestnut** » Wed Jul 05, 2017 7:44 pm

I'll ignore that cheesy tie in and just assume it's supposed to look cool. I prefer the red dial accents. Was this one only 45mm? If not, I don't know why I didn't buy one when I got my PO. Perhaps it's not a 2500d?

ItnStln · Post by **ItnStln** » Wed Jul 05, 2017 7:51 pm

CGSshorty wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 05, 2017 5:04 pm
I really like the screwdriver.

I don't mind the NATO strap. Does anyone know a place that sells one in the same design?

JP Chestnut · Post by **JP Chestnut** » Wed Jul 05, 2017 8:01 pm

It's probably some James Bond regimental bullshit design. I know I've seen regimental natos for sale online. You might get lucky.

dinexus · Post by **dinexus** » Wed Jul 05, 2017 8:34 pm

CGSshorty wrote:
JP Chestnut wrote:
CGSshorty wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 05, 2017 5:31 pm
I've always wanted a Quantum of Solace with a standard crystal.
Is that the PO with the cool dial? If so, that was the only good older bond LE.
Yes. The dial was supposed to be reminiscent of Walther PPK grip checkering.

Cooler than the LMLE, if it weren't for that goddamned crystal.

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Post by **CGSshorty** » Wed Jul 05, 2017 8:56 pm

dinexus wrote:
CGSshorty wrote:
JP Chestnut wrote:
CGSshorty wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 05, 2017 5:31 pm
I've always wanted a Quantum of Solace with a standard crystal.
Is that the PO with the cool dial? If so, that was the only good older bond LE.
Yes. The dial was supposed to be reminiscent of Walther PPK grip checkering.

Cooler than the LMLE, if it weren't for that goddamned crystal.

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That crystal would be binned immediately if I found one.

hoppyjr · Post by **hoppyjr** » Wed Jul 05, 2017 8:58 pm

Reason enough for Daniel Craig to bail.

93 Turbo · Post by **93 Turbo** » Thu Jul 06, 2017 1:36 am

Train wreck…

bedlam · Post by **bedlam** » Thu Jul 06, 2017 2:29 am

That is terrible.

jimyritz · Post by **jimyritz** » Thu Jul 06, 2017 4:36 am

Ugh!.....

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