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

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

Post by Joeprez » Thu Jul 06, 2017 7:04 am

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

Post by logan2z » Thu Jul 06, 2017 7:56 am

You're not going to get Pussy Galore wearing that thing.
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Post by JP Chestnut » Thu Jul 06, 2017 8:01 am

My might get a gold finger though.
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Re: Do you always think the "bond" versions of watches are tacky?

Post by rockmastermike » Thu Jul 06, 2017 8:19 am

What's with the crystal on the Quantum of Solace? I don't see what I'm supposed to be seeing ?!?
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Re: Do you always think the "bond" versions of watches are tacky?

Post by CGSshorty » Thu Jul 06, 2017 8:55 am

rockmastermike wrote:What's with the crystal on the Quantum of Solace? I don't see what I'm supposed to be seeing ?!?
The "Quantum of Solace" is etched into the crystal.
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Re: Do you always think the "bond" versions of watches are tacky?

Post by gr8sw » Thu Jul 06, 2017 9:02 am

I guess Pierce Brosnan is coming back? :lol:
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Re: Do you always think the "bond" versions of watches are tacky?

Post by ItnStln » Thu Jul 06, 2017 9:57 am

JP Chestnut wrote:It's probably some James Bond regimental bullshit design. I know I've seen regimental natos for sale online. You might get lucky.
I'm going to check them out. I've seen some regimental designs but nothing like that.
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Post by JP Chestnut » Thu Jul 06, 2017 10:06 am

ItnStln wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 06, 2017 9:57 am
JP Chestnut wrote:It's probably some James Bond regimental bullshit design. I know I've seen regimental natos for sale online. You might get lucky.
I'm going to check them out. I've seen some regimental designs but nothing like that.
I'd start by... uh... figuring out which "regiment James Bond was in", and go from there. Judging by the reception of this watch, people seem to like the NATO, so if it's not currently available it probably will be shortly :thumbsup:
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Post by JP Chestnut » Thu Jul 06, 2017 12:01 pm

CGSshorty wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 06, 2017 8:55 am
rockmastermike wrote:What's with the crystal on the Quantum of Solace? I don't see what I'm supposed to be seeing ?!?
The "Quantum of Solace" is etched into the crystal.
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Should be pretty clear here - right under the hand stack.
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Re: Do you always think the "bond" versions of watches are tacky?

Post by gwells » Thu Jul 06, 2017 2:09 pm

cuz hey, it almost looks normal, so let's fuck it up so it's obvious it's a "bond" LE.
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Re: Do you always think the "bond" versions of watches are tacky?

Post by cali kid » Thu Jul 06, 2017 3:45 pm

I'm glad my watch is so old Omega was selling it before that wanker Pierce Brosnan couldn't live without it!
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Re: Do you always think the "bond" versions of watches are tacky?

Post by flyskate » Thu Jul 06, 2017 4:00 pm

Omega is getting cheesier and cheesier, maybe they hired Orange County Choppers to design it.
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Post by sierra11b » Thu Jul 06, 2017 4:11 pm

logan2z wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 06, 2017 7:56 am
 You're not going to get Pussy Galore wearing that thing.
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Post by ItnStln » Thu Jul 06, 2017 4:43 pm

JP Chestnut wrote:
ItnStln wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 06, 2017 9:57 am
JP Chestnut wrote:It's probably some James Bond regimental bullshit design. I know I've seen regimental natos for sale online. You might get lucky.
I'm going to check them out. I've seen some regimental designs but nothing like that.
I'd start by... uh... figuring out which "regiment James Bond was in", and go from there. Judging by the reception of this watch, people seem to like the NATO, so if it's not currently available it probably will be shortly Image
I'll keep that in mind, thanks!
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Re: Do you always think the "bond" versions of watches are tacky?

Post by dmc » Fri Jul 07, 2017 6:46 am

Anything "Bond" branded is silly. And that particular watch is ugly as sin.
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Re: Do you always think the "bond" versions of watches are tacky?

Post by james80 » Fri Jul 07, 2017 9:08 am

I really like second hands with a counter balance (like my Trident) but the 007 is ugly, the Olympic Rings, whilst still not good, were better.

Why can't they just be subtle? The QOS would've been great without the crystal. And what about the AT with the coat of arms??? Omega seems to try too hard with these and the Olympic LEs.

A special case back, something subtle on the dial, simple.
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Re: Do you always think the "bond" versions of watches are tacky?

Post by gwells » Sun Jul 09, 2017 9:44 am

it *can* be slightly uglier. just add gold.

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

Post by james80 » Sun Jul 09, 2017 10:26 am

That's awful.
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Re: Do you always think the "bond" versions of watches are tacky?

Post by Chocodove » Sun Jul 09, 2017 10:32 am

I guess since Spectre was such crap, Omega couldn't be outdone with their watch for the next one.
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Re: Do you always think the "bond" versions of watches are tacky?

Post by 3migo » Sun Jul 09, 2017 12:45 pm

There's just nothing about this watch that makes any sense. Visually, it's awful. And is it a watch to commemorate Bond or the Royal Navy?? And the 007 counterbalance?! What a horrible release from Omega.
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Re: Do you always think the "bond" versions of watches are tacky?

Post by Joeprez » Sun Jul 09, 2017 1:23 pm

This one I like

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

Post by gwells » Sun Jul 09, 2017 1:25 pm

But it's still not as nice as the original. They scaled up the logo and made it too big.
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Re: Do you always think the "bond" versions of watches are tacky?

Post by VicLeChic » Tue Jul 11, 2017 2:04 pm

Tacky indeed IMHO. Also, Bond would never wear a watch with 007 lettering..., Plus it'd be too revealing to villains, "guys, I'm here to kill you", just wouldn't work.
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Re: Do you always think the "bond" versions of watches are tacky?

Post by ItnStln » Tue Jul 11, 2017 6:43 pm

Joeprez wrote:This one I like

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Agreed!
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Post by JP Chestnut » Tue Jul 11, 2017 7:08 pm

gwells wrote: ↑
Sun Jul 09, 2017 1:25 pm
 But it's still not as nice as the original. They scaled up the logo and made it too big.
Damn, you're right. Another watch ruined - I'll never unsee it.
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