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James Bond 007 – The Spy Who Loves Timepieces

We all know Ian Fleming was an English intelligence officer (and journalist) best known for creating the James Bond series of spy novels.  And some of us know that Mr. Fleming wore a Rolex Submariner, ref. 6538 – the same watch 007 has worn for most of his illustrious and seemingly never-ending career as a licensed assassin.  Here are the watches the venerable spy has sported over the years:

·         Dr. No:  Rolex Submariner ref. 6538 w/fabric strap.

·         From Russia with Love:  Rolex Submariner ref. 6538.

·         Goldfinger:  Rolex Submariner ref. 6538 w/fabric strap.

·         Thunderball - Rolex Submariner ref. 6538 w/fabric strap.
                     Breitling Top Time (fitted with a Geiger counter).

·         On HMSS:  Rolex Submariner ref. 6538 w/fabric strap.
                    Rolex “pre-Daytona” chronograph ref. 6238.

·         Live and Let Die:  Hamilton Pulsar P2-2900.
                            Rolex Submariner ref. 5513 w/”buzz saw” bezel.

·         The Man with the Golden Gun:  Rolex Submariner ref. 5513.

·         The Spy Who Loved Me:  Seiko 0674 LC w/ticker-tape printer.

·         Moonraker:  Seiko M354 Memory-Bank Calendar.

·         For Your Eyes Only:  Seiko H357 w/satellite phone.
                                 Seiko 7549 diver’s watch.

·         Octopussy:  Seiko G757 Sports 100 w/homing device.

·         A View to a Kill:  Seiko SPR007 Chronograph.
                           Seiko SPW001 diver’s watch.
                           Seiko SPD094 two-tone analog watch.

·         The Living Daylights:  TAG Heuer Professional “Night Dive”.

·         License to Kill:  Rolex Submariner w/Date, ref. 16610

·         GoldenEye:  Omega Seamaster Quartz

·         Tomorrow Never Dies:  Omega Seamaster w/detonator.

·         The World Is Not Enough:  Omega Seamaster w/detonator and laser cutter.

·         Casino Royale:  Omega Seamaster Co-Axial.
                          Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Co-Axial.

·         Quantum of Solace:  Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Co-Axial.

·         Skyfall:  Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Co-Axial.
               Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co-Axial w/blue dial.

Thanks to Revolution Magazine for the great Ian Fleming info.

- Scott

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