Honestly a part of me likes how they decided to go with the Seamaster 300 (Retro Looking). I even think it's great how they put it on a NATO Strap (Would have preferred just plain black). The NATO fits the Austria Scenes/Outdoor Action Scenes. But looking at the Rome Shots and the BBC Special (D Craig with the SM300 on Nato in a Dinner Suit) just does not fit.
If Omega was smart they would have made a special bracelet without the polished links in the center and kept the SM300 on Bracelet for the other scenes post PTS when D Craig is dressed up more.
I like the SM300 and even think it looks awesome on NATO but having D Craig wear the SM300 on NATO for the bulk of the movie.... I don' t know.
Maybe they needed on specific watch for most of the film, for some reason? :v
There's precedent for Bond with a NATO in formal dress and it looks better with the more casual Austrian wear.
There's really not a precent for Bond with a NATO in formal dress. The only reason why he has it on in Goldfinger is because he's diving. It's the only time he ever wears it with formal dress. If he's diving in his dinner jacket again, then he can wear the NATO strap with it again.
If he's wearing it with formal dress, it's a precedent. There may be a REASON why he's wearing it, just as there may be a reason why he's wearing it in SPECTRE?
If he's wearing it with formal dress, it's a precedent. There may be a REASON why he's wearing it, just as there may be a reason why he's wearing it in SPECTRE?
Sure, but there has to be a reason he's wearing something so inappropriate. It looks really bad. I'm worried they're simply copying what Sean Connery did in Goldfinger without looking at the context of it.
Agree- They should have put it on new version of the Stainless Steel Bracelet without the polished links or kept it on a classy black rubber strap like they did with the PO in Casino Royale. I wonder how much screentime the Aqua Terra will get.
If he's wearing it with formal dress, it's a precedent. There may be a REASON why he's wearing it, just as there may be a reason why he's wearing it in SPECTRE?
Sure, but there has to be a reason he's wearing something so inappropriate. It looks really bad. I'm worried they're simply copying what Sean Connery did in Goldfinger without looking at the context of it.
Well, I am glad it's being used as a Bond watch. I have loved Nato's and the reason being cause Sean worn it. However, I do not think it is suitable for a tux. But since my dress sense is mostly casual, it is gonna work really well.
Agree- They should have put it on new version of the Stainless Steel Bracelet without the polished links or kept it on a classy black rubber strap like they did with the PO in Casino Royale. I wonder how much screentime the Aqua Terra will get.
If he's wearing it with formal dress, it's a precedent. There may be a REASON why he's wearing it, just as there may be a reason why he's wearing it in SPECTRE?
Sure, but there has to be a reason he's wearing something so inappropriate. It looks really bad. I'm worried they're simply copying what Sean Connery did in Goldfinger without looking at the context of it.
May I ask why everyone here hates the polished centre links?
The Aqua Terra Bracelet without the polished links just looks better - Sporty yet looks great with business formal attire. Take the PO (2500 Version) the bracelet is great with casual clothes and dress clothes. The polished links are too formal. Now if Craig is wearing primarily formal attire in the film than it works.
I wonder if he will ever be back in a Tom Ford Polo/Jeans. Will be interesting to see the PTS with the AT.
Agree- They should have put it on new version of the Stainless Steel Bracelet without the polished links or kept it on a classy black rubber strap like they did with the PO in Casino Royale. I wonder how much screentime the Aqua Terra will get.
Sure, but there has to be a reason he's wearing something so inappropriate. It looks really bad. I'm worried they're simply copying what Sean Connery did in Goldfinger without looking at the context of it.
May I ask why everyone here hates the polished centre links?
The Comic Relief sketch whereby DC is wearing the SM300 MCA doesn't necessarily mean he will be wearing it in the actual film with the Dinner Jacket.
Obviously the sketch was filmed at some point during the actual filming of SPECTRE but for this particular scene to work DC has to dressed in a Dinner Suit (as he is James Bond). This does not necessarily mean they were filming him in a Dinner suit already and he simply stopped for lunch to do the Comic Relief scenes.
It could simply be that he had the watch on - someone told him to get the dinner suit on for the scene and that was it - just as the huge red punch mark on his face is very unlikely to be in the film (especially with him dressed up for the Casino).
I could be wrong... I have been before - but not very often )
I think it it because the design is such a retro one and so similar to the original 1957 Seamaster 300. I think also the lack of the Crown Guard makes a big difference.
All of the older Omega models (Seamaster 300 165.024 (no date) and 166.024 (with date)) or retro designed models (like the Tudor Black Bays) for example look great on NATO / Material straps. They just work.
I personally don't think the NATO bands work so well on the very modern Omegas or Rolex Subs.
Agree- They should have put it on new version of the Stainless Steel Bracelet without the polished links or kept it on a classy black rubber strap like they did with the PO in Casino Royale. I wonder how much screentime the Aqua Terra will get.
I am not so sure the AT will get any screen time in SPECTRE. The Planet Ocean is the mainstay of the DC films, he has worn it in all of them so far. So if he wears the PO again, and the SM300 as we have seen, I reckon the AT will be ditched.
Maybe Omega wanted to sell more AT's when Skyfall was released, but now want to push the SM300 and their new line of NATO straps? I wouldn't be at all surprised.
Good point. I wonder if the PO will make an appearance in SPECTRE. The Thames scenes show the Aqua Terra but I could be wrong, it could be another Omega Model.
Agree- They should have put it on new version of the Stainless Steel Bracelet without the polished links or kept it on a classy black rubber strap like they did with the PO in Casino Royale. I wonder how much screentime the Aqua Terra will get.
I am not so sure the AT will get any screen time in SPECTRE. The Planet Ocean is the mainstay of the DC films, he has worn it in all of them so far. So if he wears the PO again, and the SM300 as we have seen, I reckon the AT will be ditched.
Maybe Omega wanted to sell more AT's when Skyfall was released, but now want to push the SM300 and their new line of NATO straps? I wouldn't be at all surprised.
Both the AT and Seamaster 300 will be making it on the screen in Spectre. There are screen shots of Bond in a boat wearing a BLUE watch with a metal band. We have screen shots of Bond wearing a black Seamaster 300 on a NATO.
I personally don't think the NATO bands work so well on the very modern Omegas or Rolex Subs.
I agree with this 100%.
I also wonder how much an Omega NATO strap costs? I bet they ain't cheap.
EDIT: just looked them up, they apparently start at EUR150.
Yes, don't accept a straightforward currency conversion rate here in Uk- mine cost £139 in the Oxford Street Omega boutique- they fit it for you though as part of the service...
Japanese proverb say, "Bird never make nest in bare tree".
I personally don't think the NATO bands work so well on the very modern Omegas or Rolex Subs.
I agree with this 100%.
I also wonder how much an Omega NATO strap costs? I bet they ain't cheap.
EDIT: just looked them up, they apparently start at EUR150.
Yes, don't accept a straightforward currency conversion rate here in Uk- mine cost £139 in the Oxford Street Omega boutique- they fit it for you though as part of the service...
€150 works out at £107 at todays rate ($158.75 US) - that's an expensive fitting at £32!!
I also wonder how much an Omega NATO strap costs? I bet they ain't cheap.
EDIT: just looked them up, they apparently start at EUR150.
Yes, don't accept a straightforward currency conversion rate here in Uk- mine cost £139 in the Oxford Street Omega boutique- they fit it for you though as part of the service...
€150 works out at £107 at todays rate ($158.75 US) - that's an expensive fitting at £32!!
Yes, not ideal but what's a Bond fanatic to do??
Japanese proverb say, "Bird never make nest in bare tree".
You could do what I did - get the original NATO strap, as made by Phoenix - the original supplier to the MoD. The Omega strap is a copy of this.
A veritable bargain at £12 inc. postage. And fitting is a doddle too, no need to fear scratching your watch case as long as you don't have fists made of ham.
I don't think a Bond fanatic has to slavishly buy anything the producers/product placers want you to buy. I don't mind paying for quality but a € 150,- nylon strap is a bit too much.
You could do what I did - get the original NATO strap, as made by Phoenix - the original supplier to the MoD. The Omega strap is a copy of this.
A veritable bargain at £12 inc. postage. And fitting is a doddle too, no need to fear scratching your watch case as long as you don't have fists made of ham.
Yes, I did toy with the idea but my obsession won out...figured I paid a couple of grand for the watch, what's an extra £139?
Aside from the rip off currency conversion though, the strap is of a nice quality and I'm happy with the end result- and that's what counts!
Japanese proverb say, "Bird never make nest in bare tree".
The Only things I dislike about Omega is the rob-doggery and their marketing machine.
When I first wanted a nice watch I had my eye on the Seamaster 300 quartz Bond (blue face).
6 months of furious penny pinching and saving later, I go to the watch shop only to find out it is now £290 more than it was 6 months previous.
Was I getting an extra £290 worth of watch? short answer is no, I wasn't. But I had my heart set on it and had to do a few extra months of saving and stump up an extra chunk of cash, which was disappointing.
I'm sure you all have seen the new SPECTRE teaser poster by now... DC wearing the black and grey nato strap looks quite appropriate with the attire he's got on in the photo.
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Case is a 41mm but the lug width is an odd size - 21mm. NATO is Omega's 21-22mm size.
If Omega was smart they would have made a special bracelet without the polished links in the center and kept the SM300 on Bracelet for the other scenes post PTS when D Craig is dressed up more.
I like the SM300 and even think it looks awesome on NATO but having D Craig wear the SM300 on NATO for the bulk of the movie.... I don' t know.
What are your guys thoughts?
There's precedent for Bond with a NATO in formal dress and it looks better with the more casual Austrian wear.
There's really not a precent for Bond with a NATO in formal dress. The only reason why he has it on in Goldfinger is because he's diving. It's the only time he ever wears it with formal dress. If he's diving in his dinner jacket again, then he can wear the NATO strap with it again.
Sure, but there has to be a reason he's wearing something so inappropriate. It looks really bad. I'm worried they're simply copying what Sean Connery did in Goldfinger without looking at the context of it.
May I ask why everyone here hates the polished centre links?
I wonder if he will ever be back in a Tom Ford Polo/Jeans. Will be interesting to see the PTS with the AT.
The Comic Relief sketch whereby DC is wearing the SM300 MCA doesn't necessarily mean he will be wearing it in the actual film with the Dinner Jacket.
Obviously the sketch was filmed at some point during the actual filming of SPECTRE but for this particular scene to work DC has to dressed in a Dinner Suit (as he is James Bond). This does not necessarily mean they were filming him in a Dinner suit already and he simply stopped for lunch to do the Comic Relief scenes.
It could simply be that he had the watch on - someone told him to get the dinner suit on for the scene and that was it - just as the huge red punch mark on his face is very unlikely to be in the film (especially with him dressed up for the Casino).
I could be wrong... I have been before - but not very often
That watch really looks good on the NATO.
I think it it because the design is such a retro one and so similar to the original 1957 Seamaster 300. I think also the lack of the Crown Guard makes a big difference.
All of the older Omega models (Seamaster 300 165.024 (no date) and 166.024 (with date)) or retro designed models (like the Tudor Black Bays) for example look great on NATO / Material straps. They just work.
I personally don't think the NATO bands work so well on the very modern Omegas or Rolex Subs.
I agree with this 100%.
I also wonder how much an Omega NATO strap costs? I bet they ain't cheap.
EDIT: just looked them up, they apparently start at EUR150.
I am not so sure the AT will get any screen time in SPECTRE. The Planet Ocean is the mainstay of the DC films, he has worn it in all of them so far. So if he wears the PO again, and the SM300 as we have seen, I reckon the AT will be ditched.
Maybe Omega wanted to sell more AT's when Skyfall was released, but now want to push the SM300 and their new line of NATO straps? I wouldn't be at all surprised.
Yes, don't accept a straightforward currency conversion rate here in Uk- mine cost £139 in the Oxford Street Omega boutique- they fit it for you though as part of the service...
€150 works out at £107 at todays rate ($158.75 US) - that's an expensive fitting at £32!!
Yes, not ideal but what's a Bond fanatic to do??
A veritable bargain at £12 inc. postage. And fitting is a doddle too, no need to fear scratching your watch case as long as you don't have fists made of ham.
Yes, I did toy with the idea but my obsession won out...figured I paid a couple of grand for the watch, what's an extra £139?
Aside from the rip off currency conversion though, the strap is of a nice quality and I'm happy with the end result- and that's what counts!
When I first wanted a nice watch I had my eye on the Seamaster 300 quartz Bond (blue face).
6 months of furious penny pinching and saving later, I go to the watch shop only to find out it is now £290 more than it was 6 months previous.
Was I getting an extra £290 worth of watch? short answer is no, I wasn't. But I had my heart set on it and had to do a few extra months of saving and stump up an extra chunk of cash, which was disappointing.
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Not tagged as "Spectre Ltd Ed" tho, so wonder if this is simply a Bond ltd ed given the current hype ariund Spectre ???
Need to know about the Nato 300 tho !!! More than likely due out as the Spectre LE ??? Release date around Nov ???
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