Real Bond watchband mystery solved?
camfam
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Over at the Military Watch Resource Forum we have been discussing this for years. In Goldfinger and Thunderball, Sean Connery is shown wearing a big crown Rolex Submariner on a cloth strap. This strap has been widely "reproduced" for years in the G10 NATO style (black with grey stripes).
Now, with the availability of these films on Bluray, it is obvious that these original "Bond NATO" straps are grossly inaccurate. Specifically, in Thunderball, the Bluray shows clearly that the strap colors are dark bluish/black, maroon, and olive-grey. Also, the width of the stripes are different for each color.
You can see a good quality screencap from GF here that reproduces the colors very well:
http://www.corvuswatch.com/images/GFstrap.jpg
I am reproducing these Real Bond NATO straps in 20mm. They are being made in the UK by Phoenix Straps, the MOD contractor for the British Army issued straps. Many of you know that their straps are the best quality available. They are being made in both the G10 (with extra keeper strap - like issue straps) and RAF-style (no extra strap).
These will be available in about 8-9 weeks. I am taking reservations for the straps, and no payment is needed to reserve one or more, just email me at jmcameron (at) roadrunner (dot) com. More details can be found in this thread:
http://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=19029
I am not advertising these widely, as I am having a limited number made for now. But I wanted this forum to know about it so you don't miss out.
Thanks!
Cam
Now, with the availability of these films on Bluray, it is obvious that these original "Bond NATO" straps are grossly inaccurate. Specifically, in Thunderball, the Bluray shows clearly that the strap colors are dark bluish/black, maroon, and olive-grey. Also, the width of the stripes are different for each color.
You can see a good quality screencap from GF here that reproduces the colors very well:
http://www.corvuswatch.com/images/GFstrap.jpg
I am reproducing these Real Bond NATO straps in 20mm. They are being made in the UK by Phoenix Straps, the MOD contractor for the British Army issued straps. Many of you know that their straps are the best quality available. They are being made in both the G10 (with extra keeper strap - like issue straps) and RAF-style (no extra strap).
These will be available in about 8-9 weeks. I am taking reservations for the straps, and no payment is needed to reserve one or more, just email me at jmcameron (at) roadrunner (dot) com. More details can be found in this thread:
http://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=19029
I am not advertising these widely, as I am having a limited number made for now. But I wanted this forum to know about it so you don't miss out.
Thanks!
Cam
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As sad as we Bond fans are though, we'll need some 18mm versions too
Cam
Thanks,
DG
"People sleep peacefully in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." Richard Grenier after George Orwell, Washington Times 1993.
Great to see. Count me in for 2 straps in 18mm
Great work.
James Bond: Your contact? Not well.
Dryden: Made you feel it, did he? Well, you needn't worry. The second is...
James Bond: Yes... considerably.
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Bond’s Beretta
The Handguns of Ian Fleming's James Bond
I just sent you an email requesting you please reserve 2 for me, (sans extra strap). My Shadow box will love you for this.
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camfam, hope you can post a sample picture here!!!
Bond’s Beretta
The Handguns of Ian Fleming's James Bond