Goldfinger Reproduction Rolex available here

MILKBONE · April 2011

Hi everyone,
If you've been looking for the type of Rolex used by 007 in Goldfinger and Thunderball then look no farther. I've found a site that has them for sale at $188.00 USD. You'll need to change the strap, but that's any easy fix. Yes, I bought one and it looks beautiful.

You'll notice in the screen capture below that Bond's strap is a bit narrow for his watch, so I went to eBay and purchased an 18mm rather then the 22mm strap. Now it's a bit more screen correct.

Below is a photo of the watch from their web site:

And here's their link:
http://www.showmywatch.com/rolex-vintage-50s-james-bond-sub-6205-ss-black-dial-asia-2836-p-4374.html

Oh, and by the way, they shipped the watch via EMS (Express Mail Service) with Tracking and I had it in about 10 days.

ENJOY!

CJ007Goldeneye · April 2011

Nice. Shame you don't know a site thats in the uk.

mailedfist · April 2011

They ship wordwide

7289 · April 2011

Most of the collectors here do not appreciate an unlicensed knock off!

MrZareba · April 2011

I'm with 7289 about this. That's the part of the "collecting process". Of course it's easier to buy a knock off, but damn, try to think how lucky you would be once you find "the" watch

The other thing - you can't dive with this one, can you?

Han Jones · April 2011

People look for Tom Ford look alike stuff all the time so what the difference? I have a QoS omega and a CR planet ocean replica. I would never wear it out and try to pass it off as real but I will use them in full gear at a convention.

drum007 · April 2011

I can get one of those for under $50 on Canal St here in New York. If it lasts longer than 2 weeks, you're in good shape!

agent 00 · April 2011

MrZareba wrote:

I'm with 7289 about this. That's the part of the "collecting process". Of course it's easier to buy a knock off, but damn, try to think how lucky you would be once you find "the" watch The other thing - you can't dive with this one, can you?

Well you could dive with it, once.

) But waterresistant is not realy waterproof enough for divingwatches
I dive with a Suunto Stinger that is 300mtr waterproof(not that i am going that deep).
But I am thinking of buying one, as an original is to much for my wallet

MrZareba · April 2011

The problem is, that the numbers that you see on the watch doesn't mean that you can dive that much (except the professional diving watches, I don't know any brand however). If you have 50m, you can swim with it, 100m - you can dive max. 5m down, 300m - as long as you can keep oxygen, so 10-20m I guess. 600m - ?

As for the Tom Ford replicas - well, the problem is, that there is a chance to find an original Rolex Submariner on ebay for example, the Tom Ford stuff is rare like hell so that's why people are going with Magnoli or other brands. Anyway, I'm collecting things connected with the Craig era only so the Rolex is not a concern of mine

toutbrun · April 2011

7289 wrote:

Most of the collectors here do not appreciate an unlicensed knock off!

Amen.

MrZareba · April 2011

MrZareba wrote:

The problem is, that the numbers that you see on the watch doesn't mean...

I meant don't of course

My English is bad, I know ^^ Sorry

Red Indian · April 2011

The problem with these counterfeits (as stated above) is that they will no doubt stop working shortly after you purchase them.

It might look OK in a pic, but I would love to see some actual owner-taken photos and hear about how it is in person. They never measure up in person.

I remember buying a knockoff when I was a kid and the old adage rang true:

"Good from afar, but far from good!"

One is much better off putting the money towards a quality watch (no matter what the make or price range) that will actually function; one that you can ACTUALLY wear when diving.

You can get a great quality dive watch starting at the same price such as Luminox, Seiko, etc.

maher · April 2011

Nice!Everybody has his own relationship

maher · April 2011

188usd very cheap ,pic is nice,contact the web site,they said pics of website is reality,i want to get one

Bond_James_Bond · April 2011

MILKBONE · April 2011

Red Indian wrote:

The problem with these counterfeits (as stated above) is that they will no doubt stop working shortly after you purchase them.

It might look OK in a pic, but I would love to see some actual owner-taken photos and hear about how it is in person. They never measure up in person.

I remember buying a knockoff when I was a kid and the old adage rang true:

"Good from afar, but far from good!"

One is much better off putting the money towards a quality watch (no matter what the make or price range) that will actually function; one that you can ACTUALLY wear when diving.

You can get a great quality dive watch starting at the same price such as Luminox, Seiko, etc.

OK Red, here are a couple of my actual owner-taken photos of the watch, hope you like them, and just so everyone knows, I do not wear this watch, never intended to wear it either, it is part of my 007 prop collection.

I collect Bond, I do not wear Bond.

I totally agree, if you want a REAL dive watch, one that you can actually wear while diving, then this is not the watch for you.

Bond_James_Bond · April 2011

Watch looks great!!

Bond_James_Bond · April 2011

Thunderball

SpectreBlofeld · April 2011

This is a grey area for me. I usually frown strongly upon replicas, but in this case it's a vintage watch that you'll likely not be able to obtain, and people trying to pass off fake Rolexes for status reasons are going to go for replicas of the modern stuff, not the old vintage items.

I think that it's okay, in my book - like the modern replicas of old Porsche 256 Speedsters and Shelby Cobras. They simply don't make the originals anymore, so replicas are the only route. However, I feel that it's the duty of anyone who owns these items to fess up. 'No, it's not an original Porsche 356 Speedster/Shelby Cobra. It's a replica.' 'No, it's a reproduction of a vintage 1960's Rolex they don't make anymore.' I don't think anyone would frown upon you for owning such an item if you're upfront about it, and why you own it.

Last point - just don't be fooled into thinking that you'll get a quality watch with this purchase. If I were considering this purchase, I'd contemplate buying it for parts only, and getting the dial/hands married to a watch and case with a real Swiss movement, like the Invicta 9936, which has a real ETA movement and not a Chinese copy. And, offers actual decent diving capability, so far as waterproofing is concerned.

Just please wear it for personal enjoyment, or openly as a replica; not in an attempt to hoodwink others. Otherwise it devalues the real deal.

Bond_James_Bond · April 2011

Hey Guys,
Milkbone has stated clearly that this watch is for display purposes only and not meant for diving / wearing as a real Vintage Rolex Submariner.
I'm also not into fake watches at all ( i have purchased many in the past but realised it is much better to save up for a true, genuine timepiece of which I own too many now). However this particular watch (the genuine version) can go for up to 20,000 USD).
For collection purposes i think it is ok - if fact i have to say I REALLY love this one.

SpectreBlofeld · April 2011

To those wanting the vintage Submariner look with the heritage to boot, something like this could be considered:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Men-s-Rolex-Tudor-Submariner-/130511951034?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item1e631e54ba#ht_1749wt_1139

A vintage Tudor Submariner. Tudor is owned by Rolex, and Tudor watches were pretty much the same as the Rolex counterparts so far as appearance goes - the key difference was the fact that the movements were not manufactured in-house as with the main Rolex line; instead Rolex purchased movements from other watchmakers (from the 1960's onward it was mostly ETA, probably the most common of Swiss movement makers).

Vintage Tudors in good condition still can go for thousands, but it's easier to find the occasional deal on them, as many people don't realize what they are and what they might be worth. This gives you a watch with the look and feel of the vintage 007 timepiece - with real Rolex heritage - and none of the undercurrent of guilt that comes with owning a knockoff.

As for myself - the $200 copy might be a consideration for me if it didn't say 'Rolex' on it. That's just asking for it, I think. As I stated in the earlier post, I have no problem with reproductions of classic cars that are no longer manufactured - but I would draw the line at putting 'Porsche' or 'Ferrari' badges on such a thing. Creating an homage to a classic is one thing; trying to pass it off as the original is another. But that's just my opinion.

Jinxt · April 2011

My opinion. If you're going to collect something, collect the real deal. I proudly own a CR Planet Ocean, a CR Seamaster, and QoS Seamaster, and wear all of them and have dived with all of them. They are incredibly durable and rugged watches. You get what you pay for and having authentic watches happens to be a priority. I would never wear a cheap knock off because regardless of what they look like and what impression others may have, I know it's cheap and I know it's a knock off. I don't own a tux, but when I do, it won't be from Men's Warehouse. Collecting takes time and budgeting and with a little of both you can get the authentic thing. Always ask yourself, what would Bond do?

welshboy78 · April 2011

Jinxt wrote:

My opinion. If you're going to collect something, collect the real deal. I proudly own a CR Planet Ocean, a CR Seamaster, and QoS Seamaster, and wear all of them and have dived with all of them. They are incredibly durable and rugged watches. You get what you pay for and having authentic watches happens to be a priority. I would never wear a cheap knock off because regardless of what they look like and what impression others may have, I know it's cheap and I know it's a knock off. I don't own a tux, but when I do, it won't be from Men's Warehouse. Collecting takes time and budgeting and with a little of both you can get the authentic thing. Always ask yourself, what would Bond do?

All very well collecting the "Real Deal" however many people can only dream of such high purchases and wouldnt be able to afford a vintage Rolex in their entire lifetime.

I agree with the post above - I have no issues with this watch being for a collection display etc. However wearing it?? I totally agree with you - no thanks!! Ive had many fake watches in the past when I was a poor student, they always eventually fail, delicate and seem to tarnish and get clogged up with crap easy compared to a real one etc.

Proud owner of a Omega Seamaster (Casino Royale version, not the 007 promo branded one) and now craving a Omega Planet Ocean and Rolex Sub!

. Fortunately the Planet Ocean is possible with a bit of saving, the Rolex is going to take a while but saving for me is half the fun!!

Gadget Meister · April 2011

I wear a Seamaster everyday and have done for 11 years, wouldn't ever give it up. But for display purposes only, I don't see the difference between a fake Rolex and a self made, high quality, paper prop and almost every collection I know of contains one type of replica or another. Can all those members who are berating the OP claim not to have any type of replica in their collections?

Higgins · April 2011

Jinxt wrote:

. Always ask yourself, what would Bond do?

Totally agree! -{

Bond_James_Bond · April 2011

Jinxt wrote:

what would Bond do?

He would get issued one. No need to pay anything

Higgins · April 2011

As far as I know the literaric Bond, the mentioned Rolexes have been paid out of his own pocket.

But we won't see the line: "... he had an instant look at his desktop, where the newest Submariner fake was stored away together with the PPK and the silencer"....

Red Indian · April 2011

For display purposes I wouldn't hold it against anyone to get one!

Your pics look better than what is on their site!

Do the luminous indices work?

I'm interested as to how well it keeps time, keep us posted!

The Domino Effect · April 2011

I have a deep dislike for any and all knock-offs. The whole purpose for buying a famous brand of watch, clothing, jewellery, sun glasses etc is because of its quality, its pedigree and to show people that you can! By buying a cheap and nasty fake, made in China and likely to last 5 minutes, you are ignoring stipulations one and two...and anyone with any familiarity with the real stuff will instantly rumble stipulation three. Furthermore, it is the design, reliability and quality-control that made those brands successful in the first place, and just as I flatly refuse to partake in illegal downloads of music or films, I will never give money to the vermin and organised-criminals who profit from other people's efforts without doing anything worthwhile themselves. We can't all afford Rolexes or Omegas or Tom Ford/Brioni/Churches...but we can aspire, and we can avail ourselves of the best quality within our own price range.

Now, as I step down from my box of Tide (with built-in bleach and Fresh Meadow scent)...

However, for a home display I see no harm at all...beyond the fact that it helps keep the criminals in business.

Goldfinger Reproduction Rolex available here

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