zOwie Omega Discussion Forum

Couldn't agree more Derek, this is what I posted on the topic on 10/8/02:

"I hope what I about to say is not heretical but I chose the 2253.80.00 because it is a great watch, and because it doesn't look like the Bond model.

Is it only me that thinks to buy a watch because a fictional secret agent has one is a bit, well, naff. If this doesn't translate to American then perhaps I mean a bit Walter Mitty.

This extends doubly in my opinion to the Bond 40 yrs edition.

Don't get me wrong I am a big fan of the Bond books and films but I doesn't mean I have an irrational love of Lotus Esprits, Space Shuttles or hollowed out volcano lairs."

One could argue that since Bond wore a Rolex Sub for 30 years and then transferred to the Omega SeMP just 10 yrs ago that this was another example of the British Governments short sighted defense spending cuts measures ;-)

Ps Actual example of current Royal Navy officer friend who pilots Tornado F3 fighters; watch = Timex, Car = VW

:I am a big fan of James Bond, Omega and the
: Seamaster Professional. But Omega has
: crossed the line into silliness by
: 'branding' the 007 logo all over one of
: their finest products.

: Any jewelry that commemorates a FICTIONAL or
: POP CULTURE characters, places or things is
: a novelty item. Ranks right up there with
: the solid gold "Lord of the Rings"
: ring, gold plated Star Trek insignia
: medallion and the various Elvis, Jimmy Dean
: and Mickey Mouse watches.

: Sure, its basis is the highly regarded
: Seamaster Professional, but the addition of
: numerous logos commemorating a book/movie
: character cheapens the product to being an
: overly expensive novelty.

: If you want an interesting James Bond themed
: novelty watch, then spend the $250-400 you
: save by getting the REGULAR Bond model
: 2531.80 on one or more of the twenty Swatch
: "James Bond" watches available in
: the US$ 50-150 price range. These are what
: novelty character watches should be--fun but
: inexpensive. That way when the novelty wears
: off, you are not out a lot of money for the
: enjoyment you had while it lasted.

: Or you can spend your money on the gimmicky
: Omega 007 Limited Edition and when the
: novelty wears off, you're stuck with an over
: US$ 2,000 watch that makes people think
: "Nerd Alert!" every time they
: notice it on you.