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Returning to my Seamaster 2254.50 *PIC*

In Response To: Re: Well, it has had 678 clicks so far on TimeZone ()

Altho I own the "Bond" Seamaster, Ken, I think I've been more than vocal here in stating my view that the 2254.50 (black, black) would have been my choice for the Brosnan Bond watch.

And before I write further, um -- did you intend a pun in "comparing apples to oranges"? I think I've actually heard Planet Ocean referred to as "the Orange" (move over Doxa!). But if that means Rolex is an "apple," is that good or bad?

Back to the point, your "new technology" statement struck me as even further departure from true apples-to-apples comparison of Bond watches. In addition to all that's been said of the Sub, the Planet Ocean isn't even on the Bond field yet. First, "as official Bond." Second, as a proven technology. How will the co-axial upgrades to the ETA 2892-A2 pan out when the 10 year service lives are first reached? Will it even be around? as we know it? different?

I'd have to guess that even a failed Planet Ocean (which I think is beyond unlikely) would be of increased interest in the future, if for no other reason than the courageous risk it represents.

All that before we ever get to the Bond w/ whom it is associated. After all, there are "current" Bond Rolex watches a'la Timothy Dalton -- an association which seems to have done little for popularizing them.