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Re: Returning to my Seamaster 2254.50

In Response To: Returning to my Seamaster 2254.50 *PIC* ()

: 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.

Yes, I would agree with that.

: 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?

No pun intended, but now that i reread it, it is funny. As far as Rolex being an apple, I was comparing 2 models, not 2 brands.

: 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?

My "new technology " statement was in reference to the co-axial escapement. As I said, only in the years ahead will we know how it stands up.
That statement had nothing to do with Bond watches, I was simply stating my view on the Sub and the PO.

: 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.

I don't think the PO is a risk, but maybe the co-axial escapement is. If the movement were to fail, I could see it being saught(sp?) after by collectors. The PO seems to be popular so far and I'm sure sales figures would confirm this. I highly doubt it will be a rare or scarce model unless it is abruptly discontinued.

: 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.

I would agree that the Bond association has had little impact on the popularity of the Rolex models. Whereas, in Omega's case, I think it has had an overwhelming effect. That's not to say that the Rolex models aren't hugely popular,
cause they are.

Regards,
Ken