Commemorating 56 Years Of Bond, James Bond: A Complete Rundown Of Watches Worn On ...

Reichman, previous head designer at Aston Martin worked intensely with Jaeger-LeCoultre's designers on the cooperative watch line christened Amvox to produce a timepiece inspired by the classic values and characteristics of James Bond's favorite car The ultra-successful James Bond film franchise celebrated 55 years of existence in 2017 - Dr No appeared in theaters in 1962 - and with it a host of luxury items used in the world-famous film series, including wristwatches.

In the opening sequence of Live and Let Die, Bond wore a Pulsar LED digital watch by Hamilton - a harbinger perhaps of things to come Highly indicative of the quartz era that reached its heyday in the 1980s, Bond wears three Seiko models in 1985's View to a Kill, including a chronograph and a diver's 150m Martin Green spotted something else I found interesting about the watches worn in View to a Kill, which he explains in How Rolex And Cartier Stole Seiko's Groove In James Bond's 'A View To A Kill'.

The mechanical watch renaissance of James Bond with Pierce Brosnan and Omega Pierce Brosnan's ultra-elegant Bond was accompanied by an extreme amount of product placement, including Omega's mechanical timepieces: an Omega Seamaster Professional was Q-outfitted with a laser-toting bezel and laser-beam cutter in GoldenEye; a removable explosive detonator in Tomorrow Never Dies; and wire, a grappling hook, and an electric torch in The World is Not Enough For specifics and a meticulous listing of models, reference numbers, and estimated pricing purchase an electronic copy of Dell Deaton's James Bond Watches Price Guide on amazoncom or visit his website. Source