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Yes, I know well. During all my years as collector I have seen a few Ci marked Tudors but never a BC reference. Much less an ARA signed Rolex or Tudor Subs.
It seems that all these watches had "travelled" abroad to reach US or European collectors, regret to say.
But... who knows... Lady Luck some times helps! Lol!
Abrazos amigo mio! Abel
I spent Saturday 5th celebrating James Bond Day…
With my favorite Submariner 5508 on my wrist. Of course it is not a Big Crown Sub as the one our adorable 007 had on his wrist in his first film “Dr. No” in 1962 but it is the closest watch I own. I’m eagerly looking forward to the announcement of the nex...
We’re so spoiled these days… you can actually purchase a regimental NATO that fits the lug width
…even James Bond didn’t have that luxury (!) Beautiful Rolex 👍🏻
Ha ha ha! That´s true j.jota! Times have changed so much! Even Bond wears Omega since a few decades! Lol!
I feel Bond´s Submariner was fitted with a 16 mm pass through straps and not a real Nato by the way it fits on his wrist. Who knows the real reason for that. Thank you for your viewing and commenting! Cheers, Abel
Great shot to celebrate Bond´s Day my dear Captain! And one of my favorite Omega Bond watches you share here. I was tempted to choose this Omega for my post...
... but finally went for the Rolex. But this is an extraordinary homage to the Franchise I feel. Have a great Sunday my dear friend and let´s keep enjoying the adventures of our beloved Agent 007! Cheers! Abel
Ahh Nicolas!! A watch to die for (of happiness, as our friend Leopold said above). BC Subs have such an strong character indeed. This is a superb piece and I can well understand your deep love for this one.
Keep enjoying and loving it so much my dear friend! Abrazos amigo mio! Abel
Ahh yes dear Nicolas!! For the last years it has been celebrated commemorating the release of the first film of the saga: "Dr. No" on the 5th of October, 1962.
Nothing official I guess as I don´t know whom had the idea actually. But Omega has released yesterday a couple of beautiful videos celebrating it in their IG. Glad you like my 5508 dear Nicolas. I feel that regrettably to think to own a Big Crown is absol...
Do you think so?? Guess Tudor BC are…
… rarer to find and prices gone to the sky too! Poor Dexter missed the train here my friend!! Lol! 😉
Yes, I know well. During all my years as collector I have seen a few Ci marked Tudors but never a BC reference. Much less an ARA signed Rolex or Tudor Subs.
It seems that all these watches had "travelled" abroad to reach US or European collectors, regret to say. But... who knows... Lady Luck some times helps! Lol! Abrazos amigo mio! Abel
Interesting to know dear Nicolas. That confirms the rarity of a 7924, specially in Ci or ARA markings.
It would be interesting to see your census post some day. I always remember that in one of our meetings in Paris you introduced me to a very nice gentleman and fellow collector who owned a Ci Tudor which was just nine Ci numbers difference with mine (ref ...
Very interesting info Nicolas. It deserves an special post for sure. Regrettably I couldn´t find information here, except my confirmation of the meaning of "Ci" which I already sent you...
... some time ago by mail: "Ci" Meaning "Codigo de Inventario" (Inventory code used in internal control of the Argentina Navy stores). As you know in the past many "experts" were telling that those intials corresponded to different Military Corps, somethi...
Oh my!! Guess I wll need to visit…
… a heart specialist doctor before my next trip to Paris!! 😩😩 Ha ha ha!! Can’t wait to see what you have there my dear Nicolas! Un abrazo amigo mio!!
Great watch, from a great Purist: happy Bond day, dear Abel.
Have you ever tried a slimner strap version, like in the movie?
Thanks a lot my dear Count for your too kind message and greetings. Happy Bond Day for you too.
Guess you are right about trying it with a thinner straps. I never tried because I wear it with it´s original riveted Oyster bracelet. I just took it off and put these straps for the shoots. By the way, I feel that Connery wore his watch with a pass-throu...
The two shots shared by Bill are both from …
… Dr No film and shows Bond/Connery’s Big Crown Submariner. Cheers! Abel
Thank you so much Bill! You are too kind!
Great shots from the film. Here it’s clear that the strap is most probably 16 mm than 18 mm as I suspected. And not a true Nato but a pass through strap. The BC makes for the big difference in character! Thank you so much for sharing!! Best cordial regard...
Here it is in 16mm.
I bought the strap a while ago to simulate Bond. Then I put on the Bulova. ...
Hello Bill!! You share stunning shots here. These shots show the Bulova in all its glory. (and a gorgeous 1680 as well !)
I remember when you originally posted these shots some time ago as in those days I had bought my own Bulova and after viewing your pictures I run to order a similar straps. I´m also a Bulova fan! I didn´t think in using them in my 5508 to simulate Bond´s ...
Thank you Bill! You are very kind. It is just same watch I own with original and with Bond strap, and as I said I owe you discovering this 16mm Nato through your post.
Agree the Bond strap adds a lot of charm to this interesting and lovely watch.
Hello my dear friend Abel!
What a wonderful sub! Thanks for sharing it here with us. 5508 are said to be more refined and elegant thank 5510. Yours is a beautiful time capsule. How do you like to wear it more? On oyster bracelet or on straps? Un abrazo querido Abel. René
Hola amigo Rene! Thanks a lot for your kind message and I´m happy to know you like this Sub.
I feel the small crown Subs have a more refined and fine look and the BC Subs a more brutal or "macho" personality. The stronger case of the BC versions also plays on its character. I love both choices but being a BC the reference worn by Connery´s Bond (...
Thanks a lot for your always kind and knowledgeable answer my friend
Exactly that was why I was asking how do you like it more!!! It looks more refined indeed, and the “Big Logo” bracelet looks just perfect! Thanks for sharing your treasure with us my friend. Un abrazo desde tierras mexicanas. René
Hola Rene!! Un placer responderte. Eres muy gentil con tus comentarios que agradezco.
I´m happy to know you like the old Sub with its bracelet. It looks very nice on the wrist indeed. It´s always a pleasure to share my watches in this, our place. Un abrazo afectuoso desde las primaverales pampas!! Abel
