Rolex: Quantum of Solace, 007 Daniel Craig wears a Rolex to Honor
the Legacy of James Bond
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on: November 17, 2008, 10:40 am
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Release Summary: Quantum of Solace: The new 007 James Bond: Even
if the producers have James Bond wear an Omega in the new Bond
film, star Daniel Craig wears a Rolex Submariner in tribute to
the legacy of Ian Fleming and Sean Connery.
Press Release Body: Rolex: Quantum of Solace’s new
007 James Bond, Daniel Craig chooses to wear a
Rolex Submariner 6358, even to interviews for the new
Bond film. When playing James Bond in the film, however, Daniel
Craig wears an Omega. Now what exactly is going on here?
With
Quantum of Solace predicted to rake in over $60 million dollars
on opening weekend, the producers of the new James Bond may not
be worrying about the maverick approach of the new 007, Daniel
Craig. Then again, maybe they should be listening to the wisdom
of their chosen star and honor a great legacy.
This
article, by John Lavitt, can be viewed in its
entirety at the MJ Rolex Watch Blog:
http://www.melrosejewelers.com/rolex-watch-blog/daniel-craig-wears-a-rolex-to-honor-the-legacy-of-james-bond/
Why
is Daniel Craig a maverick? Although James Bond wears an Omega
in the new films, Daniel Craig chooses to go against the grain
of his producers and wears a classic Rolex
Submariner 6358 to his interviews and in his personal
life. Since Ian Fleming wrote in the original novels that his
character James Bond wears a Rolex and Sean Connery always wore
a Rolex Submariner 6358 in the early classic films, Daniel Craig
pays tribute to these cultural icons by wearing a Rolex. At a
recent GQ photo shoot, the entire wardrobe was styled for Daniel
Craig, except for one key element: "Watch by Rolex, Craig's
own."
Learn more about the James Bond’s
Rolex Submariner at:
http://www.melrosejewelers.com/content/rolex_education_rolex_journey_of_submariner.htm
An
example of a Rolex Submariner that has historically been used
in James Bond films can be seen here: http://www.melrosejewelers.com/info/submariner_ss_black_388.htm
Even
if Omega named their new watch after James Bond and was willing
to pay a bundle for the product placement, maybe the producers
should respect the awareness shown by their star of the true legacy
and history of their character. Throughout his time as 007, Sean
Connery was equipped with the Rolex Submariner, which has just
celebrated its 50th anniversary this year, and Ian Fleming clearly
chose Rolex as the watch worn by his creation. “Daniel Craig
likes to tell a story about his watch. It is a Rolex Submariner
6358, an exact replica of the one he remembers Sean Connery wearing
in Goldfinger.” (Empire Magazine). Now is the time for the
producers of James Bond to follow the lead of their star and honor
the legacy of Ian Fleming and Sean Connery — Give 007 back
his Rolex
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