James Bond Homage Watches | Are they worth it as a FRUGAL BOND Moment?

What is an homage watch and what makes them interesting? Join me in this video where I take a look at an homage watch inspired by Live And Let Die! In this video we discuss the links to Frugal Bond moments and the trials and tribulations of watch ownership...
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[@yestoadventure007]

As someone who makes Seiko money not Omega money and who loves watches, I can say homage watches are a great thing to have. There many quality companies with strong horological history that make fine homage watches. I have a Certina DS Action Diver for instance. From distance it looks very similar to the Brosnan Omega Seamaster but Certina has long history with the professional dive community. They made watches for both the US Navies Sealab mission in the 1960's and the Australian Navy, at $700 it's a great value. I don't have cool 90K to drop, so I also have the Steinhart Vintage Ocean One, which is an homage the Rolex Ref. 6538 that Bond wears in Goldfinger. Not exact but it scratches that itch. This WMT is awesome! If you love LALD and love that watch, then why not? It's a Seiko in a Bond costume but it's still a Seiko with some cool gadgetry. There are many great homage or alternatives to some of the more expensive Bond watches that have good horological histories. Seiko, Certina, Tissot and Steinhart are all quality brands that have watches that can be called homages to some of the Bond watches. If not close, then close enough. There's the famous Seiko SKX 007 for god's sake! (which I also own).

[@ExpeditedProductions]

You sure are exactly spot on! Perfection

[@BATompsett]

I have a Certina DS and yes, the reason I bought it is because it looked a fair bit like the Omega Seamaster. I did consider a Seiko before finding the Certina as well, funnily enough.

[@ronpruitt3832]

I have a Seiko SKX 007 and a Seiko SKX 009. Are you talking about one of those companies that make a homage to those watches since they are no longer in production or are you saying the SKX 007 is a homage to some other watch.

[@TimmyTims98]

I wore a Chinese homage of the Spectre watch for many years before I realized how much I enjoyed wearing it and saved up enough to buy the omega. Totally think it’s worth it if you are unsure if you are going to wear the watch or want something before saving up.

[@imranbecks]

It even has the buzzsaw edged bezel! So cool that the markers can turn red when it's "magnetised"! Now I have to get this!

[@dalwingreen1986]

I have the Pagani Design from No Time To Die and I still haven't gotten over how amazing I feel everytime I put it on. I have various Seiko, Citizens, Rado, and none of them come close to the feeling I get of the Pagani Design. I love it.

[@aaronthegreat1461]

I have the same watch Im wearing it right now. Love it!

[@cosmodoc]

I love my Phylida NTTD homage, although I also own really expensive watches!

[@thebrowns1054]

I also have the pagani design NTTD on the Milanese bracelet, I also have their aqua Terra ( blue dial) homage which is awesome, highly recommend this brand, well made and reliable

[@carlitostcb]

Me too. It was my first Bond homage watch. I love it!

[@FACTSWITHANTHONYJAMES]

I got that one too. My first homage watch.

[@lanslarrazabaldemartinez6829]

Boy, that Animated Intro was mind-blowing. Its 100% consistent in portaying the title - The Bond Experience 😊

[@freddierodriguez3036]

“Frugal” is always a good part of your channel. I wanted a Seamaster ($5600) but instead of getting a Pagani ($130) I got a Longines Hydroconquest ($1500). Nothing wrong with homage watches it’s just important to keep quality and wearability in mind. Another idea for getting the look is by buying a black Casio Duro watch and slapping on different Bond NATO straps. 🤗🙌🏼

[@grahamdavidson639]

I got the Casio Duro in black with the Spectre style Nato strap, it looks great and is a fantastic alternative for those of us who can't afford to splash out on an Omega. I was really pleased with the build quality of the Duro, top notch for its price point

[@freddierodriguez3036]

@@grahamdavidson639 Can’t agree more. These straps are so easy to change that you should also get the “Connery” strap. It’s got green, red, and black stripes. Best wishes! 🙌🏼🤗

[@jaysterling26]

I've moved up the chain ( no bragging) from Pagani, etc. to Steinhart & a Certina DS38 ( the bezel is Omega Seamasteresque). I'm holding myself back from a Rolex or Omega ( actually, my bank manager won't give me a 2nd mortgage).

[@freddierodriguez3036]

@@jaysterling26 😂 anyone in a happy relationship has a “bank manager”. That Certina is really nice. To me anything around a $1,000 is great value and usually without the need to baby it. It also leaves room for one or two other watches for a change of color and/or style. Best wishes! 🙌🏼

[@jefferyschroeder5245]

Truth! I put a Goldfinger RAF strap on my Casio Duro. I even put a "James Bond" strap (silver and black) on a Rotary Ocean Avenger watch I owned and it passes for the SPECTRE Omega Seamaster very nicely.

[@MrDanielEarle]

I want to see David and TGV do a compilation video about watches from the books

[@timo9748]

Love watching your videos about bond and watches! Keep it going!

[@dotothenn]

I love TGV!!! He has always been a gentleman when we have conversed online. He knows his watches!!

[@jorgerosas5138]

I’ve never understood the hate towards homage watches. Whether you can’t afford or simply don’t want to spend on the watch an homage is based on, who cares? Aside the fact that it’s the individual’s money and therefore their business you touched on a great point, it’s fun!so fun that it made you sign off in a funny way! Hell, why not!?

[@007Chancellor]

I love homage watches. And it's not so much about not being able to afford a Rolex (I've actually owned many) but more about priorities! I just don't see the advantage of having tens of thousands of dollars in a watch! I sold my Rolex watches when the prices got ridiculous and bought Steinhart homages. With the proceeds, I've taken a lovely Rome vacation and a dive vacation to Jamaica - and still have plenty of cash left over! Love my Steinhart watches! But I GOTTA have this one to scratch my Bond watch itch! 🤣👍 Really enjoy your channel - subbed. BTW - I visited Goldeneye in 1990- before it was so commercialized and modernized and changed. I have pictures standing in front of the blue brick and bronze pineapple-topped entry...and sitting at Mr. Fleming's desk! It was truy a pilgrimage to Mecca for me.

[@lanslarrazabaldemartinez6829]

I'm so glad someone like you exists... I love your content. This is my favorite video. This got me into submariners. Thank you!

[@RolandHulme]

I just purchased a watch from WMT specifically because of this video. They have this part of their website where you can design your own watch and I'm super, super stoked with the hybrid thingy I designed and came up with. I'm so excited to receive it.

[@watchmitch3699]

Man that is a cool watch!! But I am such a poor man I probably couldn’t even afford the homage. The other problem I have with it is why I couldn’t have put sapphire glass then it could be actually be an every day watch. Thank you so much great video.

[@chronocommander007]

This watch is a movie prop replica hommage. 🙂 As far as the NH35 goes, it's fine in a $500 watch. While inexpensive, it's a durable one and instead of having it serviced for hundreds of dollars you can eventually have the movement replaced at much lower cost. An NH35 costs maybe $40 and swapping the movement, dial, and hands takes less than half an hour.

[@robertp5123]

Thank you, David. As a watch enthusiast and an excellent collection of Omegas, I personally would not get this watch. But….as you mentioned, this is an excellent entry point for someone who does not have luxury timepieces.

[@richardtwyning]

I think it's really clever that they've used the date wheel to make the effect. Does that also mean that it will alternate white to red each day?

[@emtiem]

Yeah I was a bit worried about that too. I want it to stay on one or the other

[@andrewhopkins1010]

I love this video. I am a huge fan of Bond watches but cannot afford a true Omega. I've been hoping you would do a video on homage watches. Looks like this one is sold out at the moment but I will definitely be keeping an eye out.

[@dtuk22]

This frugal Bond watch...has to be the ultimate Bond watch. I like this homage watch to LALD alot, the saw bezel alone does make it such a fantastic fun piece to own. Let the watch snobs out there moan. For me this is the business.👍

[@johnj.broughton585]

Great VLOG. When this WMT watch comes back, I plan to get it!

[@emtiem]

(it's back ;) )

[@sunreallife5048]

What a cool cosplay watch. It looks just like the Rolex Submariner but with that cool switching of the indices to red. Nice unboxing and review, David.

[@danielbarker2056]

Very cool but I think I'll just stand with my black Orient Ray II which is close enough for cosplay and is at least equivalent quality for only $140. Thanks for showing it though, David!

[@ronpruitt3832]

I have a couple homage watches and it is simply because I can’t afford or will not spend the money to buy an Omega. Actually David, you had quite a bit of fun with one of my homage watches if you recall. He owes you one for that! Lol!

[@jeffreardon3969]

Wow, Were those Triston autographed presentation gloves? Slick :)

[@guidoaliani4838]

This is just my personal opinion, so hope no one gets offended. To me this is quite “borderline” in the sense that, for the money, I would rather buy something with it’s own history or personality. For instance, if I was going to buy a watch that is “military” yet elegant enough on that same theme, why not a Hamilton khaki? Or why not some seiko 5 field. Of course the aesthetic isn’t the same of a submariner, but the theme is the same, at a similar price point of an homage. Ultimately the problem with homage is that, deep inside, you actually don’t want them. You want the original. So me personally, I’d rather buy something else, original.

[@kojiattwood]

Well said.

[@Cuse330Ci]

Okay, you don't like homages. That's cool, no offense taken. But some people do, and it's great that they have those options.

[@jonathanquaylehiggins3]

They also have a watch that mimics the buzz saw action! Royal Marine - MI6-010A

[@andrewharper4296]

Lol. I’ve just watched the video! I HAVE to have one! Lol😂

[@hidenorimorita]

I have also 5WMT watches so nice watch! Awesome !

[@harrispage7000]

They even released another rotating case quartz version 🔥

[@gamingradius8057]

a bit too overpriced for me. I can build about the same watch for less than half the price. Also nh35 is a 35-40 dollar movement. They just took out the date wheel and replaced it with the red/white so instead of changing date it changes colors. Actually way too overpriced for what it is.

[@integraljack]

Agreed that counterfeit should be avoided. But homages are born of inspiration. And they provide affordable access to interesting timepieces. WMT varies some designs enough to celebrate that without overstepping

[@Jjonathanhart]

I looked online for that watch, and no companies displayed it for sale. So where did you buy it?

[@michaelpoplawski2998]

That is very cool. It would be nice for the collection. This model is sold out but there is another MI6 watch homage to Spectre. It has the white/red dots but not the buzz saw.

[@fromfinlandwithlove5276]

Super fun! Would definitely fit into my watch and Bond collection!👍👌

[@johnsimmons831]

Great video, David. I love a good harkening.

[@arielin82]

How good is the lume? Are white indices lumed? It looks like they are onli white paint?

[@sharkeyr67]

Dear David, unless I'm mistaken or missed something, no-one seems to be acknowledging that that this year is the 50th anniversary of "Live and Let die" and Sir Rogers debut ... and even more importantly my favourite Bond film. Any chance of a tribute or something ? Love your channel.

[@Jdl343]

Hi David I went onto the watch website and they have some beautiful pieces, including a homage to the Spectre watch. I just wondered if you may do a review on that? Thanks 😊

[@Thehumblecollectoruk]

I think it a great watch and connects to a bond film so that all matters and great price

[@pczTV]

I love the urban gentry’s KZbin! How cool you reference him. So I have some homage watches …. and I have some Rolex. (Full disclosure : I did buy a fake one when I was last in Vietnam (my volex) because watch thefts are a thing now in big cities. A $10k Daytona is a big old target. A friend who won one in the actual race had his stolen… so paranoia spoils some of the fun. Therefore, My Rolex rarely leave my safe. But I do wear the Stunt doubles.) And, try as I might, I just can not warm up to omega. They are totally legit and many of my friends have them … but they just aren’t my style. As much as I’m tempted to get a some bond variants - my bond was Connery - so Rolex is forever imprinted on my tiny little brain. (I think I’d prefer a breitling before omega, but that’s a discussion for a different day) Love your channel and love your videos.

[@user-yo1pm6ql7h]

Real movie homage!!!!!😂 This is a nice watch, but overpriced for the quality I think about half of the current selling price is appropriate.😅

[@andrewharper4296]

It’s probably about right price wise. Stainless construction for example is not cheap. Luxury watch makers make about 60% profit on all the watches they sell (some much more). So apply that to something like this which is made by a small team, not mass produced and it’s kind of spot on. However I see they also make watches that are $1300+ and in those cases I do agree with you but 400-500 is ok.

[@Cartier777]

No sapphire crystal fir that price is crazy

[@gothamite27]

Homage watches are no more controversial than high street clothing brands that pay homage to premium designers or affordable cars that mimic the aesthetic of expensive sportscars. They're a fact of life. There is a difference between a Pagani Design or a Steeldive or a San Martin paying homage to Rolex or Omega with a high quality, well-made watch with a sturdy movement compared to an actual fake watch pretending to be a Rolex with counterfeit branding. The fact of the matter is most normal consumers are never going to be able to afford or justify the cost of an Omega, let alone a Rolex. Buying an Omega in Ireland or the UK will cost you the same or more than a downpayment on a house! Homages may lack the providence of the real thing, but they are a fun way to play make believe. Tbh, the watch in the video has a cheap press clasp and no sapphire crystal - Cronos, San Martin and even some Paganis offer far better for less.

[@biggrex]

Looks like a lot of sold out models at that link, failed to find the homage on the site. Nice video though.

[@wingi7722]

Would be really amazing to see a Spectre Omega 300M turn red and then tick backwards!

[@johnseeger9083]

David, Thanks for this “reveal.” If you don’t have thousands to spend on a watch, but like the style, why not buy a high quality homage? So long as it isn’t a fake and so long as you know what you are buying, why not? Of course, if you can buy an Omega or even a Rolex (😱) that is consistent with a Bond movie, of course that is also a great choice. Well done! JR Old warrior/new novelist

[@watchmitch3699]

I also wanted to mention that I have a bond homage watch of No Time To Die and it is beautiful by Octopus Kraken. If you want to see it, I have a KZbin video on Mitch Watch.

[@phila3884]

Nothing to do with watches, but Denise Richards gave an interview to Variety magazine this week and she touches on her time as a Bond girl and her take on a female Bond. Would like to see the Bond influencer community (David?} Weigh in. Sorry not sorry for the hijack!

[@aleksandarmarkovic4992]

"The strap is a metal bracelet" 😂

[@spencerpalmer2918]

Thanks David!

[@PPALMERWILLS]

Hi David how do I get this watch, I have wanted this since 11 years old. Thank you Philip Palmer-Wills

[@thetruebatman4632]

It’s actually cool as hell. A little expensive for an homage watch; for $600-$800 people are able to buy the AAA Rolex clones that are just about 1:1 recreations of the originals. I love the red indice trick and the saw-tooth bezel, that’s a ton of fun for a Bond guy but I agree that for this price it would certainly do better to have a base Selita or ETA movement and some sapphire glass to peak through. I think they’re on to something though. Even if you can justify buying the actual Rolex, it doesn’t have the red indices or the saw teeth.

[@emtiem]

I guess the good thing is that as this is a non-hacking movement, it means you can play with the colour-changing indices without stopping the watch every time!

[@markrigby3205]

As a 60 year old big kid that is a fun watch from my childhood

[@johnwalters4792]

I can get some brilliant cheap watches at the Arndale centre market in Manchester that will stop working after one hours use.

[@carmeloalfano6963]

I would rather not watch Tristiano “Urban Gentry” your video was more than adequate. Great post.

[@MrCmcolon1]

That is fun!

[@avstars]

Wear whatever you want, period.

[@TheCajunkraut]

I'm not sure why the homage watch controversy is even a significant part of the discussion here. This WMT is a clone of a heavily-modified (to the point of being inoperative as a timepiece), long out of production, Rolex-turned-Bond-gadget-watch that was never commercially available save for the one auctioned screen-used piece. One could even argue that the LALD watch itself is a parody of the Rolex 5513 it was built from.

[@coronetmag]

4:14 Wait. Is Mark Hazard really your father-in-law’s name? That’s James Bond’s alias when he travels pretending to work for the Transworld Consortium

[@j-boy9256]

Are those the DR. NO gloves?.... hahaha

[@jonathanquaylehiggins3]

I usually don‘t approve replica watches, but this is really cool! Thanks for sharing this, David. But man, Endlinks, bracelet, Case, dial - you have to get those watch terms straight 🤣🤣🤣

[@pangolin216]

So is it homage, or "omaj"?

[@billy_barry]

REPLICA beats HoMaGE EVERY. DAY. OF. THE. WEEK.

[@carmeloalfano6963]

I think you’re missing the point, I would wear this to the Bond event. Everyone is going to wear the omega you’re wearing an homage to a particular Bond movie that’s got a real connection come on don’t be such a snob 😊

[@RogerOThornhill]

The Bond Omegas are just vastly overpriced Submariner "homages".

[@TheVinylSoundtrack]

Pre-order has already sold out. Shame

[@metalgeargaz]

They’re back for pre order right now

[@nickkambitis5340]

What’s with the oversized gloves!!