If I recall correctly, in "The Meg 2", Jason Statham's character (a former Navy rescue diver) wears a CWC Navy issue. A surprising level of attention to detail in a movie about prehistoric dino-sharks.

@JHDC1959

4 ай бұрын

I thought The Meg was a documentary.

@dwillis1

4 ай бұрын

Yep, he did.

@beetleything1864

4 ай бұрын

Stratham is a watch man amongst other things. Big Mcqueen fan also.

@satornjanac

4 ай бұрын

Yes he did. He even dived wearing this watch without a suit at 1000m or so 😂

@scollyutube

4 ай бұрын

Good watch, really bad sequel....

Nothing says a “gray man” like an Aston Martin, tailored suit and the company of a stunningly beautiful woman. A flashy watch will of course instantly break the cover😊

@vijaymehra1101

4 ай бұрын

And gambling w millions

@ralpingpong

4 ай бұрын

Back in the days a submariner wasnt a flashy watch. An affordable tool watch, thats what it was. Wearing this and a tailored suit would draw too much attention cos a diver and a suit dont go well with each other. Not a good cover.

@varanid9

4 ай бұрын

@@ralpingpong In the novels, Bond didn't wear a Submariner. It wasn't an Explorer, either. I recall it as being an Oyster Perpetual, but it may be that Fleming never actually specified. Whatever it was, it was not obtrusive when worn with a suit and tie.

@lonewolfemcquade8133

4 ай бұрын

@@varanid9 In the novel Her Majesty's Secret Service. It mentions his watch had numerals. So it was definitely a EXP1 since the OP did not have numerals. Fleming wore a 1016 so it just makes sense he based JB watch after his own personal 1016. Don't know why some want to argue this. It's like they just don't want it to be a EXP1 for some reason

@stefanobio7045

4 ай бұрын

​@@varanid9 From the description in the Books Bond wears a Rolex Explorer, Ian Fleming himself owned a Rolex Explorer.

Here we go ! Now we’re talking !!!!!!

@jdhazan

4 ай бұрын

Are you JAMES BOND WATCH readaayyyy

@UGA.D

4 ай бұрын

CLICK IT!

I think the chances are that Bond would wear a quartz watch. Just makes sense as a tool, more accurate and robust movement. There were no quartz watches when Fleming wrote the character so made sense that he wore an automatic Rolex. But Brosnan wore a quartz seamaster in Goldeneye. Definitely fits the bill.

@owenmccord5078

4 ай бұрын

Considering that his watches used to have gadgets, a larger mechanical movement would definitely fill up the case more than Q would probably like.

My CWC RND is probably the watch I wear the most, nice to see it getting some love

Watching this while wearing my CWC RN Diver and washing the dishes - so at least I can use the 300 metre wr. Love the watch, looks great and can take a beating. I have the older model with the ETA movement and the 60 click bezel. Great vid, cheers from Switzerland

A friend of mine was wearing one of these Quartz CWC's when we met up last week. I was so impressed, I ordered one the next day, which arrives tomorrow. A great watch that Bond would have worn without a doubt if not for the Omega sponsorship......but on a Bark and Jack strap of course!

@anthonyliberto1530

19 күн бұрын

Mind me asking where you bought the watch from? If online if you have the website

A lot of research went into Skyfall. When they were developing Bond's character for it, they realised that Royal Navy officers generally don't go anywhere or do anything of note. Rather, they remain on a ship for most of their lives, complaining, staring at radar screens, getting fat and wishing they had the attributes to join the Royal Marines instead. It was then decided to write Bond's character as ex-SBS in order to make his skills somewhat more believable, and Daniel Craig actually went down to Poole to meet the guys. There's a few nods to unit rivalries and also SIS traditions in there too. Probably the best Bond movie so far.

The first watch on Bonds wrist in the film was a Gruen Precision 510.

@RavNivara

4 ай бұрын

you are absolutely correct, unlike this misinfo content producer

@jaysterling26

4 ай бұрын

I think Gruen shared a Swiss factory with Rolex? Excuse me ,If someone else has mentioned: no one knows who gave Sir Connery the Rolex & what happened withl Omega - Lucy Hemming ( head of costume)asking for one but no monies exchanged...initially (?).

@ThePedroDB

4 ай бұрын

@@jaysterling26I thought it was Connery's own watch?... 🤷‍♂

@PhiloBeddoe72

4 ай бұрын

The Gruen was Sir Sean Connery’s own watch. I own the same model myself. Connery’s family are the only people who could answer where it is. If it were still in his collection it would probably sell at auction for a lot of cash.

@PhiloBeddoe72

4 ай бұрын

And if we were to get technical Bond might even have worn the Gruen Precision Autowind Diver “Ocean Chief” which is a beautiful watch similar to the old fifty-fathoms. Precision 510 for cocktail hour and OC for kicking ass. CWC? Please….

Bought this watch a few months ago and at a very very good price from an auction. So delighted you have made this video.

I hope you do a longer video on this CWC RN diver watch. It's a really cool watch and I love your G10 review.

I like this historical - technical - dive into watches.. you're a great narrator ... hope to see more videos like this..

Awesome as always. Great to see the content flowing again.

Absolutely bang on the money, it's been a long time since I was on OPEX carrying a long but a proper squaddie watch should work and be on time whenever ever you take it out of your locker, it needs to look smart enough to wear out on a Friday night and have a strap that's comfortable enough to wear 24/7 when you are "en mission". As to whether a "proper spy" would show off his military background am sure there are some that do and some that don't, not all of them are military. Was really great to bump into you on the pavement outside the British Watchmakers day by the way and very gracious of you to spare some of your time. Am back in Abidjan which has probably been picked up by the KZread algorithms. Excellent video to watch with a glass of wine!

It was nice to meet you on Saturday (and indeed I was wearing a CWC!)

CWC gang 😎!! The unit I was in was issued Marathon GSARs and lots of dudes wore them, no idea why your dad and his mates didn’t wear a free watch.

You are absolutely correct! I've got a CWC SBS Diver's (day/date) in black on a nylon Bond-style single pass and have thought it the perfect Bond watch for quite some time now. No way would Bond wear a watch with open sword hands! Well done!

The CWC 1983 RN Diver is currently top of my wishlist. Especially ideal for those days that call for a grab and go companion.

@vianouche1

4 ай бұрын

What are the other days?

How many lasers do the CWCs have? Because THAT is my dealbreaker.

I got a bark and jack strap the other week. Absolute quality it is! Cheers

I've just got both the watch and the Bark&Jack suggested strap: they're awesome!!! The strap, in particular, is much better looking and more versatile/adjustable than the original one. Keep up this terrific work guys!!! And keep your priceless suggestions coming as well! ;-)

I love the CWC , an issued watched that is now somewhat iconic 🥇 been a while Adrian , it’s good to be back and also see you alone 😂😂😂😂

Excellent! I have a CWC G10 and agree they are really good. It seems very accurate and rarely needs a quick reset. Mine is 99 issued.

Fleming NEVER specified the watch model in the novels. Just mentions Rolex. We assume to be the explorer, because this is what he wore 😉

@lonewolfemcquade8133

4 ай бұрын

Actually in the novel Her Majesty's Secret Service. It mentions his watch had numerals. So it was definitely a EXP1 since the OP did not have numerals. Fleming's wore a 1016 EXP1 so he obviously based JB watch after his own 1016 which makes perfect sense. I don't know why some try to argue this. It's like some just don't want it to be a EXP1 for some reason

@KD__.

4 ай бұрын

Agreed 👍🏻

@neilchapman5145

4 ай бұрын

Actually the go bond watch is a Rolex bubble back. It is mentioned during one of the books that he wore an old Rolex not anything issued to him

@hellboy1976

4 ай бұрын

@@lonewolfemcquade8133 He broke his using it as a "knuckle duster" and picked that new one up in time for the Wedding IIRC.

*Fleming. One “m”. I have several CWCs, including the fully-polished RN and the SBS. Great GADAs, that nobody is likely to notice or want to steal. Unlike an Omega.

Have the same RN Mk2 diver polished 2017 version and yes agree it would have been a Bond first choice. My friend also bought the exact same 2017 version with serial number 007 , l have the CWC T20 quartz version serial 007 as well. Its a numbers game Adrian 😉

I returned mine to stores and bought a Seiko 7548-700B ( A Quartz version of the SKX007)which is still going strong after 41years and is the go to watch for any rough work.

@raksh9

2 күн бұрын

7548 7000 is an awesome vintage watch which no one would spot unless they are watch fiends.

Monnin style cases are currently making a comeback. CWC deserves to be recognized as a brand that kept this case shape in production for many years. One of my favourite quartz watches.

@lonewolfemcquade8133

4 ай бұрын

Too bad they aren't legit Brevet signed Monnin cases. If someone wants the real deal Monnin case they gotta grab a older CWC

This was a great video dive into a little history and fun concept !

I own the CWC SBS DIVERS ISSUE QUARTZ WATCH MK.2 DAY/DATE, BLACK and can't believe how much I wear it. I love it and its QUARTZ..... WOW

this is the content I love to see, thank you Adrian.

Special special special - CWC is arguably as ‘British’ as watch companies get

Well done Adrian! Very interesting videoclip!

Really enjoyed this. Thanks Adrian.

That Seamaster 300 was the start of my Watch collecting journey.

@rjg02005

4 ай бұрын

Ditto.

@marthaholland3251

4 ай бұрын

Mine, too!

@thedriver08

4 ай бұрын

Count me in too. I actually had the chronograph version.

@markharrison2484

4 ай бұрын

That’s a strong jumping in point.

@Robert-vw3od

4 ай бұрын

I still have it. Mid size. class

The name's Barker... Adrian Barker

Hallelujah! Adrian, great vid chap 👏🏻

The Cwc is one of my favourites. Issued, sure, but a proper bond watch must be tuxedo function ready. And given all for king and country, I’d have to suggest these days it would be a Bremont.

Return to form. These kind of video's make me discover some new watches & brands.

Loved the little crash course on the history of James Bond, I agree that he'd wear this one in real life!

Nice! Enjoyed that. Getting more interested in field watches in recent times….. danger incoming…

In Fact, the watch chosen over all others in the UKSF is the Casio G-Shock. No one wears this CWC.

I bought the SBS issue one from Silvermans in London but sent it back because the second hand landed between the second markers unlike the one you’re using on your channel. I wondered when you would feature a CWC watch.

I am looking to purchase this watch. Just wondering if anyone has an opinion or knowledge on which is better between automatic vs quarts movement

I've had mine since '17 and it hasn't missed a beat,don't really wear that much as I'm wearing vintage Seiko dress watches more.Have you had any experience with the Precista PRS82 that I also have which also bought at the same time and built like a tank

Love this especially with the added input from your father. I think bond should have worn a Smiths Everest 👌🏽

absolutely love my 2008 CWC SBS - my goto dive watch that gets dived!

Love my little collection of CWC's most have been issued to UK military Do you have any single pass straps for my blue FXD ?

Got to agree I think the Aqua Terra is the perfect GADA and Bond watch. Just sublime...

The Aqua Terras problem is the lack of a rotating bezel. As someone who frequently uses their watch as a tool, a dive bezel is simply the most useful and legible option for most timing needs. I often take it over my G Shock.

@eric2892

4 ай бұрын

A G Shock with a timing bezel. I could dig that.

This video is perfectly timed! ⌚️I just purchased the Skyfall Aqua Terra 🎉

On top of that the AT mentioned at the end has jumping hour time setting which would help our favourite Agent change the time during long flights

Love my CWC RN divers!

Great video! Makes you think, buy CWC and put in sock drawer. 😅 In all honesty, yes the Aqua Terra is perfect but the Planet Ocean is even more perfect imo. Much tougher, more water resistant and has the cal 8900 with the jumping hour hand. Perfect for travel. Think about it. 😎

Which CWC watch do you recommend the silver RN issue or the black SBS issue?

@RabbitWatchShop

Ай бұрын

Silver. Have it. It’s awesome. Don’t get the black PVD. It will look like crap in a few years after the coating comes off

What the hell was that? A video about what James Bond would really wear... and then at the end you undermine yourself and your friend by saying, actually it would be the omega aquaterra.

Fun video. Thanks, Adrian!

I love mine. Not sure you got the price right? They also have a white dial version: CWC ARCTIC RADAR DIVER WATCH (WHITE DIAL).

Yeah but imagine a high stakes poker game a la Casino Royale with everyone wearing Pateks, APs and RMs, and someone shows up with a CWC. That guy is definitely a spy and he will get killed for wearing a quartz shitter! (jk, they're awesome.)

I remember someone saying, possibly on Worn & Wound, that the Sinn 856 UTC, would most likely be Bond's modern watch of choice. I kind of agree with this!

This is why i love my IWC Mark 16...i think it would work on James Bond too, in the same way as the Aqua Terra

@rolandogonzalez3756

4 ай бұрын

Agree 100%. I think IWC Mark series would be perfect for the Spy.

I feel the question could evolve into what complication would benefit Jimmy B - GMT, world time, built in laser.... oh and links to moon chat preferable!! I do like the association with Omega, but we might be missing other fun ideas that could have been explored!!! Have I just inadvertently plugged the speedy and then the explorer!!!???

The side shouldn't be polished like the actual military issued milsub, reflection are not very good for mission innit? 😅 Plugging strap, you should recommend the Phoenix nato straps, as they are the supplier to the MoD

Amusingly, in my 24 years army service; a 2434 from 1974 - 98, I never once gave my issue watch a thought. Secondly, my battery seemed to last forever too. G1098 watches; the correct title, were just solid bits of kit.

Guess I'm partial to the 1016 (owned new since bought in 1990) ...simple elegant rugged dependable and an Acrylic crystal (how many times would Bond crack a sapphire ?!) Would, and Have done everything with it on. Ya a G-shock will survive more than the wearer but why would you want your watch to survive and not you?...the 1016 will survive anything a human (yes and even Bond) would. And don't get me started about the size...extremely legible and barely noticeable on your wrist because you don't want it weighing you down or catching anything like the new Oversized sports watches...Great video Adrian!

Great video. I reckon he would have had Automatic one.as he was supposed to be in the SBS.

Great shout Adrian. Have had my RN Diver for a few years and love it. Tough and sexy as hell. 🤟

I would suspect the Garmin quick connect watch band system would fit over the welded lugs. The design snaps around the lug pin.

Wear my CWC RND Quartz on a Forstner Bond Kip bracelet. Clips right on the welded lugs.

Bond has Fleet Air Arm connections which was highlighted in 90s when he was seen in Tomorrow Never Dies ect. I'd have thought the Air Crew Chrono would have been one the watch that was more likely to be issued to him with that background prior to his SF routes. Although as your old man can clarify, not many serving men wanted to wear an issued watch which was less desirable than a casio at the time.

The real reason Bond wears an Omega is because he’s on the waitlist for a Daytona

@shawnholloway2410

4 ай бұрын

“Best Comment”

@verynormalman

4 ай бұрын

Yes. Wearing a Daytona would be a great cover! Brilliant suggestion. It would infer that he is money motivated, easily influenced by others, and lacked any internal substance as the insides are probably made by someone else?

@MasterChronometer

4 ай бұрын

@@verynormalman I bet you’re fun at parties

@verynormalman

4 ай бұрын

@@MasterChronometer Is that an attempt at an insult? Can you not see the humour? Mr Bond, wearing a Daytona? It's a terrible watch. And too shiny. I think that it's made for common people. And Mr Bond wasn't common.

The Omega seamaster 300 from spectre is the best.. I have the “civilian” version without the lollipop second hand. :-)

@thegraciefighter102

4 ай бұрын

Best omega bond watch for sure - just too thick for me but otherwise perfect

I was issued a G10 during my service and wore it. I now wear it on a B@J digital camo strap.

I got one and I love it that much I kept it : ) but mines the MK1 original issue, and its 100% the lads do wear them not as much today its mostly gshocks

Adrian I just realised you sound like an excited Barry Norman 😂

I have (and love) the Skyfall AT. It was my first expensive watch. I agree it looks amazing, but………..if JB needs to keep track of the time in the dark to, for example, blow up a bridge just before a train goes over it or something then I think he going is to struggle. The lume on the hands of the 38.5mm AT is terrible 😀 I also have a cal 2500 Planet Ocean that predates the film somewhat. That would be my shout for a spy watch: Legibility you can read from space, 600m water resistance for all the underwater scuba fights and slim enough to fit under the cuff of a DJ. Perfect! 😀

How can I buy this watch in the US?

Love the thumbnail, Mr…. Barker!

CW wha? You've just convinced me that I need to pull the trigger on that Aqua Terra I've longed for.

What a cracking watch.... and strap, of course! 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

sweet first view love your work Adrian

I have a Royal Navy 1980s divers cwc issued during my 19 yrs service Think the eta needs a service now tbh

I reckon the cal. 8806 Railmaster is in for a good shout. I'm biased, of course - it's the only watch I wear, whether flying, gymming, sleeping...

@BarkandJack

4 ай бұрын

Oh yeah! Railmaster is a killer watch!

I have a few CWC watches and they are great with tones of true military history 😊

I have this watch and like it, but don't love it, because of the stupid "Quartz" on the dial. Everyone who sees the second hand move knows it's quartz, CWC should have put the depth rating in that spot.

@lasses3887

4 ай бұрын

So buy the automatic one. And nobody cares if it is a quartz watch

Bond was a Royal Navy Special Boat Service (SBS) operator, the British Navy SEALs.... This is the watch he would actually wear....

@GarrySibbald

3 ай бұрын

I don't think he was SBS?

@victormelendez1074

3 ай бұрын

He was Special Boat Service.

Remember when James Bond paid Omega to advertise their movies with their watches?

Used to own a Pulsar G10 MOD similar to what Prince Harry wore in service! Loved it but had to do a trade for a Tissot Navigator chrono Now I have a vintage danish branded diver with a similar case (Monnin/MRP SA) so cool will never leave the collection Cool watch Adrian🤩

I think you’re dead right Adrian. The CWC would be a perfect fit and my ‘exit’ (the hobby) would be an Aqua Terra should that crazy day ever come around! 😮

Yeah, I reckon he would have thrown the CWC in the sock drawer like the rest of the Navy Seals. It would definitely be a dive watch. But a smaller one. I'm thinking maybe Fortis?

Interesting bit of historical information from your Dad.

used to sell the army version of these CWC watches in the old exchange and mart magazine back in the 80's for £30,i had one and it was nothing great,packed in after a couple of years.

It was the one I started with as well.

Another excellent video, Im surprised a military/bond watch would be stainless steel, it should be stealthy black, black dial, black numerals.. the omega seamaster 300 ceramic black black fits the bill.

@stefanobio7045

4 ай бұрын

Or the Elliot Brown Holton ....... Manufactured for the SBS.

I sold my 36 year old submariner that I just didn't wear anymore and bought a CWC Quartz RN Diver. I loved it and wear it all the time. Together with my G10 Issued watch I love the simplicity.

Dammit, now everyone is going to want this watch and drive up the price before I find one with the HAQ movement. BTW I handled a G10 with a B&J 19mm strap at a RedBar Boston event. That strap is truly great!

The CWC Diver is a handsome watch! The AquaTerra is beautiful and Versatile, But you never know when you need a laser to get out of a tight spot! 🙂

My money is on Scurfa for a modern Bond. Brisitsh, Titanium, ETA F06.412... a brass, 3 jewel Swiss made movement with HEAVYDRIVE and PRECIDRIVE accurate to seconds a year. Concealed HE valve. Titanium bracelet available. The perfect Bond watch.

@mjdm1925

4 ай бұрын

As good as the Scurfa is, the British navy is not buying it so it doesn’t even make the list as finalist.

@stefanobio7045

4 ай бұрын

​@@mjdm1925 The Elliot Brown Holton quartz is a far better watch than the scurfa in my opinion.

@lonewolfemcquade8133

4 ай бұрын

@@stefanobio7045 I just can't picture JB wearing a watch with someone else's first and last name on it

@mjdm1925

4 ай бұрын

@@lonewolfemcquade8133 true, there is absolutely no glamour in that black watch. That is a watch fornoperatives, not for a commander

I have to say that NKUWAN 's watches is amazing!

I have a 2018 MK2 (With the ETA 955.122 movement), polished case, and on mine it is engraved "SAPPHIRE" on the case back on the left of the identification numbers. I see that there is no engraving that mentions the word "sapphire" at 3:07. Are the new MK2 models like this? Normally, every MK2 comes with sapphire glass, unlike the MK1, which comes with mineral glass.

@RabbitWatchShop

Ай бұрын

It’s sapphire I tested it. I have the RN300 MK2.