James Bond is big business, especially when it comes to watches. In part 1, part 2, part 3 and part 4, Dell Deaton explores the ramifications of the relationship between 007 and his timepiece. An integral part of Bond’s arsenal of weapons, they have become an important element for ... Read more
In our continuing series about James Bond Watches (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3), Dell Deaton, one of the world’s experts on the subject, continues to let it fly on some pretty provocative questions. See how he goes about blaming me! for the idea of Rolex as the definitive Bond ... Read more
Dell Deaton in Part 1 and Part 2 talked about the alluring nature of James Bond as a character and how he became the leading expert on Bond watches. Quite an interesting specialty. Here we continue our series with Deaton weighing in on the Rolex/Bond connection and which watch he ... Read more
Last week I introduced James Bond Watches expert Dell Deaton in Part 1 of a special interview. Here Deaton continues to explain the Bond character and his relationship to watches. Why do you think James Bond is such an enduring character? You ask that question as if there’s some widespread ... Read more
Bond. James Bond. It doesn’t matter what language you speak. Say those three words anywhere in the world and you’ll be understood. Dreamed up by Ian Fleming in 1952, the character still pulses with vigor and swagger 60 years after he came to life on the page in 1953. For ... Read more