Bonds lighter (Page 1 of 2)

Thnaks for the reply,  I actually have the first link on my items being watched in ebay.  got any idea what type of cigarette case was used?  Was it just flat gunmetal?

Regards,

Walther

so is there a dininative brand that 'is' Bonds lighter?

In Dr No, Connery uses a silver Dunhill Wideboy, with oxidised finish.  This was custom made just for the film, after the producers accidently came across a custom order at Dunhill from a customer.  Blade is right, the case was also Dunhill.

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Hi Walter, I don't know if this lighter is the one your are looking for but have a look! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi … T&rd=1
Best regards, Carlo

Well, I nearly had it - the Dr. No Dunhill.  Someone decided to snipe my bid in the last 15 seconds (I hate bidders like that). 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi … 6280110738

-Max

Well, there are some auction websites that have waiting periods between bids when it comes within a certain time of the auction close.  Gunbroker, for instance, has some policy within 15 minutes of close.  In my opinion, 15 seconds is a snipe.  It wasn't even enough time to refresh my browser, type in a new amount, then press "Yes" and "confirm." 

-Max

There's no problem.  I'm just venting that I didn't reload the browser quicker.  Such is life, and I'm just kicking myself, being an experienced eBayer and not acting quicker.

-Max

I have a Dunhill Rollagas with a high-polished nickel finish that looks like shiny-black in the right light.  You could always have it oxidised by a jeweler if you want. 

Let me know if you're interested.  It's never been carried, original box and papers - I'll even throw in 10 packages (90) of flints! 

It retailed for about four hundred but I'll let it go for $250.00.  I've ben trying to sell it for a while now; quit smoking and I don't need to be tempted by the fine accessories!

Last edited by Red Indian (28th Nov 2007 17:25)

Just won James Bond's lighter off Ebay.  It came today.  I give you the Dunhill Broadboy MK II:

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee12 … oadboy.jpg

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee12 … adboy2.jpg

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee12 … adboy3.jpg

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee12 … adboy4.jpg

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee12 … adboy5.jpg

It of course needs to be oxidised by my jeweler, but other than that, this is the lighter that Connery and Lazenby used.  It's hard to tell from movie close-ups if the lighter had an engine turned finish, or was smooth, but with oxidation it will be a perfect match.  Also, since it's so rare and hard to find I feel very lucky to have found it.

DG

Last edited by Donald Grant (19th Dec 2007 14:02)

So, what sharp little eyes you've got...wait till you get to my teeth.

"People sleep peacefully in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."  Richard Grenier after George Orwell, Washington Times 1993.

Any time Dave.  Although the Christmas season is rather booked.

I forgot to mention that the lighter is sterling silver with a nice patina.  It looks sort of gold or brassy in the photoraphs, but it's not.

DG

Last edited by Donald Grant (19th Dec 2007 14:06)

So, what sharp little eyes you've got...wait till you get to my teeth.

"People sleep peacefully in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."  Richard Grenier after George Orwell, Washington Times 1993.

You are quite welcome.  I've been looking for it for a very long time.

DG

So, what sharp little eyes you've got...wait till you get to my teeth.

"People sleep peacefully in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."  Richard Grenier after George Orwell, Washington Times 1993.

One place that I've used in the past is Wingate's Watches:

http://www.tic-tock.com/

He does have vintage Rolex.  If you don't see it on the sight, just call.  I'm afraid prices are eceedingly high on them so you have to be half nuts to buy them.  I'm a watch nut, so I have the stomach for it.  Another sight that I use is:

http://www.coolvintagewatches.com/ 

Apart from that, I also have a good watchmaker who can secure watches for me at somewhat of an an isider price, if you can call it that.  No matter how you slice it, vintage Rolex is just damned expensive.

DG

So, what sharp little eyes you've got...wait till you get to my teeth.

"People sleep peacefully in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."  Richard Grenier after George Orwell, Washington Times 1993.