Does Omega have influence on other character's watches?

CB0012CB0012 Posts: 110MI6 Agent
in James Bond Memorabilia, Collecting & Props
This may be hypothetical, but with the money Omega has shelled out, can they/do they have a say as to what other watch brands are used for other characters or villains in the movie? Could they veto a brand that they feel is in direct competition or comparative?

For example I haven't seen a Rolex in any film since Omega came on board in Goldeneye.

Comments

  • Arbogast 777Arbogast 777 Minneapolis Posts: 595MI6 Agent
    I mean anything can be written into a contract, and there's no way any of us could provide a definitive answer, but I would assume there was some language in there that makes sure Omega is getting their money's worth, so to speak...
  • ChriscoopChriscoop Belize Posts: 10,449MI6 Agent
    Well in Spectre Swann wore omega earrings and an omega watch, but in cr and qos Felix wore a Hamilton.
    It was either that.....or the priesthood
  • CB0012CB0012 Posts: 110MI6 Agent
    Chriscoop wrote:
    Well in Spectre Swann wore omega earrings and an omega watch, but in cr and qos Felix wore a Hamilton.

    Moneypenny wore an AT in Skyfall which makes sense since she's MI6.

    I know there is no way of knowing the in's and out's of Omegas agreement. Just a thought I had actually after watching Casino Royale today and noticing how Mathis and Le Chiffre's watches are quite noticeable.
  • ChriscoopChriscoop Belize Posts: 10,449MI6 Agent
    CB0012 wrote:
    Chriscoop wrote:
    Well in Spectre Swann wore omega earrings and an omega watch, but in cr and qos Felix wore a Hamilton.

    Moneypenny wore an AT in Skyfall which makes sense since she's MI6.

    I know there is no way of knowing the in's and out's of Omegas agreement. Just a thought I had actually after watching Casino Royale today and noticing how Mathis and Le Chiffre's watches are quite noticeable.

    Le chiffre wears a longuines if memory serves, I can't remember what mathis wore, I think the contracts will change, obviously other watch manufacturers can bid on other characters. With Omega having first refusal.
    It was either that.....or the priesthood
  • Miles MesservyMiles Messervy Posts: 1,759MI6 Agent
    Longines, Hamilton, and Omega are all part of the Swatch Group. So perhaps EON's contract is with the parent company, with a specific provision stating Bond will wear Omega. I'm sure someone here knows more of the specifics.
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Not watches I know but didn't Bond get a Sony phone while Moneypenny got a Samsung ?
    So could there be several placement contracts ?
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • JellyfishJellyfish EnglandPosts: 465MI6 Agent
    I think it must be to do with the Swatch Group, as plenty of their watch brands feature in the Daniel Craig films. Off the top of my head:

    Casino Royale
    Bond-Omega
    Le Chiffre-Longines

    Quantum of Solace
    Bond-Omega
    Felix Leiter-Hamilton

    Skyfall
    Bond & Moneypenny-Omega
    M (Judi Dench)-Hamilton
    Dr Hall (The psychologist in the word association scene)-Longines

    SPECTRE
    Bond & Tanner-Omega
    M (Ralph Fiennes)-Longines
    Hinx-Rado
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