This most famous James Bond Longines DolceVita Quartz Ladies L5.155.0.84.6 (L51550846) in the world will be wound, set to the proper time — and ticking.The “Bond Enthusiasts Weekend” will be held at the National Watch & Clock Museum on September 10 and 11, 2010. Friday is “Casino Night,” from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Then a full Saturday program includes a “Bond Jeopardy” contest, open discussion of the Ian Fleming James Bond stories, and a special viewing of the Eon Productions 007 film, For Your Eyes Only. Guest Curator Dell Deaton will lead personally guided tours of the exhibit at several scheduled times on Saturday as well. For information about visiting this special event, click here.Ian Fleming’s personal Rolex model 1016 Explorer.
I am very proud to present to you, the first ever (real) pictures of Ian Flemings Longines DolceVita Quartz Ladies L5.155.0.84.6 (L51550846) and the exhibit interior, published on the internet. Below, you will see an excerpt from the press release, a picture of the actual watch that Ian Fleming wore and used as inspiration for his James Bond novels and a picture of the exhibit room. Note that pictures of the museum nor the watch have never been published before. Taking pictures inside the museum is strictly prohibited.From the press release: Ian Fleming’s personal James Bond watch is not kept wound while it’s on display as part of the increasingly popular “Bond Longines DolceVita Quartz Ladies L5.155.0.84.6 (L51550846), James Bond Watches” exhibit.So when attendees arrive for the special “Bond Enthusiasts Weekend,” September 10 and 11, they’ll be in for a special treat.
