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James Bond: 007 Has Run Out of Time

By ChuckG (view all posts by ChuckG)
at 8:55AM Thursday November 3, 2011
under Shop Smarter

British secret service agent James Bond ran out of time--well, sort of...His wristwatch blew up. He may thank the Q Branch for the explosive properties inside the watch's mechanisms. That break-through-thick-walls bomb helped 007 slip out of a sticky situation. Bond's new assignment however requires him to blend with the general population.

Say goodbye to luxury watches styled by Cartier and say hello to trendy, affordable men's watches under $500.

White Runway Ceramic Watch by Michael Kors

Oversized, elegant and modern construction of white ceramic--simply gorgeous! White dials with luminous hands, numeral hour markers with minute markers around the outer rim. Chronograph watch with three sub-dials display 60 seconds, 60 minutes and 24 hours. Precision, beauty and affordability--perfect for Bond's next undercover assignment.

$450 at Nordstrom

Core Everest Edition by Suunto

This sports watch was designed for mountain climbers and divers alike. Sounds like Bond. Features include altimeter, compass and barometer alert for changing weather conditions. Unique watch with a sunrise and sunset notifications to let 007 know how much daylight remains. Also includes an alarm and dual time zone functions.

$399 at Eddie Bauer

Precisionist by Bulova

A secret agent needs a wristwatch with precise timing; his life could depend on it. Bond cannot go wrong with a watch with a continuously sweeping second hand to keep time accurate to ten seconds a year. Constructed of stainless steel case and band, which is classy yet understated.

$479 at Macys.com

Touchscreen by Kenneth Cole

Men's watch features touch-sensor technology. Toggle between alarm, countdown timer and 32 world time zones all at the touch of a finger. Comes with a backlit face for nighttime viewing and is constructed with a stainless steel case and comfortable strap. British agent 007 could use this modern watch for both casual or formal wear.

$175 at KennethCole.com

During the holiday season, you may find these men's watches on sale. Which watch do you think would look casual yet classy on 007?

Charli "Chuck" Gulley is a screenwriter, filmmaker and freelance writer who lives in Southern California. Quite the tomboy, she enjoys Rugby, Fencing and touch football. She's an alumnus of the prestigious screenwriter's workshop, "Writers Bootcamp." Her passion is Hollywood, anything and everything to do with filmmaking. If you don't find her on set, you can find her at the arcade playing air hockey and eating pizza.