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    Post-show Report 1
National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors Annual Convention 2009		    
         
   
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  by Dell Deaton, jamesbondwatches.com, June 17, 2009

Grand Rapids was the place to be last week for watch collectors here in the United States.

"James Bond watches" featured significantly in a number ways at the 64th Annual National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors Convention.

For my first post-event Report, I'll begin with the special exhibit room that featured historical timepieces. Security was provided, of course (although not to the status of any "license to kill," I was told; yes, I asked).

The images here are of James Bond watch models that I displayed from my private collection. Breitling, Hamilton (Pulsar), Omega, Rolex, and Seiko were all represented. Also included were some of the licensed product timekeepers that have been released over the years. Along with my first edition, first impression of On Her Majesty's Secret Service, by the creator of Agent 007, Ian Fleming.

An image of Timothy Dalton as James Bond from Licence to Kill provided visibility at a distance. His watch, of course, clearly visible up-close.

    
         
    What at first was anticipated to be a static display took on a new direction for me after the NAWCC Awards Banquet. The exhibits manager asked if I'd be willing to give a private, VIP showing in the secured room after hours. After that ad hoc presentation, a number of subsequent requests followed. During move-out, security told me that the Bond case was opened more than any other at the convention.

At the risk of sounding cliché here, this really gets to the heart of why I collect James Bond watches: Sharing them with others, and seeing the joy the "theme" of this collection brings to folks.

It was also a nice barometer for what I anticipate will be a very popular exhibit at the National Watch and Clock Museum, "Bond Watches, James Bond Watches," June 2010 through May 2011.

More news to come—.

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Posted by Dell Deaton, August 12, 2009 at 3:32 PM
Updated December 14, 2009 at 3:59 PM

    
   
   
   

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