Be Like Bond

James Bond actors come and go. But for our money, Sean Connery is the only one there ever was. When we stand in front of the mirror (when you are not around, of course) and throw a steely glance toward our reflection, the next line always comes with our best Scottish accent.

"Bond. James Bond."

Now, we can't walk around toting the Walther PPK (that's a gun) that Sean/James brandished so effectively in the movies. And we can't drive the various cars he drove, either. But our wrist can look like James' wrist. Which can be enough, sometimes.

James Bond made famous the classic Rolex Submariner automatic watch. But those cost over $3,000.00. And we are thinking your guy has probably not been THAT good lately.

But there is a wonderful watchmaker named Invicta who has created an homage to the Rolex Submariner, and they call it their Invicta 8926 Coin Bezel Diver's Watch ($139.).

Now, hold it just a minute. This is NOT a cheapo Rolex knockoff. We hate those. They masquerade as the real thing but are, in fact, junk. They SAY Rolex. They are junk.

This watch is styled very close to the Submariner, but is clearly labeled as an Invicta. And under the hood, there is a very good automatic movement, which means it does not need winding. Nor does it need batteries. It uses the normal movement of your guy's wrist to wind itself constantly.

And, because any guy worth his salt likes to watch gears spin, the 21-jewel movement has a display back (the back of the watch is clear) to watch it work.

Your guy will look just like James Bond from the wrist down, and the bonus is the Invicta 8926 is a very good watch. In fact, it was recently named the best watch under $200 - which includes some very stiff competition - by one of the leading watch forums on the 'net.

As far as automatic mechanical watches go, it may be the very best watch for the money out there.

Oh, and one more thing. Invicta makes a version of the 8926 with a scalloped-edge bezel. It is less expensive, but you do not want that one. The coin edge looks like the Submariner. We know it is an illusion (just like us pretending to be Mr. Connery) but the differerent bezel is enough to shatter it. Hope you understand.