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Why Rolex refuses to pay for product placement even in James Bond movies

AcquiredAcquired · Rolex

“That's really charitable of you too in the Bond franchise there.”

2:11:43 / 2:12:23

and they chose Omega for that one. Oh, wow. Wow. That's really charitable of you too in the Bond franchise there. No. It is. No. Come on. Omega paid them a boatload of money for product placement. They did eventually, but initially, it was not a paid placement.

Really? Uh-huh. I was almost certain that '95 was when they decided to bid out all the stuff. Well, let's put it this way. If it was bid out, Rolex would decline to bid because Rolex does not engage in

paid product placement. Well, that's why I assumed the only way that Bond would stop wearing Rolex. I mean, I guess maybe you could make an argument that you're trying to reboot the franchise around Pierce Brosnan. Pierce Brosnan

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The hosts discuss how James Bond switched from Rolex to Omega watches, revealing that Rolex has a strict policy against paid product placement. They debate whether the initial Omega placement in GoldenEye was paid or organic, with one host arguing that Rolex's refusal to bid on product placements explains why Bond stopped wearing their watches.

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This reveals a fascinating contrast in luxury brand marketing strategies and explains a notable shift in one of cinema's most iconic franchises.

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