Plus, classic films like Dr. No and From Russia with Love just wouldn’t be the same without the pristine aesthetic that permeated many films of the ‘60s.
It’s true that the character of James Bond is still alive and well today, but the stories are quite different since they employ modern storytelling sensibilities.
Garry Kasparov makes a fair point, especially when you consider how “of the time” the earlier installments in the storied 007 franchise are.