James Bond Omega Seamaster
Limited Edition James Bond Seamaster
To commemorate the release of Quantum of Solace, Omega, the official watch of James Bond, has released a limited edition 007 Omega Seamaster. Featuring a discreet red '007' seconds hand counterweight, a lacquered black dial and black gold plated hands, the watch is visually striking. Anyone expecting to see the Seamaster's trademark blue bezel is in for a very pleasant surprise.
Only 10,007 collector's pieces watches have been produced, making it even more irresistible to 007 fans and luxury watch collectors.
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Omega Seamaster Professional 300m
The Omega Seamaster Professional 300m has been Bond's choice for over a decade. Featuring a Co-Axial Escapement movement for precision timekeeping, water-resistant to 300m and a 41mm case diameter, you can see how this watch is the perfect watch for 007.
This is the model actually worn in the 007 films, and whilst not as collectible as the limited edition piece, it is still a classic watch that will stand the test of time.
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History
The Omega Seamaster has been 007's choice of watch since the film GoldenEye (1995), when it was worn by Pierce Brosnan.
It was a bold change from Rolex, but producers wanted to update Bond's image, moving away from what Lindy Hemming, the costume designer for the first three Pierce Brosnan films, called an 'ordinary' watch (source). According to Lindy, 'Omega are more minimal'.
Omega have two previous 007 limited edition Seamasters, of which only 10,007 of each model were made, making them instant collectors pieces and selling out quickly. Both featured a blue bezel, which makes the new limited edition Seamaster even more unique.
James Bond is an ever evolving character, and it is only right that his tastes change too. The Omega Seamaster adds a certain sophistication to 007, and fans and watch enthusiasts have welcomed the change.
Daniel Craig, now starring in his second Bond film, Quantum of Solace (2008) gives us a grittier 007 which is sure to hook a new generation on Bond, and probably Omega watches too.