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James Bond: The Evolution of Agent 007's Watch Over Time

For six decades, fearless and stylish MI6 agent James Bond has been entertaining onlookers. Tribute to one of the most iconic characters in the history of cinema .

James Bond The Evolution of Agent 007's Watch Over Time

L'Officiel offers you an overview of the evolution of the dress code of everyone's favorite secret agent, and in particular of his watch over time.

Since 1995, James Bond has worn Omega Seamasters in each of his films. In the past, he was often seen with a Rolex Oyster Perpetual on his wrist. Ian Fleming , the author of the James Bond saga, knew that the choice of a watch says as much about a gentleman as his suit. He therefore took the time to clarify the choice of Bond. “ A Rolex Oyster Perpetual chronometer with an extendable metal bracelet, ” he writes in chapter 15 of the tenth installment, On Her Majesty's Secret Service . For the first few years, it was indeed a Rolex Oyster Perpetual that adorned his wrist but, like any elegantly styled gentleman, the secret agent liked variety and complied with the wishes of sponsors. Oscar-winning costume designer Lindy Hemming was responsible for casting 007's watch in GoldenEye . " I was convinced that as a naval officer, avid diver, man of the world and discreet gentleman, Commander Bond would choose the blue-dial Seamaster. " The Omega was first seen on James's wrist Bond in 1995 in the film GoldenEye . At the time, the spymaster wore a Seamaster Diver 300M . In Casino Royale (2006), 007 eliminates Le Chiffre at a casino gambling table to embarrass him financially. In the film, Daniel Craig alternates between a Seamaster Diver 300M Co-Axial and a Planet Ocean 600M Co-Axial .

A loyal ally

In Quantum of Solace (2008), Bond seeks revenge for the death of his beloved Vesper Lynd. This quest leads him to Dominic Greene, a member of a secret criminal organization that seeks to control the water supply in Bolivia. Bond wears a Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M Omega Co-Axial with a classic black dial and bezel to help him achieve his prowess.

In Skyfall (2012), an action film centered on a hard drive containing all the names of NATO secret agents, the past catches up with Bond. The British secret agent can count on the support of a Planet Ocean 600M and a slightly dressier Aqua Terra , both powered by an Omega Co-Axial calibre, to be perfectly on time.

Maritime heritage

It makes sense for a naval officer to choose a Seamaster . In 007 Specter (2015), Bond even wears two. The Omega Seamaster 300 Specter Limited Edition with its rare Lollipop second hand and its black and gray striped NATO strap and the Omega Aqua Terra 150M : a dazzling watch with a blue dial that recalls Omega 's rich maritime heritage and the naval past of the secret agent. In the latest Bond, No Time to Die (2021), 007 is on a mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist, but the task turns out to be much more perilous than expected. To face a new enigmatic character, James Bond, armed with the Seamaster Diver 300M Edition 007 made of resistant titanium, is able to face the most extreme situations.

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"Casino Royale" Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Big Size "Quantum Of Solace" Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean "Quantum Of Solace" Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean "Skyfall" Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150 M Omega Co-Axial 38.5mm "Skyfall" Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150 M Omega Co-Axial 38.5mm "Spectre" Omega Seamaster Seamaster 300 Master Co-Axial Chronometer 41mm "Spectre" Omega Seamaster Seamaster 300 Master Co-Axial Chronometer 41mm "No Time To Die" Omega Seamaster Diver 300 M Co-Axial Master Chronometer 42mm "No Time To Die" Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Co-Axial Master Chronometer 42mm
"Quantum Of Solace" Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean "Skyfall" Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150 M Omega Co-Axial 38.5mm "Skyfall" Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150 M Omega Co-Axial 38.5mm "Spectre" Omega Seamaster Seamaster 300 Master Co-Axial Chronometer 41mm "Spectre" Omega Seamaster Seamaster 300 Master Co-Axial Chronometer 41mm "No Time To Die" Omega Seamaster Diver 300 M Co-Axial Master Chronometer 42mm "No Time To Die" Omega Seamaster Diver 300 M Co-Axial Master Chronometer 42mm
"Skyfall" Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150 M Omega Co-Axial 38.5mm "Spectre" Omega Seamaster Seamaster 300 Master Co-Axial Chronometer 41mm "Spectre" Omega Seamaster Seamaster 300 Master Co-Axial Chronometer 41mm "No Time To Die" Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Co-Axial Master Chronometer 42mm "No Time To Die" Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Co-Axial Master Chronometer 42mm
"Spectre" Omega Seamaster Seamaster 300 Master Co-Axial Chronometer 41mm "No Time To Die" Omega Seamaster Diver 300 M Co-Axial Master Chronometer 42mm "No Time To Die" Omega Seamaster Diver 300 M Co-Axial Master Chronometer 42mm
"No Time To Die" Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Co-Axial Master Chronometer 42mm

Charity  

Over the years, Omega has also made some very special limited edition 007 homage watches . later than the end of September. The Seamaster Diver 300M Edition 007 , an elegant military-inspired titanium Omega featuring an innovative mesh bracelet designed with input from Daniel Craig himself, sold for £226,800. Bond's Seamaster Aqua Terra Master Co-Axial , in stainless steel, fitted with a metallic blue dial, fetched an impressive £119,700. All proceeds from the sale were donated to charity. There's no doubt that with an Omega Seamaster on your wrist, you're always in the right place!

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