Ever since the release of Dr.
No in 1962, James Bond has both thrilled us and gained our
admiration – as have his many watches. Seiko, Hamilton, Rolex,
Breitling, and Heuer (as TAG Heuer was then known) have all graced the
wrist of the world’s favourite British spy. However, this came to an end
in 1995 when GoldenEye marked
a new era for 007’s horological tastes.
The Rolex
Submariner Ref. 16610 worn by Timothy Dalton in The
Living Daylights (1989) marked the final time that Bond would vary
his watch choice. In the film to follow, GoldenEye, Pierce
Brosnan wore a quartz OMEGA Seamaster
Professional (Reference 2541.80). From this moment forth, Swiss
watch manufacture OMEGA became the only brand to appear on the secret
agent’s wrist.
The Seamaster made
such an impression that it has remained the ultimate Bond watch to this
day. Following its production, GoldenEye’s
costume designer Lindy Hemming disclosed: ‘I was convinced that
Commander Bond, a naval man, a diver and a discreet gentleman of the
world would wear this watch’. It appears that Hemming was right. So
without further ado, it’s time to explore every one of the Seamaster models
(along with their bizarre fictitious powers engineered by Q) worn by
Bond.
The history of the Seamaster
The Seamaster line’swatches
have seen numerous changes across the decades. This ranges from manual
and automatic winding to quartz editions, like the first OMEGA Bond
watch. There have also been numerous variations in colour, bracelet, and
case sizes over the years. However, the majority feature a
stainless-steel case, screw-in crown, and luminous hands. It is no
wonder that the smart, pragmatic diver’s watch became the ideal action
piece for Mr. Bond.
OMEGA’s longest-running line still in production does indeed have a
naval history. Launched in 1948, it takes inspiration from designs made
for the British Navy in the Second World War. Over the course of the
war, the Ministry of Defence ordered over 110,000 of its reliable
water-resistant watches. These laid down a blueprint for the Seamaster line.
The first Seamasters featured
a rubber (rather than steel or lead) O-ring gasket and were principally
created for use in submarines, as diving was not yet a popular sport. An
O-ring gasket, for those who don’t know, is a circular-looped mechanism
that creates a barrier by sealing two surfaces. Thanks to this, the
watch initially achieved 60 m water-resistance.
The first OMEGA Seamaster watches
A military background
In 1957, OMEGA released a powerful new trio of watches: the Speedmaster,
the lesser-known Railmaster,
and, most importantly for us, the Seamaster
300, which now reached 200 m water-resistance. Between 1967 and
1971, the British Royal Navy and the Army again made use of the model,
and a screw-down crown also was added.
1957 – The professional watches by OMEGA: the Speedmaster, Seamaster
300 and railmaster.
Following this, the OMEGA
Seamaster Professional Diver 300Mwas released to the public in
1993. It was this quartz-powered watch that could be seen on the wrist
of Brosnan in GoldenEye two
years later. The model’s popularity surged, and the model’s success has
not looked back since. Furthermore, the Seamaster
Diver 300M watches were revamped in 2018 to mark 25 years since the
model’s release and have also proved to be a hit. The 42 mm models
showcase brightly coloured ceramic bezels with white enamel or Ceragold
diving scales. While still equipped with the line’s hallmark details,
the updated versions now feature raised Super-LumiNova-filled indices
and reshaped skeleton hands. Additionally, another notable update comes
in the form of a conical-shaped helium escape valve.
GoldenEye – 1995
The 41 mm steel OMEGA
Seamaster Professional 300M Quartz (Reference 2541.80.00), which
famously saw a helium valve serve as a laser cutter in the film, also
had some real-life (much safer) perks, too. The sporty-looking quartz
model has a battery life of 42 months, integrating an
end-of-battery-life indicator as well as a date window at 3 o’clock.
Thanks to the helium escape valve and screw-in crown, the model is
water-resistant to 300 m. Luminescent hands plus an anti-reflective,
scratch-resistant domed sapphire crystal had Bond ready to take on Auric
Goldfinger any time. However, he was also ready to charm his way from
Russia to Monte Carlo thanks to the timepiece’s suave blue dial with the
collection’s original wave pattern.
James Bond Omega
Seamaster he Omega Seamaster, a deep diving watch. The second crown
(at 10 o'clock) is a Helium
release valve to allow helium out of the watch after wearing the
watch in a diving bell with an atmosphere rich in helium. The watch
is similar to that shown in recent James Bond films, in which this
valve is transformed into improbable hidden gadgets
Omega has been associated with James
Bond movies since 1995. That year, Pierce
Brosnan took over the role of James Bond and wore the Omega
Seamaster Quartz Professional in the movie GoldenEye. In all
later films, Brosnan wore an Omega Seamaster Professional
Chronometer (model 2531.80.00). The producers wanted to update the
image of the fictional "super-spy" to a more distinctly
sophisticated "Euro" look.
Tomorrow Never Dies – 1997
The World is Not Enough – 1999
Die Another Day – 2002
The OMEGA
Seamaster Professional 300M (Ref. 2531.80.00) that appeared in Tomorrow
Never Dies would remain with Bond for the next three films. While
featuring the same dial and design details as the quartz watch worn by
Brosnan in 1995, this timepiece is a self-winding chronometer with a
rhodium-plated finish.
It is powered by the calibre OMEGA 1120 and equipped with a 44-hour
power reserve. Once again, the watch features a screw-in crown, helium
escape valve and date window at 3 o’clock. Of course, the model’s
appearance didn’t only cause an explosion in the watch world – in the
1997 and 2002 movies, it saved the day for Bond, acting as a remote bomb
detonator.
Casino Royale – 2006
2006 brought not only a change in actors, but also in watches. Not one,
but two Seamaster models
are seen on Daniel Craig in Casino
Royale. Both are disappointingly gadget-free, but that’s not to say
that the new James Bond wasn’t well-equipped. The 41 mmsteel OMEGA
Seamaster Professional 300M Co-Axial chronometer (Ref. 2220.80.00) is
powered by the Co-Axial Calibre 2500.
Thankfully, 007 was able to work around-the-clock thanks to its 48-hour
reserve. Its rhodium-plated escapement, which was first introduced back
in 1999, reduces friction in the movement. This of course results in
long-term chronometric high performance. Furthermore, the watch’s smart
blue dial is complemented with a matching unidirectional rotating bezel.
Notably, Le Chiffe (Mads Mikkelsen), one of the most formidable Bond
villains to date, sits across from Bond in Casino
Royale sporting his blood-weeping eye. Evidently a horology fan
himself, Le Chiffe wears a steel Longines
Evidenza Chronograph with a suitably sultry black dial. He wouldn’t
be the only one to be impressed by Bond’s watch of choice. Bond’s beau
throughout the film, Vesper Lynd, famously stereotypes Bond as one of
those ‘former SAS types with easy smiles and expensive watches’,
enquiring of his watch, ‘Rolex?’. ’OMEGA’, he replies coolly.
‘Beautiful’, she concedes.
Another model from the collection, first introduced in 2005, also gets a
look-in. The steel OMEGA
Seamaster Professional Planet Ocean chronometer (Ref. 2900.50.91) comes
on a black rubber strap and measures a sizable 45.5 mm. Showcasing a
black dial and matching unidirectional rotating bezel, the timepiece is
hard to miss, no matter how action-packed things get. Bond is certainly
ready snoop around Le Chiffe’s yacht thanks to its 600 m
water-resistance. Once again, it uses the self-winding Co-Axial calibre
2500. Co-Axial calibres quickly appear to be something of a must for the
secret agent.
Quantum of Solace – 2008
Admittedly Quantum
of Solace just didn’t quite cut it for many Bond fans, but at least
he donned a decent watch, the OMEGA
Seamaster Professional Planet Ocean 600M (Ref. 2201.50.00). The
model is smaller than its sibling in Casino
Royale, measuring 42 mm, and comes on a stainless-steel bracelet.
Like its counterpart, the watch features a scratch-resistant,
anti-reflective sapphire crystal, a black dial and matching bezel, plus
a date window at the 3 o’clock. The Co-Axial calibre 2500 powers the
certified chronometer.
Skyfall – 2012
A memorable moment for watch aficionados has to be the sight of James
Bond sporting the OMEGA
Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M OMEGA Co-Axial 42mm (Ref.
232.30.42.21.01.001) as he hijacks and drives a military tank. The
42 mm steel watch with a black dial and bezel offers the same features
as the two Planet
Ocean models we have already seen.
However, powering this version is the OMEGA
Co-Axial calibre 8500 – an upgraded version of the Co-Axial calibre
2500. The movement integrates a free sprung-balance, two barrels mounted
in series, and automatic winding in both directions. The brand’s iconic
Geneva waves in arabesque decorate the movement’s bridges and
oscillating mass. The wearer can admire this via the open caseback.
Bond is always ready to look sophisticated in a Saville Row suit, and
in Skyfall he
switches up his Planet
Ocean for the OMEGA
Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M (Ref. 231.10.42.21.03.003) for a meeting
with M. The Aqua
Terra sunbrushed, lacquered dials evoke the wooden decks on luxury
sailboats thanks to the vertical lined Teak Concept pattern. The 41.5 mm
stainless-steel case again houses the notably shockproof OMEGA Master
Co-Axial calibre 8500, featuring the same qualities as the OMEGA
Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M OMEGA Co-Axial 42mm (Ref.
232.30.42.21.01.001). However, the calibre is resistant to magnetic
fields greater than 15,000 gauss (hence its ‘Master’ status). Again, the
wearer can admire the movement through the transparent caseback.
In case the audience hasn’t had enough OMEGA moments for one film, the
most observant viewers will have noticed that the London Underground
chase scene sees villain Raoul Silva (played by Tiago Rodriguez)
conveniently cruise past some OMEGA advertising for an OMEGA
Seamaster Planet Ocean and an OMEGA
Seamaster Aqua Terra.
Spectre – 2015
In 2015’s Spectre,
the secret agent sticks with the more dressy Aqua
Terra in one of the opening scenes, as he takes his aim from a
rooftop in Mexico. The OMEGA
Seamaster Aqua Terra (Ref. 231.10.39.21.03.001) is a
third-generation edition that holds the ‘Master Co-Axial’ status.
Disappointingly, it is no longer in production. The blue-dial version of
the stainless-steel watch saw the removal of the date window and the
addition of a centre-link bracelet. When presented with it by Q, an
unimpressed Bond asks, ‘Does it do anything?’, to which Q smoothly
replies, ‘It tells the time – might help with your punctuality issues’.
Keeping it old school
Later, Léa Seydoux, who plays the irresistible Dr. Madeleine Swann,
perches on top of a trapped Bond and subtly takes his watch, before
activating its grenade function and saving the day. That model is the OMEGA
Seamaster 300 (Ref. 233.32.41.21.01.001). The edition is in fact an
updated interpretation of the original 1957 Seamaster
300 model. Presented in a 41 mm stainless-steel case, the timepiece
is unique in many ways. For one thing, it has a black ceramic
bi-directional bezel ring, featuring a 12-hour scale in Liquidmetal. The
rhodium-plated hands have a vintage blue coating of Super-Luminova and
the watch also displays the brand’s ‘lollipop’ central seconds hands.
It comes with a 5-stripe black and grey NATO strap – otherwise known as
the James Bond NATO Strap. In a new first, the exact model is also
available to the public, with 7,007 models having been made. Driving the
watch is the highly innovative OMEGA Master Co-Axial calibre 8400,
which, like the calibre 8500, is resistant to magnetic forces up to
15,000 gauss. It has a 60-hour power reserve and is water-resistant to
300 m.
Finally, showcased alongside Bond’s chic black leather driving gloves as
he revs the engine, we see a flash of a mystery watch… Some believe it
to be the vintage OMEGA
Chronograph Caliber 321 (Ref. ST 101.010). If this article has got
you feeling like 007, why not do some watch-spotting for yourself and
see if you can be the one to save the day and solve the mystery?
No Time To Die – 2021
Last but not least, we are finally able to watch Craig’s final stint as
Bond in October 2021. Surprisingly, despite his love for the OMEGA
Seamaster Aqua Terra models, he wears the Seamaster
Diver 300M “007” Edition. What’s more, he helped to design it.
Presented on a mesh bracelet or NATO strap, the 42 mm model uses Grade 2
Titanium. By contrast, the unidirectional rotating bezel ring and dial
are made from brown aluminium. Super-LumiNova ensures that the watch’s
indices, hands and diving scale are visible 24/7 – ;et’s see if Bond
benefits from it in the movie.
The timepiece is powered by the brand’s Co-Axial Master Chronometer
8806. The self-winding movement has a 55-hour power reserve. Already
available in OMEGA boutiques, the timepiece costs 9,000 euros presented
on the titanium bracelet, or 7,900 euros presented on the dark brown,
grey and beige NATO strap.
Featured watches:
GoldenEye, 1995:
OMEGA Seamaster
Professional 300M Quartz – Ref. 2541.80.00
Tomorrow Never Dies, 1997,
The World is Not Enough, 1999,
Die Another Day, 2002:
OMEGA Seamaster
Professional 300M – Ref. 2531.80.00
Casino Royale, 2006:
OMEGA Seamaster
Professional Planet Ocean – Ref. 232.30.12.21.01.001
OMEGA Seamaster
Professional Planet Ocean chronometer – Ref. 2900.50.91
Quantum of Solace – 2008:
OMEGA Seamaster
Professional Planet Ocean 600M – Ref. 2201.50.00
Skyfall – 2012:
OMEGA Seamaster
Planet Ocean 600M OMEGA Co-Axial 42mm– Ref.
232.30.42.21.01.001
OMEGA Seamaster
Aqua Terra – Ref. 231.10.39.21.03.001
Spectre – 2015:
OMEGA Planet
Ocean for the OMEGA
Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M – Ref. 231.10.42.21.03.003
OMEGA Seamaster
300 – Ref. 233.32.41.21.01.001
No Time To Die – 2020:
OMEGA Seamaster
Diver 300M “007” Edition – Ref. 210.90.42.20.01.001
The name is Seamaster, Omega Seamaster. And while this one
doesn’t need to be shaken nor stirred, the love story between Omega
and James Bond 007 is a long one,
and they’re celebrating two decades of loyal service. Spectre, mr.
Bond’s latest adventure will be released on Monday 26th of October –
and stay tuned, because on this
exact day, we’ll have a very special feature on Monochrome, for your
eyes only, with the brand new
Omega Seamaster 300 Spectre Edition and a very specific
Aston Martin DB5! For now, let’s have a look back in the past to re-discover all
the Omega Seamaster models that James Bond used in the 007 movies.
1995 – Goldeneye
James Bond has worn watches by Omega since
1995’s Goldeneye. In that film, Bond, played by Pierce
Brosnan, wears a watch with a remote detonator for bombs and a laser
beam to help him escape from an armored train.
This Omega
Seamaster Professional featured a blue dial and quartz caliber –
Ref. 2541.80. The watch was launched by the Swatch Group in 1993 as
a professional diving watch that was water-resistant up to 300
meters.
James Bond Omega Seamaster he
Omega Seamaster, a deep diving watch. The second crown (at 10 o'clock) is a Helium
release valve to allow helium out of the watch after wearing the watch in a
diving bell with an atmosphere rich in helium. The watch is similar to that
shown in recent James Bond films, in which this valve is transformed into
improbable hidden gadgets
Omega has been associated with James
Bond movies since 1995. That year, Pierce
Brosnan took over the role of James Bond and wore the Omega Seamaster Quartz
Professional in the movie GoldenEye. In all later films, Brosnan wore an
Omega Seamaster Professional Chronometer (model 2531.80.00). The producers
wanted to update the image of the fictional "super-spy" to a more distinctly
sophisticated "Euro" look.
1997 – Tomorrow Never Dies
In Tomorrow Never Dies, Bond opts for
a Seamaster Professional with an automatic caliber. The watch
actually saves his life with an integrated detonator. Design-wise,
it’s the exact same
watch as the previous one, with a blue dial with wave pattern, a
blue dive bezel with aluminum insert and the helium valve at 10. The
movement is now an automatic Calibre 1120.
Watch ref. 2531.80, with a chronometer COSC certification.
1999 – The World Is Not Enough
The watch itself doesn’t change in the 1999 movie, The World Is
Not Enough. James Bond is still using the Omega Seamaster 300
Ref. 2531.80 with automatic movement. But as always,
the watch features gadgets. In the bezel hides a wire with a
grappling hook. Bond takes aim for a secure target. With the press
of a button the hook flies from the crown and the bezel whirls at
lightning
speed. Once the grappling hook is firmly anchored, the bezel begins
turning in the opposite direction, lifting 007 out of the avalanche.
2002 – Die Another Day
In this movie from 2002, we found back the Omega Seamaster 300
Ref. 2531.80 with automatic movement. Not technical nor visual
updates. Gadget-wise, of course the work of Q is different.
Bond must face off against industrial giant Gustav Graves, a villain
working on a satellite weapon. Bond’s watch features a remote
detonator in place of the helium valve, which is operated by turning
the bezel.
The British secret agent could also activate a laser from the crown
of the watch.
Omega also introduced a limited edition of the Seamaster 300
prior the movie (a watch that is not worn by Bond). It became regular
to have a watch before the movie and an another one for the movies.
Thus, to mark the 40th anniversary of agent 007’s first appearance
on the screen and the release of Die Another Day, we have
this special watch with a dial sporting the 007 gun logo.
The watch is technically the same, with the chronometer automatic
movement.
2006 – Casino Royale
New actor, new style, no more gadget, different watch but still
an Omega Seamaster. The honor is safe. For Casino Royale, Daniel
Craig (the new 007) uses 2 different watches.
The first one is the upgraded edition of the Omega Seamaster 300
seen previously but now with a co-axial movement – watch
ref. 222.80.00. However, besides this new engine, t
he look is the same, with the blue waves dial, the same bracelet,
same case, same bezel.
However, Daniel Craig also relies on the brand new (at that
time) Seamaster
Planet Ocean measuring 45.5 mm in diameter. It also contains an
Omega Caliber 2500 with co-axial escapement.
Water-resistant to 600 meters, it allows Bond to get into even more
dangerous situations — including underwater — and get back out again.
It can be seen in the first part of the movie
before making way for the Seamaster 300.
2008 – Quantum of Solace
Bond ceased wearing a blue Omega Seamaster Professional in 2008,
when Craig’s next Bond film, Quantum of Solace, hit
theaters. Britain’s most famous secret agent wore a Seamaster Planet
Ocean
in that film instead. This 42-mm watch is somewhat smaller than the
Planet Ocean seen in Casino Royale. The watch’s design is
reminiscent of the Seamaster watches from the 1960s.
Omega introduced another model prior to the release of the film,
a limited edition with a honeycomb pattern on the dial.
It featured
this special dial, a different caseback and the film title on the
dial.
The return of an icon: James Bond in «Quantum of
Solace»
Daniel Craig as James Bond – The Omega Seamaster
Planet Ocean 600m Co-Axial Chronometer with a black dial
and the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600m «Quantum of
Solace» Limited Edition watch.
James Bond and a limited edition Seamaster: worth
the wait!
The patience of Bond fans and aficionados of great
timepieces will soon be rewarded.
Omega is releasing the Omega Seamaster
Planet Ocean 600m «Quantum of Solace» Limited Edition
watch in line with the latest film in the franchise.
«Quantum of Solace», produced by Michael G.
Wilson and Barbara Broccoli for EON Productions and
directed by Marc Forster, will be released
internationally in November 2008 with Daniel Craig
reprising his role as James Bond.
The Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600m «Quantum of
Solace» Limited Edition watch.
The «Quantum of Solace» watch has all the
features which have made the Seamaster Planet Ocean one
of the world’s most popular timepieces: features include
Omega’s calibre 2500 self-winding chronometer movement
fitted with the revolutionary Co-Axial Escapement, which
reduces friction while offering better accuracy over
time, and it has a power reserve of 48 hours. A free
sprung balance further increases its precision. The
«Quantum of Solace» watch is perfectly designed for
diving: it is water resistant to a depth of 600 metres
(2000 feet) and has both a helium escape valve and a
unidirectional rotating bezel.
A watch with its own personality
The Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600m «Quantum of
Solace» also has some unique details distinguishing
it from other Bond watches which give it a personality
all of its own: it has a black dial whose textured
surface is reminiscent of the grip of Bond’s trademark
Walther PPK.
The «Quantum of Solace» Limited Edition
features white Super-LumiNova on its indexes and hands;
the words «Quantum of Solace» are discreetly
laser-engraved on the inside of its sapphire crystal.
The Omega name and logo and the Arabic numerals are
applied on the dial. The blood red tip of the seconds
hand and the Seamaster logo present a stark contrast to
the black dial. The watch being released in a limited
edition of 5,007 pieces.
Undeniably James Bond
This is undeniably a James Bond watch: a 007 logo is
engraved on the buckle of the stainless steel bracelet.
Another 007 logo appears on the caseback which also
features the engraved words «Planet Ocean Limited
Edition» whose black chromium treatment recalls the
colour of the black dial. On the caseback is the limited
edition number (0000/5007).
The Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600m «Quantum of
Solace» Limited Edition, 45.5mm is delivered in an
elegant black presentation box whose texture reflects
the watch’s dial. The inside of the presentation box
proudly announces its lineage with the words,
«Quantum of Solace».
James Bond’s new watch in «Quantum of Solace»
«I’m motivated by my duty.»
When Daniel Craig reprises his role as James Bond in
«Quantum of Solace», he will be wearing an
Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600m Co-Axial Chronometer
with a black dial. Bond fans and Omega enthusiasts
will know that 007 has been wearing Seamasters featuring
blue dials since 1995 so the black watch face on the
Seamaster Planet Ocean in «Quantum of Solace»
marks a departure for James Bond.
The Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600m Co-Axial
Chronometer with a black dial.
James Bond’s choice
For «Quantum of Solace», Bond’s choice is the
steel on steel Seamaster Planet Ocean 600m Co-Axial
Chronometer, whose design features can be traced
directly back to the classic Seamasters of the 1950s.
Inside the case it’s a different story: the watch is
driven by the Omega Co-Axial calibre 2500 whose
revolutionary Co-Axial Escapement and free sprung
balance deliver long-term stability and precision and
dramatically reduce the need for servicing. The hands
and indexes have been treated with SuperLumiNova and are
legible in all lights and conditions and offer a stark
contrast to the matte black surface of the dial. Even
the sweep of the luminous orange-tipped seconds hand can
easily be read in the dark. There are Arabic numerals at
12, 6, and 9 o’clock with a date window is located at
the 3 o’clock position on the dial.
A professional divers’ watch
A professional divers’ watch, the Seamaster Planet
Ocean 600m Co-Axial Chronometer is equipped with a
helium escape valve and a unidirectional rotating bezel.
The stainless steel bracelet features a diver’s clasp
which allows its length to be extended to fit around a
wetsuit. As its name suggests, the Planet Ocean 600m is
water resistant to a depth of 600 metres (2000 feet).
A proud member of the Seamaster family
The Seahorse medallion featured on the COSC-certified
chronometer’s screw-in case back makes a strong visual
statement about its association with the sea and its
proud membership in the Omega Seamaster family.
2012 – Skyfall
Omega released a limited-edition
Planet Ocean just in time for 2012′s Skyfall. It is
water-resistant to 600 meters and features a helium outlet valve and
a unidirectional rotating ceramic bezel.
The 007 logo sits atop the dial at the 7 o’clock position and on the
stainless steel clasp.
This Bond watch is powered by
Caliber 8507 with a co-axial escapement, silicon spirals and a
certified chronometer.
A sapphire glass caseback offers a view of both the movement and the
rotor, which features a “Skyfall 007” engraving.
2015 – Spectre
For the latest installment of James Bond, 2015’s Spectre,
Omega decided to have 2 watches. The first one is a limited edition
released prior to the launch of the movie. It is based on the
Omega Seamaster AquaTerra 150m and it features the new
antimagnetic movement and a specific dial and set of hands.
The Omega
Seamaster Aqua Terra 150m Master Co-Axial Limited Edition James Bond
007 Spectre won’t appear in the movie, as we know know that the
secret agent will wear something even cooler.
For Spectre, James Bond somehow goes back to its roots.
A few month ago, we
spotted Daniel Craig wearing an Omega Seamaster 300 Master Co-Axial
on a black and grey NATO strap – and as
it was during shootings of the latest James Bond 007 movie, there
was no doubt to have: the official Spectre watch had to be
a SM300. So we have a proper diver watch, with vintage-inspired
style
and a NATO strap – kind of reminiscent of the early Submariners worn
in the first movies. It is detailed
here.
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In the Footsteps of Bond,
A travel guild to the Sensations of Mexico City, London,
Rome, The Austrian Alps & Morocco
160 pages including a In The Footsteps Of James Bond 28 pages A5
For this issue, we are able to follow in the footsteps of James Bond
in SPECTRE, travelling around the world to the same locations featured
in the film, and getting a flavour of the tastes, sights and hotels in
each place.
In the Footsteps of Bond,
A travel guild to the Sensations of Mexico City, London,
Rome, The Austrian Alps & Morocco
This new issue, called the Spectre Edition, is all about the
latest 007 film, with a focus on our collaboration with James
Bond. Among other things, you will also enjoy a presentation of
the watches worn in this movie as well as many stories from behind
the scenes.
This edition of Lifetime, Omega’s exclusive lifestyle
magazine, uncovers the world of James Bond, with a focus on the
franchise’s latest film, as well as the character’s 20 year
history with Omega. In his letter to Lifetime readers at the
beginning of the magazine, Omega President Stephen Urquhart shares
his own thoughts, describing the common thread between the spy and
the watch he wears, “He has evolved before our eyes, learning
from the past, and exceeding where others have failed. As the
world throws more challenges his way, he is increasingly
self-assured, carrying his style both effortlessly and confidently.”
More secrets revealed
One article slips into the shadows of the real MI6 for an
intriguing insight into how the London spy agency has grown. There
is also a more light-hearted dip into James Bond’s drinking
habits, while readers can also discover the full 20 year timeline
of the Omega watches worn by 007.
Daniel Craig, the film’s leading man, has shared his own time,
exclusively answering questions about his role, as well as his
passion for watches. Each issue of Omega Lifetime features an
insert section dedicated to one theme. For this issue, we are able
to follow in the footsteps of James Bond in SPECTRE, travelling
around the world to the same locations featured in the film, and
getting a flavour of the tastes, sights and hotels in each place.
Car, Tuxedo, Seamaster
It’s now well documented that Omega is firmly attached to the
James Bond adventures. As the watch of choice, The Seamaster was
originally chosen in 1995 for *Goldeneye* for its reputation as a
robust divers’ watch with naval pedigree and worldly style.
Certainly, as the franchise has evolved, the watch has moved with
it. With the new watch revealed in this issue, readers will
discover a fresh approach that injects a dark new edge of attitude.
Friends and Family
The most recent Bond films have revealed 007’s complex network
of family and relationships. One of his closest allies, Miss
Moneypenny, played a big role in *Skyfall*, and as she returns
again, this issue looks closely at the actress who plays her –
Naomie Harris. Of course, as we pay homage to Bond’s past, the
magazine will also reflect the many exciting partnerships and
events of Omega. As always, we remember the special moments that
have shaped our year so far, and celebrate the people who help
make our brand what it is today.
Who never had
the dream of driving James Bond's own car or to play
with his own watch (and the related gadgets...)?
Honestly, most of us all had this feeling at least once
-
and we even (try to...) do it ourselves recently. And it
will now be fully possible,…
It's becoming a
good habbit from Omega, releasing a limited edition
Seamaster. While previous James Bond L.E. models were
based on the Semaster Professional, this is the second
limited edition Seamaster Planet Ocean (and the first in
42 mm size) for a James Bond movie. Skyfall will be the
23rd…
07/06/2012
In "Omega"
Omega "Die Another Day" 12-page
gatefold promotes 40th Anniversary
James Bond Seamaster
One
of the many great benefits that
flows to collectors from an
official product placement
sponsor for James Bond watches
in Eon Productions films is the
wealth of related material
that's made available.
In conjunction with Die
Another Day, Omega SA
produced a 12-page gatefold
brochure that highlights the
wristwatch makers' history with
007, dating back to
GoldenEye.
The opening panel of this 2002
piece features the following
introduction from Nicolas G.
Hayek of the Swatch Group (Omega
SA is one of its wholely-owned
subsidiaries).
Omega & James Bond
007
Omega and James Bond. No
matter how you write it, it
always makes sense. Omega
designs watches which go
deeper, higher, further,
performing at the extremes
of human experience. Its
watches are the choice of
men and women who travel in
space or dive the ocean
depths. What better
companion could Bond wish
for on his adventures?
The
Seamaster represents a
marriage of precision,
strength and reliability
that even in the exacting
business of Swiss
watchmaking is hard to beat.
Q branch chose the Seamaster
Professional for issue to
all its operatives for much
the same reasons as NASA
selected the Speedmaster for
all its manned space
flights. They work.
The Seamaster represents a
passion for style
and function that
has characterised Omega's
150 years as a leading
player in the Swiss
watchmaking industry. It is
good to know, as James Bond
sets off on his next
dangerous mission, Die
Another Day, that one
again, a little, but very
well qualified, bit of Omega
goes with him.
The next panel in sequence goes
to our 2537.80:
Seamaster
James
Bond
Limited Edition
1962 - 2002
40th Anniversary
of James Bond
To celebrate the latest Bond
adventure and the 40th
anniversary of agent 007,
Omega is proud to offer a
limited series of the famous
Seamaster Professional Diver
watch.
Grade 2 Titanium has
been used for the 42 mm
case and titanium mesh
bracelet, making this
watch particularly
strong and light.
Perfect for an
undercover agent. It is
also available on a
striped NATO strap.
Set your sights on
James Bond’s newest
timepiece! OMEGA
worked closely on
the development of
the Bond watch
with
Daniel Craig and the
James Bond filmmakers.
This non-limited watch
has been built with
military needs in
mind and the final
design was
influenced by
Daniel’s own
experience as 007.
“We decided that a
lightweight watch would be
key for a military man like
007.”
Daniel Craig
THE DIAL
DARK
AND VINTAGE
The “tropical” brown
dial and bezel ring are
both made from
aluminium. These
elements have been given
a classic look, thanks
to the vintage
Super-LumiNova, which
fills the diving scale,
blackened hands and
indexes.
“As a Master Chronometer,
the watch is resistant to
powerful magnetic fields of
15,000 gauss.”
ANTI-MAGNETIC POWER
Calibre Omega 8806
The innovation
continues inside the
watch with the OMEGA
Co‑Axial Master
Chronometer Calibre
8806. The movement
and watch have
achieved the
industry’s highest
certified standard
of precision,
performance and
magnetic resistance.
55 hours Power
reserve
Self winding
WORKING
WITH DANIEL CRAIG
OMEGA remained in
close contact with
Daniel Craig and the
filmmakers during
the creation of this
unique watch.
Craig’s influence
and advice played a
big role in the
final design, and
his knowledge of
James Bond was
critical in creating
a suitable timepiece
for the spy.
UNCOVER
THE CHOICES
The watch can be
chosen on a titanium
mesh bracelet with
its innovative
adjustable buckle,
or on a striped NATO
strap in dark brown,
grey and beige, with
007 engraved on the
loop. Each piece is
delivered inside an
exclusive brown
fabric pouch.
