3/8/2023 0 Comments Omega seamaster professional![]() ![]() In Quantum of Solace, Craig wears the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean with a black face and steel bracelet (42 mm version). The model is similar to what Craig wears earlier on in the film however, it has a small orange-colored 007 logo on the second hand, an engraved case-back signifying the Bond connection, and an engraved 007 on the clasp. This was a Seamaster Planet Ocean model with a limited production of 5007 units. ![]() Omega released a second James Bond limited edition watch in 2006. A similar scene occurred in On Her Majesty's Secret Service where Bond used his Rolex as a knuckleduster to knock down his enemies. For the stunt, however, a soft rubber replica of the watch case was made, affixed to a steel bracelet. Although, Bond gets to use its sapphire glass window as a knuckleduster to punch an assailant in the face. When the film was stripped of gadgets, this variation of the 300M, model 2220.80.00, contained no special functions. In connection with the launch of the film, Omega released a 007-special of the Professional 300M, featuring the 007-gun logo on the second hand and the rifle pattern on the watch face, this being a stylized representation of the gun barrel sequence of Bond movies. The variation seen in The World Is Not Enough had two special functions used throughout the film: A high intensity light on the dial, and a grappling device.Ī soft rubber replica of the Diver 300M watch case made for Casino Royale doubled for the watch Bond used as a knuckleduster.ĭaniel Craig, who played Bond from Casino Royale to No Time to Die, also wears the Omega Seamaster: the Seamaster Planet Ocean and Seamaster Diver 300M in Casino Royale, and even goes so far as to mention Omega by name in the film when questioned by Vesper Lynd. In the films, the watch is usually equipped with a laser cutter and a detonation device, often activated with the use of the bezel. The band also had 007 inscribed on the clasp. The watch is identical to the model 2531.80.00 except the blue watch dial had a 007 logo inscribed across it and also machined into the case-back. Hence the choice of the Seamaster Diver by Prince William.įor the 40th anniversary of James Bond (2002), a commemorative edition of the watch was made available, model 2537.80.00 (10,007 units). She recognized the history of Omega Seamasters in the Royal Military (importantly SBS like Bond and SAS) which furthered her decision. At the time she thought the Seamaster looked the part of a rogue special operative who also need the ability to dress up. The main reason for the switch to the Omega Seamaster Professional Diver 300M for the Bond franchise is because of Lindy Hemming, a British woman in charge of costume/wardrobe for the new movies. Prop replicas of the Omega Seamaster Professional Diver 300M, each modified to masquerade as one multi-functioned gadget for Bond in The World Is Not Enough. The producers wanted to update the image of the fictional "super-spy" to a more distinctly sophisticated "Euro" look. In all later films, Brosnan wore an Omega Seamaster Professional Diver 300M Chronometer (model 2531.80.00). That year, Pierce Brosnan took over the role of James Bond and wore the Omega Seamaster Professional Diver 300M Quartz (model 2541.80.00) in the movie GoldenEye. Omega has been associated with James Bond movies since 1995. "Beautiful." ― Vesper Lynd and James Bond ![]() former SAS types with easy smiles and expensive watches. " That makes perfect sense, since MI6 looks for maladjusted young men, who give little thought to sacrificing others in order to protect queen and country. ![]()
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