Bond With The Best: The New Omega Seamaster Diver Watches Celebrate 60 Years Of 007 Films

We have actually seen him go after bad guys and carry out a few of the most gravity-defying stunts on the cinema while worn dapper fits and driving trendy cars and trucks. The renowned character James Bond, based upon the spy books by British author Ian Fleming, initially made his on-screen launching on October 5, 1962, and has actually since finished60marvelous years commemorating the experiences of secret representative007 Far, there have actually been 25 action-packed movies, produced by EON Productions that have actually seen different stars– consisting of Sir Sean Connery, Roger Moore, Pierce Brosnan, and Daniel Craig– essaying the function of James Bond, bring forward the cinematic tradition. While Bond’s love for vehicles and gizmos is obvious; watches, too, have actually played an essential function in developing the screen legend, likewise in lots of circumstances assisting him to perform his methods or leave difficulty.

Omega’s association with the Bond series happened when Oscar-winning outfit designer Lindy Hemming was delegated with the job of styling star Pierce Brosnan for GoldenEye (1995). She dealt with Brosnan for all 4 of his Bond movies and likewise dressed Daniel Craig for Casino Royale(2006). A substantial fan of timeless sartorial designs for males, Hemming was definitely sure about her option of the Seamaster and stated, “I was persuaded that Commander Bond, a marine guy, a scuba diver, and a discreet gentleman of the world would use this watch.” She was not incorrect in selecting an Omega watch as a dependable wrist buddy for the secret representative given that the brand name has a genuine association with the British Ministry of Defence (MoD), having actually provided more than 1,10,000 sees to pilots, navigators, and soldiers throughout World War II, in between 1940 and1945

A need for a peacetime application of this robust innovation resulted in the development of the Seamaster in 1948– now Omega’s popular line of dive timers. The preliminary designs had more of a gown watch character, matched for both casual and official clothing. The Seamaster 300 was introduced consequently in 1957 as part of a trio of ‘Professional’ watches– consisting of the Seamaster, Speedmaster, and Railmaster– and it was the brand name’s very first devoted scuba diver’s watch with a turning bezel. This has actually stayed a preferred with a lot of horology lovers and has actually gone through numerous adjustments over the last 60 years.

James Bond 60 ^th Anniversary Watches

To commemorate the 60 marvelous years of the James Bond franchise, Omega has actually launched the brand-new Omega Seamaster Diver 300 M and the Seamaster Diver 300 M Canopus Gold. The very first one is motivated by the Seamaster that 007 used in GoldenEye and procedures 42 mm, crafted in stainless-steel with an exhibit case back, with a reproduction of the popular 007 opening series– Bond’s shape and a spinning weapon barrel style. This vibrant scene plays out below the sapphire, embellished with micro-structured metallization. The patent pending “moiré” result animation is connected to the running of the lollipop main seconds hand, so the action never ever stops. It shows off a striking deep-blue dial with a wave-like theme, topped by a bezel including a diving scale. The dive timer is driven by Omega’s co-axial master chronometer Calibre 8806 with a 55- hour power reserve and exists on a mesh-style bracelet.

The 2nd variation can be found in a 42 mm Canopus gold case, including a dial made from natural grey silicone. A nod to the sands of 007’s Caribbean hideaway, circling around the dial is a unidirectional turning bezel, paved with shaded green and yellow cured diamonds, with 2 diamonds at the 12 o’clock mark. This wrist watch, too, has an exhibit case back that showcases the renowned Bond scene and exists on a mesh bracelet made completely in 18 K Canopus gold. It is powered by Omega’s co-axial master chronometer Calibre 8807– a more luxe variation of the 8806, housed inside the timeless Seamaster watches that offer a water resistance of approximately 300 m.