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. 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.įor the 40th anniversary of James Bond (2002), a commemorative edition of the Diver 300M chronometer was made available, model 2537.80.00 (10,007 units).
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The Omega Seamaster Professional Diver 300M, commemorative edition for the 40th anniversary of James Bond with 007 logos. She recognized the history of Omega Seamasters in the British military (notably the Special Boat Service, synonymous with the character of Bond) which furthered her decision. At the time she thought the Seamaster looked the part of a rogue special operative who also needed the ability to dress up. The main reason for the switch to the Omega Diver 300M for the Bond franchise is because of Lindy Hemming, a British woman, in charge of costume/wardrobe for the new movies.
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The Bond film producers wanted to update the image of the fictional "super-spy" to a more distinctly sophisticated "Euro" look. īefore 1995, actors portraying James Bond had usually worn the Rolex Submariner (Reference 6538). In most of Brosnan's 007 films, the helium release valve is transformed into improbable hidden gadgets such as a laser cutter ( GoldenEye and Die Another Day) or a remote detonator ( Tomorrow Never Dies and Die Another Day). In all later films, Brosnan wore an Omega Seamaster Professional Diver 300M Chronometer (model 2531.80.00).
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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. Omega Seamaster 120M Analog-Digital "Multifunction" was introduced in 1998 and discontinued after few years, Fitted with Omega Cal.1665
In 2019, three specially made experimental watches dubbed Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Ultra Deep Professionals survived a 10,928 meter dive to the bottom of the Mariana Trench affixed to the bathyscaphe Limiting Factor, setting a new world record as deepest dive watch by 12 meters. An Omega Seamaster typically has a stainless steel case and bracelet ( Bond style with Omega symbol clasp), screw-in crown and case-back, engraved with the Omega hippocampus logo, up to 1200-metre water resistant, luminescent hands, unidirectional bezel, blue, silver or black dial with orange accents, sapphire crystal ( anti-reflective) and helium release valve. The Seamaster was worn in the James Bond movie franchise since 1995 (Bond had worn a Rolex Submariner in the prior films before upgrading to the Seamaster). "DREAM BIG – FLY HIGH – EXPLORE THE UNIVERSE – REACH FOR THE PLANETS."Įvery battery cover on the back has an image of the planetary body that inspires the design.The Omega Seamaster is a line of mechanical, automatic winding, and chronometer wristwatches that Omega has produced since 1948.
The caseback on each BIOCERAMIC MOONSWATCH is printed with the mission text and features integrated wording sure to inspire. The hours, minutes, chronograph seconds hands and hour markers sport Super-LumiNova for a perfect glow in the dark. The circular pattern on the dial's outer ring and subdials brings a refined touch to the design, complementing the sharp and smooth lugs construction. A closer look at the glass construction reveals the "hidden" 'S' integrated in the centre of the crystal. There's the asymmetrical case, the iconic 'dot over ninety' on the tachymeter scale and the distinctive Speedmaster subdials.Īll dials feature the OMEGA X SWATCH branding, the iconic Speedmaster logo and the new MoonSwatch logo. What takes this collection into orbit is the fusion of the most innovative Swatch BIOCERAMIC material with the key Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch design elements. These playful tributes to the planets celebrate the collaboration between the plucky company that saved the Swiss Watchmaking industry and the iconic maker of the Speedmaster Moonwatch.
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