![]() ![]() The Omega Seamaster 300m Professional Chronometer, as worn by James Bond 007 in Die Another Day. The watch is retrofitted with a strong light and a miniature grappling hook, which helps to escape a missile base. In this episode of James Bond, an ex-KGB man turned terrorist wants to detonate a nuclear bomb. The Omega Seamaster 300m Professional Chronometer, as worn by James Bond 007 in The World Is Not Enough. The Omega Seamaster 300m Professional Chronometer, as worn by James Bond 007 in Tomorrow Never Dies, was outfitted with a detonator, in order to blow up villain Elliot Carver’s ship. However, if the watch itself is the same in these 3 movies, it is fitted with different gadgets. It features the same blue dial with wave pattern, a blue bezel, the same 5-link bracelet and the same 41mm steel case with 300m water resistant and Helium escape valve at 10. This Omega Seamaster 300m professional chronometer 0.80.00 featured in Tomorrow Never Dies (1997), in The World Is Not Enough (1999) and finally in Die Another Day (2002). This watch – ref 2531.80.00 – only differs from the movement used, a Calibre 1120 with 44h power reserve. In terms of design, no major changes compared to the Quartz version. Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) – The World Is Not Enough (1999) – Die Another Day (2002) – Omega Seamaster 300m Professional Chronometerįor the three following movies, all featuring Pierce Brosnan as main actor, the choice was made to feature an automatic and chronometer rated version of the Seamaster 300m Professional. It features as a major plot device several times in the film. The Seamaster seen in the movie also contains a remote detonator. Following a long tradition, this piece of equipment is loaded with gadgets, such as a laser, which helps 007 to evacuate a soon-to-be exploding train. ![]() The watch is not only a timepiece that tells the time. The Seamaster 300m was already fitted with a Helium escape valve at 10. The watch itself is a professionally-oriented diver, with midnight blue dial and bezel – with the dial showing the signature wave pattern. Pierce Brosnan as James Bond 007 wearing an Omega Seamaster 300m Quartz Professional – GoldenEye, 1995 She said, “ I was convinced that Commander Bond, a naval man, a diver and a discreet gentleman of the world would wear the Seamaster with the blue dial.” The choice for this watch is perfectly explained by Lindy Hemming, Oscar-winning costume designer, responsible for casting 007’s watch in GoldenEye. Indeed, at that time, mechanical watches were not yet entirely back on the scene and the quartz model was certainly the most successful of the collection – ref. 2541.80. GoldenEye (1995) – Omega Seamaster 300m Quartz Professionalįor its first appearance on the big screen, Omega chose to equip James Bond – played here byPierce Brosnan – with a watch that later became emblematic, the Seamaster 300m Quartz Professional. ![]() Still, this collaboration is thought of as relevant and cleverly executed. Of course, visibility for Omega is immense. Not just worn, the Omega watches presented in the movies play a proper role, helping 007 to solve critical situations. However, it’s mainly since the arrival of Omega as an official partner that this accessory has gained a more important status. Since the first movie, watches have been part of 007’s equipment.
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