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A Legacy Continues: The James Bond and Spectre Steel Editions
For over three decades, the bond between Omega and James Bond has been unbreakable, with the Swiss watchmaker's timepieces gracing the secret agent's wrist in every film since GoldenEye in 1995. While numerous film-featured watches and special editions have celebrated 007 and his allies, this marks a groundbreaking moment. Omega is now introducing designs that pay homage to Spectre, offering enthusiasts a chance to align with either the hero or the villain. These six special models, released on James Bond Day, build upon the revered Seamaster Diver 300M No-Date from 2024, powered by the sophisticated Master Chronometer Calibre 8806. The collection features two non-limited stainless-steel models, one dedicated to James Bond and the other to Spectre. Additionally, two high-end limited-edition sets, each containing a stainless-steel watch and a platinum-gold model with solid gold guilloche dials, complete this extraordinary launch. Each watch's rotor proudly displays its allegiance: the classic gun-barrel motif for James Bond models and the distinctive Spectre logo for its namesake.
Precision and Durability: The Core Features of the Seamaster Diver 300M
Whether one prefers the aura of James Bond or the intrigue of Spectre, the technical prowess of these new Seamaster Diver 300M steel editions remains consistent. They are founded on the "no-date" iteration, which represents the latest evolution of the iconic Seamaster Professional 300M, first introduced in 1993 and famously associated with James Bond since its appearance in GoldenEye. Both models share the classic 42mm steel case, boasting a robust 14.23mm thickness and a 50mm lug-to-lug measurement. The design, instantly recognizable, features characteristic lyre-shaped lugs, a conical helium escape valve at 10 o'clock, and partial crown guards. A box-shaped sapphire crystal, unique to the no-date versions, enhances their aesthetic. The watches are equipped with a "Naiad Lock" caseback with sapphire crystal and offer an impressive water resistance of 300 meters. Each edition comes with a classic brushed stainless steel mesh bracelet, secured by a steel clasp, a design element first seen on the titanium No Time to Die edition and later on the 60 Years Of James Bond edition, before becoming a staple of the regular production no-date models.
Inside the Mechanism: The Master Chronometer Calibre 8806
Powering both the James Bond and Spectre steel editions is Omega's esteemed in-house Master Chronometer Calibre 8806. This automatic movement operates at a frequency of 25,200 vibrations per hour (3.5Hz) and features Omega's innovative co-axial escapement with a free-sprung Silicon balance, ensuring remarkable resistance to magnetic fields up to 15,000 gauss. Certified as a chronometer by both COSC and METAS, it guarantees exceptional precision and performance. The movement is fitted with a single barrel, providing a substantial power reserve of 55 hours, a testament to Omega's commitment to reliability and enduring craftsmanship.
The James Bond Variant: A Nod to Classic Aesthetics
The James Bond edition, identified by reference 210.30.42.20.03.004, evokes the spirit of the 60 Years Of James Bond edition with its distinctive blue dial and laser-engraved wave pattern, reminiscent of the early SMP 300m models from the 1990s. This timepiece features several unique design elements, including a grade 5 titanium bezel with a laser-ablated diving scale in positive relief and a matte background, mirroring the 2024 no-date version. Special inscriptions are also present on the caseback, adding to its exclusivity. The blue aluminum dial is adorned with the iconic wave pattern and a coat of arms serving as the 12 o'clock marker. Rhodium-plated, diamond-polished hour markers and open-worked hands are generously filled with white Super-LumiNova, emitting a blue glow for most elements, with the minute hand shining in green for enhanced visibility. Turning the watch over reveals an oscillating weight intricately shaped like James Bond's signature gun barrel, finished with a refined rhodium plating.
The Spectre Edition: Embracing the Dark Side
Marking its debut as an Omega special edition, the Spectre variant (reference 210.30.42.20.01.023) presents a noticeably darker aesthetic. It features a black ceramic bezel insert with a 60-minute scale in positive relief and a matte, grained surface. The aluminum dial follows this theme with its black, grained finish. Unlike the James Bond model, the hands and markers are consistent with classic Seamaster Diver 300M versions, all coated with white Super-LumiNova. The caseback reveals a striking rotor shaped like the notorious organization's octopus logo, rendered in a sophisticated blackened finish. These new steel Omega Seamaster Diver 300M James Bond and Spectre models are available as special, non-limited editions starting October 5th at Omega boutiques and online, both priced at EUR 8,500 (incl. taxes), CHF 6,700, or USD 8,600 (excl. taxes).
Exclusive Offerings: The Limited Edition Sets
Beyond the standard steel editions, Omega introduces two highly exclusive limited edition sets, each comprising two watches. Limited to just 77 examples per set, one is dedicated to James Bond and the other to Spectre. Each set includes a stainless-steel model, identical to the individual steel editions, but featuring an applied plate on the case side at 9 o'clock, indicating its unique number within the limited series. These sets are further distinguished by a high-end Seamaster Diver 300M crafted from Omega's proprietary platinum-gold alloy (approximately 95% platinum and 5% gold), a material previously seen in the 2020 Seamaster Bond edition and the recent Constellation Observatory. The pin buckle also utilizes this platinum-gold alloy, complementing the shiny blue or black alligator straps. Unique polished ceramic bezels, blue for the Bond model and black for the Spectre edition, feature a diving scale meticulously executed in platinum. The most captivating elements of these limited editions are their dials and dedicated rotors. The dials of both the Bond and Spectre platinum-gold editions are crafted from solid white gold with an intricate guilloché pattern. The Bond edition showcases a gradient blue PVD coating over a pattern mimicking the iconic gun barrel, while the Spectre edition features a gradient grey-to-black PVD coating over an octopus-inspired engraved design. The automatic Calibre 8806 within these models is fitted with special oscillating weights: a blue gun barrel-inspired version for Bond and a black-and-gold octopus-shaped rotor for Spectre, both emblems executed in 18k Moonshine Gold. These high-end limited platinum-gold versions share almost identical specifications with their steel counterparts, including a slightly thicker case (14.29mm), the same box-shaped sapphire crystal, helium valve, Naiad lock caseback, and 300m water resistance. Each limited-edition set is presented in an elaborate box containing the two watches, an additional NATO strap and strap-changing tool, cufflinks, a cord bracelet, a loupe, a leather travel pouch and card holder, and a certificate of authenticity. The James Bond set features strap keepers engraved with "007" and a blue travel pouch, while the Spectre set includes strap keepers with the Spectre emblem, matching cufflinks and cord bracelet, and a black travel pouch. These watches are exclusively available as part of these sets and are not sold separately. The Seamaster Diver 300M James Bond and Spectre limited edition sets, each numbered to 77 examples, are priced at EUR 88,500 (incl. taxes), CHF 70,000, or USD 89,800 (excl. taxes).
Final Specifications: A Comparative Overview
The standard steel models boast a 42mm case with a 14.23mm thickness and 50mm lug-to-lug dimension, featuring a brushed and polished finish. They are equipped with a unidirectional bezel, either in grade 5 titanium or black ceramic, and a box-shaped sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating. A Naiad lock back with sapphire, screw-down crown, and helium escape valve ensure 300m water resistance. The dials are aluminum, in blue with a laser-engraved wave pattern for Bond, or blackened with a grained effect for Spectre. Both house the Master Chronometer calibre 8806, an automatic co-axial movement with no-date functionality and a 55-hour power reserve, complemented by a brushed steel mesh bracelet. The limited-edition sets include both steel and platinum-gold variants. The steel models match the quick facts above, with an added applied plate for numbering. The platinum-gold models share the 42mm case diameter, with a slightly increased thickness of 14.29mm. These luxury editions feature polished ceramic bezels in black or blue with a platinum diving scale. Their 18k white gold engraved dials display either a gun-barrel or octopus motif with gradient PVD effects. These models come with shiny alligator leather straps, further accentuating their premium appeal. The reference numbers for the Bond set are 210.30.42.20.03.005 (steel) and 210.83.42.20.03.001 (platinum-gold), while the Spectre set is identified by 210.30.42.20.01.029 (steel) and 210.83.42.20.01.001 (platinum-gold).
