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James Bond has worn an Omega Seamaster in every EON Productions film since GoldenEye (1995) — nine films across the Brosnan and Craig eras, with a different specific reference in almost every one.
Quick answer: Pierce Brosnan’s Bond wore the Seamaster Professional 300M (reference 2531.80 automatic; 2541.80 quartz in GoldenEye) across all four of his films. Daniel Craig started with the Planet Ocean 600M in Casino Royale, moved through the Planet Ocean, Aqua Terra, and Seamaster 300 in subsequent films, and wore the Seamaster Diver 300M 007 Edition (reference 210.90.42.20.01.001) in No Time to Die. The Omega partnership began in 1995 and remains active today.
The Brosnan Era: Seamaster 300M (1995–2002)
Pierce Brosnan wore the Omega Seamaster Professional 300M in all four of his Bond films. The model was selected partly for its diving credentials — 300 m water resistance, helium escape valve, unidirectional rotating bezel — and partly because Brosnan had already been a Seamaster owner before taking the role.
In GoldenEye (1995), Bond wore the reference 2541.80, the quartz-driven variant, identifiable by its distinctive wave-pattern blue dial and stainless-steel case. It was the first screen appearance of an Omega on a Bond actor, marking the start of the now 30-year partnership. From Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) onward, Brosnan switched to the reference 2531.80 — the automatic version, powered by the Calibre 1120 self-winding movement — and wore that same reference through The World Is Not Enough (1999) and Die Another Day (2002). The wave dial, 300 m water resistance, and 41 mm stainless-steel case remained consistent across all four films, cementing the Seamaster 300M as the definitive Bond watch of the modern era.
| Spec | GoldenEye (ref 2541.80) | TND–DAD (ref 2531.80) |
|---|---|---|
| Case size | 41 mm | 41 mm |
| Case material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Movement | ETA 1337 (quartz) | Calibre 1120 (automatic) |
| Water resistance | 300 m (1,000 ft) | 300 m (1,000 ft) |
| Dial | Blue wave-pattern | Blue wave-pattern |
| Bezel | Unidirectional rotating | Unidirectional rotating |
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Daniel Craig’s Bond Omega Watches, Film by Film (2006–2021)
When Daniel Craig’s Bond arrived in Casino Royale, Omega introduced a larger, more aggressive watch: the Planet Ocean 600M. Over Craig’s five films, Bond’s wrist saw more variety than in the entire Brosnan era, reflecting Omega’s expanding collection and their use of the films to showcase different lines from the Seamaster family.
Casino Royale (2006): The ocean rescue scene features the Planet Ocean 600M (reference 2900.50.91), a 45.5 mm Seamaster with 600 m water resistance and Calibre 2500 Co-Axial inside. The film’s suit-and-poker sequences use the more understated Seamaster 300M (reference 2220.80.00), a 41 mm automatic on a steel bracelet. Our full Casino Royale watch guide covers both references in detail.
Quantum of Solace (2008): Craig wore the Planet Ocean 600M (reference 2201.50.00) throughout — a 42 mm case on a steel bracelet with Calibre 2500. This reference was also produced as a James Bond Limited Edition in a black ceramic case, limited to 5,007 pieces, and is one of the most actively sought Bond-era Omegas on the pre-owned market.
Skyfall (2012): The Skyfall watch situation is the most varied of the Craig era. Suit and formal scenes feature the Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M (reference 231.10.39.21.03.001), a 38.5 mm dress-leaning automatic with a horizontal teak dial. Action sequences shift to the Planet Ocean 600M in 42 mm titanium (reference 232.30.42.21.01.001) on an orange rubber strap. Our scene-by-scene Skyfall watch guide covers exactly when each appears.
SPECTRE (2015): SPECTRE brought a deliberate retro tone. The primary watch is the Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M (reference 231.10.42.21.03.003), a 41.5 mm model with a grey horizontal dial. In several scenes, Bond also wears the Seamaster 300 “Master Co-Axial” (reference 233.32.41.21.01.001) on a NATO strap — a military-style limited edition echoing the original 1957 Seamaster 300. Read our SPECTRE watch article for the full scene breakdown.
No Time to Die (2021): Craig’s final Bond watch is the Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 007 Edition (reference 210.90.42.20.01.001) — a 42 mm titanium case with a sandblasted dial, tropical-style lume indices, and a mesh bracelet. The watch incorporates deliberate nods to the Brosnan-era 300M: a similar wave-inspired dial layout and the same case architecture, updated with the Calibre 8800 Co-Axial Master Chronometer. It was produced as a real retail watch.
| Film | Model | Reference | Case (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casino Royale (2006) | Planet Ocean 600M + Seamaster 300M | 2900.50.91 / 2220.80.00 | 45.5 / 41 |
| Quantum of Solace (2008) | Planet Ocean 600M | 2201.50.00 | 42 |
| Skyfall (2012) | Aqua Terra 150M + Planet Ocean 600M Ti | 231.10.39.21.03.001 / 232.30.42.21.01.001 | 38.5 / 42 |
| SPECTRE (2015) | Aqua Terra 150M + Seamaster 300 NATO | 231.10.42.21.03.003 / 233.32.41.21.01.001 | 41.5 / 41 |
| No Time to Die (2021) | Seamaster Diver 300M 007 Edition | 210.90.42.20.01.001 | 42 |
The Modern Bond Watch: What to Buy Today
The production watch closest to Bond’s current on-screen look is the Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 42mm (reference 210.30.42.20.03.001) in stainless steel with a blue dial. It retails at approximately $6,700 and runs on the Calibre 8800 Co-Axial Master Chronometer — METAS-certified to ±0/+5 seconds per day, antimagnetic to 15,000 gauss, and rated for 55 hours of power reserve. That is a substantial step up from the Brosnan-era Calibre 1120.
The No Time to Die 007 Edition (reference 210.90.42.20.01.001) uses the same Calibre 8800 in a lighter titanium case and was sold at a premium over the steel model at launch. It has since sold out at retail and now trades pre-owned for approximately $7,000–$9,000, depending on condition and whether the full box-and-papers set is included. The titanium case makes it noticeably lighter on the wrist than the standard steel variant.
For those who want the Seamaster 300M aesthetic at a lower price, an Omega Seamaster homage from manufacturers like Pagani Design or San Martin runs $100–$300. These are not licensed watches and do not use Omega movements, but they replicate the wave-dial visual closely enough for collectors to keep as reference comparisons.
Before Omega: Bond’s Watches Before GoldenEye
The Omega partnership has now run for nearly three decades, but Bond wore other brands before 1995. Sean Connery’s Bond was associated with the Rolex Submariner through the early films. Roger Moore’s Bond wore Seiko prominently in the 1970s and early 1980s — including a Seiko in Octopussy that served as a gadget TV receiver and remains one of the most memorable prop watches in the franchise’s history. Timothy Dalton wore a Rolex Submariner in The Living Daylights (1987) and Licence to Kill (1989). Omega has now outlasted all of those earlier partnerships combined.
FAQ
What Omega does James Bond wear?
Bond has worn several Omega Seamaster models since the partnership began in 1995. Pierce Brosnan’s Bond wore the Seamaster Professional 300M (references 2541.80 and 2531.80). Daniel Craig’s Bond wore the Planet Ocean 600M, the Seamaster Aqua Terra, the Seamaster 300 on a NATO strap, and the Seamaster Diver 300M 007 Edition — depending on the film.
What watch does James Bond wear in No Time to Die?
In No Time to Die (2021), Bond wears the Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 007 Edition, reference 210.90.42.20.01.001. The 42 mm titanium-cased watch has a sandblasted dial with tropical-style lume indices and sits on a mesh bracelet. It was produced as a real retail watch and is now available pre-owned.
How much does James Bond’s Omega watch cost?
The current standard Omega Seamaster Diver 300M retails for approximately $6,700. The discontinued No Time to Die 007 Edition launched at a premium and now trades pre-owned for approximately $7,000–$9,000, depending on condition and whether box and papers are included.
Did James Bond always wear an Omega?
No. The Omega partnership began in 1995 with GoldenEye. Before that, Bond was associated with Rolex Submariners (Connery and Dalton eras) and Seiko watches (Roger Moore era). Omega has appeared in nine consecutive Bond films since then, making it the longest-running watch partnership in the franchise’s history.
What is the difference between the Bond Omega and the standard Seamaster Diver 300M?
The main Bond-specific releases — such as the No Time to Die 007 Edition (ref 210.90.42.20.01.001) — use a titanium case instead of stainless steel, a distinctive military-style dial with a different lume application, and a mesh bracelet. Both share the Calibre 8800 movement. The Bond edition commands a premium over the standard steel model at retail and in the pre-owned market.
Which Bond film featured the most Omega watches?
The Craig era featured the most variety, with Skyfall and SPECTRE each using two distinct Omega references within the same film. Casino Royale also used two models — the Planet Ocean 600M for the ocean sequences and the Seamaster 300M for the suit scenes — making it one of the most watch-rich entries in the franchise.
Sources
- Teddy Baldassarre: Every Seamaster Worn by James Bond in the Omega Era
- Fratello Watches: Omega Seamaster James Bond Watches — An Overview
- Monochrome Watches: Retrospective — Omega Seamaster and James Bond 007 History