In Skyfall (2012), Daniel Craig’s James Bond wears two Omega watches: the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M Co-Axial, reference 232.30.42.21.01.001 (42 mm, black dial), and the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M, reference 231.10.39.21.03.001 (38.5 mm, blue dial). It was the first Aqua Terra ever to appear on a Bond wrist.
Quick answer: Bond wears the Planet Ocean 600M for the action sequences and the blue-dial Aqua Terra for suits, casinos and the Scottish Highlands. Neither watch has a gadget function: Skyfall is famously light on Q-branch tech.
Watch 1: Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M (232.30.42.21.01.001)
This is the sports watch of the film. It is a 42 mm stainless steel diver on a steel bracelet with a black dial and bezel, orange “Seamaster” text and an orange-tipped seconds hand. It runs on Omega’s Co-Axial calibre 8500, a chronometer-rated automatic that winds in both directions, and has a screw-in crown, helium escape valve, transparent caseback and 600 m of water resistance.
Scene context: James Bond Lifestyle places it on his wrist in the Turkey sequences, paired with a grey Tom Ford suit, and Watchfinder notes that he wears it when he hijacks a military tank in the action. The Planet Ocean is the same family as the watch from Casino Royale, but this version is refined, with the in-house 8500 movement and a more modern case.
Christie’s described a unique titanium Planet Ocean, specially made for the action scenes, as a lot in its “50 Years of James Bond” charity auction. Omega’s listed model is steel, so do not expect to find a titanium one at retail.
Watch 2: Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M (231.10.39.21.03.001)
For dressier moments, Bond switches to the Aqua Terra. This is a 38.5 mm steel watch with a blue dial featuring Omega’s vertical teak-style pattern, a date window at 3 o’clock and a display caseback showing the calibre 8500. It is rated to 150 m and was the first Aqua Terra worn by a screen Bond. Scene context: James Bond Lifestyle reports it in London with a dark grey suit, with a tuxedo in the casino scene, and in Scotland with the Barbour jacket.
The smaller size matters. After the more imposing Planet Ocean, this slimmer, more elegant watch sits better under a shirt cuff and gives Craig’s Bond a gentleman’s wristwatch. The Aqua Terra has remained a staple of Omega’s catalogue since.
Eve’s Aqua Terra
Eve (Naomie Harris) also wears an Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra with a black dial and steel bracelet, reported as reference 231.10.30.20.06.001. One source calls it a quartz while another lists the automatic, so the exact model is unclear, and I could not confirm the scene.
How to tell the two watches apart on screen
If you are freeze-framing the film, look at the dial. The Planet Ocean has a black dial, a thick black bezel and orange touches, and it looks like a tool watch. The Aqua Terra has a blue dial with vertical grooves and no rotating bezel at all, so its outline is a clean, simple circle. The Planet Ocean’s case is also visibly larger, which is why it dominates the action shots, while the Aqua Terra tends to disappear gracefully under a cuff in suited scenes.
Under the dials, both share Omega’s in-house calibre 8500, an upgrade from the calibre 2500 in the Craig debut, so Skyfall moved Bond onto Omega’s newer generation of movements.
Specs at a glance
| Planet Ocean 600M | Aqua Terra 150M | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference | 232.30.42.21.01.001 | 231.10.39.21.03.001 |
| Case | 42 mm, steel | 38.5 mm, steel |
| Dial | Black, orange accents | Blue, teak pattern |
| Movement | Co-Axial calibre 8500 | Co-Axial calibre 8500 |
| Water resistance | 600 m | 150 m |
| Approx. price | Roughly $4,500 to $6,500 pre-owned | Roughly $3,500 to $5,000 pre-owned |
Both references have been superseded by newer generations, so check the exact reference before buying. Prices are approximate and vary with condition.
Skyfall limited edition
Omega released a separate Skyfall limited edition Planet Ocean 600M in 2012. It is a distinct watch from the standard steel model Bond wears on screen, released to mark the film. If you want the exact screen watch, look for the standard reference, not the limited edition.
Why no gadgets?
Skyfall pushes back on gadgets. When Bond visits Q, he gets only a radio transmitter and a Walther PPK. The watches are real tools, not weapons, which matches the tone of a film about an aging agent and old-school resilience. Compare this with GoldenEye, where the Seamaster has a laser, or Spectre, where the Seamaster 300 has a grenade function.
Get the look for less
Approximate prices from recent roundups; check before buying.
For the blue Aqua Terra look
- Seiko Presage Cocktail Time: about $450. Best for: a dressy textured-dial automatic with the same blue-dress feel. Pros: 40.5mm, automatic. Cons: only 50 m water resistance.
- Tissot Gentleman Powermatic 80 Silicium: about $825. Best for: a Swiss automatic everyday watch. Pros: 40mm, 80-hour reserve, 100 m. Cons: pricier and plainer.
For the black Planet Ocean look
- Orient Kamasu: about $300. Best for: a first diver. Pros: automatic, 200 m. Cons: basic bracelet.
- Seiko Prospex Turtle: about $450 to $650. Best for: a rugged black diver. Pros: 200 m, strong lume. Cons: chunky.
- Tissot Seastar 1000 Powermatic 80: about $800 to $900. Best for: a Swiss diver with 300 m. Pros: long power reserve. Cons: pricier.
See also our guide to Omega Seamaster homages.
FAQ
What watch does James Bond wear in Skyfall?
The Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M (232.30.42.21.01.001) and the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M (231.10.39.21.03.001).
Does Bond’s watch have gadgets in Skyfall?
No. The film leaves the watches as normal timepieces.
How big is the Skyfall Aqua Terra?
38.5 mm, a smaller size than the Planet Ocean, which is 42 mm.
Can I buy the Skyfall Omega new?
Not these exact references; they are discontinued. Omega still makes the Planet Ocean and Aqua Terra in newer versions.