In Casino Royale (2006), Daniel Craig’s James Bond wears two Omega divers: the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M “Big Size,” reference 2900.50.91, a black-dial 45.5mm diver on a rubber strap, and the Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Co-Axial, reference 2220.80.00, a 41mm steel watch with a blue wave dial. It was Craig’s first outing as Bond and the first Bond film to feature a Planet Ocean.
Quick answer: The black Planet Ocean 2900.50.91 is the watch for the action scenes such as the Madagascar chase, and the blue Seamaster 300M 2220.80.00 is the one for the Vesper Lynd train scene, the Montenegro poker game and the finale. Neither one has a gadget function in this film. Omega also made a Planet Ocean “Casino Royale” limited edition (reference 2907.50.91, 5,007 pieces) as a tribute.
Every watch Bond wears in Casino Royale
Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M Big Size (2900.50.91)
This is the watch most people mean when they ask what Bond wears in Casino Royale. It is a stainless steel diver with a black dial, a black unidirectional bezel and luminous hands and indexes, powered by Omega’s Co-Axial caliber 2500 automatic movement. It has a helium escape valve and is rated to 600 meters. Omega launched the Planet Ocean line in 2005, so the film arrived just as the model was new, and the 45.5mm case gave Craig a chunkier, tougher look than the slimmer watches of earlier Bonds.
Scene context: sources place this watch in the high-octane action sequences, including the Madagascar chase. One watch site’s fan commenter described it as worn early in the film and the 300M from the train scene onward, so treat the exact split as approximate. I could not find a scene-by-scene log from Omega.
Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Co-Axial (2220.80.00)
The second watch is the blue-dial Seamaster Professional 300M, the model Pierce Brosnan wore as Bond in earlier films. Craig’s version is the automatic, with the Co-Axial caliber 2500, a 41mm steel case, a wave-pattern dial, a blue bezel and a 48-hour power reserve. It has no special Q-branch functions, unlike Brosnan’s Seamasters.
Scene context: this is the watch in the famous exchange on the train to Montenegro. Vesper Lynd, played by Eva Green, studies Bond and guesses that his watch is a Rolex. Bond corrects her with a single word: “Omega.” It is also the watch on his wrist for the poker game against Le Chiffre and appears in the final scenes as he sails away with Vesper, according to one watch retailer’s write-up. The same write-up places it in the opening beach scene as Bond steps from the ocean, though other fan sources disagree on that one. The blue dial reads warmer on screen than the black Planet Ocean, so it is easy to tell the two apart.
The limited edition: Planet Ocean “Casino Royale” (2907.50.91)
To mark the film, Omega produced a limited-edition Planet Ocean, reference 2907.50.91, in 5,007 pieces. It has an orange 007 logo on the seconds hand and a numbered case back with the Casino Royale logo. Do not confuse it with the watch on screen: it is a tribute edition, not the exact reference Craig wears. Case size is listed as 42mm by one market-data site, but sources differ, so check the exact listing before buying.
Specs at a glance
| Planet Ocean 2900.50.91 | Seamaster 300M 2220.80.00 | |
|---|---|---|
| Case | Stainless steel, 45.5mm | Stainless steel, 41mm |
| Dial | Black | Blue wave pattern |
| Strap | Rubber | Steel bracelet |
| Movement | Co-Axial caliber 2500, automatic | Co-Axial caliber 2500, automatic |
| Water resistance | 600 m | 300 m |
| Approx. price today | Around $4,000 to $5,000 pre-owned (one dealer listed $4,695) | Roughly $2,000 to $3,500 pre-owned (estimate) |
Both references are discontinued, so you will be buying pre-owned. Prices vary with condition and with box and papers, so treat the ranges as ballpark figures.
Why Omega, and why these watches
Omega has been Bond’s watch brand since GoldenEye in 1995. By Casino Royale, the reboot needed a sturdier, more physical hero, and a modern diver on a rubber strap delivered that. The blue 300M kept a link to the Brosnan years, and the Planet Ocean signaled the new tougher Bond. For the Brosnan watch, see our GoldenEye watch page, and for what came next, read about the Skyfall watches.
Get the look for less
If you want the look without Omega money, these are all currently sold and widely reviewed. Prices are rounded and change often, so check before buying.
For the blue Seamaster 300M look
- Christopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 300: around $1,000. Best for: a Swiss-made diver in the Seamaster 300M’s spirit. Pros: Swiss Sellita automatic, 300 m, ceramic bezel. Cons: its own design, not a lookalike.
- Spinnaker Dumas: around $400 to $550. Best for: the closest modern Seamaster-style look on a budget. Pros: sapphire crystal, 300 m, Seiko NH35 automatic. Cons: 44mm and thick.
- Orient Kamasu: around $300. Best for: a first diver with a bold dial. Pros: automatic movement, 200 m, great value. Cons: basic bracelet.
For the black Planet Ocean look
- Seiko Prospex Turtle (SRPE series): around $450 to $650. Best for: a rugged black-dial diver. Pros: 200 m, strong lume, silicone strap. Cons: chunky.
- Citizen Promaster Dive (BN0151): around $450. Best for: a large, tough black diver. Pros: Eco-Drive solar, ISO-certified 200 m. Cons: quartz.
- Tissot Seastar 1000 Powermatic 80: around $800 to $900. Best for: a Swiss-made black diver. Pros: 300 m, long power reserve. Cons: pricier.
For a broader look at lookalike divers, see our guides to Omega Seamaster homages and the best dive watches.
FAQ
What watch does James Bond wear in Casino Royale?
The Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M Big Size ref. 2900.50.91 and the blue-dial Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Co-Axial ref. 2220.80.00.
What does Bond say about his watch in Casino Royale?
On the train to Montenegro, Vesper Lynd assumes it is a Rolex, and Bond replies, “Omega.”
Does the watch have gadgets in Casino Royale?
No. Unlike Brosnan’s Seamasters, Craig’s watches in this film are used as ordinary watches.
Can you buy the Casino Royale Omega?
Not new. The on-screen references are discontinued. The 2006 limited edition (2907.50.91, 5,007 pieces) is a related tribute, and both can be found pre-owned.
Which Bond actor wore Omega first?
Pierce Brosnan was the first Bond to wear Omega, in GoldenEye (1995), with Daniel Craig continuing the partnership.