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In Spectre (2015), Daniel Craig’s James Bond wears the Omega Seamaster 300 Spectre Limited Edition, reference 233.32.41.21.01.001, on a grey and black NATO strap, plus an Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Master Co-Axial, reference 231.10.42.21.03.003. The Seamaster 300 is the star: Q gives it to Bond, and in the film it doubles as a gadget with an explosive function.
Quick answerThe main watch is the Omega Seamaster 300 “Spectre” (233.32.41.21.01.001, 41 mm, calibre 8400 Master Co-Axial). Bond also wears an Aqua Terra in the Mexico opening and the final Thames chase, and a vintage-style Omega chronograph is possibly seen at the very end.
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Omega Seamaster 300 Spectre
Omega Aqua Terra 231.10.42
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Omega Seamaster 300 Spectre (233.32.41.21.01.001)
This watch was designed to evoke the 1957 Seamaster 300, the model many collectors link to the earliest Bond-style divers. It has a black dial, a black ceramic bezel, a lollipop seconds hand and blue Super-LumiNova, and it runs on Omega’s Master Co-Axial calibre 8400, which resists magnetic fields up to 15,000 gauss. The bezel replaces the usual dive markings with a 12-hour scale, so the wearer can track a second time zone. It is worn on a grey and black striped NATO strap with keepers engraved with the 007 gun logo and Omega, and a steel bracelet came in the box. James Bond Lifestyle links the strap to the one Bond wore in Goldfinger and Thunderball, though Time and Tide has noted that this connection was once mistakenly made, so accounts differ.
The gadget
In the film, Q gives Bond the watch. Watchfinder describes it as a grenade function that Dr. Madeleine Swann activates, helping free the trapped Bond, and James Bond Lifestyle shows him preparing to use the explosive function while being tortured. As with every Bond gadget, that is movie fiction: the watch you buy is a normal timepiece and has no explosive. Bond wears it in most of the film.
The consumer version
Omega released a public version of the Spectre watch without the gadget, limited to 7,007 pieces with the number engraved on the case back. It sold out quickly after launching at about £4,750 (around US$8,875 in the Australian launch pricing). Pre-owned listings were running at roughly $7,000 to $11,000, according to James Bond Lifestyle, so expect to pay well above the launch price.
The Aqua Terra (231.10.42.21.03.003)
Bond also wears a steel Aqua Terra 150M with a blue dial, on a steel bracelet. It has Omega’s Master Chronometer certification and is a different design from the Aqua Terra in Skyfall. Scene context: James Bond Lifestyle places it in the Mexico opening sequence and in the Thames boat and helicopter chase near the end. Case size is not stated by the pages I found; the reference number points to the 41.5 mm version, and one reader comment says the same, so I list it as reportedly 41.5 mm. The reference has since been discontinued.
The vintage chronograph in the last scene
In the final scene, as Bond drives off in the Aston Martin DB5, a vintage Omega chronograph with a steel case and leather strap appears, according to James Bond Lifestyle. Watchfinder says it is rumored to be a caliber 321 chronograph, reference ST 101.010, but that has never been officially confirmed. Treat the exact model as a fan theory.
Other watches in Spectre
- Madeleine Swann (Léa Seydoux): an Omega Constellation, per James Bond Lifestyle. The exact model is not stated.
- Bill Tanner (Rory Kinnear): an Omega De Ville Hour Vision Annual Calendar, based on a partial description on the same site.
Why the Seamaster 300 matters to Bond fans
The original Seamaster 300 arrived in the late 1950s and is one of the classic mid-century divers. Omega’s modern Seamaster 300 line revived that vintage look, with a simple dial, a lollipop seconds hand and a slim profile compared with the chunky Planet Ocean from the earlier Craig films. For Spectre, that shift matters: it moved Bond away from a big modern tool watch and toward something that feels more classic and less loud, which suits a film that leans on the series’ own history.
The NATO strap is part of the story too. If you like the look, a grey and black striped NATO is an inexpensive way to give almost any steel diver a Bond feel. Look for a quality strap with solid keepers and stainless hardware, and pick a width that matches your lugs, typically 20 mm for a 41 mm watch of this style (check your watch’s lug width first).
Specs at a glance
| Seamaster 300 Spectre | Aqua Terra 150M | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference | 233.32.41.21.01.001 | 231.10.42.21.03.003 |
| Case | 41 mm, steel | Reportedly 41.5 mm, steel |
| Dial | Black, blue Super-LumiNova | Blue |
| Movement | Master Co-Axial calibre 8400 | Master Co-Axial |
| Water resistance | 300 m | 150 m |
| Strap | Grey/black NATO | Steel bracelet |
| Availability | Limited edition, 7,007 pieces, sold out; roughly $7,000 to $11,000 pre-owned | Discontinued, pre-owned |
Get the look for less
Prices are rounded from brand pages and roundups; microbrands sell out in batches, so check stock.
For the Seamaster 300 vintage-diver look
- Baltic Aquascaphe Classic: around €600 (roughly $650 to $700). Best for: a compact 39mm vintage-flavored diver that suits a NATO. Pros: sapphire, 200 m. Cons: its own design.
- Lorier Neptune: around $700. Best for: a 1960s-style diver with a simple dial. Pros: 39mm, sapphire. Cons: often on pre-order.
- Certina DS PH200M: around $800 to $1,000. Best for: a Swiss vintage diver. Pros: Powermatic 80, 200 m. Cons: hesalite crystal.
- Spinnaker Dumas: around $400 to $550. Best for: an affordable Omega-style diver. Pros: 300 m, sapphire. Cons: 44mm.
For the Aqua Terra look
- Seiko Presage Cocktail Time: around $450. Best for: a dressy blue-dial automatic. Pros: 40.5mm, textured dial. Cons: 50 m.
- Tissot Gentleman Powermatic 80 Silicium: around $825. Best for: a Swiss everyday watch. Pros: 40mm, 80-hour reserve, 100 m. Cons: plain.
A grey and black NATO strap, available for $15 to $30, completes the look on any of the divers above.
Our Omega Seamaster homage guide covers more options.
FAQ
What watch does James Bond wear in Spectre?
The Omega Seamaster 300 Spectre (233.32.41.21.01.001) and an Omega Aqua Terra 150M (231.10.42.21.03.003).
Does the Spectre watch have a gadget?
In the film it has a grenade function. The commercial limited edition has no such feature.
What strap does Bond wear in Spectre?
A grey and black striped NATO strap, with keepers engraved with the 007 gun logo and Omega on the limited edition.
How much is the Spectre Omega worth?
It launched at about £4,750 and has traded pre-owned at roughly $7,000 to $11,000, per James Bond Lifestyle’s Chrono24 snapshot.
How many Spectre Seamaster 300 watches were made?
Omega made 7,007 pieces of the public limited edition.
What other watches has James Bond worn?
Every Bond era has its signature timepiece. Pierce Brosnan introduced the Omega Seamaster in GoldenEye, Daniel Craig continued with it in Casino Royale, and Roger Moore wore a Seiko in Octopussy. Our Skyfall watch guide covers the Planet Ocean that appeared in that film.
Sources
- Watchfinder: every Omega worn by James Bond
- James Bond Lifestyle: Omega Seamaster 300 Spectre Limited Edition
- Time and Tide: Omega announces the Seamaster 300 Spectre limited edition
- James Bond Lifestyle: Aqua Terra 150M Master Co-Axial
- HiConsumption: Omega alternatives (Presage, Tissot prices)