The Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 007 'No Time to Die'!: Every Single Thing You Need to Know About It

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The Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 007 'No Time to Die'!: Every Single Thing You Need to Know About It
Sure to be one of the highlights of 2020, the new James Bond film, No Time to Die, is coming. And just as we have with every new Bond film for the last 25 years, we get brand new Bond watches. Say hello to the Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 007 Edition, an interesting watch for a number of reasons beyond the fact that Daniel Craig is sporting it in his last outing as the world’s most famous spy.
The Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 007 Edition is based on the regular production Seamaster Diver 300M, however it has been tweaked to be more suitable for the wrist of an intelligence officer. The 42mm case is a darker metal than the typically used steel and is actually titanium, the same lightweight material that the Milanese bracelet and folding clasp are made from. The bezel is the same matte black as the dial, and is made from similarly lightweight aluminium. As for the rest of the dial, we are treated to a terracotta-tone lume for the hour plots, hands and 60-minute bezel markings.
This tanned lume adds a significant amount to the overall impression of the watch, fitting in very nicely with the matte and brushed finishings, as well as the darker hue of the Grade 2 titanium case and bracelet. It feels stealthier, more gritty and under the radar than the Bond watches that have come before, and works better with the rough-and-ready character that this watch is designed for.
I spent a week with the new Bond watch to get a feel for it, and must admit I grew only more fond of it. I wasn’t convinced initially of the warmly coloured hands and hour markers, but the more I looked at it the more I realised it was less an attempt at a neo-vintage aesthetic and more of an entirely different colourway that isn’t trying to gleam off the wrist like most new watches. The military markings on the dial and caseback are another nice touch that connect it to Mr Bond’s employer, the British Ministry of Defence, and are subtle enough on the dial to avoid overtly confirming their armed forces origins to any counter-intelligence operatives that might be peeking at the watch. The Milanese strap was well made, and if that isn’t to your taste, never fear: the watch is also available on a fabric NATO strap.
Overall, the Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 007 Edition is a compelling watch because of how cohesively the different design tweaks have been put together. No polished case surfaces, no shiny ceramic bezel and no stark white dial markings make for a subtle watch on the wrist, something that just feels very James Bond. There is very little pretence being offered. It doesn’t need to glint under your cuff, and there is an attractive self-assuredness to that quality.
Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 007 Edition pricing and availability:
The Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 007 Edition is not limited in its production numbers (a first for a Bond watch), and has an Australian RRP of $14,025.
Find more details at Omega right here: www.omegawatch...
Made in partnership with Omega. However, the opinions expressed in this article are our own in accordance with our Editorial Policy.
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[@dracodin]

Picked mine up a couple of weeks ago. I love the whole design, would have gone for it even if it had all Bond markings removed. It's more comfortable than any other watch I have, weighs roughly the same as a non-metal strap watch (so not so light it feels weird). Yes, they could have gone grade 5 and ceramic bezel but the tone of the grade 2 and overall look with the aluminium totally works. It is quite pricey but I spent hours looking at every other make at this price point and there wasn't anything else that I liked as much. It takes the good baseline things of the new Seamaster but makes enough changes to be very unique looking. I would say to any doubters or people not quite sure to try it on, as nothing beats the look or feel in person. Great overview video and a good showcase of what I think is the best looking Seamaster or Bond watch ever

[@Timeandtidewatches]

dracodin thanks for the excellent overview 🙌🏻

[@vladislavhristov7295]

How do you feel about it 1 year later? Still enjoy it as much?

[@dracodin]

@@vladislavhristov7295 yup, still totally love it. Got loads of great straps for it to mix it up but wear it every day and still find myself staring at it. Still, for me, the best SMP and Bond watch 👍🏻

[@jontypaine]

@@dracodin how has the titanium construction and aluminium bezel held up to scratches over time? Any issues with durability?

[@dracodin]

@@jontypaine hey. Very well, no issues at all. The bezel is still completely unmarked. It is specially anodised so think it will hold up better than normal aluminium. Few light marks on the titanium but only the same you'd get with a stainless steel watch. Overall I'm still totally happy and still love it

[@fitch3420]

Finally bought one. I love it! No one knows what it is and it is very light.

[@skyblue314]

Thank you Omega for not making this watch a limited release!!

[@smokeybear69]

The new Seamaster is a top watch. This special edition looks great.

[@saillaw2]

I've had this watch now since April and love it. It's the rare watch that I like more the more I wear it. I have to consciously force myself to not wear it every day so my other watches get a chance in the rotation. Omega really hit this one out of the park!

[@joefran84]

I am close to picking one up myself but am worried about the 42mm size. I have 6.75 inch wrists and will it wear too big?

[@saillaw2]

@@joefran84 it will be fine. Tim Mosso shows it on his 6.3inch wrist here kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJOrhKiFrJyZfbM and that is with the NATO strap. If you go with the Titanium strap I think it will wear even smaller.

[@hansenluu]

so true, I just picked this up at Vegas with Nato straps. My first OMEGA / expensive watch and totally in love with it. Thank god wife allowed me to buy since I never had anything more expensive than an Apple Watch.

[@macoyupadoodle]

Love the watch design and really love the bracelet . My only negative is the use of aluminum bezel inlay and dial ............. should have used ceramic which would justify the price . Type 2 titanium does scratch......and quite easily being a soft type titanium (my Pelagos does mark easily .......or just more noticeable due to the natural color of the type of titanium)

[@macoyupadoodle]

@Markus heard the same thing but im not confident to try (i suck with DIY stuff) , i might ruin the stock brushing lines

[@JeffWybo]

It is soooo light !

[@robsmith6794]

@Markus It's not possible to rub out scratches on titanium. I asked Panerai about that when I got a scratch on my Luminor and they said that it wasn't possible.

[@MisterMaster4life]

A ceramic bezel hardly justifies the price. A ceramic bezel is to be found on $100 watches these days. But I agree, it would be convenient though.

[@macoyupadoodle]

@@MisterMaster4life yeah i personally not a fan of the scratched and banged up look

[@Mark-P]

This could be my first Omega watch!

[@michaelwoods3707]

It looks like a great watch and I could definitely see myself wearing it. Will have to try it on sometime to see how it feels. Great review and good work Nick.

[@Newsthink]

Really appreciate this vid! The only one I've found so far that has answered the question of whether this would fit on a woman's wrist (mine is 6 inches).

[@harrysmith3502]

Grade 2 Ti scratches like an old 12” record!!! The grade 5 they use on the Planet Oceans is much more premium and resilient - but it is much more shiny than grade 2 which justifies the choice I am sure.

[@valshp5341]

Absolutely the best Seamaster Omega has ever made!

[@michaelbishop9157]

2254 for me - perfection

[@grahamfalcon4825]

Too big

[@stevefox8605]

Agreed 👍🏻👍🏻

[@gbuvb5021]

Would love to see this go head to head with the Tudor Pelagos Titanium - both seem to be great watches that have utilitarian value and can pass in the more formal situations

[@watchexplorer321]

Never watched one James Bond movie complete but this watch is beautiful.

[@genos245]

Just picked this up today with both straps, NATO and TI. Fantastic watch! Love the weight, the lumes, and the chocolate dial/bezel. Definitely a Collector's Watch! Thx.

[@danielball5955]

Which strap do you like better

[@genos245]

@@danielball5955 I prefer the TI bracelet. It's so unique and light. It's best to have a 7"+ wrist to wear the bracelet.

[@theg2network839]

Have worn this watch for the last two months and I love it! It is understated, super comfortable with the lighter titanium mesh strap, and the chocolate bezel and face look really good with my darker skin tone. I ordinarily only wear Rolex watches, and I was hesitant to pull the trigger on this watch, but now I am sure this will be the watch that I wear for the next decade.

[@JeffWybo]

💯 I just got it and it’s so light!! I love it

[@genos245]

Me too 👍

[@soubido]

Can't wait to wear mine to go see the movie!

[@imranbecks]

If the movie ever gets released that is 😩

[@JeffWybo]

Me too!!

[@esisolina]

Walked into OMEGA twice in the last 2 years wanting to buy this watch, walked out again without buying it. I blame it on the Aluminum Bezel and 007 attached to it. I'd pay more for this if they removed 007 from it and replaced the Aluminum Bezel with a Titanium/Ceramic Bezel. Still a very nice watch, happy for whoever owns it :)

[@andyjackson4996]

If Bond is supposed to be a 'secret' agent, maybe wearing a watch with British government/military markings isn't the smartest idea...

[@emperoroftheknownuniverse3475]

Having "007" on the watch probably isn't a good idea either...

[@JogieGlenMait]

I'm dying to have a Seamaster. This is one is just too mean looking too.

[@billcore6295]

My globemaster Annual calendar is projected to go 15 plus years before the first service... It will be similar for this watch

[@miklu26]

I do not why, but I am obsessed with this watch, need one badly!

[@stevefox8605]

Hurrah, no date. Date windows ruin dive watches - if you need one, you've ran out of air

[@FadeToBlack888]

liked this comment because i found it amusing (rather than because i agree)

[@gianpakasa]

It's beautiful indeed. But I prefer the other 007 version for 2019/20 It goes better with a smoking than a titanium watch😉

[@sailinbob11]

Three words, helium escape valve. It's an unnecessary ,possible, entrance for sea water. Omega 300m coaxial. No date,no valve. Excellent... i do like the bracelet. Capt.Bob,SV 27th Chance.

[@FALLERModellbau]

Great review, Nick! Very cool piece.

[@jukeboxjohnnie]

What I really like about this is no waves on the face. Ive the standard one and they actually make me feel queasy!

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

Really? I didn’t buy the previous model because they ditched the waves, they are iconic.

[@jukeboxjohnnie]

@@Jabber-ig3iw My brain kind of blocks them (the waves) out when Im reading the time, but if I consciously look at the waves I feel an urge to puke. Wish Id bought the previous one it was cheaper at the time too. Its a lovely watch otherwise

[@SP-pn7xx]

This watch will be the only good thing in No Time To Die. RIP James Bond.

[@007qantas]

Needs an exhibition case back. Anybody who is a fan will know this is a Bond watch. Does not need a solid case back with James Bond written all over it. It is for that reason I would get the entry level seamaster with exhibition case back and save 5000 AUD at the same time.

[@rorymaitland8275]

such a well written review

[@jamesgoulding2001]

Great in depth review. More like this please!

[@craigdlazarus]

Great piece. I have the std blue dial version which I love - but this is a bit more special. Thanks for the great review!

[@jefferyneu3915]

I love it. I have the Brosnan 2531.80. This would be a great addition to my collection

[@verykeen2please]

i like the idea of no date

[@PumperPanda95]

Jesus that thing is a beauty

[@JeffWybo]

Right!? I love it.

[@jumboJetPilot]

I wished they offered it with the standard Professional bracelet. A Nato strap/mesh bracelet - immediate deal killer.

[@JeffWybo]

I thought so too... but the mesh bracelet is actually awesome.

[@banestock]

Why no date function and why no clear case back? It would have been the perfect watch if it had them!

[@reicowolas6138]

Becaus glass sticks to the skin!

[@angioblaster]

It would have been a smart idea to still have a LE version too. Omega can still bring out a LE version.

[@henrywest7217]

Bond and Omega've been a long term happy marriage at this point.

[@ez4086]

By 'non limited edition' Omega you mean its not limited to 99,999 pieces haha

[@dlhussain81]

Ash Z 🤣 those morons at omega make 1m piece limited editions with 1m variations of the same watch... absolute idiots. They need to go back to business school.

[@dgarrido3381]

Get the speedmaster chocolate titanium and this one and you are set with omegas. Oh, I forgot need also racing dial 9900 speedmaster and the omega timezoner. If money allows get the moonshine gold speedmaster.

[@theguardian3431]

Andrew looks different in this video but he sounds exactly the same. 🤔

[@japd7897]

😉😄

[@Timeandtidewatches]

The Guardian Andrew wished he looked this young and fresh faced 😒

[@camerontait9132]

They’ve all gone to the T&T school of elocution

[@Timeandtidewatches]

@@camerontait9132 How to Speak Strayan 101 is mandatory

[@Plally06]

Are you sure grade 2 titanium is scratch resistant? Beautiful watch though.

[@nebulaunfolding]

Titanium is softer than steel. Scratches easy.

[@85antone]

Nice Job on the video ❗️

[@theguardian3431]

Brands should quit offering watch models that otherwise have a regular bracelet on a nato, or in this case, a mesh bracelet. It's a transparent attempt at cost cutting. A nato or mesh should be offered as an extra accessory, especially for special releases like this.

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

So people with tastes that differ to you don’t have a say in this?

[@theguardian3431]

@@Jabber-ig3iw not what I said. But since you brought it up, no. 😄

[@rousseau327]

Is the No Time to Die compatible with the Rubber Straps that come with the regular Diver 300Ms?

[@temujinadonijah6365]

Is my favourite omega and with the nato only.. But if James bond wanted an undercover watch my view is why place 007 branding upon it!!!!!!

[@christianhardwick6530]

Purchased the bracelet off the new Bond watch separately and put it on my 300m that I got for stupid cheap off AAFES !

[@PK-mx7nf]

Looks really good. That clasp is huge though?

[@saillaw2]

@P K -- the clasp is not big in person. Slightly larger than a leather band buckle, smaller than the clasp on most metal bracelets.

[@dlhussain81]

P K that’s what I noticed too... I guess buy a 16mm omega buckle and put a nice JPM strap on

[@richardbrown8099]

Love the bracelet

[@thomasbarnes6727]

Gorgeous watch, but no worth $9200 for a non limited edition watch.

[@dicer4027]

I need this in my life

[@jeffallaway3376]

Very nice watch. Tried one on in the shop but had to say no. Way over the top on price !!

[@raym9189]

I just bought one

[@anthonyonline4740]

Buddy they don't have Irons in Melbourne?

[@kenh3015]

anyone know how big a wrist the milanese strap can fit? my wrist is 8"

[@leemartin2978]

The one thing I do know is that I’d like one ...

[@JeffWybo]

Just got mine! You’ll love it

[@leemartin2978]

Jeff Wybo many congratulations, it’s absolutely stunning

[@JeffWybo]

lee martin thank you sir !

[@boxnotbagnotbox]

I don’t think we heard anything on the bezel action. Same as standard SMP?

[@SirMopy]

yes

[@danielball5955]

How should we expect the value/price to hold up over time, especially considering that it’s not a limited release?

[@genos245]

Consider that the Snoopy was not limited but they stopped production and then became one of the sought after watches. Also they're already making the next Bond movie with a new model of Omega for it so this Seamaster will inevitably be limited when the new Bond movie gets released, at the latest.

[@danielball5955]

@@genos245 I just bought mine :-)

[@rdhumphrey]

Are you right or left handed? I am right handed but wear my watch on my right wrist vs the general norm of left wrist for right handed people. I don’t see this very often.

[@nastehoomar500]

What is your wrist size

[@ElevenKings]

What does "co-axial" mean?

[@onyva3256]

Nice looking watch but with its faux-military styling it would look better on a nato strap. Thank god the naff 007 branding is all out of sight.

[@dlhussain81]

Fleming fans prefer Rolex like the man himself. This is quite possibly best omega seamaster most likely due to Craig’s input. Omega management are generally hopeless.

[@roybatty6368]

Omega is awful. Grade 2 is junk

[@dlhussain81]

Roy Batty AP use grade 5 titanium

[@roybatty6368]

@@dlhussain81 AP is Elite

[@SirMopy]

@@roybatty6368 they used grade 2 because of the coloration of titanium... grade 5 is more shiny than grade 2, so the grade 2 is a better fit for the asthetics. they actually think about stuff like this.. and you seem to not know a lot of those things..

[@MrMeowNow]

Great looking watch, but 10K? No thanks! Better to get Tissot Seastar 1000 Automatic Chronograph....

[@1rstTry]

Entirely titanium?? Wth? The bezel is freaking aluminum bro

[@sanderdegurra9002]

Would the real James Bond wear a watch that says 007 on it?

[@nebulaunfolding]

No he would wear a submariner with better night legibility, and stronger scratch resistant case. And ceramic bezel. Something that is legible in the murky water and elegant enough to wear in a suit.

[@yonathansusanto7009]

@@nebulaunfolding if you can “get” one.

[@tomhughes5123]

sorry aluminium bezel insert at this price DONT THINK SOOOO

[@johnhill8529]

Lose the 007 logos and faux military arrow and I’d love it. I have a Planet Ocean which is fantastic, but the 007 and military arrow on this are the stuff of ten year olds.

[@williamstalvey6920]

That dial looks dirty

[@geisteswissenschaft]

Now that I'm 55 my Seamaster looks too playful on my wrist.

[@michaelmetler6315]

It would be better with a clear case back

[@reicowolas6138]

No.

[@michaelbishop9157]

Its a really good watch but that price is simply unjustified. Just seems like a cash grab on Bond fans

[@hesko125]

Ya 6k and I am down

[@dicer4027]

Whats the price ?

[@hesko125]

@@dicer4027 9200

[@dicer4027]

Hesko 1 damm probably I could buy a gold day date 36 mm with that money

[@hesko125]

@@dicer4027 no doubt man. But thinner titanium seamaster with that mesh braclet. Likely for 6 to 7I next year sounds good. Not 9k.

[@christopherliang6879]

grade 2 titanium though? Why not grade 5

[@douglasduch3337]

No date is great 🧐😑🧐🤔🤔 Having no date is horrible, why do they remove it, also titanium is way to light, horrible feeling on the wrist.

[@dstfno]

Because historically, dive watches did not have a date as it was an unnecessary complication. These watches were intended for professionals to allow them to time their dives, not as daily wearers.

[@tandestro4897]

Looks like Pelagos LHD

[@chumpey]

"One of the first ever non-minted edition Bond watches"...no it isn't. The Spectre 300M was the only LE Bond watch. The rest have all been regular production models. They've done LE tie-in watches since Die Another Day, but they weren't actually worn in the film.

[@saillaw2]

Most of them have been limited editions (if you can call a run of 5007 or 7007 "limited") -- see here www.qpmagazine.com/watch-culture/a30138799/omega-seamaster-james-bond-watch/

[@dstfno]

@@saillaw2 I guess most people only consider the models worn in the film as real Bond watches. Not the overbranded LE garbage

[@levonmuradian]

Nice watch..... But ! There's only one real bond watch and that's a no date sub ROLEXXXXX!

[@steffydog]

Interesting that reviews always slate Rolex for hype and marketing, so product placement in 007 films isn’t the same? Classic hypocrisy. Nice piece though, bar the strap, yuk.

[@theoverlord1925]

Looks good but once again the “corporates” skimped for more profit. Grade two titanium has been used in many watches before and it scratches easily. It would have been much more original and unique from Omega to use a higher grade titanium and make the watch truly special instead on just focusing on design elements, which cost nothing and some fancy gimmicks which also cost nothing. It’s not bad, but again , nothing special unfortunately ; and at that price point it needs to be special. All about profit, once again.....Make something special, like artists , not like corporate profiteers....

[@macoyupadoodle]

I agree , i have a Pelagos and it kinda marks easily . My biggest problem is the aluminum bezel inlay and dial which is a step down from the standard model ............ they could have used unpolished ceramic to justify the price. Love the bracelet though.

[@dlhussain81]

The Overlord what do you expect? Omega is a gimmicky brand. Swatch and Richemont are the biggest culprits. All their brands have been ruined under their stewardship

[@SirMopy]

@@macoyupadoodle you guys don't own watches for longer times, do you? aluminum is amazing for aged patina. this watch will look even better aged.. ofc if you always want a super fresh clean look, aluminum is not the material for you and you go ceramic.. vintage inspired watches like the tudor BB58 are also using aluminum exactly for this reason. the patina!

[@dees9502]

Pick mine up Thursday. NATO strap.

[@jonathanland2218]

I look forward to Mr Bond wearing a Rolex Submariner again.

[@dlhussain81]

Jonathan Land that’s never gonna happen. Rolex doesn’t need the publicity. And they’ll never release limited edition Bund watches

[@imranbecks]

Rolex doesn't pay them shit.. Won't happen anytime soon.

[@beck4218]

Grade 2 is incredibly soft. Bad choice, but easier to machine.

[@afastlarva9404]

right hand? c’mon !

[@compteprivefr]

HOLY UGLY GIANT-BRACELET-CLASP-AND-OVERPRICED-WATCH BATMAN!!!

[@weeksy68]

Isn’t this 43mm ?

[@imranbecks]

42mm

[@SirMopy]

43mm is the black ceramic version no date

[@randokuruza]

Finally omega gets rid of the fucking waves...

[@jideakindele327]

Best looking Bond omega produced? I disagree. That honor would go to either the planet ocean or the skyfall aqua terra.

[@kevinkanawaty157]

Can someone explain why these watches are $9000

[@MetalsForBrunch]

James bond watch is really that important to people? I don't understand why people care and can relate to a James bond wearing this omega. It's a nice watch but I don't really care for the watch used as a Hollywood watch prop that has no meaning at all.

[@dlhussain81]

MetalsForBrunch it’s a great looking watch by omegas standards. I like the design which says something cos I hate omega. I hate the bond connection too and I think people are morons for thinking they’re bond by wearing one. I mean grow up!

[@dstfno]

The whole watch industry is built around selling an image of a certain lifestyle you might aspire/admire. Whether it is one of a fictional spy or an adventurer that goes on dangerous expeditions is irrelevant.

[@dlhussain81]

dstfno oh come on... you buy a Royal Oak so you can pretend to be Bruce Wayne?

[@_pjd]

The Hour and Minute hands are fugly.

[@mkyhou1160]

A bad move by Omega jumping full in on the current fashion faux patina crap. They need lasting designs, not “change the design completely for every bond film” designs. Fleming chose an Explorer for bond because it’s versatile anywhere. This watch would only be versatile at a fake vintage watch event.

[@michelevillani7898]

🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝

[@richardsmegma5081]

The fake military markings make it look like a cheap toy!

[@PK-mx7nf]

Old fart ;)

[@bmohanaraj]

I agree, it makes no sense to put a bunch of meaningless numbers to mimic a military watch.

[@SirMopy]

@@bmohanaraj actually they aren't meaningless.... just look them up. they are solid...

[@ericb8888]

B M Spot on . 0552 is MOD numbering system for Royal Navy , 923- 7697 is stocking number for Fleet Divers Watch .;)

[@lefroy1]

The name's Lume, Faux Lume. License to cheese.

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

Not really a fan of direct film tie ins like this, they age really badly, especially if the film turns out to be garbage, it’s a nice looking watch but the JB branding ruins it for me. I went for the blue dial Diver 300m instead which has no connection to a bond film at ....... hang on that’s not right is it😁😁

[@sghu11]

This watch costs as much as the pepsi. How absurd.

[@russellwarwick]

If you can actually get one

[@sghu11]

@@russellwarwick theyre selling them in the thousands

[@russellwarwick]

@@sghu11 a Pepsi?

[@vizuz]

The faux patina is horrible, way overdone

[@seventyfive1]

Glad they got rid of the gaudy 007,007,007 everywhere all over the watch. So stupid to buy a $10,000 watch that is the yupee equivalent of buying an avengers themed t shirt. Having this just be a cool looking limited edition watch is much better.

[@JeffWybo]

Agreed ! I like that is subtle

[@miketsaron7284]

The only thing need to know is that is a super overpriced watch.

[@nurbsenvi]

Tell that to Rolex

[@Tonysoprano497]

Love omega own several but this is essentially twice the price of the sm 300 . Don’t really get the attraction of a special edition in collaboration with a fictional character , essentially it’s nothing more than product placement ..