Bringing Bond and Spectre together also creates a new way to look at two of the most recognisable names in the 007 universe.
Bond is defined by duty, discipline and loyalty. As 007, he acts in the service of something greater than himself. Spectre represents a different set of instincts, independence, self-interest and the freedom to operate without the same constraints. They are different by nature, but the qualities they represent are not necessarily mutually exclusive.
That is where the idea of duality begins. We all have different instincts within us – Duty can exist alongside independence, discipline alongside freedom, loyalty alongside personal ambition. Through Bond and Spectre, OMEGA explores these different sides of character within a single collection, leaving one final question: which side will you choose?
"We are extremely proud of this collection. OMEGA has been the watch of James Bond for more than thirty years, and this is the first time we have brought James Bond and Spectre together in a collection. Both belong to the same story, and our customers have always known both sides of it. Now they can wear both" — Raynald Aeschlimann, President & CEO, OMEGA.
The Collection
The collection is made up of six Seamaster Diver 300M 42 mm driven by the OMEGA Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 8806.
Two stainless-steel editions are available individually, one dedicated to James Bond and one to Spectre. They are joined by two limited-edition sets, one for each name, combining a stainless-steel watch with a platinum-gold model. Each watch carries its emblem on the rotor a gun-barrel decoration on the James Bond models and the Spectre logo on the Spectre models.
Stainless-steel Editions
The James Bond edition (ref. 210.30.42.20.03.004) has a grade 5 titanium bezel ring and a blue aluminum dial, laser-engraved with a wave pattern. The Spectre edition (ref.210.30.42.20.01.023) has a black ceramic bezel ring and a dial in a blackened grained finish. Both are presented on a brushed mesh bracelet.
The Limited Editions
Two limited edition sets sit within the collection, one for James Bond and one for Spectre each issued in 77 numbered sets. Every set contains a stainless-steel model on a brushed mesh bracelet and a platinum-gold model on a leather strap. Neither watch is sold separately.
The stainless-steel model carries its individual limited-edition number on a plate at 9 o’clock. On all four watches the caseback is polished-brushed, follows OMEGA’s wave-edged design and is secured by the Naiad Lock.
On the platinum-gold models the bezel ring is polished ceramic while the diving scale is executed in platinum and the dial is 18k white gold with a PVD gradient, blue with a gun-barrel pattern for James Bond (ref. 210.83.42.20.03.001) and dark grey with an octopus for Spectre (ref. 210.83.42.20.01.001). On both models, the emblem on the rotor is executed in 18K Moonshine™ Gold.
The Presentation Box
Each limited-edition set is delivered in a single presentation box with an additional NATO strap and strap- changing tool, cufflinks, a cord bracelet, a loupe, a leather travel pouch and card holder, and a certificate of authenticity.
In the James Bond set, the strap keepers are engraved with 007, and the travel pouch is blue. In the Spectre set the strap keepers carry the Spectre emblem, the cufflinks and cord bracelet are in matching Spectre execution, and the travel pouch is black.
The collection is available from October 5th at OMEGA boutiques and online.
Full technical specification and reference numbers for all six timepieces are set out in the accompanying product sheet.
