One Watch is Not Enough - James Bond Watches
Published on Tuesday 28th of September 2021
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All good spy movies come with their quota of fancy gizmos and gadgets to assist our hero in his mission. The James Bond movie franchise stands head and shoulders above all others in this genre. Each Bond film brings new input from Q Branch to ensure success in the field. The cars, the aircraft and the weaponry have all become synonymous with Bond and made him the legendary figure that he is. The most iconic piece of his customized equipment has always been his wristwatch. Each Bond, each film, has been accompanied by a new model, all of which have passed into movie folklore. All of these watches, (and many of the watches worn by Bonds foes) have their uniqueness, and are certainly worthy of discussion.
In Ian Flemings first Bond novel, ‘Dr No’, Fleming wrote that James Bond wore a Rolex watch, as a watch of such supreme quality would certainly befit a superhero such as this. This pairing was then carried forward into the movie. Rumour has it that the watch Sean Connery wore in this film, (and others worn subsequently), was from Connery’s personal collection.
Throughout the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, other watch brands were featured, such as Breitling, Seiko, Pulsar and Tag Heuer. In 1995, Pierce Brosnans Bond wore the Omega Seamaster, and our spy has remained loyal to Omega ever since.
From the first film to the most recent, one consistent has remained, all of Bonds watches have looked great!
If you are like me, and love watches, it is safe to say the Bond’s watch collection is certainly one to die for. Below is the list of all the details of the watches he has worn throughout the films.
1
|
Film |
Dr. No |
|
Year of Release |
1962 |
|
Watch |
Rolex Submariner Ref. 6538 |
|
Actor who played James Bond |
Sean Connery |
|
Any other notable watches |
Gruen Precision 510 |
2
|
Film |
From Russia with Love |
|
Year of Release |
1963 |
|
Watch |
Rolex Submariner Ref. 6538 |
|
Actor who played James Bond |
Sean Connery |
|
Any other notable watches |
- |
3
|
Film |
Goldfinger |
|
Year of Release |
1964 |
|
Watch |
Rolex Submariner Ref. 6538 |
|
Actor who played James Bond |
Sean Connery |
|
Any other notable watches |
- |
4
|
Film |
Thunderball |
|
Year of Release |
1965 |
|
Watch |
Breitling Top Time |
|
Actor who played James Bond |
Sean Connery |
|
Any other notable watches |
Rolex Submariner Ref. 6538 Brietling Navitimer Ref. 806 |
5
|
Film |
Casino Royale |
|
Year of Release |
1967 |
|
Watch |
Rolex GMT Master |
|
Actor who played James Bond |
David Niven |
|
Any other notable watches |
- |
6
|
Film |
You Only Live Twice |
|
Year of Release |
1967 |
|
Watch |
Gruen Precision 510 |
|
Actor who played James Bond |
Sean Connery |
|
Any other notable watches |
- |
7
|
Film |
On Her Majesty’s Secret Service |
|
Year of Release |
1969 |
|
Watch |
Rolex Chronograph Ref. 6238 |
|
Actor who played James Bond |
George Lazenby |
|
Any other notable watches |
Rolex Submariner Ref. 5513 Rolex Submariner Ref. 6358 |
8
|
Film |
Diamonds are Forever |
|
Year of Release |
1971 |
|
Watch |
Gruen Precision 510 |
|
Actor who played James Bond |
Sean Connery |
|
Any other notable watches |
- |
9
|
Film |
Live and Let Die |
|
Year of Release |
1973 |
|
Watch |
Rolex Submariner Ref. 5513 Pulsar LED digital watch |
|
Actor who played James Bond |
Roger Moore |
|
Any other notable watches |
- |
10
|
Film |
The Man with the Golden Gun |
|
Year of Release |
1974 |
|
Watch |
Rolex Submariner Ref. 5513 |
|
Actor who played James Bond |
Roger Moore |
|
Any other notable watches |
- |
11
|
Film |
The Spy Who Loved Me |
|
Year of Release |
1977 |
|
Watch |
Seiko 0674 LC |
|
Actor who played James Bond |
Roger Moore |
|
Any other notable watches |
Rolex GMT Master |
12
|
Film |
Moonraker |
|
Year of Release |
1979 |
|
Watch |
Seiko M354 Memory Bank Calendar |
|
Actor who played James Bond |
Roger Moore |
|
Any other notable watches |
- |
13
|
Film |
For Your Eyes Only |
|
Year of Release |
1981 |
|
Watch |
Seiko 7549 – 7009 Seiko H357 Duo Display |
|
Actor who played James Bond |
Roger Moore |
|
Any other notable watches |
- |
14
|
Film |
Octopussy |
|
Year of Release |
1983 |
|
Watch |
Seiko G757 Sports 100 |
|
Actor who played James Bond |
Roger Moore |
|
Any other notable watches |
Seiko TV Watch |
15
|
Film |
Never Say Never Again |
|
Year of Release |
1983 |
|
Watch |
Unknown |
|
Actor who played James Bond |
Sean Connery |
|
Any other notable watches |
- |
16
|
Film |
A View to a Kill |
|
Year of Release |
1985 |
|
Watch |
Seiko 6923 – 8080 SPD09 |
|
Actor who played James Bond |
Roger Moore |
|
Any other notable watches |
Seiko SPR007 7A28-7020 Seiko H558-500 SPW001 Rolex Datejust |
17
|
Film |
The Living Daylights |
|
Year of Release |
1987 |
|
Watch |
Tag Heuer Professional Night- Dive Reference 980.031 |
|
Actor who played James Bond |
Timothy Dalton |
|
Any other notable watches |
- |
18
|
Film |
Licence to Kill |
|
Year of Release |
1989 |
|
Watch |
Rolex Submariner Ref. 16610 |
|
Actor who played James Bond |
Timothy Dalton |
|
Any other notable watches |
- |
19
|
Film |
Goldeneye |
|
Year of Release |
1995 |
|
Watch |
Omega Seamaster Professional 300m Ref. 2541.80 |
|
Actor who played James Bond |
Pierce Brosnan |
|
Any other notable watches |
- |
20
|
Film |
Tomorrow Never Dies |
|
Year of Release |
1997 |
|
Watch |
Omega Seamaster Professional 300m Ref. 2531.80 |
|
Actor who played James Bond |
Pierce Brosnan |
|
Any other notable watches |
- |
21
|
Film |
The World is not Enough |
|
Year of Release |
1999 |
|
Watch |
Omega Seamaster Professional 300m Ref. 2531.80 |
|
Actor who played James Bond |
Pierce Brosnan |
|
Any other notable watches |
- |
22
|
Film |
Die Another Day |
|
Year of Release |
2002 |
|
Watch |
Omega Seamaster Professional Ref. 2531.80 |
|
Actor who played James Bond |
Pierce Brosnan |
|
Any other notable watches |
- |
23
|
Film |
Casino Royale |
|
Year of Release |
2006 |
|
Watch |
Omega Seamaster Professional 300m Ref. 2220.80.00 |
|
Actor who played James Bond |
Daniel Craig |
|
Any other notable watches |
Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Ref 2900.50.91 |
24
|
Film |
Quantum of Solace |
|
Year of Release |
2008 |
|
Watch |
Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Ref. 2201.50.00 |
|
Actor who played James Bond |
Daniel Craig |
|
Any other notable watches |
- |
25
|
Film |
Skyfall |
|
Year of Release |
2012 |
|
Watch |
Omeaga Seamaster Planet Ocean Ref 232.30.42.21.01.001 |
|
Actor who played James Bond |
Daniel Craig |
|
Any other notable watches |
Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Ref 231.10.39.21.03.003 |
26
|
Film |
Spectre |
|
Year of Release |
2015 |
|
Watch |
Omega Seamaster 300 Ref. 233.32.31.41.21.01.001 |
|
Actor who played James Bond |
Daniel Craig |
|
Any other notable watches |
Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Ref. 231.10.42.221.03.001 |
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