Omega Seamaster 50th Anniversary James Bond

The Seamaster Diver 300M 50th Anniversary Of ohmss features a number of nods to the film, one of which is quite unusual. The dial depicts the view of the barrel of a firearm that opens the opening credits sequence of the James Bond films, while the number 7 on the date bezel uses the same font as the number in the famous 007 logo. At night, there is a “secret signature” on the 10 o’clock lume plot, where the number 50 appears inside the lume circle. The most interesting feature for hardcore Bond fans, however, will be the 12 o’clock marker, which is a stylised representation of the Bond family crest, as seen in the film. Otherwise, it is a standard Seamaster 300M, with a co-axial escapement, 300 metres of water resistance, a helium escape valve and Master Chronometer certification.

With the James Bond franchise showing no signs of slowing down, this limited edition of 7,007 pieces is probably most interesting for hardcore Bond fans, who will find the inclusion of insider details like the crest interesting, although on its own it’s a pretty good-looking watch anyway, with the gold hands and lume surrounds shining attractively against the dark dial.

Omega was founded over a century and a half ago, and it is a story that continues to fascinate watch enthusiasts of all generations. The second largest watch manufacturer in the world in terms of annual revenue, the Bienne-based company has been producing continuously since 1848, today under the leadership of the Swatch Group.

Founded in La Chaux-de-Fonds as La Generale Watch Co., Omega made a name for itself from the very beginning, developing the first minute repeater wristwatch in 1892 and the famous “Omega” caliber in 1894. This 19-ligne movement was revolutionary, as its parts could be replaced by any watchmaker without modification, and winding and setting the time via the crown became the industry standard.

In 1917, Omega became the official supplier to the British Royal Flying Corps, followed by the U.S. Army in 1918. Awards for accuracy became common, and in 1932 Omega was the first brand to time an entire Olympic Games. That same year, the Marine debuted, considered the first commercially available diving watch.

During World War II, Omega supplied over 100,000 watches to the British forces, becoming the largest supplier to the United Kingdom and its allies. These models, from the unusual 6B/159 to the famous WWW “Dirty Dozen”, are highly sought after by collectors today.

In 1948, the first Seamaster was launched, inheriting the robustness of the brand's military watches and becoming a symbol of reliability and legibility, both as a dress watch and, later, as a diving instrument. In 1957, the Speedmaster was released, initially intended for the world of motor racing, but which made its way into space in 1962 on the wrist of astronaut Wally Schirra. In 1969, it accompanied Buzz Aldrin to the Moon and, the following year, helped save the crew of Apollo 13 by timing a crucial maneuver.

Omega continues to produce exceptional models — from refined dress watches to the legendary Speedmaster in all its variations — representing a must-have brand for any serious collector and offering timeless value in the horological landscape.