![]() The 41mm case is a daunting 15mm thick, which makes it stand out on the wrist, even more so when on the NATO. Omega Seamaster 300 SPECTRE Limited Edition 233.32.41.21.01.001 Design DetailsĪs mentioned, the Omega Seamaster 300 SPECTRE Limited Edition is a Bond-oriented version of the concurrent Seamaster 300. 20 years later, the Omega Seamaster 300 SPECTRE Limited Edition-based on the 2014 reedition of the 1957 debut model-was the watch of choice for Daniel Craig in 2015’s Spectre. SPECTRE WATCH PROFESSIONALSince Pierce Brosnan strapped on a quartz Seamaster Professional for Goldeneye, the British spy has worn Omega Seamasters. After what can fairly be called a 30-year Seamaster identity crisis, Omega released the almost entirely new Seamaster Professional 300M in 1993-if the 1957 Seamaster 300 is the foundation of the line’s modern iterations, the SMP is the ground floor, with its easily recognized bombé lugs, helium escape valve, and scalloped bezel. To be sure, the advertising copy suggests they’re the perfect watch for “town, sea, and country.” It was in 1957, though, that Omega released the Seamaster 300, an unabashed diver that made its debut that year alongside the Speedmaster and the Railmaster. The original Seamasters, though, were not dedicated diving watches by design or in how they were marketed. You see, the Seamaster line finds its roots in waterproof watches the Swiss brand produced for the British Navy during World War II. What she recognized was that Omega had a history more closely tied to the British Royal Navy, and as such was more aligned with Bond, a former Royal Naval Reserve Commander. SPECTRE WATCH SERIESWhen costume designer Lindy Hemming arrived on the set of the upcoming Bond film, Goldeneye, she told Rolex and Seiko-who had dominated the series for over 30 years-to buzz off. Omega Seamaster 300 SPECTRE Limited Edition 233.32.41.21.01.001 History Based on the original Seamaster 300M CK2913 released in 1957 (and revisited in 2014), the Omega Seamaster 300 SPECTRE Limited Edition reference 233.32.41.21.01.001 continues the brand’s connection with James Bond, all while revisiting one of the brand’s seminal releases. No, Omegas have long occupied 007’s wrist. ![]() While the most iconic “Bond watch” is arguably the Rolex Submariner 6538 worn by Sean Connery in Dr. Cars, sex, martinis, gambling, gadgetry, one-liners, and, watches-at least in some circles. ![]()
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