Let's revisit 25 Bond films, their main casts, and the memorable watches on their wrists.
1962–1967: Sean Connery
As the first James Bond, Sean Connery was able to portray the glamorous and tasteful MI6 agent. Connery played the role in all six films, and many still consider him the most typical James Bond. While searching for Dr. No in 1962, he wore the Rolex Submariner ref.6538 – later also in From Russia with Love and Goldfinger. In the novel, however, Bond's watch—also Rolex—is first mentioned in the second book (Life and Death). Author Ian Fleming himself owns a Rolex explorer who apparently passed on his passion for the brand to his beloved character.
1969: George Razambe
To date, Australian George Lazambie is the only Bond actor to appear as 007 in only one film. The former model had no acting experience, but he assured the producer that he had worked on several famous works. In the movie On Her Majesty's Secret Service, in addition to the Rolex Submariner, he wears a Rolex chronograph with reference number 6238 – the model before Daytona.
1973–1985: Roger Moore
With Moore as the new leader, not only opened a new Bond era, but also opened a diversified Bond watch library. From Rolex to Hamilton and Seiko, several luxury watch brands have landed on his wrist. At the same time, the Bond watches of this era were more than just "timers" – they were also equipped with spying tools. They even saved Bond's life several times; for example, freed him from handcuffs with an integrated saw. In Octopussy in 1983, Moore wore the modified Seiko G757 5020, which was equipped with a GPS tracker. Even without Q's gadgets, this digital chronograph has a futuristic look that highlights Bond's character: smart and refined, yet full of humor.
1987–1989: Timothy Dalton
In contrast, Timothy Dalton portrays a more boring version of Bond — albeit appearing in only two films. But Dalton's interpretation of 007 infuriated the audience, as Roger Moore had injected his own unique style into the character in all seven previous films. Dalton's film ultimately failed at the box office, which is actually a shame, as the Rolex Submariner 16610 he wore in "License to Kill" deserves more attention in itself.
1995–2002: Pierce Brosnan
After waiting for a full 6-year sequel to the movie series, fans finally saw Pierce Brosnan and Omega Seamaster Diver 300M in GoldenEye. Needless to say, this dream team once again ensured the success of the Bond series. Since Brosnan's debut, Omega has been inseparable from the character's wrist. The brand collaboration continues to this day.
2006-present: Daniel Craig
We'll be on a journey through 25 Bond films with current actor Daniel Craig. Since 2006, he's turned the character into his own, giving it a more serious, crude, and perhaps modern attitude: Craig's Bond is an activist man, combined with his own charisma. He has always been loyal to the Omega brand: he wore the Omega Seamaster Professional 300M (reference 2220.80.00) and planet Ocean 600M coaxial chronometers when he made his debut at casino royals. After further adventures with various models of the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean, he returned to the Seamaster Professional Diver 300M for the last time (cf. 210.90.42.20.01.001), which sold for about $9,840. It cannot be denied that Daniel Craig is also a 007 in the hearts of the audience.