Yahoo Lifestyle The 25 Best James Bond Watches, Ranked
When you think of James Bond and his watches, maybe you immediately conjure an Omega, or perhaps a Rolex from earlier movies. Yet, you might be surprised to learn that behind Omega, Seiko—rather than the Crown—comes in second for the total number of different references worn by the secret agent. Beyond these three brands, there’s actually a slew of timepieces from different makers that went on to grace the wrist of 007 over the course of 25 films across nearly six decades. But which models stole the limelight? Here, we rank the top 25 watches worn by the legendary secret agent.
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25. Seiko 6923-8080 SPD09 — ‘A View to a Kill’
Seiko makes its final appearance in the franchise in the 1985 film A View to a Kill, but the brand goes out with a bang. Over the course of the movie, Roger Moore’s Bond sports not one, not two, but three different Seiko models including the two-tone 6923-8080 SPD09.
Case Material: Two-tone (steel/gold)
Case Size: 36 mm
Movement: Quartz caliber 6923
24. Seiko H357 5040 Duo Display — ‘For Your Eyes Only’
James Bond goes entirely digital for the first time in the history of the franchise in the 1979 film Moonraker, and the trend continues in the next installment of the series, For Your Eyes Only. Here, 007 sports two different models from Seiko, one of which is the H357 Duo Display. In the film, this futuristic model delivers text-like messages and contains a built-in microphone. Sound familiar?
Case Material: Stainless steel
Case Size: 32 mm x 38 mm
Movement: Quartz caliber H357
23. Gruen Precision 510 — ‘Dr. No’
Gruen’s Precision 510 makes an appearance in several of the Bond films. In fact, it’s actually the first watch to appear on 007’s wrist in the opening scene of Dr. No. While the model was ultimately usurped by the iconic Submariner in the inaugural film, it went on to take center stage in You Only Live Twice and Diamonds Are Forever. The exact watch worn by Sean Connery in the two movies is up for debate. It looks eerily similar to the Precision 510 worn in the original film but may have been a different Gruen watch from the actor’s personal collection.
Case Material: 10 carat yellow gold
Case Size: 34 mm
Movement: Mechanical, manual-wind, caliber N510
22. Seiko G757 5020 Sports 100 Chronograph — ‘Octopussy’
In the 1983 film Octopussy, James Bond is firmly in his Seiko era, sporting two different models from the brand over the course of the movie. One is a special G757 Sports 100 chronograph, which boasts some extra special features in the film, like a built-in tracking device.
Case Material: Stainless steel
Case Size: 38 mm
Movement: Quartz caliber G757
21. Seiko H558-500 SPW001 Diver — ‘A View to a Kill’
The Seiko H558-500 SPW001 Diver is among the trio of watches to adorn the wrist of 007 in A View to a Kill. These models mark the last time we see Seiko appear in the franchise, but not the last time we see quartz.
Case Material: Stainless steel
Case Size: 46 mm
Movement: Quartz caliber H558
20. Omega Seamaster Professional 300M Ref. 2220.80 — ‘Casino Royale’
Daniel Craig joined the franchise for the 2006 film Casino Royale where he sports two different Seamaster watches. For a majority of the film, he’s rocking a Seamaster Professional 300M Ref. 2220.80.00, an evolution of the original 300 series that debuted on the wrist of Pierce Brosnan in GoldenEye.
Case Material: Stainless steel
Case Size: 41 mm
Movement: Omega 2500
19. Breitling Top Time Chronograph Ref. 2002 — ‘Thunderball’
In the 1965 film Thunderball, Bond ultimately swaps his trusty Submariner for a Breitling Top Time Chronograph. In the movie, the custom Top Time features an integrated Geiger counter and is issued to 007 by Q. Fun fact: The Top Time used in the film ended up in a flea market where it was purchased for roughly $30. The watch went on to rake in nearly $130,000 at auction in 2013, making it one of the most expensive vintage Breitling watches ever sold. The image above is of that exact watch from Sotheby’s.
Case Material: Stainless steel
Case Size: 36 mm
Movement: Breitling signed Valjoux, manually-wound, caliber 7733
18. Omega Aqua Terra Ref. 231.10 — ‘Skyfall’
In the 2012 film Skyfall, Daniel Craig plays Bond with two different trusty Omegas strapped to his wrist during the movie. Midway through, he swaps his Planet Ocean for a stainless steel Aqua Terra Ref. 231.10.39.21.03.003. This marks the first time we see an Aqua Terra in the franchise in place of a Planet Ocean or Seamaster Professional 300.
Case Material: Stainless steel
Case Size: 41.5 mm
Movement: Omega 8500
17. Seiko M354 5019 Memory Bank Calendar — ‘Moonraker’
In the 1979 film, Moonraker, 007 goes entirely digital for the first time in the history of the franchise with a Seiko M354 Memory Bank Calendar watch. Ultimately, the model plays a key role toward the end of the film thanks to an explosive charge hidden in the back of the watch.
Case Material: Stainless steel
Case Size: 34 mm x 39 mm
Movement: Quartz caliber M354
16. TAG Heuer Professional Night Dive Ref. 980.031 — ‘The Living Daylights’
Though Seiko’s reign in the Bond franchise may have ended with the 1985 film A View to Kill, 007’s affinity for quartz watches did not. In the 1987 film The Living Daylights, we get a new Bond and a new watch brand. For this installment, Timothy Dalton steps in as the secret agent wearing a quartz diver from TAG Heuer—the Professional Night-Dive Ref. 980.031 to be exact. However, Bond would revert back to a mechanical timepiece in the next film, License to Kill.
Case Material: Black PVD
Case Size: 36 mm
Movement: Quartz caliber ETA 955.114
15. Seamaster Planet Ocean Ref. 2900.50 — ‘Casino Royale’
In the 2006 film Casino Royale we also get a new Bond. For his debut as 007, Daniel Craig rocks a Seamaster Planet Ocean Ref. 2900.50.91 in the opening sequence of the movie, later swapping it for an Aqua Terra.
Case Material: Stainless steel
Case Size: 45.5 mm
Movement: Omega 2500 Co-Axial auto-winding mechanical
14. Seiko TV Watch — ‘Octopussy’
Seiko’s TV watch is among the duo of models sported by James Bond in the 1983 film Octopussy. As the name suggests, this oddball model was the world’s first wristwatch with a built-in liquid crystal display television screen when it debuted in 1982. With his affinity for the latest gadget, it’s no surprise 007 had the watch in his collection.
Case Material: Stainless steel
Case Size: 40 mm x 49 mm
Movement: Quartz caliber SR920W
13. Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Ref. 2201.50 — ‘Quantum of Solace’
In the 2008 film, Quantum of Solace, Daniel Craig sports just one watch: the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Ref. 2201.50.00. This slightly smaller variation of the Planet Ocean comes in at 42 mm and notably features a stainless steel build and black bezel. Interestingly, when Omega released a commemorative edition to the public, the brand decided to up the proportions to a whopping 45.5 mm.
Case Material: Stainless steel
Case Size: 42 mm
Movement: Omega 2500
12. Rolex Pre-Daytona Chronograph 6238 — ‘On Her Majesty’s Secret Service’
After serving as the watch of 007 for the first four films in the franchise, Rolex disappears from the secret agent’s wrist in You Only Live Twice but makes a triumphant return in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. Here, Bond is portrayed by George Lazenby, who wears a trio of models from The Crown, including the Ref. 6238.
Case Material: Stainless steel
Case Size: 36 mm
Movement: Manual-wound chronograph caliber Valjoux 72B
11. Hamilton Pulsar P2 2900 LED Digital Watch — ‘Live and Let Die’
In the opening scene of Live and Let Die, Moore’s Bond has strapped on a Pulsar LED digital watch from Hamilton. Later in the film, he swaps the quartz model for his tried-and-true Rolex Submariner. With the film’s release in 1973—right in the midst of the Quartz Crisis—it comes as no surprise 007 was juggling both quartz and mechanical timepieces on screen.
Case Material: Stainless steel
Case Size: 40 mm x 34 mm
Movement: Quartz
10. Seiko 6923 Chronograph — ‘A View To Kill’
Last but certainly not least, the SPR007 7A28-7020 is among the final three watches we see from Seiko within the James Bond franchise in the 1985 film A View to Kill. This quartz model features a white dial and the bonus of a chronograph function.
Case Material: Stainless steel
Case Size: 38 mm
Movement: Analog quartz chronograph caliber 7A28
9. Omega Planet Ocean Ref. 232.30 — ‘Skyfall’
In the 2012 film Skyfall, we see Bond wearing a Planet Ocean for the second time in the franchise, the Planet Ocean Ref. 232.30.42.21.01.001 to be exact. This titanium watch makes its debut in the opening scene. Then, later in the film, 007 swaps it for an Aqua Terra.
Case Material: Stainless steel
Case Size: 42 mm
Movement: Omega 8500
8. Omega Aqua Terra Ref. 231.10 — ‘Spectre’
The 2015 film Spectre kicks off with 007 in the Omega Aqua Terra Ref. 231.10.42.221.03.001. While he ultimately swaps it for his go-to Seamaster 300, the Aqua Terra is a welcome alternative, featuring a classic yet robust design.
Case Material: Stainless steel
Case Size: 41.5 mm
Movement: Omega 8500
7. Seiko Ref. 7549-7009 ‘Golden Tuna’ — ‘For Your Eyes Only’
In the 1981 film For Your Eyes Only, 007 is deep in his Seiko era, wearing two different models throughout the movie. One such watch is the Seiko Ref. 7549-7009 “Golden Tuna,” a quartz diver offering 600 meters of water resistance. Bond proudly sports the iconic model over his yellow diving suit during the dive in the yellow submarine to the St. Georges wreck.
Case Material: Grade 5 Titanium
Case Size: 49.5 mm
Movement: Quartz caliber 7549
6. Omega Seamaster 300 Ref. 233.32 — ‘Spectre’
As we move toward the top five James Bond watches, things start to get particularly memorable. The Seamaster 300 Ref. 233.32.31.41.21.01.001 is the star of the 2015 film Spectre. This model marked the first watch Omega designed exclusively for one of the James Bond movies. Later, the brand went on to release a limited-edition Spectre Seamaster 300 to the public.
Case Material: Stainless steel
Case Size: 41 mm
Movement: Omega 8400
5. Seiko 0674 5009 LC — ‘The Spy Who Loved Me’
From 1977 to 1985, Seiko was the choice brand for 007. The first Seiko to grace the secret agent’s wrist on the silver screen was the 0674 LC in The Spy Who Loved Me. This rectangular model was emblematic of the era. In the movie, the fictional watch has a unique feature that allows Bond to print messages received from other spies.
Case Material: Stainless steel
Case Size: 40 mm x 34 mm
Movement: Quartz caliber 0674
4. Rolex Submariner 5513 — ‘On Her Majesty’s Secret Service’
For the first four films in the franchise, Bond remains loyal to one particular Rolex model. However, by the 1969 film On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, the secret agent starts a love affair with a different reference from the Crown: the 5513. The 5513 is among three different Submariner references that appear on the wrist of George Lazenby over the course of the film. Plus, we see the Ref. 5513 go on to appear in two subsequent movies in the series—Live and Let Die and The Man with the Golden Gun—both of which star Roger Moore as 007.
Case Material: Stainless steel
Case Size: 40 mm
Movement: Caliber 1520
3. Omega Seamaster 2541.80 — ‘Goldeneye’
This is the Omega that started it all. After the OG Bond watch—the Sub—made one final appearance in 1989, it was time to usher in a new era for James Bond and his watches. Beginning with the 1995 film Goldeneye, the Omega Seamaster would become the official watch of 007. Over the next two decades and nine films, we’ll see seven different variations of the Seamaster appear on the secret agent’s wrist. Things kicked off with the Seamaster Professional 300M Ref. 2541.80 worn by Pierce Brosnan. Here, we not only have the first Omega to be worn by Bond but also have the last quartz model to appear in the iconic film series.
Case Material: Stainless steel
Case Size: 41 mm
Movement: Omega 1538
2. Rolex Submariner 6538 — ‘Dr. No’
Speaking of watches that started it all, this is it—the Rolex that established Bond as a real watch guy: the Rolex Submariner Ref. 6538. The inaugural film of the franchise, Dr. No, debuted in 1962 with the illustrious Sean Connery wearing a Submariner Ref. 6538. Legend has it Connery was a true Rolex man, and the model came from his own personal collection. He went on to sport the Ref. 6538 in the next three installments of the series: From Russia with Love, Goldfinger, and Thunderball. Fun fact: In Goldfinger, we also get another Rolex making an appearance on screen on the wrist of notorious Bond girl Pussy Galore. Instead of a Sub, she opts for a GMT Master Ref. 6542.
Case Material: Stainless steel
Case Size: 38 mm
Movement: Caliber 1030
1. Omega Seamaster 300 007 Edition 210.90 — ‘No Time To Die’
Despite the undeniable icon status of the Ref. 6538, the number one watch of 007 goes to Omega. They say newer is always better, and well, Omega really outdid itself with the latest and greatest watch to grace the wrist of James Bond. To this day, the Seamaster 300 continues to be the official watch of 007. In the most recent film, No Time to Die, we get another special iteration: the Seamaster 300 Series 007 Edition. This model notably features a lightweight titanium build and houses Omega’s in-house caliber 8806 automatic movement.
Case Material: Titanium
Case Size: 42 mm
Movement: Omega 8806
