Like its historical predecessor, Omega does without any additional functions in this caliber. What's more, a double barrel lends this timepiece a 60-hour power reserve. In fact, this watch can withstand up to 15,000 gauss. Omega crafts the balance spring out of silicon, a metalloid with anti-magnetic properties, thus protecting the movement from magnetic fields. The balance wheel oscillates at 25,200 vibrations per hour (vph). The co-axial escapement boasts increased accuracy and efficiency. This movement features a co-axial escapement, an alternative to the traditional Swiss anchor escapement. The automatic caliber 8400 ticks away inside the Omega Spectre. James Bond, as played by Sean Connery, first donned a NATO strap in the 1964 film 'Goldfinger.' In close-up shots, you may notice the 18-mm strap was too slender for the Bond Submariner's lugs. The most noticeable feature of the Spectre watch is its gray and black NATO strap. The standard Seamaster has a triangular tip, while the Spectre edition has a lollipop hand with a circular tip. Another common feature is the arrow-tipped hour hand however, the second hands differ. The Spectre edition replaces the 12 numeral with the company name and logo. Other details from the original include Arabic numerals at 3, 6, and 9 o'clock the only difference being the 1957 version featured a numeral at 12 as well. This way, you can keep track of how long you've been underwater.īoth models feature triangular indices similar to those on the first Seamaster 300 from 1957. Before you start your dive, you turn the bezel and align the zero marker with the minute hand. This is a classic feature of diving watches.

In contrast, the normal Seamaster has a unidirectional bezel with a 0 to 60 scale. The bidirectional bezel also allows you to keep track of the time in a second time zone by synchronizing it with the hour hand, rather than setting the hour hand manually. They are made of Liquidmetal, an amorphous metal alloy that is more resistant and elastic than titanium or aluminum alloys. The numbers 0 through 11 on the ceramic bezel immediately catch the eye. The design of the Seamaster 300 Spectre is very similar to that of the standard model, with a few notable exceptions. The Design of the James Bond Seamaster 300 As of mid-2022, the Seamaster 300 was demanding just under 10,000 USD, regardless of condition. By late 2017, it had passed the 9,000-USD mark. The same watch was selling for almost 8,300 USD only a few months later. Limited to a run of 7,007 pieces, this Seamaster 300 had an original list price of 7,500 USD. Not only did this diving watch sell out quickly, but it has also performed extremely well from a financial perspective. The Omega Seamaster 300 Spectre is easily one of the most popular Bond watches and a favorite Seamaster edition overall. Its skeletonized rotor with a James Bond engraving resembles the famous 'gun barrel' opening sequence from nearly every Bond film. On the reverse side, the caliber 8507 is a sight to behold. You can find the pattern on its blue dial, as well as on the second hand. The Bond family coat of arms inspired several elements of the Aqua Terra 150M Spectre. This Seamaster Aqua Terra has retained its value well, but is not as sought-after as the Seamaster 300 Spectre. Omega produced 15,007 units of the Omega Aqua Terra 150M Spectre. Thanks to the Co-Axial Master Chronometer caliber 8400, this watch is extremely precise and can withstand magnetic fields of up to 15,000 gauss. However, the main features of the consumer model are its 12-hour bezel and lollipop second hand. In the movie, this timepiece has an explosive additional function.

Due to high demand, this Spectre watch sold out almost immediately, and its price has since increased by several thousand dollars. The Seamaster 300 version had a limited run of 7,007 pieces and is highly coveted among watch collectors. Bond, played by Daniel Craig, sported both models on the silver screen. The Swiss luxury watch manufacturer marked the occasion with two limited editions: the Omega Seamaster 300 Spectre and the Aqua Terra 150M Spectre. That same year, the 24th Bond film, 'Spectre,' hit theaters. The partnership between Omega and James Bond turned 20 in 2015.

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