Bond Watches
We aim to inform and enertain on the past, present and future of James Bond Watches. The cinematic James Bond has worn Rolex, Seiko, and Omega watches, the choice of which watch Bond come form his origins. Undoubtedly, the origins of James Bond lie with Ian Fleming and Bond’s earliest incarnation in the cinema.
Current – The Omega Seamaster
The latest version of Bond’s favourite timepiece is a real watch masterclass. In real life, Pierce Brosnan enetered an endorsement deal with Omega. Although not officially related to his promotional activities for the 007 franchise, the billboards which appeared in our visions featuring Brosnan and now Craig serve to whet the public appetite for what is the modern males timepiece of choice.
80s/90s – Rolex 16800/168000 Submariner
When Timothy Dalton assumed the role of James Bond he was wearing a Rolex Submariner with a date function, the first Bond ever to do so and also the last Bond to date to wear a Rolex. Because of the time frame when Dalton made his Bond movies, it is likely that Dalton wore the 16800 and later perhaps the 168000 Submariner.
60s/80s – James Bond Submariner
Many vintage Rolex collectors call all early Submariners without crown guards (shoulderless) the James Bond Submariner, while others in the watch collecting field believe that the watch Connery wore in Dr. No and the others was the Rolex Submariner models 6538,6200, 6538 and 5510.
The 5513 is probably one of the best vintage Submariners for everyday wear as worn by Dolton and Moore. I still wear mine from time to time, but coupled with a black crocodile strap and Rolex buckle a la Connery.