James Bond Watches Blog

Image: Omega 2531.80 James Bond watch, with Aston Martin model in background ("Die Another Day," 2002, starring Pierce Brosnan as Agent 007)

Actually, it’s been in beta for a while now.

But we’re set with the shakedown, and committed to a schedule of twice-monthly updates.

James Bond Watch Photos is a dedicated sister-site where we’ve organized and made available mostly exclusive photography. There is only a limited number of Categories, for straightforward access: By wristwatch type, James Bond story title, and image size.

All known brands featured in the movies are covered. Most models are here. Some literary and licensed product James Bond watches have started to be included, with more to come. This is also where we have and will be cataloging official product placement photographs, such as wallpapers provided by Omega.

Images are available for immediate download, for personal use only. Subject to copyright limitations.

Media inquiries are welcome: Contact Proteus Publishing for access to photographs at higher resolution, without watermarks.

Omega Seamaster 2531.80 James Bond watch

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The original James Bond buzz-saw gadget watch designed and created by Syd Cain for "Live and Let Die" will be up for auction by Christie's, Geneva, on November 14, 2011

The original Rolex 5513 Submariner watch with buzz-saw modifications sold at auction yesterday for CHF 219,000 ($242,655) through Christie’s, Geneva.

Actor Roger Moore wore this exact Rolex wristwatch as James Bond in the 1973 Eon Productions 007 film, Live and Let Die.

Pre-sale estimates anticipated between $221,603 and $443,206 as its final selling price. This was Christie’s sale 1383, lot 182.

By comparison, a Omega 2900.50.91 Seamaster Planet Ocean worn by Daniel Craig in his inaugural James Bond movie, Casino Royale (Eon Productions, 2006), sold for CHF 250,250 (which would convert to approximately $275,409 at the prevailing exchange rate today).

This same lot 182 Rolex 5513 Submariner, serial (case) number 2683776, previously sold for $37,560 through Christie’s in February of 2001. Bracelet markings notwithstanding, according to Martin Skeet and Nick Urul, Vintage Rolex Sports Models, the Live and Let Die buzz-saw Rolex manufacture date (before Syd Cain modifications for the movie, of course) is more likely sometime in 1969 or 1970.

Image courtesy Christie’s

Daniel Craig as James Bond, wearing an Omega 2201.50 Planet Ocean watch for Quantum of Solace, Eon Productions, 2008

Two of my most reliable sources have independently confirmed that Omega Watches is once again the official product placement partner for James Bond watches on the new 007 film, Skyfall (formerly known as “Bond 23″).

There’s even a “good possibility” that Daniel Craig will wear at least two different models as James Bond in Skyfall. Recall that Casino Royale featured two Omega watch models. And I believe that decision wasn’t actually made until well-into production.

In one case regarding Bond 23, I was told to anticipate seeing it featured in some “creative” way. But, before you ask: A James Bond gadget watch is “unlikely.” It also doesn’t look like Skyfall will finally feature James Bond using his watch as a knuckle duster onscreen.

As you may have noticed in watching the Eon Productions press conference yesterday, a question regarding the use of anything from Ian Fleming in Skyfall was met with a bit too quick, a bit to firm a “no.”

But don’t let that stop you from writing letters in favor of a knuckle duster or saw-tooth-bezel gadget, if you’re so inclined.

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