Rolex, Breitling, Omega: these are the most spectacular watches from James Bond

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No Time to Die:

The world premiere for the 25th Bond film "No Time to Die" was originally planned for November 8, 2019 in the USA.

But due to the corona pandemic, the start date had to be postponed several times.

The new 007 film should now be shown in German cinemas from September 30th.

The film series is cult, in advance there is much speculation about which woman the agent will have by his side, which car he will drive - and of course which watch he will wear.

From today's perspective, James Bond was something of one of the first influencers.

At the start of the new Bond film, the online portal Watchfinder & Co., a specialist in used luxury watches, took a look back at the most iconic watches that the various Bond actors have worn over the past six decades.

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Rolex Submariner 6538:

In the very first Bond film

: "James Bond Chases Dr. No"

(1962), leading actor

Sean Connery

wore

a

Rolex Submariner 6538

.

Bond inventor Ian Fleming was a Rolex fan himself, so it was no great surprise that the British writer wrote it on his protagonist's wrist and that Connery also wore the watch in the first film.

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The timepiece, also known as the "Big Crown" due to its very distinctive winding crown, was first manufactured by Rolex in 1955.

After four years, production was stopped again.

Examples of this watch, also known as the "James Bond Submariner", are now sold for around 460,000 euros.

By the way, Sean Connery also wore this model in the Bond films "Greetings from Moscow" (1963) and "Goldfinger" (1964).

Photo: Gabe Conte

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Breitling Top Time:

In the flick

"Fireball"

(1965), Connery wore a

Breitling Top Time in

addition to the Rolex 6538

.

Photo: Sunset Boulevard / Corbis via Getty Images

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It was the first and last time that the agent wore a watch from this Swiss manufacturer.

In the film, the model was able to measure radioactive radiation as a Geiger counter.

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Rolex 6238:

After the Connery era, the Australian

George Lazenby

took over

the role of 007

in

"On Her Majesty's Secret Service"

in 1969.

However, it was his only service for the British crown.

With the new Bond came a new watch, the

Rolex 6238

.

The model was redesigned especially for the film and got a red second hand that acted as a built-in compass.

Photo: Jake's Rolex World

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Rolex 5513 Submariner:

After Connery's last appearance in "Diamantenfieber" (1971),

Roger Moore

slipped

into the role of the British agent in 1973.

In

"Live and Let Die" he

wore a

Rolex 5513 Submariner

.

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Bond's armorer "Q" was now in top form and integrated a high-performance magnet and a circular saw into the watch, with the rotating bezel serving as a blade at the same time.

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Hamilton Pulsar:

Roger Moore only wore this watch for a few moments in the credits of "Live and Let Die".

The model was launched in 1972 and was the first digital watch in the world to have no moving parts - a technological revolution.

Photo: Hamilton

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Rolex Submariner 16610:

After seven Bond films starring Roger Moore,

Timothy Dalton took on

the role of British agent.

In

"License to Kill"

(1989) a Rolex graced the wrist of 007 again.

Photo: Sunset Boulevard / Corbis via Getty Images

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Produced until 2010, the timepiece was made from surgical grade stainless steel.

In addition, white gold was used for the hands and markers for the first time, protecting them from rust or patina.

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Omega Seamaster 300M Quartz Professional:

A full six years after the last Bond film with Timothy Dalton as the lead actor,

Pierce Brosnan

slipped

into the 007 role for the first time.

In

"GoldenEye"

(1995) Bond wore a watch from the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer Omega for the first time - the beginning of a new era: to this day, the Bond filmmakers rely on timepieces from this manufacturer.

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The Omega Seamaster 300M Quartz Professional had a stainless steel case and bracelet, a blue dial and a blue bezel.

"Q" also equipped them with a laser and a remote detonator

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Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M:

After a total of four films with Pierce Brosnan,

Daniel Craig

was hired as the new Bond actor.

In his second film

"Quantum of Solace"

(2008) he wore an Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M.

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The timepiece can be used up to a diving depth of 600 meters and is based on a new technology: Instead of the so-called Swiss lever escapement, which has been tried and tested so far, the co-axial escapement ticks in this watch.

This reduces the friction between the components at the heart of the mechanical watch and thus reduces the need for maintenance - the watch is more precise over a longer period of time.

For the first time, the Biel-based watch manufacturer also brought out merchandising items to match the film: an Omega watch with a second hand adorned with the 007 logo.

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Omega Seamaster 300 Specter Limited Edition:

In his fourth Bond film

"Specter"

(2015), Craig wears an Omega watch that was designed exclusively for the film.

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The Seamaster 300 has a stainless steel case, the black and gray striped bracelet is reminiscent of the military look.

In "Specter" the watch also has explosive abilities.

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Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 007 Edition:

Even if the start of the new Bond film

"No Time to Die"

(2021) has been postponed several times - the right watch has been available in stores for some time.

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The chronometer has a lightweight titanium case and is available from 7600 euros.

Die-hard Bond fans will remember the Seamaster Diver of Sean Connery's first Rolex Submariner 6538 in "James Bond Chases Dr. No".

Photo: Omega

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Incidentally, the manufacturers are silent about the boost in sales that the Bond films triggered among watch manufacturers.

When asked, Rolex stated that the Swiss manufacturer does not actively support film productions in principle.

Omega does not provide any information on sales figures either.

But as well as the last Bond strips were received by the audience, the products placed will certainly give the manufacturers a substantial boost in sales.

The Bond hit "Skyfall" (2012) alone grossed an unbelievable 1.1 billion dollars - more than any other Bond film before.