Omega Watches

The OMEGA Seamaster Professional 300M
The "Original James Bond Model"

I was lucky enough to be given this watch for my 18th Birthday and I have treasured it ever since. It is the only quartz watch I own.

The quartz model is the "original" James Bond model as used in Goldeneye. The Automatic model was only added for the second film. A fact not many people know.

This watch is rugged and durable. I wear it everyday despite the fact I have a fair few other watches to choose from. It keeps excellent time and has never let me down.

This model is being discontinued very shortly. Dealer will probably never have another one of these brand new from the factory after December 2006.

Go and buy one of these watches. They are not uncommon and other people own them. But they are a piece of watchmaking and film making history. The value of this watch in 15 years time may well surprise you.

This watch as you can see from the lens is my favourite OMEGA watch of all time.

It may not be the best made, it may not be a design classic or break new horological ground. It is however a icon of the watch making and retailing world and the silver screen. It was also my 18th birthday gift from my parents which makes it very special to me.

Technical: Ref # 2541.80.00

MOVEMENT
Caliber: Omega 1538
Power Reserve: 27 / 36 months
Domed anti-reflective, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
Stainless steel case
Blue dial
Water Resistance: 300 meters

This watch more often that not now is my day to day watch. I wear this most of the time. It took over from my Seamaster which you can see above about six months ago. It is a little more understated that the Seamaster which is large and bulky and has attracted some unwelcome attention on the tube in London.

Technical: Ref # 3513.30.00
Caliber: Omega 1152
Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment inside
Stainless steel case
Silver dial
Water Resistance: 30 meters

This watch was not a gift but was purchased by me with my first bonus that I awarded myself after I helped found Time Collectors back in 2003. It was a proud moment for me as a 19 year old. I have since purchased much better and more expensive watches, but this watch marks a moment in my life. A moment when I knew I had achieved something. It will always be special to me.

Technical: Ref # Unknown
Caliber: Omega 342
Hexalite Crystal
Solid 14K Yellow Gold Case
Silver Dial
Not Water Resistant