OMEGA: James Bond and Spectre, two characters on the wrist

Understanding the collection

All six 42 mm watches use calibre 8806. Two steel models are offered individually: blue for Bond, black for Spectre. Two boxed sets, each limited to 77, pair a steel watch with a platinum-gold version.

What makes the choice personal

Production numbers tell only part of the story. A collector might want a watch to wear regularly, a connection to a favourite film or a set whose pieces belong together. Those are different pleasures, and each gives the search a different direction.

Our starting point is the wearer. Identifying the details that matter is more useful than letting scarcity make the decision. A colour, a material or a cinematic association can be a stronger reason to choose a watch than its production figure alone.

The cinematic context in Glendale

Timeless Adversaries accompanies the launch at OMEGA’s Glendale boutique from 5 October to 8 November. More than twenty original props from seven films appear alongside six watches from the brand’s museum. These include the models worn in Casino Royale and Skyfall, placing the latest designs within a story audiences have seen on screen.