It appears that Hemming was right. So without further ado, it’s time to explore every one of the Seamaster models (along with their bizarre fictitious powers engineered by Q) worn by Bond. Following its production, GoldenEye’s costume designer Lindy Hemming disclosed: ‘I was convinced that Commander Bond, a naval man, a diver and a discreet gentleman of the world would wear this watch’. The Seamaster made such an impression that it has remained the ultimate Bond watch to this day. From this moment forth, Swiss watch manufacture OMEGA became the only brand to appear on the secret agent’s wrist. In the film to follow, GoldenEye, Pierce Brosnan wore a quartz OMEGA Seamaster Professional (Reference 2541.80). 16610 worn by Timothy Dalton in The Living Daylights (1989) marked the final time that Bond would vary his watch choice.

However, this came to an end in 1995 when GoldenEye marked a new era for 007’s horological tastes. Seiko, Hamilton, Rolex, Breitling, and Heuer (as TAG Heuer was then known) have all graced the wrist of the world’s favourite British spy.

No in 1962, James Bond has both thrilled us and gained our admiration – as have his many watches.

Omega 2200.50 with 007 casino royale