Daniel Craig Wearing the Seamaster 300 Spectre Limited Editionīeyond being 007, Daniel Craig himself is also an Omega ambassador, wearing the brand's watches in public and in his non-Bond films like Knives Out, and the sequel, Glass Onion. How wrong they turned out to be, as Craig has taken the role and made it his own, consistently ranking as one of the top 2 actors to have played 007 along with Sean Connery. It's hard to remember the controversy when Daniel Craig was initially announced as the new James Bond prior to Casino Royale.Įditorials complained of him being too young, too blonde, and the backlash even extended to protest websites. Both Bond & Omega history are there along with a fresh new twist, but the watch can be appreciated on its own merit even without the 007 connection as well. The Omega Seamaster Spectre Limited Edition Ref 233.32.41.21.01.001īy taking the approach they did, Omega made the Ref 233.32.41.21.01.001 a much more accessible and special watch. While the watch may have been a different brand back then, the strap was put on it by Bond producer Albert "Cubby" Broccoli and is a part of Bond lore I'm glad they brought back for Spectre. This harks back to the Rolex Submariner worn by Sean Connery in the original Dr. There is some very important James Bond history here though in the striped regimental NATO strap. The Spectre LE, has a front side devoid of any mention, just like the watch worn by Daniel Craig in the film, as double-0 agents don't advertise. Prior Bond Limited Editions have often featured the 007 logo on the dial, as the second-hand counterweight, and have used gun-barrel motifs to illustrate the connection. A Fine Example of a Vintage CK2913-7 with Lollipop Second Hand - Image by the Bond front, Omega were conspicuous in their restraint. Coupled to that was a 12-hour countdown bezel, a feature not seen on the CK2913, but that served to differentiate the watch further from the standard model. The lollypop second hand, a feature present on later -6 and -7 variants of the CK2913 Seamaster 300 was added, a feature that appealed greatly to vintage Omega enthusiasts. Omega then delved into their own history, to make this watch unique in its own right as a Seamaster 300. Being a no-date was an added bonus here as collectors do tend to prefer that for simple setting when wearing watches in rotation. The starting point was a very attractive watch to begin with in the Seamaster 300. Back in 2015 though, it was somewhat of a departure from prior Bond watches. Seamaster 300 Spectre Limited Edition Ref 233.32.41.21.01.001 - Image by formula that made this Bond watch so popular seems obvious in hindsight and has been repeated with the recent No Time To Die Seamaster. The initial MSRP of $7,500 was a substantial jump over the regular Seamaster 300 Master Co-Axial on bracelet, yet prices on the secondary market instantly carried a premium as demand outstripped supply. While Bond watches are typically made in larger numbers to maximise value from the licensing fee, this was a watch that felt like a hard-to-get Speedmaster right from the drop in 2015. That number of 7,007 is very high for a limited edition, most Speedmaster Limited Editions that sold out during this period were around 2,000-3,000. The Spectre Limited Edition, Ref 233.32.41.21.01.001 is a perfect example of this, and the heavy dose of history, nostalgia and sentimentality in the design led to this watch produced in 7,007 units being genuinely hard to find even when new. The Omega Seamaster 300 Spectre Limited Edition Ref 233.32.41.21.01.001 This especially applies to vintage watch designs and watches that have carried out iconic roles in history. More than specifications, or finishing, or even quality, the driving force behind our love and appreciation of watches is an irrational and emotional one. We form emotional attachments to special kinds of machines like watches and cars, marvelling at their achievements and significance in history. The Spectre Limited Edition however, was something very different, marking the first time a Seamaster caused a feeding frenzy previously only seen in the Speedmaster world. Omega’s Bond Limited Edition models have always sold well and been popular with fans of the brand and the movies.
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