James’ Bond’s Watch Sold for 250 250 Swiss Francs
Posted by WatchExpert | Under Watch News, Watch Series Monday Sep 21, 2009
The Omega Seamaster Professional 007 watch that was worn by Daniel Craig in Casino Royal was sold at an auction in Geenva for 250 250 Swiss Francs (about $207 000).
According to auction house Antiquorum that was the organiser of the auction, the buyer of the watch expressed the wish to remain anonymous.
Omega Seamaster Professional 007 line is popular with watch connoisseurs from all over the world, especially with those who love the famous James Bond saga. Every day thousands of people come to Omega watch stores to buy there a watch like “James Bond wears”.
Those who want a simpler James Bond’s watch, the one that was not worn by Daniel Craig, can buy one for lower price. Omega has released a limited edition of James Bond Seamaster Planet Ocean that comes complete with the 007 logo on the case back as well as on the buckle of its bracelet.
In previous films of James Bond saga, James Bond also wore Omega watches. In 2002, in Die Another Day Pierce Brosnan wore an Omega watch. Earlier James Bonds – Roger Moore, Sean Connery and others wore Rolex Submariner. However, Omega watches have already become the standard for agent 007.
In the latest film about agent 007, Quantum of Solace Daniel Craig who again played the main role wore the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600m watch. The brand released a new Seamaster Planet Ocean 600m Quantum of Solace limited edition.
The new model is a watch with self-winding chronometer and Co-Axial escapement with rhodium-plated finish. The movement offers power reserve of 48 hours. The watch is protected with domed anti-reflective, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal.
The new model is a watch with self-winding chronometer and Co-Axial escapement with rhodium-plated finish. The movement offers power reserve of 48 hours. The watch is protected with domed anti-reflective, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal.
The watch features a stainless steel case with black dial and second hand with red tip. The hand rotates in stark contrast to the black dial. The case is polished and brushed and measures 45.50 mm in diameter. The construction of the case incorporates a stainless steel unidirectional bezel with a black ring and a stainless steel screw-in crown. The escape valve is placed at 10 o’clock.
The logo 007 is engraved on the buckle of the stainless steel bracelet. One more 007 logo appears on the caseback that as well has the engraved words Planet Ocean Limited Edition. Water resistance – 600 meters.
The other lot of the auction was a ring-watch that used to belong to Ursula Andress who played the role of James Bond’s girlfriend. This watch was sold for 21 750 Swiss francs (about $216 000). The episode of the movie Dr.NO where she comes out water in white bikini became a classics.
Altogether the auction Omegamania that took place in Geneva sold about 300 lots. The total amount of sales comprised more than 6,5 million Swiss francs (about $5,4). James Bond’s watch from Seamaster Professional 007 series as well as the watch of James Bond’s girlfriend became ones of lots that caught the most attention.