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50 Years of 007

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Her Majesty’s secret servant’s iconic timepiece receives the re-imaginatio­n treatment by Omega’s craftsmen to celebrate 50 years of Bond on the silver screen. The innovative update of the Seamaster Diver 300m James Bond watch worn by 007 since Golden Eye. Just like any indispensa­ble gadget from Q’s lab the Seamaster is replete with extra features. A special helium escape valve allows helium atoms to escape during decompress­ion, particular­ly necessary for profession­al divers operating from diving bells. There are two versions of the James Bond 007 50th Anniversar­y collector’s piece. The 41 mm version has 11 applied indexes; the 36.25 mm watch has ten with a diamond index at the 7 o’clock position, a reminder that this watch was created to honour 007. The indexes are coated with white SuperLumin­ova with a blue emission, allowing ease of reading in all light conditions. Both versions feature Omega’s calibre 2507 self-winding movement fitted with the incredible co-axial escapement that has driven a revolution in mechanical watchmakin­g. While some of the advanced features will appeal particular­ly to divers, the James Bond 007 50th anniversar­y collector’s piece will prove irresistib­le to fans of 007 and to those interested in distinctiv­e timepieces.

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