![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Also making this dial distinct from that of other Sea- masters is the arrow marker above the 6 o’clock index, used historically to denote property of the British government. On a more positive legibility note, the use of red on the end of the central seconds hand is a good visual cue to alert the wearer that the watch is running, as that hand races around the dial. The decision to hollow out large portions of the hands on a watch that is intended for military-grade, mission-oriented legibility is somewhat puzzling in the dark, when the minute hand crosses over one of the larger hour markers, it can be difficult to determine the time at a glance. The hour hand and minute hand are both pentagon-shaped, and partially skeletonized with big, luminous triangles at their tips. (In keeping with Craig’s “vintage touches of color” statement, tropical brown generally refers to a black dial that has become discolored over time due to exposure to sunlight, a phenomenon associated with many desirable vintage timepieces.) The dial uses an array of large, geometrically shaped indexes, all coated with a generous application of tan, faux-patina-colored Super- LumiNova - rectangular bars at the cardinal points, doubled at 12 o’clock, and round “bubbles” for the remaining hour markers. The “tropical brown” color scheme of the bezel matches that of the dial, and both are made from aluminum, another materials decision made in the service of keeping the overall timepiece lightweight. The screw-down crown is adorned with the Greek letter Omega. The helium release valve at 10 o’clock identifies the Seamaster as a serious divers’ watch. Another element that marks this as a professional divers’ watch is the helium release valve at 10 o’clock, which not only adds a technical feature that a diver (or a submersible-manning secret agent) can actually use, but whose fluted edge, matching that of the screw-down crown, adds a slight bit of asymmetrical charm to the overall design while being just small and unobtrusive enough not to press into the wrist. And the unconventional shape of the edges adds a very attractive hint of sportiness to the overall design, as well as being very consistent with Seamaster designs of the past. In practice, I’m not sure that it’s actually easier for the fingers to grasp the scalloped edges than to get traction on a more traditional notched bezel, but the bezel does ratchet smoothly with a pleasant series of clicks. Handling the case, one of the aspects that stands out is the unidirectional rotating bezel, whose top surface is inscribed with the 60-minute scale expected of a professional-grade divers’ watch, and whose sides are scalloped rather than fluted, presumably for the thumb and forefinger to easily grip the indentations to rotate the bezel for setting dive times. The unidirectional bezel has an aluminum ring with a dive scale. The lugs are sharply but elegantly curved. The 42-mm size is comfortable and well balanced on almost any wrist, with the caseback’s convex curve nestling nicely into place. The standard model comes on a mesh bracelet of the same material, though our review watch was mounted instead on a color-coordinated NATO-style fabric strap for an even more military look. Practical utility on a mission was almost certainly a factor in designing the case, which is made of grade 2 titanium and mostly matte-finished - thus ensuring lightness on the wrist, toughness under adverse conditions, and a distinct lack of glare in missions requiring stealth. I also suggested some vintage touches and color to give the watch a unique edge.” In a quote provided for the Swiss watchmaker, the British actor and watch aficionado stated, “When working with Omega, we decided that a lightweight watch would be key for a military man like 007. Omega says that its design team was in contact with Craig, who stars as Bond for the fifth and final time in the movie, throughout the process, utilizing his knowledge of the character’s cinematic and literary history. The Seamaster Diver 300M 007 Edition is offered on a mesh bracelet as well as a NATO strap. Ahead of the film’s long-delayed release, I gave the watch a full once-over with an eye toward both stylishness and functionality, two necessities for any timepiece worn by the world’s most suave secret agent. The Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 007 Edition is a military-look dive watch featured in the recent James Bond film, No Time to Die, and designed with the input of its star, actor Daniel Craig himself. ![]()
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