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The Omega Seamaster 300M Diver 60 Years of James Bond Edition in Canopus gold is for the Bond villains
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The Omega Seamaster 300M Diver 60 Years of James Bond Edition in Canopus gold is for the Bond villains

While the Omega Seamaster 300M Diver 60 Years of James Bond Edition in stainless steel was a visual tribute to various Omega watches worn by…
Everything you need to know about the new Omega Seamaster 300M 60 Years of James Bond Edition
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Everything you need to know about the new Omega Seamaster 300M 60 Years of James Bond Edition

Omega celebrates 60 years of Bond with a new stainless steel Omega Seamaster 300M 60 Years of James Bond Edition.
The Immortals – The Omega Seamaster Professional 300M is a serious contender among modern dive watches
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The Immortals – The Omega Seamaster Professional 300M is a serious contender among modern dive watches

Editor’s note: The Immortals is a new series that examines a watch that we believe deserves recognition as a bona fide modern classic. You’ll already…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: T+T meets James Bond and lives out super-spy fantasies in London
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: T+T meets James Bond and lives out super-spy fantasies in London

The invitation came through emblazoned with two logos – those of Omega and 007. “Raynald Aeschlimann, The M of Omega, invites you to a spy-inspired event:…
Sex, biceps and watch choices – how your wrist size affects your life
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Sex, biceps and watch choices – how your wrist size affects your life

There’s a famous Bond scene in Octopussy where Roger Moore’s 007, clad in his customary white tuxedo, sits down to play a spot of high-stakes…
“They wanted $50K, I gave them $2M” – Jean-Claude Biver on how he got Bond for Omega
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“They wanted $50K, I gave them $2M” – Jean-Claude Biver on how he got Bond for Omega

If you haven’t been watching or listening to the About Efffing Time (AET) podcast, co-hosted by Adrian Barker of Bark & Jack, George Bamford of…
Daniel Craig’s Omega Seamaster from No Time to Die to be auctioned for charity
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Daniel Craig’s Omega Seamaster from No Time to Die to be auctioned for charity

When you ask many collectors what got them into watches, you’ll often hear them attribute the spark to James Bond. The charismatic secret agent is…
Every Watch Tells A Story: “One of the reasons I wanted a Seamaster was the Bond films”
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Every Watch Tells A Story: “One of the reasons I wanted a Seamaster was the Bond films”

James Bond is a one-man industry. The Bond films have grossed over $7.04 billion USD on their own. But the various car chases, gadgets and attempts to…
Dr No Way: The 5 most implausible watch gadgets of James Bond
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Dr No Way: The 5 most implausible watch gadgets of James Bond

There are many reasons the James Bond franchise is so enduring. From the twisty plotlines, exotic cars, breathtaking locations, jaw-dropping stunt work, and of course,…
5 things to know about No Time To Die and James Bond’s future according to the Omega CEO
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5 things to know about No Time To Die and James Bond’s future according to the Omega CEO

The obvious place to begin this article would be to wax lyrical about Daniel Craig’s performance in this, his last, unintentionally drawn-out yet still seminal…
Pierce Brosnan really loves a dress watch and is fed up of Bond
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Pierce Brosnan really loves a dress watch and is fed up of Bond

Getting frustrated wondering if you’ll ever get to see the endlessly delayed new James Bond film, No Time To Die? Well, count yourself lucky that…
This is how Hamilton became Hollywood’s go-to watch brand
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This is how Hamilton became Hollywood’s go-to watch brand

Watch brands love to tout records they hold – highest complication count, thinnest movements, greatest depth rating and so on. But Hamilton Watch Company holds…
UPDATED: The complete list of Bond watches – now including “No Time to Die”
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UPDATED: The complete list of Bond watches – now including “No Time to Die”

Editor’s note: Before you ask, yes we have a date. April 2, 2021. It ain’t exactly days away, but at least we know how long the…
Lashana Lynch has confirmed she is the new 007 in “No Time to Die”, and boy does she wear the 007 Edition of the 300M with style…
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Lashana Lynch has confirmed she is the new 007 in “No Time to Die”, and boy does she wear the 007 Edition of the 300M with style…

Last week, Lashana Lynch confirmed in Harper’s Bazaar that she would inherit the 007 mantle in No Time to Die, which is the 25th Bond…
10 of the best sports watches of 2020 over $10K, with Rolex, Grand Seiko and Moser
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10 of the best sports watches of 2020 over $10K, with Rolex, Grand Seiko and Moser

Yesterday we explored the Top 10 sports watches under $10,000, but if you are willing to stretch your budget, there is an entirely new tier…
By the end of this video, you’ll know if you need James Bond’s Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 007 Edition
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By the end of this video, you’ll know if you need James Bond’s Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 007 Edition

EDITOR’S NOTE: We first published this story in July 2020 in the lead-up to the purported release of the new James Bond film, No Time to…
INTRODUCING: No Time To Die might be delayed, but the new Swatch x 007 ²Q is available right now
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INTRODUCING: No Time To Die might be delayed, but the new Swatch x 007 ²Q is available right now

After the success of the previous Swatch x 007 collaboration, another tough and colourful watch is back, now exclusively in time for the release of…
RECOMMENDED READING: Tom Hardy “all but locked in” to strap on Omega as the next James Bond, says GQ
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RECOMMENDED READING: Tom Hardy “all but locked in” to strap on Omega as the next James Bond, says GQ

Tom Hiddleston? Idris Elba? Perhaps, for the first time, a woman? Who will be James Bond when Daniel Craig steps out of the role after…
Money to burn: 4 crazy watch accessories for jaded billionaires (don’t even bother looking)
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Money to burn: 4 crazy watch accessories for jaded billionaires (don’t even bother looking)

As Woody Allen famously said, “Money is better than poverty, if only for financial reasons.” More specifically, it can help you cultivate a magnificent watch…
HANDS-ON: The Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 007 Edition is more grit than glamour
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HANDS-ON: The Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 007 Edition is more grit than glamour

This year, Daniel Craig will star as James Bond for the final time in the upcoming No Time To Die film, a blockbuster that is…
The top 5 Omega James Bond watches of all time as chosen by you
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The top 5 Omega James Bond watches of all time as chosen by you

Editor’s note: Earlier this week, we asked a question on Instagram stories, what is your favourite Omega Bond watch from the last 25 years? Imma…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Bond watches, Mido Ocean Stars and more lockdown
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Bond watches, Mido Ocean Stars and more lockdown

Well, there it is. Our home state of Victoria records its highest-ever day of coronavirus cases, and lockdown is reimposed. I guess it’s back to…
UPDATED: The complete list of watches James Bond wore on-screen
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UPDATED: The complete list of watches James Bond wore on-screen

Editor’s note: This week we are taking a look at the brand new Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 007 Edition that is set to hit screens…
How the Swatch Casino Royale changed my collecting forever
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How the Swatch Casino Royale changed my collecting forever

When I had my great-grandfather’s 1958 Omega Seamaster restored, I was convinced that I’d never wear, or need another watch again. It looked great, performed…
From Hemingway’s Rolex to Murakami’s vintage Heuer – the 7 best watch quotes from literature
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From Hemingway’s Rolex to Murakami’s vintage Heuer – the 7 best watch quotes from literature

Whether it’s the Breguet pocket watch that belongs to the dastardly Baron Danglars in The Count of Monte Cristo or the orange-dialled Doxa worn by…
Quartz, the killer – A history of quartz watches, Part 2
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Quartz, the killer – A history of quartz watches, Part 2

Editor’s note: This is part 2 of a long read from the second edition of NOW Magazine, which you can pick up here. If you missed…
Studios behind Bond decide this is no time to die, and postpone release until November
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Studios behind Bond decide this is no time to die, and postpone release until November

What was last week a meme is now no joke. The next Bond film has been postponed from April to November, because, as the saying…
What are these Swatch X 007 watches I’m seeing and can I still buy them?
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What are these Swatch X 007 watches I’m seeing and can I still buy them?

Swatch just dropped their latest James Bond collaboration – the Swatch X 007 Tribute Collection – and the big question on everyone’s lips is ……
When is faux-patina okay? Early thoughts on the new Omega Seamaster 007 Edition
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When is faux-patina okay? Early thoughts on the new Omega Seamaster 007 Edition

Omega recently released the hotly anticipated Seamaster Diver 300M 007 Edition, in association with Bond’s newest upcoming adventure, No Time To Die. It isn’t the…
The watches James Bond should have worn
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The watches James Bond should have worn

If you’ve ever been on the internet you will have noticed one million and one articles about the watches James Bond has worn throughout his…
What Sealed The Deal – Andreas’ Omega Seamaster Professional 300M
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What Sealed The Deal – Andreas’ Omega Seamaster Professional 300M

Has any one watch had more of an immediate effect on its audience than the Omega Seamasters featured in James Bond films? Seriously … almost…
Mastering the elements with 3 Omega Seamasters
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Mastering the elements with 3 Omega Seamasters

Omega’s eponymous collection of Seamaster timepieces are as varied as they are capable, and no matter the occasion, chances are Omega makes a water-ready timepiece…
From Dr No to Spectre – the Complete List of Bond Watches
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From Dr No to Spectre – the Complete List of Bond Watches

We all know James Bond, AKA 007, the suave British secret service agent who has been on missions all over the world. Throughout many of…
EDITOR’S PICK: Does the Seamaster make the Bond? Here are 4 of the best
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EDITOR’S PICK: Does the Seamaster make the Bond? Here are 4 of the best

Editor’s note: The year is 1995, and James Bond has returned to Russia to retrieve the stolen access codes for “Goldeneye”, a deadly satellite weapon system…
EDITOR’S PICK: 8 watches that show just how much the celebrity factor is worth
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EDITOR’S PICK: 8 watches that show just how much the celebrity factor is worth

Editor’s note: A couple of days ago I announced that Sotheby’s would be auctioning 44 watches from the collection of the late great Robin Williams.…
EDITOR’S PICK: As speculation rises about Idris Elba as Bond, we speculate about 007’s next watch
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EDITOR’S PICK: As speculation rises about Idris Elba as Bond, we speculate about 007’s next watch

Editor’s note: Speculation that Big Idris Elba might be the next man to don the Tom Ford tux and strap on the Walther and take over…
EVENT: Spectre Movie Preview with Omega, Sydney
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EVENT: Spectre Movie Preview with Omega, Sydney

You couldn’t script the lead up to this James Bond film any better really. A watch that both purists and newcomers are excited about, the…
OMEGA BOND SPECIAL: What watch will 007 wear next?
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OMEGA BOND SPECIAL: What watch will 007 wear next?

The credits have barely finished rolling on Spectre and already we’re thinking about the future. Will Daniel Craig pick up the Walther PPK one final…
VIDEO: Daniel Craig gifts 8 year old mini me Britton Walker the new Omega Bond Watch
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VIDEO: Daniel Craig gifts 8 year old mini me Britton Walker the new Omega Bond Watch

Daniel Craig is a craggy looking character who has been notoriously grumpy in the lead-up to the new Bond film Spectre. James Bond is apparently…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 6th November, 2015
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 6th November, 2015

A certain mood has settled over the Time+Tide office and it’s all about BBB. Not the Black Bay Black, or the Black Bay One going…
The Omega Seamaster 300 Spectre limited edition – Is this the best Bond watch yet?
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The Omega Seamaster 300 Spectre limited edition – Is this the best Bond watch yet?

James Bond is always running out of time. Every second that slips away sees the missile nearer to launching, the girl’s life slipping further away,…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 23rd October, 2015
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 23rd October, 2015

Great Scott, it’s the Friday Wind Down, so strap on your self-tying Nikes, power up your hover board and get ready for your weekly watch…
BREAKING NEWS: Omega announce James Bond Seamaster 300 ‘SPECTRE’ limited edition
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BREAKING NEWS: Omega announce James Bond Seamaster 300 ‘SPECTRE’ limited edition

The story in a second: Omega has just confirmed what James Bond will wear on his wrist in Spectre, the latest instalment of the franchise.…
PRE-BASEL: Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra James Bond Spectre Limited Edition announced.
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PRE-BASEL: Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra James Bond Spectre Limited Edition announced.

James Bond and the Easter Bunny have one thing in common. The marketing material comes earlier every year. The new Bond film, Spectre, comes out in November…