Every Watch James Bond Has Worn On Screen

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Oct 9
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Every Watch James Bond Has Worn On Screen— because “shaken, not stirred” also applies to style

Let’s be honest—when most of us think of 007, we picture a tuxedo that could charm its way out of a hostage situation, a martini that’s got its own fan club, and a car that probably costs more than our homes. But Bond’s wrist? Oh, that’s where the real magic is. His watches aren’t just accessories—they’re gadgets, statements, and occasionally, explosives.

From sleek classics to high-tech marvels, here’s every timepiece that’s graced the wrist of the world’s suavest secret agent.

1. The Rolex Years: When Bond Was the Original Watch Guy

In Dr. No (1962), Sean Connery set the tone. His choice? A Rolex Submariner 6538—the godfather of Bond watches. This wasn’t just a timepiece; it was a quiet power move. No gadgets. No lasers. Just classic, rugged elegance strapped to a man who could disarm a villain or a supermodel with equal ease.

Connery stuck with the Submariner through several films, including From Russia with Love and Goldfinger. It became the Bond watch, the original wrist icon. Fun fact: it was reportedly Connery’s personal watch—because when you’re Bond, you bring your own Rolex.

2. George Lazenby and the Chronograph Moment

In On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969), George Lazenby took over the tux, and Bond switched things up with a Rolex Submariner 5513 and a Rolex Chronograph 6238. The latter gave Bond a sportier, almost race-car-driver vibe. Sure, the movie ended tragically (sorry, Tracy), but the watches? Flawless.

3. Roger Moore Goes Digital (and Magnetic)

Ah, the ‘70s—when fashion went wide-lapelled and watches got funky. Roger Moore’s Bond embraced gadgetry with open arms and raised eyebrows.

In Live and Let Die, the Rolex Submariner 5513 got an upgrade: a built-in circular saw and a magnetic field strong enough to unzip a dress (yes, really).

But Moore also flirted with digital watches. In The Spy Who Loved Me, he wore a Seiko 0674 LC—a quartz digital marvel that could print messages on tiny ticker tape. Move over, Apple Watch.

Through the Moore era, Bond rocked multiple Seikos, like the Seiko M354 Memory Bank Calendar in Moonraker and the Seiko H357 Duo Display in For Your Eyes Only. They were flashy, futuristic, and peak ’80s chic.

4. Timothy Dalton: Back to Basics

Timothy Dalton brought grit back to Bond in the late ’80s, and his watches followed suit. In The Living Daylights, he wore a TAG Heuer Professional Night-Dive—rugged, functional, and built for action rather than cocktail parties.

5. Pierce Brosnan and the Omega Era Begins

If the Rolex was Bond’s first love, Omega was his sophisticated midlife fling. In GoldenEye (1995), Pierce Brosnan ushered in the age of the Omega Seamaster Professional 300M. Sleek, modern, and blue as the Mediterranean, it came with a laser cutter and a remote detonator—because of course it did.

Brosnan wore variations of the Seamaster throughout his tenure, cementing Omega’s partnership with Bond. Suddenly, Omega wasn’t just a Swiss brand—it was Bond’s brand.

6. Daniel Craig: Grit Meets Luxury

Then came Daniel Craig in Casino Royale (2006)—a Bond who looked like he could knock out a henchman with his watch hand alone. Craig’s Bond stuck with Omega but went for tougher, sportier models.

He kicked things off with the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M and later sported the Omega Seamaster Diver 300M in Quantum of Solace. By Skyfall and Spectre, the watches were sleek, deadly, and ready for international mayhem.

His final bow in No Time to Die featured a military-inspired Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 007 Edition—lightweight titanium, vintage lume, and a NATO strap. No laser. No buzzers. Just pure, rugged class.

7. More Than Just Wrist Candy

Bond’s watches have evolved from simple timekeepers to full-on extensions of his character. Rolex gave him elegance. Seiko gave him gadgets. Omega gave him sophistication with a punch.

Whether it’s defusing bombs, charming a countess, or saving the world before cocktail hour, Bond’s timepiece has always been more than a watch. It’s a signal to the world: this man knows what he’s doing.

So the next time you’re picking a watch, ask yourself: WWBD—What Would Bond Do?

Probably pick the one with a built-in grappling hook. But hey, a nice diver’s watch will do.