{"id":25050,"date":"2017-07-11T12:46:04","date_gmt":"2017-07-11T11:46:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/?p=25050"},"modified":"2019-01-23T11:06:34","modified_gmt":"2019-01-23T11:06:34","slug":"omega-unveils-commanders-watch-james-bond-007","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/omega-unveils-commanders-watch-james-bond-007\/","title":{"rendered":"Omega unveils the &#8216;Commander&#8217;s Watch&#8217; for James Bond 007"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Inspired by Bond\u2019s rank and regalia, OMEGA has created the &#8220;Commander\u2019s Watch&#8221;. The timepiece salutes the ensign colours of the British Royal Navy, with touches of white, blue and red found throughout the watch, creating a suave and stately look.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The 41 mm stainless steel case features a blue ceramic bezel with a Liquidmetal\u00ae diving scale and red rubber covering the first 15 minutes. The NATO strap is blue, red and grey and follows a 5-stripe pattern with a polished buckle.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"OMEGA &quot;Commander\u2019s Watch&quot; Launch Event in London | OMEGA\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/G5pehWYpYZ0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>&#8220;The Commander\u2019s Watch salutes the ensign colours of the British Royal Navy.&#8221;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/SE_Diver300M_CommandersWatch_21232412004001_dial_large.jpg\"><img data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/SE_Diver300M_CommandersWatch_21232412004001_dial_large.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/SE_Diver300M_CommandersWatch_21232412004001_dial_large-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/SE_Diver300M_CommandersWatch_21232412004001_dial_large-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/SE_Diver300M_CommandersWatch_21232412004001_dial_large-680x510.jpg 680w\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/SE_Diver300M_CommandersWatch_21232412004001_dial_large.jpg\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25052 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"\"    sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25052\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/SE_Diver300M_CommandersWatch_21232412004001_dial_large.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/SE_Diver300M_CommandersWatch_21232412004001_dial_large.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/SE_Diver300M_CommandersWatch_21232412004001_dial_large-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/SE_Diver300M_CommandersWatch_21232412004001_dial_large-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/SE_Diver300M_CommandersWatch_21232412004001_dial_large-680x510.jpg 680w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>THE DIAL DESIGN<br \/>\nThe dial of the watch is polished white ceramic and includes 12 blue indexes, the word &#8220;Seamaster&#8221; written in red and blue skeleton hands. Unique features include the 007 gun logo counterweight on the central seconds hand and the number 7 in the date window which is coloured red, while all other numbers are blue.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/SE_Diver300M_CommandersWatch_21232412004001_caseback_large.jpg\"><img data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/SE_Diver300M_CommandersWatch_21232412004001_caseback_large.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/SE_Diver300M_CommandersWatch_21232412004001_caseback_large-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/SE_Diver300M_CommandersWatch_21232412004001_caseback_large-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/SE_Diver300M_CommandersWatch_21232412004001_caseback_large-680x510.jpg 680w\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/SE_Diver300M_CommandersWatch_21232412004001_caseback_large.jpg\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25053 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"\"    sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25053\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/SE_Diver300M_CommandersWatch_21232412004001_caseback_large.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/SE_Diver300M_CommandersWatch_21232412004001_caseback_large.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/SE_Diver300M_CommandersWatch_21232412004001_caseback_large-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/SE_Diver300M_CommandersWatch_21232412004001_caseback_large-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/SE_Diver300M_CommandersWatch_21232412004001_caseback_large-680x510.jpg 680w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>ABOUT-TURN<br \/>\nOn the wave-edged caseback, the stripes of the Commander\u2019s naval insignia are featured on the rotor of the new OMEGA Calibre 2507. There is also a central 9mm &#8220;bullet&#8221; design which adds to the 007 touch. The stainless steel model is limited to just 7,007 pieces.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/SE_Diver300M_CommandersWatch_21232412004001_ambiance2_large.jpg\"><img data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/SE_Diver300M_CommandersWatch_21232412004001_ambiance2_large-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/SE_Diver300M_CommandersWatch_21232412004001_ambiance2_large-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/SE_Diver300M_CommandersWatch_21232412004001_ambiance2_large-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/SE_Diver300M_CommandersWatch_21232412004001_ambiance2_large-680x383.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/SE_Diver300M_CommandersWatch_21232412004001_ambiance2_large.jpg 800w\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/SE_Diver300M_CommandersWatch_21232412004001_ambiance2_large-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-25055 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"\"    sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-25055\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/SE_Diver300M_CommandersWatch_21232412004001_ambiance2_large-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/SE_Diver300M_CommandersWatch_21232412004001_ambiance2_large-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/SE_Diver300M_CommandersWatch_21232412004001_ambiance2_large-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/SE_Diver300M_CommandersWatch_21232412004001_ambiance2_large-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/SE_Diver300M_CommandersWatch_21232412004001_ambiance2_large-680x383.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/SE_Diver300M_CommandersWatch_21232412004001_ambiance2_large.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>COMMANDER BOND AND THE BRITISH ROYAL NAVY<br \/>\nOMEGA watches were once issued to military divers around the world. In fact, the brand delivered more than 110,000 watches to Great Britain\u2019s MoD in World War II. It is entirely plausible that Commander James Bond would have been issued with an OMEGA watch.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/SE_Diver300M_CommandersWatch_21232412004001_slide1_large.jpg\"><img data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/SE_Diver300M_CommandersWatch_21232412004001_slide1_large-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/SE_Diver300M_CommandersWatch_21232412004001_slide1_large-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/SE_Diver300M_CommandersWatch_21232412004001_slide1_large-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/SE_Diver300M_CommandersWatch_21232412004001_slide1_large-680x383.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/SE_Diver300M_CommandersWatch_21232412004001_slide1_large.jpg 800w\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/SE_Diver300M_CommandersWatch_21232412004001_slide1_large-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-25059 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"\"    sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-25059\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/SE_Diver300M_CommandersWatch_21232412004001_slide1_large-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/SE_Diver300M_CommandersWatch_21232412004001_slide1_large-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/SE_Diver300M_CommandersWatch_21232412004001_slide1_large-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/SE_Diver300M_CommandersWatch_21232412004001_slide1_large-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/SE_Diver300M_CommandersWatch_21232412004001_slide1_large-680x383.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/SE_Diver300M_CommandersWatch_21232412004001_slide1_large.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>THE PRESENTATION BOX<br \/>\nThe Commander\u2019s Watch comes with a 3-year warranty and is presented in a special box that has been inspired by a real medal case. The box also contains a stainless steel bracelet, a changing tool and a &#8220;naval pin&#8221; that mirrors the design of the NATO strap.<\/p>\n<p>RARE YELLOW GOLD MODEL<br \/>\nA second model, made from 18K yellow gold, is also available in just 7 limited pieces. Its diving scale is crafted from Ceragold\u2122 and the watch also includes an 18K yellow gold central seconds hand.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/yellowgold.png\"><img data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/yellowgold-745x1024.png 745w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/yellowgold-218x300.png 218w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/yellowgold-768x1056.png 768w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/yellowgold-680x935.png 680w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/yellowgold.png 800w\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/yellowgold-745x1024.png\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-25060 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"\"    sizes=\"(max-width: 745px) 100vw, 745px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-25060\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/yellowgold-745x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"745\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/yellowgold-745x1024.png 745w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/yellowgold-218x300.png 218w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/yellowgold-768x1056.png 768w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/yellowgold-680x935.png 680w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/yellowgold.png 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 745px) 100vw, 745px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>See more at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omegawatches.com\/watches\/seamaster\/diver-300-m\/commanders-watch\/product\/\">Omega<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Inspired by Bond\u2019s rank and regalia, OMEGA has created the &#8220;Commander\u2019s Watch&#8221;. 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