The Watch
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The Omega Seamaster is one of the best-known watches out there, with a lengthy history that spans from 1948 up to today. In 1995 Omega commenced their legendary partnership with James Bond who requested a watch that would reflect Bond's military background. Given Omega's historic relationship as a supplier to the British Armed Forces, the brand was a natural fit and a professional-grade Seamaster has adorned the wrist of James Bond from Pierce Brosnan, in 1995, all the way up to Daniel Craig today.
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This model, the ref. 212.30.41.20.01.001 was released with a special black bezel, instead of the traditional blue and is a more recent chapter in that history, being launched in 2008 as a limited edition commemorating the Bond film, Quantum of Solace which debuted that same year.
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This spy comes with its Original Inner and Outer Boxes, Full Set of Cards, Instruction Manual and Limited Edition Certificate.
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Age: c.2008.
Reference: 212.30.41.20.01.001.
Movement: Co-Axial Automatic with Hacking Sweep Seconds and Quickset date.
Calibre: Chronometer Rated Omega Calibre 2500.
Timekeeping: Very good.
Service History: Unknown. Fully Lab Checked.
Dial: Original Omega Factory Dial.
Dial: Original Omega Factory Dial.
Case: Stainless Steel.
Measurements: 41mm.
Bezel: Unidirectional 120 Click Aluminum Bezel.
Water Resistant?: Untested.
Hands: Original.
Crystal: Original Omega Sapphire Crystal.
Crystal: Original Omega Sapphire Crystal.
Crown: Original Screw Down Omega Crown.
Strap/Bracelet: On its Original 1514/825 Steel Bracelet with Divers extension. Fits up to approx 7.25in Wrist with 2 spare links.
Lug Width: 20mm.
Box/Papers: Yes, Full Set. The Cushion which holds the Watch is missing and the Swing Tags are missing.
Box/Papers: Yes, Full Set. The Cushion which holds the Watch is missing and the Swing Tags are missing.
Getting Acquainted
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Bits that stand out:
- James Bond Edition.
- Twisted Lugs, in keeping with Tradition.
- Full Set Box and Papers.
-Unpolished.
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Nitty Gritty:
- The Case has marks and scratches throughout.
- The Cushion that holds the Watch in the Box is missing also the Swing Tags.
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Overall the Bond is in very nice pre-owned condition.
The Dial is in excellent condition.
Steel Case is in good condition, with minor scratches. This is a tool Watch.
The caseback is excellent.
The Crown is Original.
Original Crystal is very good.
Hands are in excellent condition.
The Bracelet measures up to approx 7.25in Wrist with 2 spare links.