Bond has worn a variety of fake watches beyond the Rolex brand since the series’ inception in the 1960’s, such as replica Omega. In 1995, Omega managed to secure itself as the official Bond watch of choice. Since we’ve seen some magnificent timepieces grace the silver screen — let’s take a look at some of the fake Omegas that we prefer most.
It was 1995 and Pierce Brosnan was opted to play 007 in GoldenEye. By this time, Hollywood was capitalizing on product placement and Omega saw this their chance to secure their brand alongside the coveted Bond brand of sophistication.
It’s not like Omega which wasn’t already seen as a luxury watch, they just weren’t seen as the Bond watch. Either way, the marketing strategy further cemented their brand identity and bolstered their connections to the British Royal Navy — which in real life, had partnered with the brand often.
Fast forward to 2006 and we have a new man playing Bond once again, this time, Daniel Craig. Along with the new actor came a makeover for the Bond brand — a bit edgier, but still along the lines of styled and refined. The brand reportedly decided to continue with the replica omega watches partnership because while high-end, sharp and luxurious, it didn’t come with the same high-brow as the fake Rolex and seemed to be a better fit for their new leading role.
The Omega Seamaster 300m chronometer is one of the brand’s best thanks to its ties to the secret agent — but this chronometer watch bolsters a great reputation on its own thanks to a handful of key features.
Then there’s the stunning Seamaster Planet Ocean 600m Co-Axial which he wore in Casino Royale and Skyfall. The Planet Ocean is smaller than what we’re used to seeing on Bond’s wrist with a smaller 42mm case. However, the look is fitting for the refined Bond going for a more understated, but still unique, look. The watch featured in the film has specs like: a black dial, steel bracelet, Seamaster written in a stunning orange as well as a second hand with an orange tip, alongside 600 meter water resistant case, a screw-in crown, transparent case back, unidirectional rotating bezel and helium escape valve.
That movie prompted cheap replica omega to release a limited edition Skyfall Seamaster Planet Ocean 600m due to booming popularity. The watch also celebrated Omega’s seventh appearance in the Bond films. Only 5,007 of the timepieces were ever launched to the public. What sets it apart from the real model? While we can’t guarantee you’ll be as cool Bond once you put one of these beauties on, but we can assure you’ll look just as good.