007 + 5000. That is how many of this watches Omega will be making, 5007 of the new Limited Edition Jame's Bond watch. A few months back, at Basel World 2008, Omega announced the release of an Omega Seamaster 007 Limited Edition. This was the third Limited Edition Omega Seamaster Professional created as a tribute to the film. Omega is now releasing a fourth James Bond Limited Edition watch, and we are glad to say, that this time it is not based on the Omega Seamaster Professional.
Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Quantum of Solace Limited Edition. It looks like James Bond has traded in his Omega Seamaster Professional for an Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean. The Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean is a divers watch with a unidirectional rotating bezel which is used to measure up to one hour of elapsed time and a date display.
The Quantum of Solace Limited Edition has the words "Quantum of Solace" discreetly printed on the dial. This is something we like. The last two Omega James Bond limited Edition watches were a bit too flashy for our tastes.
This is a big watch, with a 45.5 mm case diameter. The massive case is water resistant to 600 meters. Inside the case beats a chronometer certified Omega 2500 movement which produces 25,200 vibrations per hour and has a 48 hour power reserve. The Omega 2500 movement, is a heavily modified ETA 2892 movement, which includes the Omega developed Co-Axial technology that reduces friction and prolongs service intervals.
Helium Release Valve. Planet Oceans come with a Helium Release valve (the second crown at the 10' oc'clock). When deep sea divers operate at great depths, they spend prolonged hours in diving bells under pressure breathing a gas mix that contains helium. Helium molecules are the second smallest found in nature and thus available to work its way inside even water resistant watches. When a diver resurfaces, the helium which built up inside the watch starts to expand quicker than it can escape, leading to an increase in pressure inside the watch. This can cause great damage to the watch. The valve allows for these gases to be released, but you must do it manually.
About Omega SA. The forerunner of Omega was founded in 1848, by Louis Brandt. The name Omega was first used in 1894. It was used as the name of one of the Louis Brandt brother’s watch movement calibers.
This is a big watch, with a 45.5 mm case diameter. The massive case is water resistant to 600 meters. Inside the case beats a chronometer certified Omega 2500 movement which produces 25,200 vibrations per hour and has a 48 hour power reserve. The Omega 2500 movement, is a heavily modified ETA 2892 movement, which includes the Omega developed Co-Axial technology that reduces friction and prolongs service intervals.
Helium Release Valve. Planet Oceans come with a Helium Release valve (the second crown at the 10' oc'clock). When deep sea divers operate at great depths, they spend prolonged hours in diving bells under pressure breathing a gas mix that contains helium. Helium molecules are the second smallest found in nature and thus available to work its way inside even water resistant watches. When a diver resurfaces, the helium which built up inside the watch starts to expand quicker than it can escape, leading to an increase in pressure inside the watch. This can cause great damage to the watch. The valve allows for these gases to be released, but you must do it manually.
About Omega SA. The forerunner of Omega was founded in 1848, by Louis Brandt. The name Omega was first used in 1894. It was used as the name of one of the Louis Brandt brother’s watch movement calibers.
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