New Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Chronograph 007 First Light Review

The partnership between Omega and the James Bond franchise has become one of the most significant and iconic in the world of luxury watches.

While other watchmakers have also appeared in films, the collaboration initiated by Jean-Claude Biver and the 007 film series set a benchmark for all brands wishing to make their models iconic and desirable among current and future generations of buyers. Thanks to this collaboration, Omega Seamaster watches have become an essential element on the wrist of style and quality enthusiasts.

Want to be as stylish as James Bond? Choose Omega Seamaster. How durable are these watches? James Bond wears them - and that speaks for itself. Of course, such marketing moves may evoke skepticism among watch connoisseurs. However, it is impossible to deny the enormous contribution the 007 series made to popularizing the Seamaster collection. It stimulated sales of standard models and spawned numerous special and limited editions valued by collectors and buyers. Today, the universe of Omega x 007 is reaching a new level - for the first time in the history of the Seamaster Diver 300M series, a chronograph created specifically for a James Bond video game has been realized in reality.

Design and Construction of Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Chronograph 007 First Light

The new model does not break tradition and does not use overly bright 007 branding elements. The stainless steel case retains classic dimensions - 44 mm in diameter, 17.2 mm thick, and 52.8 mm from lug to lug. Such a design is not intended for discreet wearing under a cuff or with a formal suit. It should be noted that the video game 007 First Light tells the story of a young Bond at age 26, who is just gaining the status of an agent with a "license to kill." While the game has not yet been released (launch scheduled for May 27), it can be assumed that we are witnessing a not yet fully formed hero with his characteristic style of "shaken, not stirred."

The dial is made of black ceramic with a wave-like texture familiar to series fans. Large semi-transparent hands and applied indices are filled with Super-LumiNova luminescent material for improved visibility in the dark. The central chronograph second hand and sub-dials are highlighted in a golden hue. To make room for the date at the "6 o'clock" position, the watch combines the chronograph hour and minute counters into a single indicator. On the opposite side, at the "9 o'clock" position, there is a small seconds sub-dial. This layout ensures readability and visual harmony.

Strap and Design Elements with 007 First Light

The NATO strap is made in the colors of the dial - a combination of gray, gold, and black in a unique striped pattern, different from the strap of the 007 No Time to Die Edition Seamaster model. If this color scheme does not suit, six more NATO strap options presented in the game are available for separate purchase. The strap buckle is engraved with the Seamaster logo, and the loops feature the inscriptions "007" and "First Light." These are the only noticeable visual references to the franchise visible when wearing the watch.

Technical Specifications and Movement

The most subtle yet most obvious 007 marking is the engraving "007 FIRST LIGHT" on the sapphire glass case back with a transparent window. Underneath lies the famous Omega Co-Axial caliber 9900 - an automatic chronograph with a column wheel, certified by METAS as a master chronometer, with a power reserve of 60 hours. The movement is decorated with Omega's signature "Geneva waves" in an arabesque style, which has become a hallmark of Omega.

Reliability and Practicality in Everyday Use

Despite its impressive size, the watch is water-resistant up to 300 meters, equipped with a screw-down crown and chronograph pushers. Such a design can be considered professional - a large, legible, and functional tool intended for active use. For those who prefer more compact models, the Seamaster and Seamaster Aqua Terra collections offer many smaller options. Nonetheless, the appearance of the first Seamaster model with a chronograph in the 007 series, developed in collaboration with a video game, opens new horizons and adds dimensions to the world of Omega and James Bond.

Price and Availability of Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Chronograph 007 First Light

The model is already available for purchase at a price of $9,400 USD.