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Bienne Switzerland (28 March 2006)--
007 is back and this time with a new
look. Carrying on the tradition of the Seamaster James Bond watch, this
new stainless steel limited edition model is a professional diver’s
watch with the master spy’s inimitable touch. Fans of Bond will
instantly recognize the spiral motif embossed on the dial as seen in the
opening credits of the films as well as the diminutive 007 numerals at
the end of the seconds hand. This is also one of the first James Bond
watches to be equipped with the technically advanced Co-Axial
Escapement.
Limited to 10,007 pieces this exclusive Seamaster has more Bond features
than previous models. The James Bond Limited Series adopts the classic
design features such as the distinct case design, the curved horns and
contrasting polished and brushed surfaces as well as the blue “Bond”
bezel and dial.
In true Bond style, eye-catching good looks are combined with a high
specification precision machine. The James Bond Limited Series meets
with the requisites of a professional diver’s watch as well as passing
the rigorous COSC tests that assure its precision as a chronometer. As
is required of a professional diver’s watch it is water resistant to 300
metres (1000 feet) and is equipped with a helium escape valve positioned
at 10 o’clock. The helium escape valve allows any atoms of this gas to
escape during decompression, a vital function when using a diving bell,
as small helium atoms are able to penetrate the case and could cause the
watch to explode when expansion occurs during decompression. Other
features that distinguish this as a professional diver’s instrument are
the screw-in crown and screw-down case back, the uni-directional
rotating bezel featuring a luminous dot and the highly visible hands.
The skeleton hour and minute hands are coated with the luminous material SuperLuminova and the seconds hand has a red tip. The 007 logo at the end of the seconds hand sweeps across the spiral motif embossed on the blue dial, making this the most “Bond” of all the Seamasters to date. The applied hour markers and date window at 3 o’clock ensure that Her Majesty’s secret agent keeps all his appointments and the domed scratch-resistant sapphire crystal has received an anti-reflective treatment for optimum clarity.
The 41mm stainless steel case houses the Calibre 2500 self-winding movement with a 48-hour power reserve. It is also one of the first of these robust watches to incorporate a Co-Axial escapement; the proprietary Omega technology that considerably reduces friction in the heart of the watch mechanism and offers improved long-term reliability and accuracy. Performance is further improved by a free-sprung balance that allows for more precise adjustments of the watch. The mechanism is sealed into the case by a screw-down back on which the series number of each limited edition watch is engraved as well as an embossed 007 gun logo.
The James Bond Limited Series comes on a
comfortable brushed and polished stainless steel bracelet and is fitted
with a safety clasp with the engraving of the 007 logo.
Posted by Dell Deaton, April 1, 2008 at 10:47 PM
