References 2541.80, 2541.80.00, and 25418000 [1,2]. all appropriately, interchangeably identify the same wristwatch. The round James Bond watch case was worn on black two-piece rubber and single-pass leather aftermarket straps with stainless steel pin buckles (as if the same strap) during the pre-title sequence, and on its model-associated stainless steel bracelet with solid end links [a] otherwise. A glossy blue, wave pattern relief dials identified these models with descriptive text that read: “Seamaster / Professional / 300m/1000ft.” Luminescent material was tritium, without metal surrounds about its hour-markers. It had skeleton hands.
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James Bond’s Watch
There does not appear to be any serious controversy with regard to the make, model, or markings on this James Bond watch or about its appearance in canon [b].
As Seen in the Movie
Worn on-screen by Pierce Brosnan as Agent 007 in one EON Productions motion picture, GoldenEye, 1995.
“Gadget Watch”
Laser-beam emitter [c]
James Bond used the laser-beam emitter in his watch to cut a hole [5] through the floor of a repurposed Soviet missile train to open a means of escape from a Janus Syndicate trap. It was unclear how the gadget function on this Omega Seamaster was activated, but the beam emitted from its diving bezel pip appears to have been created graphically during post-production. Burning, sparks, and smoke from the floor were all practical, however — as evidenced by reflections in the 2541.80 crystal.
The watch shown in close-up for the first part of this sequence displayed the time at 8:50:24 and continued to run after. When it was featured again a few seconds later, its hands noted 7:50:26 and ran a second or so after.
Wireless trigger
When Alec Trevelyn held the 25418000 “new model” taken from 007 and compared it to his own [d], the James Bond gadget watch featured a red, blinking light in place of its 12 o’clock bezel marker, which appeared to be a practical effect. The action was stopped by press of the helium release valve crown.
The hero prop watch shown in close-up for the first part of this sequence displayed the time at 9:55:17 and continued to run after. It also appeared to tell time during the firing sequence, when it displayed 9:55:22 and ongoing.
Development / Technical / Retail
Omega introduced reference 2541.80 in 1993, fitted with caliber 1538 [6] and relied upon tritium for illumination. These James Bond watches had a case diameter of 41.5mm, lug width of 20mm, and a “total product weight” of approximately 125g (versus 165g for quartz successor [7]). Their “wave dials” were situated under domed, anti-reflective, scratch-resistant sapphire crystals. As electricly-driven timekeepers, featured end-of-life indicators and anticipated battery lives of forty-two months. They were water resistant to 300 meters (1000 feet).
Observations
The bracelet on this watch has come to be commonly known and referred to as “The Bond Bracelet.” It was also the same bracelet that came with and appeared on-screen as part of reference 2531.80 and 2220.80 James Bond watch models.
Scrutiny
Notwithstanding its bone fides, as of March 13, 2025, the “Planet Omega: James Bond” page hosted on the Omega website made no reference to the 25418000 Seamaster Professional 300m, nor to Pierce Brosnan as ever having played James Bond [8][e]. It did, however, appear under the “1951-2000” section of the “Chronicle” timeline [9].
James Bond Watches displayed a fully screen-correct 007 Omega 2541.80 at the National Watch & Clock Museum three times, for extended periods and accessible to visitors for viewing as part of regular paid admission. The first, the “Bond Watches, James Bond Watches” exhibition, ran June 18, 2010 through April 30, 2011. The second was in “By the Books, with Two Original James Bond Watches,” December 19, 2013 through May 24, 2015 — as part of the premier of a first-ever Wristwatches Gallery. Finally, it appeared in the James Bond Wore the Quartz Revolution, May 26, 2015 through February 22, 2024, in juxtaposition with its 2531.80 sibling.
Notes
- The bracelet on this watch has come to be commonly known and referred to as “The Bond Bracelet.” It was also the same bracelet that came with and appeared on-screen as part of reference 2541.80 and 2220.80 James Bond watch models.
- In lead-up to the opening of “Bond Watches,” Museum of Time [3] management was in contact with both Danjac [4] and Omega to discuss the possibility of displaying a screen-worn 2541.80.00 as part of this gallery. Each independently indicated that none of the James Bond watches worn in GoldenEye had been retained or tracked post-production.
- Both the first and last gadget-watch functions to appear in the Pierce Brosnan James Bond motion pictures showed as laser-beam emitters.
- The James Bond 2541.80.00 could not have been a newer version of the Alec Trevelyn Seamaster — which itself could not have been a variation of that 007 wristwatch of any sort.
- At the same time, the page identity itself for this reference on the Omega website showed in browsers as: “GoldenEye (007) Seamaster Diver 300M Quartz 2541.80.00 | Omega US.”
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Exclusive Images
- “Omega 2541.80 Seamaster 300m” / Dell Deaton (Pro) / Flickr Album (accessed March 12, 2025).
References
- “Omega – 2541.80.00: Seamaster Diver 300M Quartz 41 Stainless Steel / Blue / Bracelet / James Bond” / WatchBase: The complete online watch database (accessed March 12, 2025).
- “2541.80.00: Seamaster – 41 MM, Steel on Steel” / Omega (accessed March 12, 2025).
- National Watch & Clock Museum (accessed January 8, 2024).
- “About: EON/Danjaq” / EON Productions (accessed January 12, 2025).
- “The Evolution and History of Laser Cutting Technology” / February 24, 2023 / Omtech (accessed April 23, 2024).
- “Omega caliber 1538” / WatchBase (accessed March 12, 2025).
- “2531.80.00: Seamaster – 300 (James Bond)” / 1993 / Omega (accessed January 22, 2024).
- “The Perfect Watch for World’s Most Beloved Spy” / Omega (accessed November 13, 2025).
- “GoldenEye: 007’s First Seamaster – 1995” / Chronicle: 1951-2000 (accessed March 14, 2025).