The watch of Daniel Craig, the 6th James Bond [Part 2] ~Actor's Watch #33~

"Actor's Watch" focuses on watches worn by actors in movies, television, etc.
As promised in the last issue, this is the 33rd installment and we will be bringing you "Daniel Craig's Watch [Part 2]" .

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>>[Column] Daniel Craig's watch [Part 1] is here!

The latest film in the series, "No Time to Die," had its release postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The film is scheduled to be released on October 1, 2021, and I'm sure there are many people who are looking forward to it. I am one of them, and I took the day off work on the day of the release, eagerly awaiting the release. *Source: https://www.insider.com/

As some of you may already know, this is the final film in Daniel Craig's "007" series. Daniel Craig has played James Bond for 15 long years, but this film, "No Time to Die," marks his retirement from the role . This will be the last time we see him play James Bond.

In this issue of "Actor's Watch," we will be reviewing the previous films in the series and paying tribute to his many years as James Bond by introducing the watches worn by Daniel Craig in the "007" series .

007 Casino Royale

CASINO ROYALE (2006)

The 21st film in the series, "007 Casino Royale ," is a reboot that revamps the settings of the past 007 series, such as James Bond's upbringing and the composition of MI6 members. Le Chiffre is an accountant for a criminal organization who receives funds from terrorist organizations and uses his mathematical genius to launder and manage the funds. The film depicts the battle between Le Chiffre, who plans to manipulate stock prices by using an airplane terrorist attack, and James Bond, who tries to stop the terrorist attack.

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Before the film was released, Daniel Craig's James Bond was met with criticism such as "There's no way Bond could be blonde" and "He doesn't look like an English gentleman." The pre-release reviews were very bad. However, the reviews were completely reversed after the film was released. This film depicts how James Bond, a budding spy from a commoner background, becomes a top-class English spy known as 007 after facing off against a formidable opponent in a casino. Daniel Craig's looks and acting, which are not typical of an English gentleman, fit perfectly with the theme of "depicting the growth of James Bond, a young spy."

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In this film, which can be said to have established Daniel Craig's James Bond character, Bond wears two watches: an Omega Seamaster Diver 300 (Ref. 2220.80.00) and an Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean (Ref. 2900.50.91) . As this is a film that aims to create a realistic spy drama, neither watch has any secret weapon-like functions and simply adorns Bond's left arm.

Since the time of his predecessor Pierce Brosnan , the "007" series has had an ambassador contract with Omega , so the brand of watch that Bond wears is basically fixed.

>>[Column] Pierce Brosnan's "007" watch is here

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Returning to the main topic, the cold-hearted and neurotic villain Le Chiffre is played by Mads Mikkelsen . He is a popular actor who has been featured in many media outlets around the world, including his role as Lecter in the TV series "Hannibal" and his appearance in Hideo Kojima's hit game "Death Stranding." However, it was this role as Le Chiffre that earned him worldwide popularity and acclaim.

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The watch Le Chiffre wears in the film is a Longines Evidenza Chronograph . This watch is known as a timepiece that inherits the design of the Longines tonneau-shaped watch that Einstein used to wear in the early 20th century. It may be that a watch with a connection to Einstein, another genius in science and mathematics, was chosen as the watch worn by Le Chiffre, a mathematical genius.

Quantum of Solace

QUANTUM OF SOLACE (2008)

Bond was deeply hurt by the murder of his beloved female spy Vesper Lynd in the previous film. Quantum of Solace begins as a dark tale of revenge, with Bond driven by his rage by ruthlessly killing people on his enemies.

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As Bond pursues the "mysterious organization" to which she belongs, he becomes embroiled in a conspiracy surrounding military interests, mining interests, and the monopoly of water resources resulting from a coup in South America.

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In this film, Bond wears an Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600 (Ref. 2201.50.00) . This watch is on the wrist of James Bond, wandering the desert in a rare casual outfit. As in the previous film, this watch is not a secret weapon, but a basic wristwatch that supports James Bond's mission.

007 Skyfall

SKYFALL (2012)

"Skyfall" is a film that depicts James Bond and cyber terrorists fighting over a hard disk containing information on intelligence agents who have infiltrated terrorist organizations in various countries. This film marks the 50th anniversary of the 007 series.

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Compared to the serious previous two films, this one has a more casual style with a stronger entertainment element, including dialogue with Q ( Ben Whishaw ), who is returning to the series for the first time in 10 years, and is in charge of developing secret weapons at MI6.

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In addition, the locations, such as the isolated island that imitates Nagasaki's Gunkanjima and Bond's birthplace, are very impressive and memorable. This work also delves into Bond's upbringing, which is also a stepping stone to the next work , "Spectre."

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The watch Bond wears in this film is the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra (Ref. 231.10.39.21.03.001) . Since signing as an ambassador for Omega, Bond has never worn a watch without a rotating bezel, making this a very rare combination. In the second half of the film, Bond's combination of a tuxedo with an Aqua Terra leaves a strong impression of "Bond wearing adult elegance."

007 Spectre

SPECTRE (2015)

SPECTRE is the evil secret organization that has appeared as Bond's nemesis in previous films, from Thunderball (1963) to For Your Eyes Only (1981). This film is an action entertainment film that depicts the first direct confrontation between SPECTRE and Bond.

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Blofeld , the leader of SPECTRE, is played by Christoph Waltz, a two-time Academy Award winner for Best Supporting Actor for his roles in Quentin Tarantino 's Inglorious Basterds (2009) and Django Unchained (2012). It's his acting ability that makes the fantasy of a spy movie about a "secret evil organization" feel like a fantasy.

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James Bond is action-packed from the get-go. The film starts with a single shot of a terrorist chasing a Day of the Dead parade in Mexico City, and you can't take your eyes off it from the very beginning.

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In this film, Bond wears a limited edition Omega Seamaster 300 Spectre (Ref. 233.32.41.21.01.001).

This is the first 007 edition model to be released, and was also worn in the film. It is also the first spy gadget in a long time to feature a "secret weapon" function, and although I won't go into details to avoid spoilers, it does a great job of saving Bond from a difficult situation. Unfortunately, this function is not available on the market (lol).

No Time to Die

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NO TIME TO DIE (2015)

The release of the latest film in the series , "No Time to Die," had been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The news that it would be released on October 1, 2021 delighted movie fans all over Japan.

There have been various rumors circulating about the content, but as there is a possibility that they may be hoaxes or spoilers, I will refrain from sharing anything at this time.I would like to report on it at another time, after I have seen it with my own eyes after its theatrical release.

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Daniel Craig will be playing the final James Bond role, and the Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 007 Edition (Ref. 210.90.42.20.01.001) will be the watch that adorns his wrist. As with the "Spectre" limited edition from the previous film, the same model worn by Bond in the film will be released in February 2020.

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The design, which strongly reflects a vintage feel, reflects the wishes of Daniel Craig, who is also a collector of vintage Omega watches .

The case back is also engraved with authentic British military specifications. The large arrow is the "Broad Arrow" mark, which indicates that the watch is a British military supply. "0552" indicates that the watch belongs to the Navy, "923 7697" indicates a diver's watch, and "A" indicates a screw-down crown. The self-explanatory "007" code number is adorned with the "62" which indicates the release year (1962) of the first film in the series, "Dr. No." You'll have to watch the film to find out how this impressive watch will play a part in the film.

This is a photo of the Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 007 Edition (Ref. 210.90.42.20.01.001) currently on sale at Commit Ginza. If you are interested, please feel free to contact us. *Please forgive us if the item is out of stock.

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summary

Daniel Craig, in collaboration with OMEGA, has created a new era of James Bond and delivered a brilliant performance. As a movie fan, I would like to give my heartfelt applause to his performance, which has expanded the possibilities of the "007" series.

Well, it's a little premature, but it makes you wonder, "Who will take over as the seventh James Bond?"

The rumor now is

Henry Cavill, "Man of Steel"
-Idris Elba, "Pacific Rim"
・Tom Hiddleston "Loki"
Richard Madden, "Game of Thrones"
・Tom Hardy "Venom"
・Tom Holland "Spider-Man"

Such actors.

Who among them will take over the role, or will a completely different actor play the role? I look forward to hearing more information.

see you!