Omega Seamaster 300 "Spectre" Limited Edition Ref. 233.32.41.21.01.001
Dive Watch (Vintage-inspired luxury dive watch) · Omega (Swatch Group), tier: Luxury / High-End Horology. Renowned for rich historical contributions to deep-sea exploration, military timing, and space travel.
Period: Modern Luxury Neo-Vintage (2010s)
Type
Dive Watch (Vintage-inspired luxury dive watch)
Brand
Omega (Swatch Group), tier: Luxury / High-End Horology. Renowned for rich historical contributions to deep-sea exploration, military timing, and space travel.
Movement
Automatic self-winding Omega Calibre 8400, Co-Axial escapement, Master Co-Axial chronometer, operating at 25,200 vph (3.5 Hz) with a 60-hour power reserve, featuring 39 jewels and anti-magnetic properties resistant to magnetic fields greater than 15,000 gauss.
Dimensions
Case diameter: 41.0 mm, Case thickness: 14.65 mm, Lug-to-lug: 48.0 mm, Lug width: 21.0 mm. Wears slightly smaller than its thickness suggests due to the downward slope of the lugs.
Description
The Omega Seamaster 300 "Spectre" Limited Edition is a striking tribute to both the brand's rich military dive watch heritage and its enduring partnership with the world's most famous spy. Released as a limited run of 7,000 pieces to coincide with the 2015 James Bond film Spectre, this timepiece mirrors the exact watch worn by 007 on screen. It expertly blends vintage aesthetics—such as the broad arrow hour hand, symmetrical no-date dial, and aged-look luminous material—with cutting-edge modern horology, including Omega's anti-magnetic Master Co-Axial movement and a scratch-resistant ceramic Liquidmetal bezel.
Key Features
Symmetrical no-date dial, lollipop central seconds hand, broad arrow hands, 12-hour bidirectional ceramic Liquidmetal bezel insert, Master Co-Axial anti-magnetic Calibre 8400, and direct tie-in to the James Bond franchise.
Dial Description
Matte black sandblasted dial with recessed hour markers filled with vintage-style faux-patina "old radium" Super-LumiNova. Features large Arabic numerals at 3, 6, 9, and 12, complemented by broad arrow hour hands and pencil-style minute hands. No date display for maximum symmetry and vintage adherence. Central lollipop seconds hand.
Case Material
Stainless steel (316L) with a combination of high-polished bevels and satin-brushed surfaces on the case flanks.
Crystal Type
Domed, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on the inside. Exceptional clarity with a vintage bubble aesthetic.
Bezel Details
Bidirectional rotating bezel featuring a polished black ceramic insert with a Liquidmetal 12-hour scale instead of a traditional 60-hour dive countdown, allowing it to function as a dual time/second timezone tracker.
Crown & Pushers
Screw-down conical crown featuring the embossed Omega logo, polished and fluted for easy grip, without crown guards in authentic mid-century Seamaster style.
Bracelet or Strap
Presented here on a brushed stainless steel three-link bracelet with polished center accents, secured by a deployant clasp. The special edition was famously also delivered with a black-and-grey striped NATO strap (Bond strap) with 007 gun logo engraved on the keeper.
Caseback Details
Exhibition sapphire display case back revealing the Master Co-Axial Calibre 8400, surrounded by engravings including the SPECTRE film title, limited edition serial number, and watch name.
Movement Type
Automatic self-winding Omega Calibre 8400, Co-Axial escapement, Master Co-Axial chronometer, operating at 25,200 vph (3.5 Hz) with a 60-hour power reserve, featuring 39 jewels and anti-magnetic properties resistant to magnetic fields greater than 15,000 gauss.
Water Resistance
Rated to 300 meters (1,000 feet / 30 bar). Suitable for professional marine activity, skin diving, and high-performance water sports, though annual pressure testing is recommended for older pre-owned specimens.
Origin & Provenance
Swiss Made, manufactured in Bienne, Switzerland. In-house mechanical movement developed and produced by Omega.
Age Estimate
Circa 2015, corresponding to the theatrical release of the James Bond film Spectre.
Cultural Significance
Represents the pinnacle of modern movie-tie-in marketing executed with genuine horological pedigree. It elevated the Seamaster 300 collection into a hyper-desirable collector's piece and cemented the intersection of luxury watch collecting and pop culture.
Condition Notes
Case and bracelet show standard minor desk-diving micro-scratches consistent with careful wear. Crystal is pristine and scratch-free. Dial and hands are immaculate with clean vintage-tinted luminous material. Bezel insert is free of chips or scratches.
Value Estimate
Estimated secondary market value ranges between $8,000 and $12,000 USD depending on condition, completeness of the original limited edition presentation box, certificates, and the inclusion of the unworn OEM NATO strap.
Care & Maintenance
Recommended complete service interval of 5 to 8 years due to the robust Co-Axial escapement and silicon hairspring. Ensure the screw-down crown is fully engaged before water exposure. Clean the stainless steel bracelet periodically with mild soap and warm water using a soft brush.
Similar Watches
Standard Omega Seamaster 300 Master Co-Axial (shares the same base design but features a standard 60-minute dive bezel and no Spectre branding), Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight (similar vintage dive aesthetic and proportions at a lower price point), Rolex Submariner Ref. 6538 (the original vintage 'Big Crown' Bond Submariner that inspired these designs).
Interesting Facts
This was the first time a watch worn by James Bond in a feature film was released as an exact, non-modified limited edition available to the public. The 12-hour bezel function was specially requested for the film so Bond could track a second time zone during his missions.