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To mark its long-running collaboration with the James Bond franchise, Omega unveiled one of its most charming tie-in pieces: the James Bond Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra – Limited Edition 007 Spectre. It took its inspiration from the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Master Co-Axial >15,000 Gauss seen on screen in Skyfall (2012), and it is the third Aqua Terra to feature in the Bond series after the Omega Seamaster 300M in GoldenEye (1995) and the Planet Ocean 600M in Casino Royale (2006).
A Bond watch built around anti-magnetism
For this Aqua Terra outing, magnetic resistance is the headline feature – a fitting nod to a secret agent who always seems to end up somewhere he shouldn’t. Coming from the Bond Seamaster family, it shares the handsome dark slate-blue dial of the Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M, complete with the distinctive colours and the use of the James Bond family coat-of-arms.
The dial: 15,007 Gauss and a hidden 007
At first glance you will notice the 007 Spectre’s contrasting yellow minute track and seconds hand. Unlike the standard Aqua Terra >15,000 Gauss, these are solid yellow rather than striped. The cleverest detail, though, is the anti-magnetic logo on the dial: the “15,000 gauss” marking has the 007 logo wittily fused into it. And the “15,007” figure is no accident – the watch is limited to exactly 15,007 pieces. That may sound like a lot for a limited edition, but Bond watches remain in high demand, so don’t be surprised if it sells out quickly.
Watch details and movement
The James Bond Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra measures 41.5mm with 150 metres of water resistance. Like the model that inspired it, it carries a gun-barrel motif and the Calibre 8507 movement – unmistakably Bond. One thing to note: unlike the original Seamaster 300, this is not a dive watch, as it has no rotating bezel.
Turn it over and the exhibition case-back reveals the movement, with “James Bond” engraved at the centre. You might wonder where the soft-iron shield went – the technique the Rolex Milgauss 116400GV uses to fend off fields up to 1,000 gauss. The answer is that Omega doesn’t need one.
How Omega achieves anti-magnetism without a shield
Instead of an iron case-back, the movement itself is built to ignore magnetism. It uses a non-magnetic silicon balance spring (Si14); the pivots and staffs in the improved calibre are made of Nivagauss; and the steel plates in the Co-Axial movement are replaced with non-magnetic alternatives. An amorphous material is even used for the shock-absorber spring, and at least two further non-magnetic materials feature in the movement.
Why does this matter? Magnetism can wreck the accuracy of a mechanical movement, throwing off the time. Beyond the technical benefit, this “space-age” engineering simply suits the perfect-spy image – and Omega committed to rolling the anti-magnetic technology out across all of its in-house movements.
Key specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model | Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M “Spectre” Limited Edition |
| Case size | 41.5 mm |
| Water resistance | 150 m |
| Anti-magnetic resistance | >15,000 gauss |
| Movement | Omega Co-Axial Calibre 8507 |
| Dial | Slate-blue, yellow minute track, fused 007 logo |
| Limited to | 15,007 pieces |
| Case-back | Exhibition, “James Bond” engraving |
| Bezel | None (not a dive watch) |
Frequently asked questions
How many James Bond Aqua Terra 007 Spectre watches were made?
It is limited to 15,007 pieces – a number chosen to echo both the watch’s >15,000 gauss anti-magnetic rating and the 007 designation.
Is the 007 Spectre Aqua Terra a dive watch?
No. With 150m water resistance and no rotating bezel, it is a sporty dress watch rather than a diver – unlike the Seamaster 300 or Planet Ocean.
What movement is inside the Bond Aqua Terra Spectre?
It uses Omega’s Co-Axial Calibre 8507, the anti-magnetic movement that resists fields over 15,000 gauss using a silicon balance spring and non-magnetic components.
How does it differ from the standard Aqua Terra 15,000 Gauss?
The Spectre edition has solid yellow accents (not striped), the slate-blue Bond dial with the family coat-of-arms, a fused 007/15,000-gauss logo and a “James Bond” engraved case-back.
For more on Omega’s anti-magnetic engineering, read Rolex Milgauss vs Omega Aqua Terra, or browse all Omega articles.
Sources & further reading
Specifications verified against official manufacturer sources and established watch-industry references. The Watchology may reference third-party listings for historical pricing; figures are approximate and reflect launch-era data.