Get Ready For Bond!

We are only a couple days away from the new follow up James Bond Film, Quantum Of Solace. The should be a real nail biter. In 2006, we were all blown away with the resurrection of the James Bond franchise, with Casino Royal. Daniel Craig proved to be a modern day Sean Connery. As a bond fan, I can tell you that I was getting sick of the pretty boy old farts who played Bond over the years, who really didn't give the character justice. As much as I have been intrigued by bond as a kid, I have finally become a believer again.

Similarly, I have become a believer in the new Quantum Of Solace limited edition Omega Planet Ocean. Finally, a watch fit enough to be worn by James Bond since the Rolex Submariner worn in the sixties by Sean Connery. Don't get me wrong, this watch is not as cool as the vintage Rolex worn by Sean Connery, but it has serious character. I mean as far as watches on bracelets go, lets face it, your pretty limited because they all look like some variation of a stainless steel Rolex Submariner. So, the specs on the watch read like an assignment given to Bond by M. How cool is it, that the black textured dial is treated to look like the Grip used on 007's legendary Walter PPK Gun.

As much as I find it to be a real Burger King quality, the name of the movie is laser inscribed on the inside of the domed scratch resistant sapphire crystal, it has merit, and is sure to be a real collectible for any die hard Bond fan, since the watch is limited to only 5007 pieces for the world. The stainless steel caseback has 007 engraved into a very cool textured center, while the words planet ocean and the limited edition number out of 5007 is written around the edge in black, like the color of the dial, to give it that real high tech secret agent aesthetic. The case is a lethal 45 mm in diameter, and made out of high grade stainless steel, with the helium escape valve at the 10 o 'clock position has HE engraved, just in case you were not sure. The bezel, is a stainless steel unidirectional bezel and the watch is water resistant to 600 meters, which is enough to withstand the pressure depths of the sea and explosions faced by 007.

So, I urge you all to sit back, relax, and get ready for bond, which will be the cinematic event of the year, and be sure to watch out for 007 and his sophisticated wrist machinery!

pic courtesy of www.omega.com