Daniel Craig’s Bond wears the watch that asks least of him in Quantum of Solace. After the larger, louder Seamaster of Casino Royale, he moves to something plainer: steel on steel, a black dial, a black bezel, nothing to explain. The Omega Planet Ocean Quantum of Solace watch is reference 2201.50.00, and Omega no longer makes it, so it is found second-hand. That is its one drawback, and it is easily solved.
In the film
Bond wears it throughout Quantum of Solace (2008). It has no gadget function; it is simply the watch he wears. It is the 42mm Planet Ocean 600M Co-Axial Chronometer on the stainless steel bracelet. See the film page for the rest of the wardrobe.
The details of the Omega Planet Ocean Quantum of Solace watch
Steel, 42mm. The case and bracelet are stainless steel, with 20mm between the lugs. The watch is about 15mm thick and weighs roughly 191g on the bracelet. It is a solid object and it wears like one.
A black dial with a date at three. Black dial, black bezel, one date window. It is a more formal watch than the Seamaster of Casino Royale, and the reason it works with more than a wetsuit.
Built for depth. It is water resistant to 600m, with a screw-in crown, a unidirectional rotating bezel and a helium escape valve. The crystal is domed, anti-reflective sapphire. Few owners will test any of it. It is reassuring to know it is there.
Calibre 2500. Inside is Omega’s self-winding Co-Axial movement, with a 48-hour power reserve and chronometer certification to the ISO 3159 standard. Omega says the Co-Axial escapement reduces friction and so lengthens the intervals between services.
A diver’s clasp. The bracelet closes with a foldover clasp with a diver extension, which lets you lengthen it to fit over a wetsuit.
Wearing it now
Black and steel is the least demanding combination in watches, and this is a good example of it. We would wear it with a navy suit and a white shirt as readily as with a grey knit and dark jeans. The steel bracelet carries it through a day that starts at a desk and ends at a restaurant. On a black rubber strap, it turns casual.
Fit. At 42mm it is no longer large by current standards, but 15mm of thickness and nearly 200g make it a substantial watch. If your wrist is slim, try one on before you commit. Dive watches this solid tend to sit proud under a fitted cuff.
Buying one. Because Omega has retired it, the route is second-hand, and the button searches eBay for the reference. Look for a full set with box and papers, and check the bracelet for stretch and the dial and luminous markers for damage. One pre-owned listing we saw noted patina on the hour markers and damage to the dial logo, so condition varies. Aim for a watch in good order rather than the cheapest example.
In the same spirit
If you would rather buy new, two current dive watches in steel are alternatives, not the watch Bond wears here: the Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 007 Edition and the Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman.
Specifications
| Reference | 2201.50.00 |
|---|---|
| Case | 42mm stainless steel, about 15mm thick, 20mm between lugs |
| Dial | Black, with date window at 3 o’clock |
| Crystal | Domed, anti-reflective sapphire |
| Movement | Omega Calibre 2500, self-winding Co-Axial chronometer, 48-hour power reserve |
| Water resistance | 600m, helium escape valve, screw-in crown |
| Bracelet | Stainless steel, foldover clasp with diver extension |
| Weight | Approximately 191g |
| Price | Out of production, so no current RRP. Pre-owned listings ran from about US$3,500 to US$4,900 in October 2026 |
Omega’s page for the reference remains online, though the watch is no longer sold.
Questions
Is this the watch Bond wears in Quantum of Solace?
Yes. Our records identify it as the 42mm steel Planet Ocean 600M Co-Axial Chronometer with a black dial, reference 2201.50.00, worn by Bond throughout the film, as played by Daniel Craig. Omega’s own account of the film names the same model.
Does Omega still make the 2201.50.00?
No. Omega’s page for the reference says the watch is no longer available. It is found second-hand, and look for one with its box and papers.
How much does it cost?
There is no current RRP. In October 2026, pre-owned examples were listed at roughly US$3,500 to US$4,900, depending on condition and whether the set is complete.
How big is it?
The case is 42mm across and about 15mm thick, with 20mm between the lugs. On the steel bracelet the watch weighs about 191g.
More watches are in our watches section, and Craig’s others are in The Bonds.
