Little of what Daniel Craig’s Bond wears in the field is meant to be noticed. The Carbon Tactics Epoch buckle is a good example: a black quick-release fastening that sits on the straps of a thigh holster and draws no attention at all. Carbon Tactics makes it in the United States and sells it on a plain webbing belt, which is how we would suggest you meet it. In our view it is the most useful detail to borrow from the No Time To Die Commando outfit.
In the film
In No Time To Die, black Epoch buckles close the black and grey nylon straps of the holster on Bond’s right thigh, part of his Commando outfit. Carbon Tactics says its Epoch and Quicky buckles are also worn by Nomi. On screen the buckle is on holster straps; the belt is the same fastening in everyday form.
The details of the Carbon Tactics Epoch buckle
Black, and nothing more. The buckles in the film are black, set against black and grey straps. It is a plain, dark fastening, which is why we think it works as an everyday belt.
Quick release. Carbon Tactics describes the Epoch as a quick-release belt with the details its customers had been asking for. That is the reason it suits a holster strap, and the reason it is practical on a trouser belt you take off several times a day.
Made in Virginia Beach. The maker manufactures the Epoch in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It says this is not the cheapest way to make a belt, but that it gives complete freedom and control. It describes the construction as over-engineered to last a lifetime.
Choice of webbing. The belt comes in black or wolf grey webbing, in single or double layer, and there is a BioThane version as well.
Wearing it now
This is a belt for a man who wants the Bond detail without the Bond costume. Black webbing with a black buckle is at home with dark denim, charcoal chinos and a field jacket, and it sits well beside navy knitwear. We would not wear it with a suit; leather is the right answer there. For travel, weekends and anything outdoors, it is a sensible choice.
Which version? For the film look, choose black webbing, which matches the black straps on screen. We would take the single layer: it is the simpler belt and US$30 cheaper than the double in black. If you want a softer contrast against lighter trousers, wolf grey webbing is the alternative.
Sizing. Carbon Tactics sells the Epoch as a complete belt, so measure yourself and check the maker’s own size guide before ordering.
It is a small purchase next to a watch, and a more useful one. More from the film is in our accessories section.
Specifications
| Model | Epoch quick-release belt |
|---|---|
| Colour in the film | Black buckles on black and grey nylon holster straps |
| Webbing | Black or wolf grey, single or double layer; BioThane version also sold |
| Made in | Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA |
| RRP | RRP at the time of writing, October 2026: black webbing US$95 single layer, US$125 double layer; BioThane from US$105 |
Full details are on Carbon Tactics’ Epoch collection.
Questions
Is this the buckle Bond wears in No Time To Die?
Yes. Carbon Tactics says its Epoch and Quicky buckles are worn by Bond and Nomi in the film, and the buckles on the straps of Bond’s right-thigh holster are black Epochs.
Does Bond wear it on a belt?
Not that we can confirm. On screen the buckles close the holster straps. Carbon Tactics sells the Epoch as an everyday belt.
Where is the Carbon Tactics Epoch made?
In Virginia Beach, Virginia. Carbon Tactics says this is not the cheapest way to make a belt, but it gives the company complete freedom and control.
How much does the Epoch cost?
RRP at the time of writing, October 2026, is US$95 for the black webbing belt in single layer and US$125 in double layer on Carbon Tactics’ site. The BioThane version starts at US$105.
For more of what Bond wears, see the Bonds.
