James Bond fans have a lot to look forward to. While the next movie is still years away, a brand-new video game, 007 First Light, is dropping next week, and it comes with a very special accessory: an Omega Seamaster watch that you can actually buy.
Omega has been Bond's watchmaker of choice since Pierce Brosnan wore one in GoldenEye back in 1995. Now, for the first time ever, the luxury brand has designed a watch specifically for a James Bond video game. The new Seamaster Diver 300M Chronograph 007 First Light is a sleek, high-end timepiece that will be worn by the game's young Agent 007. It's priced at a cool $9,400.
The watch features a sapphire crystal caseback, a black ceramic dial with laser-engraved waves, and a striped black, brown, and beige strap with a special engraved buckle. It's a stylish piece, but at that price, fans might hope it comes with some of the high-tech gadgets teased in the game's trailers.
007 First Light is developed by IO Interactive, the studio behind the acclaimed Hitman series. The game is set to release on May 27 and promises to be the Bond video game fans have been waiting for. Previous Bond games like Quantum of Solace, Blood Stone, and 007 Legends didn't quite hit the mark, but this one looks different. The game features a young Bond, and the action is expected to be stealthy, stylish, and immersive.
Meanwhile, the future of the Bond film franchise is also taking shape. Director Denis Villeneuve, fresh off his Dune trilogy, has been tapped to reboot the series. Steven Knight is writing the script, and the search for the next 007 is underway. Given the scale of the project, the new movie likely won't arrive until 2028. But until then, 007 First Light and this new Omega watch give fans a way to step back into Bond's world.
Bond has worn watches from Seiko, Breitling, and Rolex over the years, but Omega has become his signature. This new Seamaster is a collector's item for die-hard fans. For more on the game and the watch, stay tuned to ShowtimeSpot.
