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Omega Launches Six Bond and Spectre Seamasters to Fill Five-Year Franchise Gap
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Omega Launches First Spectre-Themed Seamaster Collection
Omega has released a six-piece Seamaster Diver 300M collection marking the first time the brand has dedicated a watch line to the fictional villain organization Spectre. The release includes two standard stainless steel models and two limited-edition box sets, all powered by the Master Chronometer Calibre 8806. This move occurs amid a five-year gap in Bond films, as Omega seeks to sustain sales momentum without a new movie release.
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Omega Launches Six New Bond-Themed Seamasters Amid Franchise Drought
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