To become James Bond in Casino Royale, Daniel Craig didn't merely mouth the script — he performed many of his own stunts, too. That was a physical trial for the actor, but it was hell on his watch. Craig's Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean took the punishment without complaint, then sold at auction (still coated in dirt) for more than 200 grand. Since most of us won't ever buy a timepiece as expensive as an Aston Martin — much less earn a license to kill — Omega released a civilian version for just $3,300. At a massive 45.5 mm wide, it relegates the Rolexes, Breitlings, and Seikos of previous Bond films to desk duty. With that heft — and a virtually unbreakable sapphire crystal — comes underwater fortitude down to 600 meters. And its coaxial movement is worthy of Q's ingenuity: The watch runs for 48 hours without winding and can go years without a tune-up. Legend has it that producer Albert Broccoli, while making the first Bond flick, Dr. No, in 1962, had to lend Sean Connery his personal Submariner because Rolex wouldn't cough one up. The film series has since become the ultimate field certification for hardcore sports watches. Just like Craig, the Planet Ocean has earned secret agent status.
$3,300, omegawatches.com
