STYLE — no time to style?
The Suit: Tom Ford
The Watch: Omega
>—> Tom Ford is the de facto James Bond tailor and is behind pretty much every two-piece, threepiece and tuxedo that the spy has worn in the Craig era. Of course, Bond suits are bespoke, so don't expect to find them off the rack any time soon. Tom Ford's Shelton Suit however is in a similar style and, while blue rather than green (at time of writing there isn't a like-to-like comparison in the designer's collection) it'll keep you looking just as sharp, for far less money. £2,980, tomford.co.uk
SKYFALL –
Back to the classics >>> What many consider the best Bond film ever made (they’ve obviously never seen Octopussy), Skyfall not only delved into the oft-ignored backstory of James Bond but offered up everything from Komodo dragons to Home Alone with guns. This brooding shot of Crag heading towards his family home in Scotland encapsulates what the whole film is about.
>—> ‘Rolex?’, ‘Omega.’ The call and response that hammered home that the new Bond watch had arrived. The 300m Professional was already a well thought of timepiece before then but afterwards its signature wavy blue dial became a must-have for divers and collectors alike. It’s had an aesthetic update since 2006, particularly around the bezel, but it’s still instantly recognisable as the Bond watch. £4,450, omegawatches.com
The Car: Aston Martin The Watch: Omega
>—> Bond actually wore two Omegas throughout the course of Skyfall, the first being a big, bulky, Planet Ocean 600m. For a more restrained look however, he opted for the dressier Aqua Terra 150m (above). It’s a less intense bit of kit but goes far better with tailoring, able to slip under the cuff without catching. The specific version in question has a blue dial with the collection’s signature teak decking-esque engraving. It’s the most pared back of Omega’s Seamaster collection but still a decently solid timepiece – which is probably a good thing when your country estate is about to be blown up. £4,910, omegawatches.com
The Chinos: Ralph Lauren
>—> Another classic, albeit venturing slightly further away from his usual British sensibilities, is a pair of light-coloured Ralph Lauren chinos. You should never board a boat without them. Contrasting with the black cardigan, they’re the perfect smart casual trouser for any season. The latest version would be a vintage-inspired buckled stretch chinos in khaki stone. £125, ralphlauren.co.uk
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>—> No Bond film is complete without an Aston Martin these days and no Bond film is over until that Aston Martin has been blown up at least once. The car this time however isn’t a modern Aston, but the classic that put one in every film fan’s dream garage: the legendary DB5. According to director Sam Mendes, Skyfall’s last scenes were meant to look as if they could have been filmed in 1962, going back to Bonds roots figuratively and, in the movie, literally. This Aston Martin is the perfect example of that. Needless to say, they don’t come cheap and will set you back upwards of £500,000. If you’re looking for a serious example, keep an eye on British Aston Martin specialist Nicholas Mee, who often have some flawless DB5s on offer. nicholasmee.co.uk
