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Has watchmaker Omega leaked the identity of the new James Bond?

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It’s one of the most closely guarded secrets in the industry: the identity of the next 007.  

It has been four years since the release of Daniel Craig’s dramatic swansong as Bond in No Time To Die, and since then the rumour mill has been working overtime.

We reported last year that one candidate may have the edge over countless others and now, an unlikely source may have confirmed it and let the vodka martini-swigging cat out of the bag.

Luxury watchmaker Omega has announced Bond-favourite Aaron Taylor-Johnson as the brand’s latest global ambassador.

So what, you may ask? Well, it’s not just any gig, considering the watch brand has been Bond’s marker of choice ever since Pierce Brosnan got his Omega in GoldenEye. Add the fact that both Brosnan and Daniel Craig were Omega ambassadors before they headed to MI6, and it doesn’t seem to be much of a (perfectly timed) coincidence…

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In an Instagram post, Omega praised Taylor-Johnson’s visit: “OMEGA welcomes Aaron Taylor-Johnson to our watchmaking home in Bienne. The actor and Golden Globe winner stepped into our watchmaking home for an exclusive tour, meeting the watchmakers behind our timepieces.” 

The post features the 34-year-old looking smooth as a veal cutlet in a brown suede jacket, flaunting a stunning Omega piece – a Speedmaster First OMEGA in Space – on his left wrist.

The actor stated: “I have always had an appreciation for timepieces but especially for Omega. Now, after visiting the factory, I am in awe of the skill required to manufacture such a luxurious product.”

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There is still no official announcement confirming the Kick-Ass, Nosferatu and 28 Years Later actor to be the next Bond. But considering the franchise is getting a massive overhaul courtesy of Amazon, who are keen to speed up to process, this is looking mighty promising and maybe more than a rumour.  

Still, only time will tell.

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