Standard Signature Items (most Films)
- Walther PPK / P99 / PPK/S
- Walther firearms have had a long and storied history with 007. First issued in the film Dr. No, this semi-automatic double action pistol was intended to replace Bond's .25 ACP Beretta pistol after it backfired and caused him injury to his chest. This pistol has an overall weight of 590 g (21 oz) and a calibre of 7.65mm (.32 ACP). Bond was threatened to be demoted to standard intelligence duties unless he accepts use of the pistol. Bond later upgrades to a Walther P99 9 mm semi-automatic pistol in the film Tomorrow Never Dies before exchanging it for the traditional PPK in the film Quantum of Solace . In Skyfall, Q issues a new weapon to Bond - a Walther PPK/S 9mm short with a built in optical palm reader exclusively encoded to 007's palm print, ensuring 007 is the only one that can fire the weapon, making the new Walther a true signature gun.
- Rolex/Seiko/Omega Seamaster Wristwatch
- Standard wristwatch complete with several different gadgets ranging from lasers, communication devices, homing beacons, explosives, etc. Made standard to all 00 Agents and has aided and saved Bond in several dangerous situations. Former 00 Agent Alec Trevelyan also uses a watch similar to Bond's.
- Briefcase
- Made standard by Major Boothroyd in the film From Russia With Love. Contains several gadgets built in and is used by all MI6 personnel.
- Pager
- Used to contact Bond when needed for new assignments. It comes in many forms from a key chain to a wristwatch.
- Safe Cracker
- a pocket device used to open safes.
- Mini Camera
- used to take small reconnaissance photos of various blueprints and strategic locations.
- Homing Device
- Placed in various different locations on Bond's clothing and/or gadgetry.
- Aston Martin DB5
- Signature vehicle of James Bond, as seen in several films all containing various Q Branch gadgetry.
- Laser Technology
- A number of Bond films have portrayed MI6 and their opponents to experiment with Laser Technology. Laser gadgets could be small enough to fit on one of Bond's many Q-Branch watches to industrial sizes being fitted on various types vehicles and air/spacecraft.
Read more about this topic: List Of James Bond Gadgets
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