007 First Light: Which Q-Watch to Pick?

Published May 29, 2026, 10:17 AM EDT

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Q-Watch is one of the most essential pieces of equipment in 007 First Light that will assist James in his tactical hacking needs. At the start of the game, James visits the Q-Lab, where he’s given a choice to pick one of seven variants of the Q-Watch from the box. The one James picks at this moment will stick with him for the rest of your playthrough. This guide is mainly for curious players who might be wondering if picking a certain watch variant affects their gameplay or the story of 007 First Light.

007 First Light: All Outfits (& How to Get Them)

There are over 39 suits in 007 First Light, and you can find what they look like and the unlock requirements for all of them right here.

Which Q-Watch to Pick in 007 First Light? (All Watch Choices)

There are seven Q-Watch options for players to choose from in 007 First Light. Here are all the different watch choices that players will need to pick from.

Midnight Maroon
Ember Grey
Emerald Green
Burgundy Vale
Navy Blue
Dawn Grey
Winter Grey

While the watches come in different colors, you can barely see them while playing the game normally. This means it doesn’t really matter which Q-Watch choice you go with; the choice won’t have any gameplay or narrative impact on 007 First Light in any shape or form.

Q-Watch Loadout Selection 007 First Light

Regardless of the watch color you pick in 007 First Light, it’ll help James control electronic devices like doors, appliances, and even machinery with a simple hack. You can view the Q-Watch and all its abilities from the gadget selection screen before a mission.

However, if the developers decide to add a photo mode in the future that’ll let you position James in different scenes, choosing the color of the watch might be visible in screenshots. So, as of now, just pick whichever color you fancy and indulge in the story of 007 First Light.