One helps the resonance of the *very* loud alarm, while the other supposedly helps with the low 3 bar water resistance. ![]() A closer look reveals an intricate construction, as the X-33 features a double caseback. The deeply engraved caseback reveals the collaborative effort that is the Marstimer, as Omega employed the help of the European Space Agency. The twisted, lyre lugs with a wide chamfer are reminiscent of the asymmetric Professional case, though the caseband of the X-33 Marstimer sprouts many a pusher-shaped appendage. The bezel gets another nod to the space theme, with rocket-shaped markers at 15-minute intervals – Alaska Project, much? Space-age Speedy styleĪt 45mm in diameter and 14.9mm in height, the X-33 Marstimer isn’t a far cry from some of the larger mechanical Speedmasters we’ve seen in the past, nor past X-33 renditions. This is seen in the anodised aluminium bezel, top left chronograph pusher and the gradient-graced seconds hand. To go along with the Martian themes, Omega chose to accent the X-33 Marstimer in red hematite which covers the surface of the planet. Capable of displaying multiple Earth and Mars time zone formats, both the analogue and digital displays glow brightly after dark, thanks to a generous coating of Luminova. Not only does it ditch the tachymetre scale, but it also replaces the iconic three-register layout with a digital display. If you thought of the Speedmaster as solely a purist’s choice, you’re in for a surprise with the X-33 Marstimer. The Bienne-based boffins aren’t ones to care however, as they’ve just announced another Mars-inspired watch – the Omega Speedmaster X-33 Marstimer. Though it was created for the possibility of mankind making another giant leap and landing on the surface of the red planet, we’ve not yet succeeded in that endeavour. First released in 1998, the Speedmaster X-33 was designed by Omega in collaboration with the USN Blue Angels and USAF Thunderbirds, and has since seen use on space stations and the space shuttle. The story of the Mars Watch however, is much more of a novelty. ![]() The story of the Speedmaster Professional being the Moonwatch has been told a tiring number of times. I/trending 6679 Earth Attacks! The new Omega Speedmaster X-33 Marstimer is ready to blast off for the red planet Borna Bošnjak
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