SpaceX/NASA Launch: Spot the watch

May 27, 2020,11:18 AM
 

Anyone with eagle eyes spot what watch the SpaceX/NASA astronauts are wearing today?



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Good eye!

 
 By: g_schroder : May 27th, 2020-12:47
Hodinkee just "spotted" it as an Omega X 33. www.hodinkee.com

Actually the old model X33...

 
 By: Subexplorer : May 27th, 2020-12:54
As the new model presently offered in their catalog as Skywalker has a few differences on its dedign. Old model Old model worn by astronaut Behnken And model presently in Omega catalog ...  

Good point Abel...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 28th, 2020-10:15
I looked at the “old” X-33 as you know I love the heratage of the Omega space watches. The new model has been significantly improved especially the bezel and the case finishing.

Thank you dear Captain!! Though I´m not a fan of quartz or digital watches, I would love to have an old model X33 which I never have seen in the metal here in my hunting grounds...

 
 By: Subexplorer : May 29th, 2020-10:03
... but may be I will go for the present model anyway to complete the collection. Indeed the case finish and bezel have been improved. The watch represents a development in the Speedmaster family has many interesting features (complications?) included. On... 

I agree...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 29th, 2020-14:53
It’s definitely a part of space history.

Had the first gen, but sold it to...

 
 By: Ronald Held : May 29th, 2020-10:07
Afford a B55.

What a pitty!! But then... some have to go ...

 
 By: Subexplorer : May 29th, 2020-14:38
... to let others come in! That happens to watch aficionados all the time! I know well! Enjoy your Awesome B55 so much!! Hagwe! Abel

Absolutely! [nt]

 
 By: Subexplorer : May 31st, 2020-17:43

Come on Ron, there’s no such thing as “finite watch dollars”

 
 By: cazalea : May 31st, 2020-18:16
At least not with Craig’sList, eBay and Pawn Shops around to take your car and furniture...