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Omega launch - X‑33 MARSTIMER
Made in conjunction with the European Space Agency (ESA), OMEGA’s Speedmaster X-33 Marstimer is everything the name suggests.
Cased in grade 2 titanium and powered by a multifunctional quartz movement, the unique 45 mm chronograph can track times and time zones, across our own world and on the mysterious red planet. The MTC function tracks Mars’ sol date and time at the prime meridian: allowing for Mars’ 2.7% longer days. The watch also features an innovative solar compass, to find true north on Earth and Mars, try that with an Apple Watch !
Its classic black dial provides a contrasting backdrop for the multiple analogue and digital readings, made even clearer by Earth and Mars symbols to distinguish which particular functions are in use. Circling the dial is an oxalic anodized aluminium bezel ring in red hematite, reminiscent of Mars’ distinctive dust. This striking shade is also present on the seconds hand, which has a black to red hematite gradient.
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Omega launch - X‑33 MARSTIMER
Made in conjunction with the European Space Agency (ESA), OMEGA’s Speedmaster X-33 Marstimer is everything the name suggests. Cased in grade 2 titanium and powered by a multifunctional quartz movement, the unique 45 mm chronograph can track times and time...
I would just love saying….
Take a look at my oxalic anodized aluminium bezel ring in red hematite 🤷🏼♂️
It’s bad enough to find out you’re going to Mars and then obsess about owning this watch…
But a purist would buy the watch and then obsess about how to get to Mars so he (or she) could try it out!!! 🤨 🚀 🤯
I suspect it's a trade off
For the excellent alarm volume. The caseback features a resonator (also why it's so thick). On balance, given that it's my daily and I use it to time my experiments, I appreciate the loudness of the alarm which can be heard over all the fans, pumps and co...
I'll be trying a titanium UD on Sunday . . .
. . . but having a hard time accepting the added height. The posted photo is my cousin Vic's UD on his wrist. I've tried on a steel version twice in the last week and feel comfortable with it. The final decision will be made after trying the titanium vers...
I would but
That would be throwing shade on my wife, who already has one in 39mm brown ceramic
Nothing wrong with . . .
. . . a mixed marriage. With all the divisiveness we seem to have these days, an Omega/Rolex pairing should be celebrated. ...
Not this specific model
But they made a version for regatta timing and kept the 30m water resistance...
A 30m resistance watch scares me 😳
And in a full titanium sporty piece at this price point I think my disappointment is justified.
I flat out want one!
Have always been a fan of the X33, and now… oxalic anodized aluminium red hematite bezel!!! But… what the heck is "oxalic anodized," and how robust this aluminium bezel? What a perfect color! FH
Good, go for it 👍…
The bezel is robust and personally I prefer it to ceramic. The colour is reminiscent of Mars’ distinctive dust. The shade is also present on the seconds hand, which has a black to red hematite gradient.
