![]() ![]() A must for professionals, space fans and passionate collectors, it’s stylish to wear, compelling to operate and makes a perfect companion piece to OMEGA’s Speedmaster Moonwatch. These are included in the special watch roll, which has a nod to the red planet on its inner lining: a reproduction of Hebes Chasma, a unique steep-sided canyon on the surface of Mars.Īlthough a crewed mission to the red planet may still be years away, OMEGA’s new Speedmaster X-33 Marstimer is available now, at multiple locations across Earth. I’m thrilled with this new addition to the famous Speedmaster family.”įor those wishing to switch out the grade 2 and 5 titanium bracelet, the Marstimer also comes with a dedicated NATO strap and strap changing tool. To be here on Earth and able to track its movements, gives the term timepiece a whole new meaning. We have even created a name for its imaginary inhabitants. It has generated so much curiosity, so many incredible stories. “Anyone interested in space, or even science fiction, is obsessed with Mars. Raynald Aeschlimann, producing the Marstimer was a must for a brand with space travel in its bones. In 1968, this changed to a flat counterweight second’s hand that was used up until the outgoing Speedmaster Professional 311.30.42.30.01.005. Testimony to the legitimacy of the partnership and integrity of the timepiece.įor President and CEO Mr. The chronograph hand has the same short-end teardrop (or drop counterweight) shape as the one on the Speedmasters that were used on the Moon (105.003, 105.012, and 145.012). Introducing: The Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch 'Master Chronometer' With Co-Axial Caliber 3861 - HODINKEE Introducing The Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch 'Master Chronometer' With Co-Axial Caliber 3861 The newest version of the Moonwatch replaces the cal. Circled by the words SPEEDMASTER X-33 MARSTIMER, ESA TESTED AND QUALIFIED. Turning the watch over reveals a caseback embossed in the centre with OMEGA’s famous Speedmaster wording and Seahorse logo. This striking shade is also present on the seconds hand, which has a black to red hematite gradient, a design code to signal an OMEGA’s status as a professional instrument. Circling the dial is an oxalic anodized aluminium bezel ring in red hematite colour, reminiscent of Mars’ distinctive dust. 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. In keeping with OMEGA’s take on professional watches, it also performs its tasks in style. Wearers also have access to those applications available on the traditional Speedmaster Skywalker X33, such as MET (Mission Elapsed Time), PET (Phase Elapsed Time), alarms and perpetual calendar. This watch features a 42mm stainless-steel case with black leather strap, as well as front and rear sapphire crystals, an aluminum bezel insert. As well as an innovative solar compass, to find true north on planet Earth and Mars. ![]() It's a watch that you know won't let you down.Its functions, developed under an ESA patented license, include an MTC function to track Mars’ sol date and time at the prime meridian, allowing for the fact that a day on Mars is 39 minutes longer than on Earth. Sure, it's a little quirky the hessalite crystal and the daily winding, the manual pressure on the stem it takes to "hack" the watch when setting time, but these things are what makes it so endearing. The stopwatch has come in handy on more than one occasion as well.Īnd there's the added benefit that you're wearing a legendary watch on your wrist. At a quick glance, you have the time easily and effortlessly. You do have to wind it, but winding becomes a welcome ritual that allows you to interact with the watch each day. The accuracy is better than any of the other watches in my collection. The fact that it was the first watch worn on the moon in 1969 proves its legacy.Īs an every day watch how is it? It is perfect. It is a tribute to engineering greatness, or so says NASA in certifying it as the official watch for manned space missions. The Omega Speedmaster Professional does not require an endorsement from me or anyone else. The Classic Tool Watch With a Legacy Like None Other
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