The creators of the first watch worn on the moon have anticipated the next giant leap with the new Speedmaster X-33 Marstimer, designed to measure every moment on planet Earth and its closest neighbour.
Made in partnership with the European Space Agency (ESA), and powered by the highly precise, thermo‑compensated, quartz 5622 Calibre movement, Omega’s new Speedmaster X-33 Marstimer is everything the name suggests.
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The unique 45 mm chronograph, cased in grade 2 titanium, can track times and time zones, both across our own world and on the mysterious red planet. Developed to assist scientists, Omega’s Marstimer offers a range of valuable tools for those working in the field of space research, including 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; and an innovative solar compass, to find true north on both planets.
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.
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In keeping with Omega’s take on professional watches, it also performs its tasks in style. 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, a colour, reminiscent of Mars’ distinctive dust, that’s 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.
Turning the watch over reveals a caseback embossed in the centre with Omega’s famous Speedmaster wording and Seahorse logo. These are circled by the words SPEEDMASTER X-33 MARSTIMER, ESA TESTED AND QUALIFIED.
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For 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. 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.
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