I remember Omega introducing the Speedmaster X-33 in 1998 with a digital display, it took me a while to start breathing again. Omega labeled this Speedy the ‘Mars’ watch, ready for the next landmark in space traveling. Sadly, Omega thought it was necessary to introduce a “From Moon to Mars” Speedmaster Professional as well, the fugliest* Speedmaster in my humble opinion.
This is probably one of the Speedmaster models with the shortest production number ever,polos wiki, since the X-33 ‘Mark II’ was introduced shortly after, because some NASA or professional users of the watch complained about the high polished parts on the watch. The price of an Omega Speedmaster X-33 is increasing rapidly over the last few years, perhaps also because they seem to be all gone at the authorized Omega dealers by now. Also, Antiquorum’s OmegaMania auction probably worked out nicely as well for the value of discontinued Speedmaster models like the X-33.
A complete and boxed Speedmaster X-33 in (near) mint condition starts at 1.500 Read more