So, I’ve been meaning to get my hands on one of those OMEGA Speedmaster Skywalker X-33 watches for a while now. You know, the ones that look like they’re straight out of a sci-fi movie? Yeah, those. I finally decided to go for it and thought I’d share my little adventure with you all.
First things first, I started by browsing the official OMEGA website. I wanted to get a feel for the different variations they had. The website is pretty slick, I gotta say. They’ve got all the details laid out nicely, and it’s easy to get lost in all the technical specs. But I kept my eyes on the prize – the Skywalker X-33. They’ve got a few in that collection.
After some browsing, I found the specific model that caught my eye: the one with the titanium case and bracelet, with the reference number 318.90.45.79.01.001. It just looked so darn cool. I dug a bit deeper into the specifics and found out it’s powered by this quartz movement, the OMEGA calibre 5619, which is apparently pretty advanced. I also liked that it had a black ceramic bezel and a black dial with an LCD display. It felt like a good mix of classic and modern.
- Step 1: Browsing
- Step 2: Zeroing In
- Step 3: Getting Down to Details
Hopped onto the OMEGA website and checked out their Speedmaster Skywalker X-33 collection.
Found the specific model I wanted – Ref. 318.90.45.79.01.001 – and read up on its features.
Learned about the OMEGA calibre 5619 quartz movement, the titanium body, and the overall design.
Making the Move
With my heart set on this particular model, I decided it was time to take the next step. I found that I could actually order it directly from their website. But also, I found some used ones on some other websites. The price of the used one is much lower. But I still want the new one. I want to feel that I bought it myself.
Once I had it in my hands, I was like a kid in a candy store. The watch felt solid and well-made, and the titanium made it surprisingly light. I spent a good amount of time playing around with the different functions, getting a feel for the buttons, and just admiring the overall design. It’s definitely a statement piece, and I can see why it’s popular among space enthusiasts and watch collectors.
Anyway, that’s the story of how I got my OMEGA Speedmaster Skywalker X-33. It was a bit of a splurge, but hey, you only live once, right? And who knows, maybe one day I’ll actually get to wear it in space! A guy can dream, can’t he?
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