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Omega Speedmaster X-33 Titanium - Reference 3290.50.00 - Calibre 1666 Quartz - Circa 1998 - First Generation Mars Watch



Overview

Every Speedmaster is a piece of space history, but the X-33 is the Speedmaster that was designed in direct collaboration with the people actually going to space. Through the mid-1990s, ESA and NASA crew members sat down with Omega's engineers and specified precisely what the watch had to do: be lightweight enough for zero-gravity EVA operations, provide multiple independent alarm functions for sleep cycle management and critical event timing, display mission elapsed time and countdown functions simultaneously, offer a second UTC time zone for ground control synchronisation, and illuminate clearly in darkness. The result was the Calibre 1666, a thermo-compensated quartz module with a dedicated LCD panel in the upper portion of the dial and conventional analog hands below for immediate time reading at a glance. Reference 3290.50.00 is the first generation X-33, built entirely from Grade 2 titanium, recognised by its specific pusher configuration and bezel font style. It is the most literal expression of Omega's space tool watch concept.



Photos confirm the Calibre 1666 LCD display is active and correctly displaying multi-function readouts across multiple provided images, which is the most critical observation for any prospective buyer: the LCD panel on the first-generation X-33 is now 25 or more years old, and non-functional or degraded displays are a known collector issue with significant service implications. This example shows a functioning module. The analog dial with luminous baton hour indices and broad-arrow hands is clean and legible. The "SPEEDMASTER PROFESSIONAL" designation and Omega logo are clearly present. The rotating titanium bezel carries crisp engraved minute markings and the signature red pip at 12 o'clock. The titanium case and bracelet carry light surface hairlines appropriate to 25 years of wear on a material known to show this naturally. All four pushers are present and correctly positioned. The original Omega-signed deployant clasp with the full "Omega Speedmaster Professional" engraving is confirmed in photos. No box or papers are included with this lot.





Watch Specification

Brand: Omega

Model: Speedmaster X-33 (First Generation)

Reference: 3290.50.00

Movement: Omega Calibre 1666, thermo-compensated quartz, analog/digital hybrid; functions include time, date, chronograph, countdown timer, three independent alarms, mission elapsed time (MET), UTC second time zone, backlight

Case: 42.25mm Grade 2 titanium, four-pusher configuration, unidirectional rotating bezel with engraved minute markings and red 12 o'clock pip

Dial: Hybrid analog/LCD; upper LCD panel displaying digital multi-function readouts; lower analog field with luminous baton hour indexes and broad-arrow luminous hands; red-tipped central seconds hand

Bracelet: Grade 2 titanium three-row link bracelet with Omega-signed "Speedmaster Professional" deployant clasp

Water Resistance: 30m

Year: Circa 1998

Serial: Not visible in photos provided



Condition

The watch presents in good condition with honest wear appropriate to its age. The Calibre 1666 LCD is active and clearly displaying multi-function readouts across multiple photos, confirming the module is operational. The analog dial is clean with no marks or degradation. The titanium case and bracelet show light surface hairlines on the flat link surfaces, which is the natural characteristic of titanium used over many years and is entirely expected on a watch of this age. No deep gouges, dents, or structural damage are visible. The bezel shows crisp engraved markings. All four pushers are present and intact. The original deployant clasp is correct to this reference and in good condition. No box or papers are included.



Includes

* Watch only. No box or papers.

11519+12

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