For the rest of us wannabe astronauts:

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/t...skywalker?mc_cid=021f28a8c3&mc_eid=21bd3bcf5a

 

All these articles / posts of late. I’m starting to want one of these.

 

I've had one on my list all year and if it wasn't for buying a new chunk of building....

 

Although I'm not wearing it today, here is a snap, and my commitment to be wearing it tomorrow:

 

While I appreciate the sophisticated capabilities of the X-33, they’d be wasted on me.

And anyway, I am not sure this new fangled battery/digital technology will catch on.

Batteries in a watch for goodness sake!

 

I almost shot good beer out of my nose while reading this.

 

I had committed to no batteries/charging for my timepieces—however, given my recent interest in the F300’s and the X-33, I’m probably gonna have to walk that back.

 

Any ideas how the numbers of classic Speedmaster chronographs turn out against the production numbers of X-33 ?

 

Be aware that you would be lucky to get more than 2-3 years out of a cell on either if you actually use it. It is the short battery life that puts me off the X-33 since it isn't really designed to be user serviceable, what with 9 tiny fiddly screws to lose then there can be issues getting the new cell to work after changing. It may be better on the recent Gen3 X-33, I love the 1665 and 1666 movement Omega models (and still have a Seamaster multifunction 150m) but the battery life is a big drawback IMO. The f300s are even more battery hungry, they can eat a cell 18 months but are far easier to change than with the X-33.

 

Well now, I think you can look at the ratio of the number of watch Winding
Sessions in a given week and the associated reset the date /day/ correct time fumble vs. Oh it’s flashing I guess it’s time to go to the Ad ...shoot the shit with sales girl - drink my latte ...and change the battery every 2 yrs.
Ok. Now- I’d
admit if you are the type of guy who can’t keep his fingers of the back light button
That ratio of battery life changes. But I admit I kind of like just slipping my X 33 on
Going out the door for the weekend and not having to worry about winding the watch sometime in my pending hangover at the ski slopes or the beach. I have at least 4 mechanical watches that I do enjoy a lot. But the reset thing can be a pain
Depending on the watch. My Explorer 2 is a pain to reset. The Z 33 and X 33 have
Sleep modes that do save battery life when not worn after a few days. So it really depends what you wear how often and for what.

 

I have a Gen 2 X-33 and don't mind the battery change intervals. At least it has an EOL indicator. A battery change and re-seal is £60 from a well respected watchmaker in the UK which I don't find excessive. They make good travel watches and being Titanium they are very light.

 

You really have to love the comfort and the light weight of the titanium. And really handy features

 

Yep..You got right where I live. Hahaha...

 

The gen 2 is my favorite. All the upgrades to the gen 1 and great size and weight. The current ones are a bit large for me (small guy ...) they all look cool though

 

Are the current ones much larger than the old Gen 2?

 

The SkyWalker x-33 wears almost identically in size on my wrist. The new Gen 3
Has of course a much different face and digital display. Very similar in capabilities
But I find the illumination back light feature is I think muck brighter on the Gen 2.
The Z-33 on the other hand is a much different horse.
It’s much larger in case height, but because it’s titanium it’s not that heavy. Plus the red digital is smokin sick. As My son would say. I ‘m lucky to have all the X 33
In my collection. I mix things up with Z on occasion. It’s my artiste watch...
When I want to solicit a reaction!

 

New ones are 45mm

 

Would you be kind enough to show a comparison photo of the Z-33 next to a Gen 2?

 

Sure. When I get a chance I’ll post that photo. The Z is a beast.