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josephvman · 31 July 2015, 11:36 PM

I just bought an X33 Solar Impulse, and there seems to be very little buzz about this watch on the various Omega forums. I realize the high-end Quartz is a niche market, but with the Omega NASA history I would have thought a new "moon" watch would get more attention. When I moved to Houston one of the first places I visited was NASA, and that was right when the original X33 came out, and there was a huge X33 on display, and it really stuck with me. I'm happy to see that they've moved forward with that series.

mfer · 31 July 2015, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by josephvman

I just bought an X33 Solar Impulse, and there seems to be very little buzz about this watch on the various Omega forums. I realize the high-end Quartz is a niche market, but with the Omega NASA history I would have thought a new "moon" watch would get more attention. When I moved to Houston one of the first places I visited was NASA, and that was right when the original X33 came out, and there was a huge X33 on display, and it really stuck with me. I'm happy to see that they've moved forward with that series.

You know why! Batteries are bad in my book.

Who cares though, you love it.

subtona · 31 July 2015, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mfer

You know why! Batteries are bad in my book.

Who cares though, you love it.

Nutshell.

wantonebad · 1 August 2015, 12:24 AM

Agree with Mik & Gus, mechanical watches dominate this site in particular and it is hard to get jazzed about a quartz. even if it's a tremendous quartz. I almost bought one myself last year but I just couldn't justify the cost so I put the money in my grail fund and I don't regret it a bit! JMHO

Syed117 · 1 August 2015, 01:07 AM

There are very few quartz watches that I would want to own, but the new X-33 is of them. Love it on that blue and green strap as well.

WyoWatch · 1 August 2015, 01:58 AM

For me, it's way too big. Otherwise, I'd probably have one.

JeremyS · 1 August 2015, 03:19 AM

I think it's just slightly outside of what Omega usually produces. When I see it, it reminds my of the technical style Quartz watches Breitling makes in their "Professional" range. And to be clear, that's not intended as a slight against Breitling, merely an observation. I also believe Omega's Quartz watches get overshadowed by the work (and advertizsing) Omega has been doing with its in-house mechanical movements.

J!m · 1 August 2015, 08:13 AM

I prefer the original version- red plane at 12:00.

I like the functions, nasa connection and analogue/digital combo. I almost bought one earlier this year. Second hand these can be quite affordable.

The new one is cool in a retro red led sort of way, but I have an original red led watch form the day (2batteries!!) so I have that box ticked.

Xenophon · 1 August 2015, 08:42 PM

I like it a lot (but not the water resistance). I think high-end quartz is very underrated and I can't understand why. They are the most accurate autonomous movements and a real showpiece for the ingenuity and development in timekeeping yet most WIS despise them.

cfw · 6 August 2015, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Xenophon

I like it a lot (but not the water resistance). I think high-end quartz is very underrated and I can't understand why. They are the most accurate autonomous movements and a real showpiece for the ingenuity and development in timekeeping yet most WIS despise them.

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subtona · 6 August 2015, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Xenophon

I like it a lot (but not the water resistance). I think high-end quartz is very underrated and I can't understand why. They are the most accurate autonomous movements and a real showpiece for the ingenuity and development in timekeeping yet most WIS despise them.

I have a Quartz...I call it an iPhone.

Floorguy · 6 August 2015, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by subtona

I have a Quartz...I call it an iPhone.

Mine is called an Oysterquartz!!

subtona · 6 August 2015, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Floorguy

Mine is called an Oysterquartz!!

Nice looking watches.

Floorguy · 6 August 2015, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by subtona

Nice looking watches.

Yes they are, and run dead on!! I just like a little variety i the lineup Gus!

Diamonddream · 8 August 2015, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by mfer

You know why! Batteries are bad in my book.

Who cares though, you love it.

Its too big although it was pretty popular around the area at one point.

As long as you like it, who really cares if its "popular" or "hyped".

Hanz079 · 9 August 2015, 02:18 PM

I got one and I think it's awesome.
WIS despise quartz but i believe every WIS should have a quartz as a grab and go...

crew · 11 August 2015, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Hanz079

I got one and I think it's awesome.
WIS despise quartz but i believe every WIS should have a quartz as a grab and go...

+1.
I have a simple Omega Seamaster diver quartz on a rubber strap. It goes on almost every trip with me as the backup or "beater" watch.
It's always ready and never fails me.

Allectus · 12 August 2015, 05:10 AM

Quartz=Suck

31 July 2015, 11:36 PM	#1
josephvman Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Houston, TX USA Posts: 808	The new X33, why so little interest? I just bought an X33 Solar Impulse, and there seems to be very little buzz about this watch on the various Omega forums. I realize the high-end Quartz is a niche market, but with the Omega NASA history I would have thought a new "moon" watch would get more attention. When I moved to Houston one of the first places I visited was NASA, and that was right when the original X33 came out, and there was a huge X33 on display, and it really stuck with me. I'm happy to see that they've moved forward with that series.

1 August 2015, 12:24 AM	#4
wantonebad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,844	Agree with Mik & Gus, mechanical watches dominate this site in particular and it is hard to get jazzed about a quartz. even if it's a tremendous quartz. I almost bought one myself last year but I just couldn't justify the cost so I put the money in my grail fund and I don't regret it a bit! JMHO __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

1 August 2015, 08:42 PM	#9
Xenophon 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Xenophon Location: UK Posts: 2,709	I like it a lot (but not the water resistance). I think high-end quartz is very underrated and I can't understand why. They are the most accurate autonomous movements and a real showpiece for the ingenuity and development in timekeeping yet most WIS despise them. __________________ The sea! The sea! Θάλαττα! θάλαττα!

1 August 2015, 01:07 AM	#5
Syed117 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Syed Location: The Ether Posts: 3,388	There are very few quartz watches that I would want to own, but the new X-33 is of them. Love it on that blue and green strap as well.

1 August 2015, 01:58 AM	#6
WyoWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Chad Location: USA Watch: 1675 GMT and Sub C Posts: 1,443	For me, it's way too big. Otherwise, I'd probably have one.

1 August 2015, 03:19 AM	#7
JeremyS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 273	I think it's just slightly outside of what Omega usually produces. When I see it, it reminds my of the technical style Quartz watches Breitling makes in their "Professional" range. And to be clear, that's not intended as a slight against Breitling, merely an observation. I also believe Omega's Quartz watches get overshadowed by the work (and advertizsing) Omega has been doing with its in-house mechanical movements.

1 August 2015, 08:13 AM	#8
J!m "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Jim Location: Connecticut Watch: this! Hold my beer Posts: 2,835	I prefer the original version- red plane at 12:00. I like the functions, nasa connection and analogue/digital combo. I almost bought one earlier this year. Second hand these can be quite affordable. The new one is cool in a retro red led sort of way, but I have an original red led watch form the day (2batteries!!) so I have that box ticked.

9 August 2015, 02:18 PM	#16
Hanz079 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Malaysia Posts: 195	I got one and I think it's awesome. WIS despise quartz but i believe every WIS should have a quartz as a grab and go...

12 August 2015, 05:10 AM	#18
Allectus "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Germany Watch: BLNR Posts: 28	Quartz=Suck

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