Okay, so, I’ve been messing around with this watch thing, trying to make a copy of the OMEGA X-33 Marstimer. It’s been a bit of a journey, let me tell you.
I started by digging up all the info I could find on this watch. Turns out, it’s a pretty big deal, made with help from the European Space Agency, or ESA. That’s some serious stuff. They call it the Speedmaster X-33 Marstimer, and it’s supposed to be the next big thing for space nerds. The original is made of grade 2 titanium, which sounds fancy, but I just wanted to see if I could make a copy that looks and feels kind of like it.
First thing I did was look for the technical guide for something called the Calibre 5619 in the new X-33 Skywalker. Found one, but it had an error on page 22. But I managed to figure things out eventually. The real Omega Speedmaster X-33 has this titanium case and bracelet, and a domed anti-reflective sapphire crystal. Sounds complicated, huh?
Then, I got my hands dirty. I tried to replicate the look using some basic materials I had lying around. Nothing too fancy, just some metal bits and pieces, and a regular glass piece for the crystal. The goal was to capture the essence of the X-33, not to make an exact replica, because, let’s be honest, I’m no watchmaker. I mostly focused on getting the shape and the feel right. The titanium case was the hardest part. I ended up using a lighter metal, just to get that lightweight feel. I mean, these X-33 can go up to 2000 dollars!
One thing I learned from a friend is that the Aerospace model is also pretty cool, but I always liked the layout of the X-33 better. And there’s also some details need to pay attention to. For example, always ensure the crown is fully screwed down before submerging your watch. Avoid operating the pushers or adjusting the crown while underwater. After each use in salt water or chlorinated water, you need to do something.
- I spent hours trying to get the dial to look right.
- Drew up some designs, printed them out, and stuck them onto the metal.
- It was a lot of trial and error, but it started to resemble the Marstimer.
After a lot of tinkering, I had something that looked decent. It wasn’t perfect, but it was my little CopyOMEGA X-33 Marstimer. It felt pretty good to hold something I made that was inspired by such a high-tech watch. Plus, I learned a ton about how these things are put together. It’s not just about slapping some parts together; there’s a lot of thought that goes into the design and functionality.
So, yeah, that’s my story about trying to copy the OMEGA X-33 Marstimer. It was a fun project, and I’m pretty proud of how it turned out. Maybe it’s not ready for Mars, but it’s definitely a conversation starter.
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