Omega Discontinues the Speedmaster X-33: What’s Next for This Space-Age Watch?
Omega has removed the Speedmaster X-33 Marstimer and Skywalker from its public catalog, leaving no digital Speedmaster available to consumers. The X-33 has served astronauts and cosmonauts since its introduction in 1998, and NASA continues to use the Gen 2, which remains in production for space agencies. The Marstimer, developed with ESA, provided specialized Mars-time calculations to support mission control on Earth. The X-33 has evolved through four generations, with features shaped by astronaut and agency needs, and hundreds of examples have flown in space. Future Artemis missions may continue the watch’s spaceflight legacy, though their crews’ choices remain uncertain. A next-generation X-33 could improve readability with a positive display and offer connectivity or customizable functions; meanwhile, existing models remain available on demand for NASA and ESA.
Buying Time Analysis: The X-33’s removal from Omega’s catalog raises questions about the future of a watch with a unique role in spaceflight, while NASA continues to use the Gen 2 and astronauts may wear it on upcoming Artemis missions.
