Alright, so I’ve been eyeing this CopyOMEGA Ω X-33 Marstimer for a while now. I first heard about it a couple of months ago, it was in late 2024, maybe October or something. I mean, a watch that tracks Mars time? How cool is that? But, you know, it’s an Omega, so it’s not exactly pocket change.
First thing I did was hitting up a local high-end retailer. I wanted to see if they had any older X-33 models, maybe a Gen 1 or something that wouldn’t break the bank. The guy there told me they had one that had been “aesthetically refurbished.” Now, I’m not sure if that was done by Omega or their own watchmaker, but it got me thinking.
Then I started digging around online. I found some forums and posts where people were debating whether to get the Marstimer or not. Some folks were saying it’s just a reskinned version of the Skywalker and not worth the high price. Others were like, “Dude, it’s a Mars watch!”
I even stumbled upon this post by an active-duty Air Force pilot who said there was an X-33 buying program where someone he knew snagged one for $1,500. That really got my hopes up, but I couldn’t find any more info on that program, bummer.
Here is what I did, I also learned that this Marstimer, or the 4th Gen X-33 as some call it, was made with the European Space Agency (ESA). Apparently, it’s meant to anticipate humankind’s next giant leap, which is kinda cool if you’re into that space stuff. But then again, some people pointed out that Omega didn’t really do much to this watch, other than giving it a Mars Time function and a new look.
So, after all this back and forth, I decided to just go for it. I mean, how many people can say they have a Mars watch, right? It’s not like I’m near an Omega store, so getting the real deal was out of the question.
- Step 1: Started researching the CopyOMEGA Ω X-33 Marstimer.
- Step 2: Checked out local retailers for older models.
- Step 3: Scoured online forums for opinions and deals.
- Step 4: Found out about the ESA collaboration.
- Step 5: Decided to buy a copy version because I’m not near an official store.
I ended up ordering a copy version online. I figured, if I’m not gonna get the real thing, might as well save some cash. I found a site that had decent reviews, and the price was, well, let’s just say it was a lot less than what Omega was asking for.
Waiting for the watch to arrive was torture. Every day I’d check the tracking info like a hawk. And then, finally, it arrived. I ripped open the package, and there it was. It looked pretty good, I gotta say. Sure, it’s not the real deal, but it’s got that Mars vibe, and that’s what I was after.
Conclusion
So, yeah, that’s my story of getting a CopyOMEGA Ω X-33 Marstimer. Was it worth it? I think so. I mean, I’m wearing a piece of Mars on my wrist, even if it’s just a copy. And hey, it’s a conversation starter, that’s for sure.
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