Watch repair in zero gravity

When astronauts are orbiting the world things that break down have to be repaired, even a watch. Here’s a great video showing repair of an Omega SpeedmasterX-33.

The Omega Speedmaster X-33 collection is completely unique from all of the other Speedmasters, starting with the movement. The Speedmaster X-33 features an analog and digital display.

Omega Speedmaster X-33

The Omega Speedmaster X-33 features the Omega 1666 Quartz precision multifunction movement. The multifunction capabilities allows this model to offer Day-Date, chronograph, GMT, 24 hour time and an alarm. The case, made of the lightweight metal titanium, is brushed and has a domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating. It has a unidirectional rotating bezel and is water resistant to 30 meters.

Here’s a video showing some watch repair in zero-G…

If you want to read more about the Omega Speedmaster X-33, you can read a full review by Michael de Silva and Ryan Rooney.

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