Omega Speedmaster X-33 Special Team Edition America’s Cup 3229.50.06

Now – as far as unusual Speedmasters are concerned: this might be another contender for a top position in the charts.

The X-33 was of course originally designed as a successor of the Moonwatch. A modern replacement, designed using input of both pilots as well as astronauts. And we have shown it time and time again – it proofed to be a big success in terms of professional use. Just scroll down for proof.

But then, in 2003, Omega made these 3229.50.06 for the America’s Cup team. The first -and only- Speedmaster to be marketed as a regatta watch. Well, marketed.. it was only available for team members… All other America’s Cup watches were (and still are) Seamasters – either Professionals or Aqua Terra’s. Mind you: it is probably one of the most limited Speedmasters out there with just 12 examples produced. Although you might guess otherwise, it is most certainly not the first Speedmaster sans hands though.

Let’s conclude this post with some wise words of the manufacturer:

This special model was initially only produced as a series of twelve, ten of which were presented in 2002 to the defenders of the America’s Cup 2003 (sponsored by Omega). Its most noticeable characteristic: no hands; it is primarily intended for timing regattas.

Calibre 1666B, dial featuring the America’s Cup 2003 New Zealand logo. Entirely satin-brushed titanium case, bidirectional rotating bezel with a SuperLuminova disc at 12 o’clock, case back engraved Flight-qualified by NASA for Space Missions with the Seahorse medallion. Large vertical ribs on the crown for easier handling of the watch. Flat anti-reflective sapphire crystal, black Kevlar bracelet.

[http://www.omegawatches.com/spirit/sports/regatta-watches]

Now a decent picture is finally available, we will incorporate this rare beast in our X-33 files as soon as possible.