# Astronaut-Worthy Watches The Speedmaster Skywalker X-33 Can Withstand the Rigors of Space Travel By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-12-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedmaster-skywalker References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/esa-omega-speedmaster-skywalker/35197/) & [esa.int](http://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Human_Spaceflight/Astronauts/ESA_and_Omega_a_watch_for_astronauts) The Speedmaster Skywalker is an astronaut-targeted watch that was developed around an idea patented by [European Space Agency](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-time) astronaut Jean-Francois Clervoy, whose three space missions in the 1990s convinced him that astronaut wristwatches could use improvement. The watch came together courtesy Clervoy's idea and a collaboration between the European Space Agency and watchmaker Omega, and is designed to withstand the rigors of space travel while offering an assortment of nifty functions. The watch is equipped with Omega's advanced multi-functional quartz chronograph movement in addition to thermo-compensated integrated circuits and upgraded software. This technology is housed in a brushed titanium case. The watch features a dual digital/analog dial readout with black and white hour and minute hands coated with [Super-LumiNova](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pineapple-dream) and a red second hand. The Omega Speedmaster Skywalker X-33 is available for $5,900. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Advanced Multi-functional Quartz Chronograph Movement:** Opportunity for disruption in the watch industry by integrating advanced quartz chronograph movement with innovative features for enhanced performance. - **Integration of Thermo-compensated Integrated Circuits:** Opportunity for disruption in the technology industry by integrating thermo-compensated integrated circuits into various electronic devices for improved accuracy and performance. - **Titanium-cased Space Travel Watches:** Opportunity for disruption in the jewelry and accessory industry by creating durable and lightweight titanium-cased watches specifically designed for demanding environments like space travel. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Watch Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the watch industry by developing astronaut-worthy watches with advanced functionalities and durability. - **Technology Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the technology industry by integrating thermo-compensated integrated circuits into various electronic devices for enhanced performance and accuracy. - **Jewelry and Accessory Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the jewelry and accessory industry by utilizing titanium as a material for creating durable and lightweight watches suitable for demanding environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mars Colonization Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fortis-novonaut-amadee24.md) - [Space-Age Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/europa-clipper-exploration-watch.md) - [Space-Inspired Digital Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gw6900nasa241.md) - [Luxury Space-Themed Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-themed-timepiece.md) - [Co-Branded Space Travel Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unimatic-x-massena-lab-u1spg-nasa-artemis.md) - [Moon Landing-Themed Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-walker.md) - [Space Exploration-Inspired Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-snoopy-moonswatch.md) - [Lunar Dust-Infused Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar1622.md) - [Vintage Aerospace-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omega-speedmaster-pilot-flight-qualified.md)