Omega Speedmaster Skywalker X-33 Operating Instructions Manual

Omega Speedmaster Skywalker X-33 Operating Instructions Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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  • Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Special recommendations Environmental protection OMEGA International Warranty (valid for U S A only) OMEGA International Warranty DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 .
  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION pecial recommendationS What must I do to ensure that my OMEGA watch provides me with excellent service for many years? Magnetic fields : avoid placing your watch on computers, loudspeakers or refrigerators, since they generate powerful magnetic fields. Swimming in the sea : always rinse your watch with fresh water afterwards...
  • Page 4: Environmental Protection

    Who should I contact for a maintenance service or battery replacement ? We recommend that you contact an approved OMEGA service centre or authorised OMEGA retailer They are equipped with the tools and apparatus required to carry out the work and the necessary...
  • Page 5: Omega International Warranty (Valid For U S A Only)

    In the event that repairs are unable to restore the normal conditions of use of your OMEGA watch, OMEGA SA guarantees its replacement by an OMEGA watch of identical or similar charateristics The warranty for the replacement watch ends twenty-four (24) months, after the date of purchase of the replaced watch ’...
  • Page 6 IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY YOUR OFFICIAL OMEGA DEALER CARRIES SOLE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY OTHER GUARANTEES The OMEGA customer service ensures the perfect working order of your OMEGA watch If your watch needs maintenance, rely on an official OMEGA dealer or an authorized OMEGA Service Center. They can guarantee service according to OMEGA SA’s standards...
  • Page 7: Omega International Warranty

    In the event that repairs are unable to restore the normal conditions of use of your OMEGA watch, OMEGA SA guarantees its replacement by an OMEGA watch of identical or similar characteristics The warranty for the replacement watch ends twenty-four (24) months, after the date of purchase of the replaced watch ’...
  • Page 8 • the OMEGA watch handled by non-authorised persons (for example for battery replacement, service or repair) or which has been altered in its original condition beyond OMEGA SA’s control Any further claim against OMEGA SA, for example for damages additional to the above described...
  • Page 9: Description

    The SPEEDMASTER SKYWALKER X-33 watch was designed in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA) to enable astronauts to manage the various stages of their missions In addition to the usual watch functions, the SPEEDMASTER SKYWALKER X-33 has special functions for programming the various phases of a mission or a project...
  • Page 10 DESCRIPTION pUSherS and croWn Chrono / timer functions Start / stop Programming Favourite function Increase the setting value See page �� �� Display and programming See inset below Chrono / timer functions Reset to zero, split, reset to initial value Display Programming Backlighting...
  • Page 11: Use

    General information naviGatinG betWeen GroUpS and paGeS The functions are separated into two groups (see illustration opposite) Pressing once on the crown brings up the next function Pressing and holding brings up the second group of functions Certain functions are displayed over two pages Pressing twice on the crown brings up page 2 if it is available (see illustration opposite (1/2)) The display returns to page 1 after 10 seconds, or by pressing once on the crown proGramminG mode...
  • Page 12 naviGatinG betWeen fUnctionS Phase Elapsed Time 1 Universal Time Coordinated First milestone reference International reference time See page �� �� See page �� �� Phase Elapsed Time 2 Time T1 Second milestone reference Time defined by the user See page �� ��...
  • Page 13: Utc

    diSplay Universal time display (Universal Time Coordinated) This time was previously known as GMT, and this name is still used in certain fields. UTC day number Current date Page 1 Page 2 Perpetual calendar As per standard ISO ���� Selected function Alternating between: - day of the week and - week number...
  • Page 14: Programming

    proGramminG Because is the time base used for Select function all the other watch functions, it must be programmed first. Enter programming + increment Follow the same procedure for the settings Confirm and move to the below: next setting • year, month, day; - increment •...
  • Page 15: Time Zones T1 And T2

    TIME ZONES T1 AND T2 diSplay is used for local time The hands continuously display time is used for the second time zone. is not displayed with the hands To set , only the time difference from needs to be programmed. So the time must be set before programming Number of day of the year Current date...
  • Page 16 TIME ZONES T1 AND T2 proGramminG Select function The programming consists of defining the time difference between the desired time Enter programming During programming, the " " or " " sign above the display indicates that the time difference from is positive or negative.
  • Page 17: Alarm

    ALARM diSplay Three alarms are available: They all work the same way Alarm status: : activated Next alarm activation date Page 1 Page 2 : deactivated Selected function Alternating between: - day of next activation - reference time Programmed alarm Programmed alarm time time The reference time may be...
  • Page 18 ALARM proGramminG Activating the alarm Select function Select function Activate/deactivate the Enter programming alarm + increment Confirm and move to Follow the same procedure for the settings below: the next setting • reference time - increment • year, month, day; •...
  • Page 19: Met

    diSplay "Mission Elapsed Time" This function displays the remaining time ( ) or elapsed time ( ) since the start of the mission (see pages 26 and 30 for examples) 26 and 30 for examples) and 30 for examples) 30 for examples) for examples) Mission situation indicator in time...
  • Page 20 proGramminG The " " sign indicates that the event is in Select function the future. The " " sign indicates that the event is in the past. Enter programming function programmed countdown of 999 days, �3 hours, �9 minutes, and �9 seconds. + increment Confirm and move to Follow the same procedure for the settings...
  • Page 21: Pet

    diSplay "Phase Elapsed Time" Three phases can be programmed , either according to with a defined difference in days and hours (relative programming), or at a given date and time as per (absolute programming) relative proGramminG aS per Mission situation indicator in time Page 1 Page 2...
  • Page 22 proGramminG The " " sign indicates that the event is in the future. The " " sign indicates that the event is in the past. functions Select function can be programmed for a countdown of up to 999 days, �3 hours, �9 minutes and �9 seconds.
  • Page 23: Timer

    TIMER diSplay The TIMER function allows you to count down a pre-defined time period, and then count the elapsed time after passing zero Before or during the countdown After the countdown Number of days elapsed Before the end of the countdown After the end of the Number of days...
  • Page 24 TIMER proGramminG Start/stop ( ) the Select function countdown/time count : Stop/restart from Enter programming displayed time The countdown/time count continues + increment Reset to zero Confirm and move to When the TIMER has been stopped the next setting After resetting to zero, the last time - increment programmed is displayed Exit programming...
  • Page 25: Chronograph

    CHRONOGRAPH diSplay Select function Hundredths of a second Selected function Start/stop ( ) the time measurement Time measured Stop ( ) /restart the time measurement Display split time ( Press again to continue the time measurement After 99 hours, �9 minutes, �9 seconds and 99 hundredths, the timing is stopped and reset to zero automatically.
  • Page 26: Chimes

    CHIMES Several types of chime are used for the following different functions and priorities: SeqUenceS alarmS deadline fUnctionS For all the PET functions, three chimes sound one minute before the deadline The last five seconds sound before the TIMER chimes. prioritieS •...
  • Page 27: Special Functions

    SPECIAL FUNCTIONS enerGy SavinG mode The energy saving mode is activated by pulling the crown out • the display disappears; • the hands move to 12 o'clock; • all the measurements in progress continue, but the chimes are deactivated Push the crown back in to exit energy saving mode SynchroniSation If the watch is in energy saving mode, it is possible to synchronise the hands If the hands do not display exactly 12:00:00, follow the procedure below:...
  • Page 28 Standby mode Standby mode is automatically activated after 5 days without any activity • the display disappears; • the hands continue to indicate • all the measurements in progress continue; • the ALARMS, TIMER and PET can still sound (if the chime is not stopped by the user, the watch returns to standby mode after 20 seconds) Press one of the pushers or the crown to exit standby mode favoUrite fUnction...
  • Page 29: Example 1

    EXAMPLE 1 trip planninG The functions of the SPEEDMASTER SKYWALKER X-33 watch can be useful in a host of situations in everyday life, at the office, in sport or travel. Let's take the case of planning a trip from Zurich to New York for the Christmas holidays...
  • Page 30 EXAMPLE 1 trip planninG continUed The trip is made up of the following phases and deadlines: 06:00 07:50 09:50 12:35 Zurich time New York time -02:00...
  • Page 31: Example 2

    EXAMPLE 2 Space miSSion The SPEEDMASTER SKYWALKER X-33 watch was specially designed in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA) to enable astronauts to manage the various stages of their missions The one described below represents a specific application scenario for which this watch was designed.
  • Page 32 EXAMPLE 2 definition of fUnctionS Setting the time zones: : reference time zone : Kourou time zone, French Guiana = UTC -3 : Cologne time zone => UTC +2 (astronaut's family home) Programmable functions: : rocket take-off time. This function will be defined as a favourite, and monitored by the astronaut throughout the mission : booster ignition time for establishing terrestrial orbit Certain stages prior to transfer booster ignition must be executed with precision, and will be monitored with...
  • Page 33 EXAMPLE 2 proGramminG Programming: : reference at 02:50:00 (see page 16) 16) ) : reference at 0�:22:06 on 23.05.2014 (see page 1�) 1�) ) : reference +51 minutes, 34 seconds (relative programming, see page 20) 20) ) : reference at 16:10:00 on 23 05 2014 (see page 16) 16) ) : reference +1 day, 21 minutes, 52 seconds (relative programming, see page 20)
  • Page 34 EXAMPLE 2...
  • Page 35: Glossary

    • The hands are out of synch See the synchronisation procedure on page 26 The seconds hand makes 5-second jumps: • The battery is at the end of its service life (the battery must be replaced by an authorised OMEGA ®...
  • Page 36: Pictograms

    PICTOGRAMS Day-date WEEE regulations Split-time counter �-year international warranty Quartz End of battery life indicator Time zone function Second time zone Perpetual calendar Thermocompensated quartz movement Water-resistant to positive pressure of 3 bar (3� metres / ��� feet) Sapphire glass Double anti-reflective treatment Button-type lithium-manganese dioxide battery cell...
  • Page 37 A list of service centers can be consulted on http://omegawatches.com/csnetwork www.omegawatches.com Printed in Switzerland © Omega SA 03/14 – 03090943M...

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