Why no Solar X-33?

[L.O. Little]

Dumb question, but I wonder why Omega doesn't make a solar powered X-33? If Citizen can give their Skyhawk a 4 year power reserve, you'd think Omega could do something similiar...

I'd really like a X-33, but I HATE batteries...

 

[sygyzy]

Perhaps the digital face takes up too much real estate for solar cells.

 

[E__WOK]

I own a X-33 and it's still kicking even after 2 years. Batteries are cheap. Besides, the Citizen looks gay.

 

[Blue Jays]

Good Evening All-

Solar is a "fad" source of energy and always alters the outward appearance of a watch, unlike a mechanical (either automatic or manual wind) or a battery-powered quartz watch.

~ Blue Jays ~

 

[bquinlan]

Originally posted by Blue Jays
Solar is a "fad" source of energy and always alters the outward appearance of a watch,

My Citizen Skyhawk Titanium looks just like any other black-faced watch. And my wife's Citizen Silhouette is an ultra-thin ladies' model with a mother-of-pearl face. Both are Eco-Drive models that charge under normal room light despite their conventional looks. Modern materials and electronics have done away with the need for visible charging components.

--Bob Q

 

[Skyline]

My Citizen World Time is also Eco-Drive and looks like any other watch. When I've told people it's solar powered, they usually go "Really? Where's the cell?".