Omega Railmaster: A Collector's First Omega
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Omega Railmaster: A Collector's First Omega

By KMII · May 26, 2018 · 32 replies
KMII
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The title has a twofold meaning in this case. First of all I entered into a gentleman’s agreement with Nilo that he’d get a Montblanc watch if I was to get an Omega. I have to admit he’s been much faster at following through on it than I have but finally I am getting there After the Moonwatch I got

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The title has a twofold meaning in this case. First of all I entered into a gentleman’s agreement with Nilo that he’d get a Montblanc watch if I was to get an Omega. I have to admit he’s been much faster at following through on it than I have but finally I am getting there smile After the Moonwatch I got for my dad last year now there’s one for me as well. No worries Nilo, not the last one. 

Secondly, the watch. I have - amongst other Purists - been complaining how watch brands rely too much on history and how innovation in both mechanics and design is muted at best. At the same time there’s a certain fatigue with the Limited Edition watches. 

Saying this (repeatedly) I felt it wrong to not go for a regular production watch without direct historical inspiration, with a METAS certified co-axial movement, without a date, at a size of under 40mm that I happened to like the looks of. 

I know the resale value will be relatively poor but feel it’s a worthwhile trade off in my case. And if I don’t put my money where my mouth is, I have no one but myself to blame if the brands follow directions I do not fully support smile

A full report on the Railmaster to follow and thanks to all of you who have chimed in with advice which Omega to go for!




Have a great weekend!
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Watch_kha_wen
May 26, 2018

I particularly like the strap! Thinking about getting that one on my ck2998 hehe Nice choice the watch itself is really nice too! Kev

TH
TheMadDruid
May 26, 2018

The dial is very unique. Looks great.

WA
Watchonthewrist
May 26, 2018

Just buy what you like i would say , even its a normal production or lmt , big brand or indie , as long as it makes you happy . Again Congrats and have a great weekend too 🤗

KM
KMII
May 26, 2018

I have to say I liked this version best. The leather NATO version had the watch sit too high on my wrist. Thanks!

KM
KMII
May 26, 2018

The Railmaster has a lug width of 20mm... Thanks for the kind words!

KM
KMII
May 26, 2018

Now we need to find a way of sharing some heat treated meat in celebration

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