Omega

The underlying reason to acquire an Omega from the current collection is to own an example of what is arguably the most technically advanced production movement in existence (as opposed to modern movements that reflect traditional values, like those from G O and GS).  If I could acquire several, then the 'vehicle' encompassing the movement wouldn't matter so much.  Unfortunately, that's not the case, so choosing the right reference for long term ownership is a critical consideration. 

The Railmaster has been an obsession for over a decade.  Back when I started collecting, a second generation model was on the front burner for a very long time.  Towards the end of their run, Omega introduced a compact version of ~ 36 mm diameter that was one of about half a dozen vying for the sports watch spot in my collection (others being the Milgauss, a few different Grand Seikos, and Zenith's New Vintage 1969 EP, which ultimately got the call).  The bottom line reason for holding off on the Rail then was the absence of a manufacture movement.  Today, with the pending release of a third generation Rail in the foreseeable future with an in-house movement*, the absence of any sports watch in the collection, and taking my reverence for the CK2914 into account, it really isn't that difficult to hold off acquiring any of the desirable co-axial movements references currently available.  Actually, if I were to choose one now, it wouldn't be the Globemaster, or even the Trèsor . . . 

Cordially,

Art

* I consider the current crop of Omega movements as essentially in-house

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