Two of my Railmasters: the 2914-1 (left) and the 2914-5 (right) …
- The 2914-1 on its 7077 bracelet is from October 1, 1957 -The 2914-5 is one of the 277 pieces that were shipped on July 21, 1960 to the Pakistan Air Forces (P.A.F.) I will not repeat what most of you know: why the P.A.F. is badged „Seamaster“ even though...
There will be Railmaster news in the near future. Watch . . .
. . . this space. [rare Arabic dial '63 2914-6, courtesy MDB] Art ...
I would trade three pool cues for that particular Rail, Abel . . .
. . . and you know how dearly I cherish my cues! That's a scarce American issue specified by Norman Morris; likely very few made. Art
Both are stunning vintage Omega Railmasters.
But to me the 2914-1 just looks so much sharper than the 2914-5 so that is my favourite of the two, but both are great and the history of the 2914-5 being a PAF does make it special. Wear and enjoy it in good health. Marc
The new Rails are being released soon . . .
. . . and someone somewhere has posted a photo of one of two upcoming versions. Case is 38 mm, movement's automatic. I'll have more info later next week. Art ...
Hello dear friend HSTE!! What a beautiful duo you share here. It has always intrigued the change of name in watches bought by Pakistani Air Force. I could understand if they were destinated for a Navy...
... contract but being Air Force... May be those who ordered the watches thought that a Raimaster name was not suitable for a pilot and preferred the more prestigious name Seamaster?? Who knows? The Railmaster is a model I love so much with its distinctiv...
