Omega Railmaster: A Collector's First Omega

KMII · 2018-05-26T01:35:46Z

KMII acquires an Omega Railmaster, his first Omega, discussing his preference for innovative regular production models over limited editions. Read his perspective.

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

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

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!

The Discussion

Ron_W

May 26, 2018

Congrats, i think it delivers supreme quality and technology for this price. One of the best out there. And rather handsome too on that strap! [nt]

KMII

May 26, 2018

Thanks a lot, Ron! [nt]

templetowers

May 26, 2018

I think this was a perfect choice KMII - A wonderful watch with pretty much perfect balance and detail. And I love your strap choice ! Huge Congratulations, Best Will [nt]

KMII

May 26, 2018

The strap is the default Omega one, Templetowers :)

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

Watch_kha_wen

May 26, 2018

Congrats!

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

KMII

May 26, 2018

Not sure what sizes Omega offers it in, Kev...

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

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