Dr No
[Moderator Omega - Wristscan]
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Back when the jumbo Rail was in production, I tried it on . . .
. . . at least three or four times at a dealer with an intent to buy. Just couldn't do it . . . too damn big for my wrist.
Then, I couldn't pull the trigger on the sub-mid-size model nine or so years ago . . .
[my wrist, watch credit: Omega boutique]
. . . as I managed to convince myself there would be a version soon with an in-house movement.
Well, I was right about the version . . . just not the soon part.
Congrats not only on the latest acquisition (Nilo will be especially happy!), but also for the massive Rail that tried so hard to break in to my collection.
Art
1957 trilogy Seamaster 300 - cant keep it off my wrist
I didnt manage to get the 1957 trilogy speedmaster or railmaster but i have this old oversized railmaster in the drawer and the junior 1957 seamaster 300 is enjoying its companion. 45.5mm vs 39mm. The size is just right for 39mm. ...
can’t keep them off your wrist ?
i don’t blame you, with such beauties ! best regards — seeks
Back when the jumbo Rail was in production, I tried it on . . .
. . . at least three or four times at a dealer with an intent to buy. Just couldn't do it . . . too damn big for my wrist. Then, I couldn't pull the trigger on the sub-mid-size model nine or so years ago . . . [my wrist, watch credit: Omega boutique] . . ...
The XXL is a tough choice
Hi Art, Thanks for the kind words. agree with you that the railmaster Jumbo is a tough choice and anything smaller just doesnt replace that "want" for jumbo. I only hate the attention given by others when the jumbo is on the wrist. I like it as there is n...
Seamaster
having seen all 3 of the trilogy in the metal, for me, the Seamaster is #1 - it just feels right in every way. Wear yours in good health!!