KMII[Montblanc Moderator]
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Putting my money where my mouth is - aka the Railmaster as my first Omega
May 26, 2018,01:35 AM
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 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!