If you buy at the right price, disposing of it later on won't be a problem..

May 07, 2020,18:20 PM
 

Not quite the investment, but at least a "decent" store of value. I'm thinking it's relatively also easy to move over time.

Just get one, enjoy it for what it is and assess from there.

Personally, I think there's a long term upside to it. Maybe not Sotheby's upside but I find that really good watches are able to hold their own over a 15 year period. What's going for the RM versus the other 2 is that it's relatively overlooked and there's not much RM variants that got re-issued that actually looks like the trilogy version. For example, the current catalog RM does not look anywhere near the trilogy version. If I can sell a regular version Speedmaster from 2004 for double the price (and God knows how many speedies are out there). A caveat though, pieces like this will probably go through a long period of value drought before it starts to pick up. So you're not looking at something that's going to STEADILY rise in value.

The only thing that could probably jeopardize its future is if Omega releases a manual wind version for it's 120th year. I'll be a 110 by then so if I'm lucky .. hahaha!

Seriously, if this aesthetic appeals to you, you'd be hardpressed to look for a better watch at this level of quality, historical importance (ok, the auto movement kinda dampens it but still) and I hate to say it as I bought new.. value.

If Omega can offer a recall so that they can retrofit the 60th with a manual from that Tresor.. crazy me will probably pay extra. That's how good it is.

Lastly, the RM 60th is for those who "get it". And i don't mean that in a snobby way. Fauxtina polarizes. The auto movement is a downer. It's probably the most boring looking of the 3. But for those who've been into the RM for a long time, this was as close as it was going to get dial-side / feel-wise to the original and while they could have done better, it's miles better than the previous attempts at using the RM logo.

Now, for you to actually post this question.. it's probably calling out to you smile




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The Railmaster 60th Anniversary!

 
 By: D-TIME1 : May 7th, 2020-13:19
Question to the forum... I see a lot of love on this watch and for good reason on this forum... have almost bought it twice and just passed it up yesterday again..even at a large discount from my local AD..Do you think this will become a collector piece i... 

I have always bought watches to wear because I like them...

 
 By: D-TIME1 : May 7th, 2020-14:13
and mainly i can't justify spending 5K+ for something and not use it and "hope" it goes up in value... I am mainly thinking should I grab it now brand new at below grey market pricing because i have a feeling I am going to want this watch.. Something I wi... 

I agree with Nicolas - think about pleasure and what speaks to you

 
 By: agyzace : May 7th, 2020-13:38
I own the watch since 2 years and it is a complete gem in all aspects. I wrote once in this forum that if it would be PP or a big crown offering, it would sell for multiple times more and it would be impossible to source. It is an outstanding watch and co... 

Try it as a project if you like.

 
 By: K-Lo : May 7th, 2020-13:43
I have a Apollo 11 45 Anniversary, only owner, never worn, receipt from AD and all box and papers. It’s been in my safe since 2014. I got it new like $6k selling used like $9k now. It’s a project of mine to auction it at like a Sothebys in 30 years, just ... 

I was thinking of also doing basically what you just said... Buying it and sitting on it for awhile..

 
 By: D-TIME1 : May 7th, 2020-14:16
I just know if I buy it... i will probably wear it...lol -D-

Just have other watches you intend on wearing...

 
 By: K-Lo : May 7th, 2020-14:30
And forget about the one you buy. I think I had like 7 other OMEGAs I wore among other brands, it’s okay to mix it up in my opinion. I guess I just would not make a business out of it 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

I can do that as I have 3 other Omegas already, a JLC..

 
 By: D-TIME1 : May 7th, 2020-14:51
and just traded in my IWC Pilot for a Grand Seiko Snowflake.. which is on the way.. So i definitely see myself wearing a Speedy and the Snowflake alot for the foreseeable future! -D-

If you buy at the right price, disposing of it later on won't be a problem..

 
 By: Echi : May 7th, 2020-18:20
Not quite the investment, but at least a "decent" store of value. I'm thinking it's relatively also easy to move over time. Just get one, enjoy it for what it is and assess from there. Personally, I think there's a long term upside to it. Maybe not Sotheb...  

Echi pretty much said it all. There will probably be a . . .

 
 By: Dr No : May 8th, 2020-19:09
. . . proper manual winding Rail homage in the not-too-distant future. If and when that event comes to pass, there will be another glut of 60ths on the market. Mine . . . . . . may be one of them. 😬 ...