Reply With QuoteLovely photos
A contender for a 1 watch collection.
Just a few fast pictures of a my friend Railmaster.
This what came in 5 minutes.
Lovely photos
A contender for a 1 watch collection.
Last edited by oldandgrumpy; 20th October 2014 at 23:25.
Stunning. I thought the aqua terra was for me, but this is better.
Nice watch, but far better on the correct bracelet for me.
The 36.2mm is the best of the lot IMO but they're difficult to find. Had chance to buy one a few years ago and turned it down in favour of something else.
Paul
Prefer this to an Explorer, which ever size.
massive fan of the railmaster - seems like their value has gone up since they were discontinued
Love the Railmaster, especially the 36mm one. Definitely a keeper in my collection. Mine says hello:
What a nice watch, had the opportunity to buy one a year ago from a friend for cheap and passed. Kick myself for not buying it.
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What a nice watch, had the opportunity to buy one a year ago from a friend for cheap and passed. Kick myself for not buying it.
The Railmaster looks best on the croc:
In my opinion, anyway!
Hi,
Here's my Railmaster. It's one of my favourite watches although hasn't had as much time on the wrist recently, something I need to rectify!!
Sorry about both the quality of the picture and my inability to post in thread like the great examples below - I'm new so am still trying to work out how to do things on the site like post pictures.
On the subject of straps I wouldn't mind your thoughts. I still have the original leather strap the watch came with which is looking a bit grubby. I was thinking of getting a gator replacement but was unsure where best to go especially as I want to keep my omega clasp on the strap rather than replace with a buckle (which most straps seem to come with. Any suggestions?
Also quite liking the mesh strap shown. Where did that come from?
Any suggestions appreciated.
Thanks
David
Here is my 39mm on a Sinn black leather strap. I love it in this combo.
It may be an Omega mesh and they're available from Omega dealers and distributors. IMO, it looks a bit odd as I think it's a 20 mm mesh on a 41 mm Railmaster that has a 21 mm lug width. It would be a better fit on the 39 mm model as that has a 20 mm lug width. But, I may be wrong about that.Originally Posted by David r
See also this thread: Steel mesh bracelets.
Last edited by PickleB; 21st October 2014 at 12:00.
Lovely watch but I have never understood the naming - it's a Seamaster Railmaster isn't it?
Indeed it is...now. I'm not sure when the Railmaster moved into Omega's Seamaster range of watches, but here are a couple of links about their origins:
- The Seamaster
NB it is more commonly accepted that the Seamaster range came into being in 1947.- The Railmaster Explained
NB The other two 'master' ranges, the Speedmasters and Railmasters, date from 1957, along with the introduction of Seamaster Professional watches and the Ranchero.
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My old Railmaster ...
Just a bit too big for me. Maybe one day I'll get the smaller one.
z
A few years ago, I went to see a Railmaster 36.2mm, approx. 12 months old. The following day I had a look at a Rolex Explorer 1 in excellent condition. I bought the Explorer 1 and let the Railmaster go.........in hindsight I should've bought 'em both because the prices were great by today's standards.
Paul
See what you mean about the mesh. Now that I look at it - it does appear to look a bit small. Not sure I would have noticed it though if you hadn't pointed it out. Clearly you are more observant than I
I want one. It's my favourite Omega
OP - Looks great on the mesh!
I think it does just fine on OEM too… best bracelet I have ever come across. Totally solid.
Mine is 39mm version. Was bought to be a one watch option, but that was never going to happen (!) but it would be a good solution if that was a problem that needed to be solved,
That I like a lotThe Railmaster looks best on the croc:
In my opinion, anyway!
Still don't understand why Omega discontinued the Railmaster, it looks fantastic!
I am sure it will come back one day!
At about 3 times the last RRP probably
Lovely watches.
Never looked at these before. But I must say its a very handsome and classic design. Could be a contender on my search for a bracelet watch to complement my Speedy on a strap.
I think this is defiantly a watch that looks better on a leather strap
Close to pulling the trigger on one of these.
Fed up waiting for an AT skyfall and one of these is available closeby to me for a f2f.
Sod law if I buy an AT skyfall will appear on the SC the next day.
Better get both just to be safe!
Couldn't agree more; one the most cool and classy watch's imo, and I'm so not losing this one..
A perfect size too (the 39mm)
IMG_4367 by garyportlander, on Flickr
Last edited by sestrel; 12th November 2014 at 17:16.
Better get both just to be safe!
Good idea! Better safe than sorry. Can't take any risk!
It's the 39mm version. Price agreed. Just need to keep the seller interested till I can get time for the f2f.
My favourite of all Omega's watches.
I thought I'd done really well when I finally found one in 41.5mm size, but as you can see, it wore far, far too big
I dream about finding a mint 39mm on bracelet at a reasonable price. Fat chance of that
Honestly?....it looks pretty good on your wrist from here.My favourite of all Omega's watches.
I thought I'd done really well when I finally found one in 41.5mm size, but as you can see, it wore far, far too big
I dream about finding a mint 39mm on bracelet at a reasonable price. Fat chance of that
I like Railmaster's but it looks better on leather-sorry
What do you think a reasonable price is for a 39mm 6 years old with an omega service last year?My favourite of all Omega's watches.
I thought I'd done really well when I finally found one in 41.5mm size, but as you can see, it wore far, far too big
I dream about finding a mint 39mm on bracelet at a reasonable price. Fat chance of that
EDIT: Just read your previous posts
If it was a full refurb service, then I wouldn't expect much change from £2k. If you can get it down to the price of a new quartz AT then I would say you were doing alright. They're so bloody rare.
I know someone who bought a minter 7 years ago for £850, lucky sod.
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WF have a 36mm in at the moment if anyone's looking for one. http://watchfinder.co.uk/Omega/Railm...7/0/item/40173
Love the Railmaster, tried a 41mm a few years ago but couldn't get past the no-date. I have wised up a bit since then. Agreed with others, think the 39 is the best compromise.
Railmasters are stunning, and you can count me amongst those who think it looks better on a croc than on a bracelet. Although I think that about AT also.
So many beautiful watches, so little money.
Getting a good deal so assuming all paper work is in order!
Sale is on hold do to a slight snag! Hope it don't fall through as mentally I own it already.
I should really get one, waking for the rail industry but its a bit expensive. lol
I do very much like the classic look of the rail master. It doesnt need a date window and is just perfectly proportioned. I also like the Sinn 556a which is of similar style.
Love it on the croc strap
The Railmaster is an awesome watch
Hopefully will be proud owner of one tomorrow all going to plan!!
They do look great on a strap
Joined the club today. Apologies for poor pictures!
Anyone have a bracelet link to sell???
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Does anyone have a link or half link that they would sell to me? if so drop me a PM!
Does anyone have a link or half link that they would sell to me? if so drop me a PM!
I regret selling mine.... anyone got one for sale?
I have a feeling you should be able to get the full link from Cousins not sure about the half link
Assuming that the 39 mm is on a 1574/898 bracelet it's part # 115ST1574 that's needed. Cousins don't list it but might order it in.
If you don't mind ordering from across the pond, Omega half-links are available from Otto Frei. I invariably seem to end up ordering an extra one for every Omega that comes my way.
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