Last year marked the 60th anniversary of Omega?s legendary 1957 Trilogy and to celebrate the special milestone, it released re-issues of the now-iconic Seamaster 300, the Speedmaster, and the Railmaster. Each of these watches was received warmly by the press and enthusiasts, with many selling out from boutiques before even hitting the shelves. Alongside the Trilogy, Omega released one modern re-interpretation piece that is not being produced in a limited quantity but instead will become a regular part of the larger Seamaster collection: the new Omega Railmaster. The watch is produced as a modern homage to the original Railmaster but features more technological updates and a contemporary look when compared to the 60th-anniversary edition.
A vintage Omega Railmaster sold by Antiquorum in a recent auction. The original Railmaster was produced to compete with the Rolex Milgauss, released in 1956, and the IWC Ingenieur, released in 1954, as a watch meant to assist engineers, scientists, and others accurately tell the time without disruption by magnetic fields. Omega first marketed it for use by railroad workers and the Railmaster name stuck. While the series didn’t end up becoming a brand-defining timepiece like the Speedmaster or Seamaster, every few years Omega revives it as a limited edition novelty.
The new Omega Seamaster Railmaster.
The contemporary piece (Ref. 220.12.40.20.01.001) uses a 40-mm steel case with angled lugs, a brushed finish, and a unique wide-ri...