Railmaster purchased & thanks to Dominic H!

[Podie]

Having fancied a Railmaster for a few years, I've finally parted with some of my hard earned and bought an "Omega Seamaster Railmaster Chronometer"... snappy eh?

2802.52.37 for the model number geeks... 41mm to the rest of us

A couple of library pictures as I can't be bothered to get the camera out...





... it's a lovely piece, complete with display back, and beautifully simple.


Purchased via Dominic H, after my usual routes didn't seem to want to sell me the bloody thing. Can't fault Dominic's service. Watch was ready for collection 2 days before he originally stated, kept me updated at all times and having met him this afternoon, he's a thoroughly decent chap too.

If you're in the market for a watch, I'd highly recommend giving him a call / dropping him a mail.

[Ikemi]

Lovely looking watch, Podie I do like the uncluttered dial of the Railmaster ... Be sure to post up some pics (esp. the display back!) and enjoy wearing it!

[HarryW]

Top quality watch, nice and simple dial which I like. Dom has been involved in a lot of PH watch deals and every one seems to come away happy, including me, top bloke.

[Nick_F]

I bought one of these for my brother - quid pro quo for the AquaTerra that he bought me - and I think they're very smart: there's a real sense of depth to them.

There's also just a smidge of Timex 'My First Watch', but I think I like that, too.

[physprof]

nice watch...

With my tesco leveraged goldsmith vouchers in the post it is either one of these of a Seamaster GMT this weekend.

like it a lot but maybe erring to the GMT... did you ever look at/into the XXL at 49mm? Is it just too large?

[LukeBird]

Really like those!

[Podie]

Physprof - looked at the XXL, which I think is the pick of the range, but it's just too big. You need to be of a big build to carry it off. I just looked like Flavor Flave I did consider the version with the 3 sub-dials, but it didn't look quite right in the metal.

Nick F - it is simple, but I love the clean lines... huge contrast to my Breitling Navitimer!

Was reading up on the history of the model recently, which goes some way to explaining the big clear dials.

[anonymous-user]

Nice watch Podie, I quite like the silver faced ones also.

Did you get it with the bracelet or leather strap?

[physprof]

Podie said:

Physprof - looked at the XXL, which I think is the pick of the range, but it's just too big. You need to be of a big build to carry it off. I just looked like Flavor Flave

Well unfortunately I fall into the category as per the Blackadder skit....

"You have a woman's hand, milord! I'll wager these dainty pinkies never weighed anchor in a storm."

[Mr MoJo]

Lovely watch, still miss my Railmaster Cronograph.

[Podie]

physprof said:

Podie said:

Physprof - looked at the XXL, which I think is the pick of the range, but it's just too big. You need to be of a big build to carry it off. I just looked like Flavor Flave

Well unfortunately I fall into the category as per the Blackadder skit....

"You have a woman's hand, milord! I'll wager these dainty pinkies never weighed anchor in a storm."

Was just too big more me. I need more pie!

Stovey - as the picture. Went for the brown leather strap. Comes with a deployment clasp, which is nice.

I have a Breitling Aerospace Ti on a metal bracelet, and a TAG Carrera too. Then have this and the Navitimer on leather straps with deployment clasps.

[Adrian W]

I take it the new job is going ok?

[Podie]

Adrian W said:

I take it the new job is going ok?

New job is fantastic thanks.

The Railmaster is a "leaving present" from the previous employer... ;-)

[markomah]

Lovely watch; as you say, 'beautifully simple'.

I tried on a white gold version in the Omega shop on Bond Street a few years ago. Very, very tempting but thankfully reason prevailed and the credit card remained unexercised.

[Endor]

so pretty!
exactly what I like, thinking to get the same one.

[ShadownINja]

Endor said:

so pretty!
exactly what I like, thinking to get the same one.

So now we know what style you like!! Plain, elegant designs. Back to the other thread...

[Stuart]

Podie said:

Comes with a deployment clasp, which is nice.

I have a Breitling Aerospace Ti on a metal bracelet, and a TAG Carrera too. Then have this and the Navitimer on leather straps with deployment clasps.

Ahem..deployant clasp

You'll be posting pics of the Aerospace with the bezel just off centre next

PH Watch forum - Horological pedantry matters.

P.S - hope you're liking it. Wrist shot?

[LHD]

Very nice.

Enjoy.

[Podie]

Stuart said:

Podie said:

Comes with a deployment clasp, which is nice.

I have a Breitling Aerospace Ti on a metal bracelet, and a TAG Carrera too. Then have this and the Navitimer on leather straps with deployment clasps.

Ahem..deployant clasp

You'll be posting pics of the Aerospace with the bezel just off centre next

PH Watch forum - Horological pedantry matters.

P.S - hope you're liking it. Wrist shot?

crappy iPhone autocorrect!

Will take pics over the weekend.