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DESCRIPTION
The original OMEGA Railmaster of 1957 was a practical yet elegant anti-magnetic watch designed for railway staff or anyone who worked close to electrical fields. Today, that industrial spirit and innovation has been updated for a modern collection.
In this denim-inspired model, the 40 mm symmetrical case is made from stainless steel with a wave-edged design featured on the back. The vertically brushed “blue jeans” dial includes brushed stainless steel hands and recessed hour-markers which are all filled with light grey Super-LumiNova. There is also a beige central seconds hand and transferred “Railmaster” indication which delivers a classic touch.
The watch has a blue denim and leather NATO strap as well as an oriented caseback featuring a NAIAD LOCK design to keep the wording in position. The watch is driven by the OMEGA Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 8806, making it resistant to magnetic fields of 15,000 gauss.
MOVEMENT CALIBRE OMEGA 8806
Self-winding movement with a Co-Axial escapement. Certified Master Chronometer, approved by METAS, resistant to magnetic fields reaching 15,000 gauss. Free sprung-balance with silicon balance spring, automatic winding in both directions. Special luxury finish with rhodium-plated rotor and bridges with Geneva waves in arabesque.
PRODUCT SHEET (OPENS PDF-DOCUMENT)
FEATURES
TECHNICAL DATA
- Between lugs: 20 mm
- Bracelet: NATO strap
- Case: Steel
- Case diameter: 40 mm
- Dial color: Blue
- Crystal: Domed scratch‑resistant sapphire crystal with anti‑reflective treatment on both sides
- Water resistance: 15 bar (150 metres / 500 feet)
THE DESIGN
With a 40 mm brushed stainless steel case and conical crown, the Railmaster includes a vertically-brushed grey or black dial, recessed hour-markers filled with "vintage" Super-LumiNova, a railway minute track, OMEGA’s "crosshair" symbol of precision, and a "lollipop" central seconds reminiscent of the railways.
THE ENGINE ROOM
The Railmaster is powered by the anti-magnetic Master Chronometer Calibre 8806, which is locked into place behind a wave-edged caseback that features an embossed Seahorse medallion. The NAIAD LOCK also keeps the wording on the caseback pleasingly in position.
THE DENIM-INSPIRED MODEL
In tribute to the hard-working denim jeans worn on the railroads, a unique industrial model has been created with a vertically-brushed “blue jeans” dial. As well as a stainless steel bracelet, the watch is also available with a genuine blue denim NATO strap.