Omega presents a "Railmaster" again after eight years

Omega presents a "Railmaster" again after eight years

The first "Railmaster" appeared in 1957 as part of the "Professional Line" trilogy. This included three functional watches for three professions: the very first "Speedmaster" for racing drivers, the "Seamaster 300" for deep-sea divers, and the "Railmaster" for railway employees.

The latter was distinguished by its anti-magnetic properties. Thanks to an internal protective casing, the watch was capable of withstanding magnetic fields of up to 1,000 gauss, thus guaranteeing reliable precision for any wearer, including engineers and scientists working near railway tracks. By comparison, most anti-magnetic watches at the time only offered protection of around 60 gauss.

Since 2003, there have been several "Railmaster" revivals, most recently in 2017. Fans can now look forward to a new interpretation of the "railway clock" in stainless steel. Since the first reinterpretation, the "Railmaster" has been inspired by the design of the "Seamaster Aqua Terra" collection, and this also applies to the latest version, which is available in two 38-millimeter versions.

The version with a gray-black gradient on the dial is a classic three-hand watch with a central second hand, reminiscent of the minimalist original from 1957.

The large indices and numerals are coated with white Superluminova, allowing for comfortable readability even in low-light conditions. This model is available with a black leather strap or a stainless steel bracelet featuring redesigned links, improved integration, and easy, comfortable length adjustment.

The second "Railmaster" features a beige-black dial and, like the 2004 interpretation, a small seconds hand at 6 o'clock. The indices and numerals are coated with vintage Superluminova.

The timepiece is worn on a golden-brown Novonappa leather strap or an equally optimized stainless steel bracelet.

The "Railmaster" watches house the automatic METAS-certified Co-Axial Master Chronometer caliber 8806 or 8804 (with small seconds), each with a 55-hour power reserve. Both have a magnetic field resistance of 15,000 gauss, 15 times greater than the original from 1957. It is visible through the sapphire crystal case back.

(RRP €6,000)