The Omega everyone overlooks - Seamaster Railmaster
Вставка
- Опубліковано 5 лют 2021
- This is a gem in the Seamaster line up that gets passed over frequently. In this video we look at the valid reasoning for that. If your an Omega fan like me, I think this would make a solid accent pick up. Thanks for watching today!
My Omega AD recommendation:
Nick Lukas - 443-655-4800 ©
nick@exquisitetimepieces.com
www.exquisitetimepieces.com/ - Розваги
The one thing I don't like about the railmaster is I don't have one in my collection.
Best comment on this video!
Master comment
I’m so glad to see someone put the Silver dial Railmaster in the light! It’s so underrated
👍 I’m a Railway Worker and use this watch as my work watch! Four months on the wrist, and I could not ask for a better watch! Love it 😁
Right on
I picked up the denim dial variant second hand and it's been a complete winner for me. On a fabric or leather strap it's a perfect casual daily wear, low key from a distance, but full of detail up close, and very reliable as a timekeeper.
This one would be a perfect exit watch for the guy tired of the usual cycle (new release /excitement / purchase / fatigue / resell at a loss) and ever going unobtainable Rolex stories on YT.
One under the radar very good watch that does not get you heart racing, but that’ll be a trusty companion for many years.
Fantastic watch, im a big fan of a nice completely brushed watch.
Agreed, it when its done right its awesome
@@BruceWilliams exactly.
Agreed, I have a marathon gsar 36mm and a Damasko DS30. Both look sooooo good, no polish
Just as the Railmaster goes against the grain, I must be also as this was my first Omega in blue Jean. Love the no date, the brushed finish and light play on the dial. An understated watch but a beautiful workhorse. Can easily say I've never met anyone else with one and this unique feature is something I enjoy.
Love the dark grey version of this one. Hopefully I will buy it this year. Since I am an engineer, I decided this is going to be my first real luxury watch. Plus I want something that flies under the radar and this absolutely fits the bill. But first, I need to get my wife the Speedmaster, that's about the only watch she lusts after.
I have the darker dial version, and I find the all brushed bracelet to be one of the best Bracelets Omega has produced to date in terms of comfort and fit. This watch is a good beater watch for daily wear and tear. it is not flashy at all but sometimes during the day when that light hits at the right moment you really appreciate how well made and finished it is.
I love the understated manner of this watch. Designing the vintage look with superlume is not a crime in my eyes. I buy a watch for its design elements and functionality and this design speaks to me although it doesn't seem to many others including even Omega lovers. It's not readily available at the OB but they sourced if from another boutique nearby. So I know it's rare and that what I prefer. Might get discontinued like the did it in 2012 with the previous version. I am not investing or thinking of resale value either. I wanna wear it and hand down to my son as a piece that I like and have worn for a long time. Great review Bruce with a different take. I think that's what watch collecting is all about. Having a perspective and buying pieces that one really loves for whatever reason.
Thank you Bruce, I have ordered this one and waiting for it to be delivered, Great Job as always Sir! Cheers!
Great review Bruce! I can testify to the awesome customer service with Nick at Exquisite Timepieces. My new Speedmaster came in yesterday from them and love it! I luckily haven't noticed the rough edges mentioned in your previous video with Timeless Watch Channel. Keep up the awesome content!
Just took the plunge and purchased the black dial variant. Have had my eye on this piece for the last few months. Can't wait to get it in
How are you liking it?
@@briandorsey6437 I absolutely love it. Despite being all brushed finished the steel has plenty of light play. And the dial is really nice to look at. Lightweight, great fit and feel
@@Aaron-dt9pu well played sir. Gorgeous piece with taste and some individuality. I’ve become obsessed with this series and can’t decide which color way I like the most. I think that’s when you know you really like a watch design.
@@briandorsey6437 I like all three but went with black because that's more my style. It really isn't even black because of the way the dial plays in the light. It can be black, brown or grayish silver depending on the angle you're looking at it.
@@Aaron-dt9pu lovely sounding light play interesting
Nice review thank you. But to my opinion the Railmaster is a perfect one watch collection and daily driver. Especially for someone that want to wear a quality piece whilst staying under the radar.
This is a great looking watch in my view. I also like the solid case back.
Bruce, you did an outstanding job with the beginning of this video! Of course, the whole video is great, but the introduction was fantastic.
Thanks, making the intros I think is my favorite thing about creating content
That opening sequence alone is worth a like, nice work
Great video Bruce! Haha, sick intro as well! I have personally been rather inspired by some of your great intros! Thank you for sharing!
Everytime I play one of your vids I'm reminded why I'm subscribed. I love the shots. I still haven't seen anything but the first 20 seconds haha. I know the whole video will be the same quality tho. Keep it up man!
A very underrated watch. My favorite is the blue dial version
I prefer it to the Aqua Terra to be honest, but I would go with denim. I tried it on at the same time as the BB 58 and just fell for the 58, but still like this one very much.
Great video Bruce! As an owner of a couple of Omegas, the Railmaster is just not one of my favorites. But your points are spot on - great advice to those looking at the brand.
Amazing quality video and review, you just gained another subscriber. I'm about to go dive into your uploads.
Great video, thanks and keep up the great work.
Beautiful watch!
Is that... The best opener for a vid UA-cam has ever seen??! Brilliant.
Hi Bruce,
I overlooked the Railmaster as well. And I didn’t like the fake lume colour.
But after I bought an homage watch of the version with the dark dial, I`m considering to buy the real thing! It looks fantastic on one of my brown Colareb strraps. And because the Railmaster isn’t so popular I`m hoping to get a very good deal on it.
Best regards,
Claus
If it had a see through caseback, it'd buy it in a heartbeat
Excellent review, Bruce! I have this exact model, and I agree with your pros and cons. You also captured some great macro footage of a watch that's honestly pretty hard to represent on screen. It has so much charm in the metal that doesn't come across in most photos and footage.
The perfect second Omega.
Thanks David I appreciate that
Love it! Love the subtlety, the fauxtina, the lack of date- agree I'd prefer a display back & better clasp.. Toss up between this and the Tudor North Flag for me.
Cheers mate 👍🏻👍🏻
For me the black one has the most marvelous hue to it in different light.
Hi Bruce as always a great video.....
I like Omega, but the prices are just shooting up. I dont know if i will be able to get one. For now i can try and look towards buying a lorier neptune, a piece i am lusting after quite a bit, and one day get the Black Bay 58. Great vid as always Bruce!
Intro is 🔥🔥... Great imagination.. Lovely review of a great watch
I love the Railmast, I really like the anniversary edition and there is a blue jean edition that is pretty cool as well.On my bucket list
Agree 100% that fauxtina works here. Disagree with the idea that anyone would ever dismiss it outright. It’s just another color for times when white lume looks too clinical, which it often does. It always depends on how it compliments the dial. The Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical, is a well-known example of a watch that benefits tremendously from this warmer lume treatment.
Everytime i am baffled about expensive watches that have no micro adjustment on the clasp. I absolutely LOVE the Railmaster and Aqua Terra and the Globemaster as well as Grand Seiko, but the lack of micro adjustment keeps me from purchasing certain models. I just do not understand
Brands move very slowly. It'll likely be years if the feature permeates the luxury market. It may not even happen
I have the globe master and i totally agree. The lack of microadjustment can be bery frustrating sometimes. They should immediately make it a standard in all of their watches and not as an incremental improvements over years.
You don’t realize how much you’ll use a micro adjust until you have one.
@@jeffsteinberg9352 That is the truth
Very nice watch. Was looking into it but ended up getting the Railmaster 1957 limited edition. Something about the classic design won my heart.
Great review, loved the intro! And love the watch, it is just so understated. I think it is probably worth considering this one on the NATO leather, that butterfly is just meh.
I'm clearly in minority here but... I love the look of this watch.
Not a big fan of butterfly clasps but I bet it would look fantastic on a brown leather strap.
Great review BW! Keep 'em rollin' out!
I am thinking of buying one of these two watches: Omega seamaster Diver 300 Chrono Classic (2012) or the second option: Omega Seamaster Railmaster blue denim. Please help
I love the blue jeans dial version...and how come nobody pronounces Pelagos correctly? The emphasis is on the “e” rather than the “a.”
I wanted to get you guys opinion. I am trying to decide which watch to purchase. I am looking at the denim blue version of this watch or the Breightling Super ocean heritage ll with the blue dial. Which watch is better?
such an underrated watch!
great review Bruce! we did the review of the blue model very early on in our channel. That color variation is even more peculiar!
Regarding the closed caseback I think is a must for THIS watch, because it was the major component of the anti-magnetism of the past model.
Not a great fan of the bracelet, nice but not special and incredibly easily scratched
I came here to mention the anti-mag benefits of the closed caseback, but you said it so well already, I’ll just co-sign!
Ive had the black dial Railmaster for the past 2 years and love it. After a while you get used to the bracelet.
this watch has a ''end of the world'' apocalypse watch over it, doesnt it? I sort of like it...
Oh I've been waiting for this one
Nice Intro, nice watch!
Question? For the price point Automatic Tag or a Quartz Breitling?
Dang Brah- what an intro!
Well done sir.
I recently purchased my rail master black dial for an insane amount of discount. Fits perfectly on my wrist, love how it’s not flashy. I had the option of datejust rhodium dial. Instead picked up the rail master and JLC master control date for the same price. Couldn’t be happier
I'm leaning towards my next purchase being a no-date. This may fit the bill.
Omega is one of my favorite brands. They have many good choices. I like this watch but...I don’t like butterfly clasps. They just aren’t comfortable. It would be nice if there were bracelet options from Omega when buying the watch.
I nearly pulled the trigger on the black dialled version which I personally think is better than the silver dial as it has a better contrast and is easier to read. It’s a great movement but whilst thinking about it I passed a Rolex Boutiqe with a blue dialled 39mm Oyster Perpetual in their shop window that the customer that day had decided not to buy. I went straight in and bought it. I probably would have bought the Railmaster had I not seen the Rolex but I have no regrets.
Great choice, I would take an OP over a Railmaster as well :)
@@BruceWilliams Ditto
@Kit Johnson . Rolex made at least 5 colours of the 39mm. Black, White, Blue, Grape and Rhodium. Check it out on Google images.
This watch does have some rail vibe to it 😊
Great video man
Love it!
I must be old, I love Omega's embossed casebacks, I like to look at a movement such as Lange produces, that deserves a Saphire Caseback.....
Which one of the three railmasters looks better.....Grey, black or blue?? I kinda like blue one the most even better than triology series one which I have heard will become collector's item in near future.
I really like this .No micro is a deal breaker . As you say Bruce there are a few drawbacks but it’s still a great watch ..
Great review as usual when are you going to get your hands on the new speedmaster?
nice.. underrated.. but a bit expensive.. is it better than the cheaper OP41?
This in 37mm , 12mm thick, micro adjust clasp and I'm in...I love that solid case back and wish omega had solid decorated case backs on more of their watches.... they also really need to work on matching Rolex on thickness
P.s. LOVE the Globemaster
I love the style of this watch I just wish it had applied markers, I find printed dials like this a bit bland and boring
Might as well get a seamaster then(which a lot of people do).
Needs to be seen in person to do it justice. The brushing of the dial is really something. If they were to deviate from what they did, their sandwich dials are spectacular having more depth and that’s probably the direction they’d go rather than applies indices
I agree that the Railmaster is a very nice watch. But I don't understand the price. At $5200 retail, it's the same price as the Seamaster Diver 300M on bracelet. That watch has a laser-engraved ceramic dial, ceramic dive bezel, applied indices, date complication, display caseback, clasp with push-button micro-adjust, and twice the water resistance. It just seems like you're getting much less for your money with the Railmaster. I expect you could negotiate a healthy discount at your AD on the Railmaster, but still...
This is based on the Aqua Terra. The Aqua Terra cost more than the SMP.
@@almac9203 Yeah, I don't understand that, either...
I think the biggest thing holding this line back is the name: Railmaster. Being associated with a diminished, sleepy industry is just not sexy. But this is a great adventure watch - especially with the brushed finish and rock solid movement. Give it an air or land sports name, and it becomes a more attractive alternative to the Rolex Explorer. Maybe the Airmaster, Trailmaster, Trialmaster, Questmaster, etc. Adventurous is so much better to be affiliated with for this type of watch than sleepy and old.
That is an interesting point that I had never considered!
How is this watch holding up as an investment? Will it hold it´s price?
This model Railmaster is my favorite Omega. Quality, but not flashy. And I in fact love the deep embossed case back. But I'm glad he mentioned the much less desirable, with no micro adjust, butterfly clasp. Something that every other reviewer glosses over. That clasp is the only thing I would like to see changed.
Tried on the one with the black dial. It is not a watch that stands out or screams for attention. But it is quietly capable and tasteful in design in my opinion. One thing that stood out to me is that it was a bit chunkier than anticipated. But I actually quite liked that. What I don't like is the conical "cupcake" crown. Unfortunately Omega is doing that for all their watches.
Do you think the aquaterra rubber strap would fit?
Great video Bruce. What do you think of the denim with the white markers? Agreed with your take on the bracelet. Needs a mirco-adjust at the price point.
The only one that grabbed me was this silver dial. The all silver tone, all brush finish just worked well. Greater than the other options imo
Cracking watch. i love this Omega outlier and the Rolex outlier the Milguass.
Beautiful watch Bruce.
I think the fundamental issue is still the Aqua Terra being so versatile with its expansive lineup, and there seems to be one for everyone.
Further, I agree - the butterfly clasp does not suit this piece.
Overall, this is one instance where we see the huge array of choices in Omega's lineup being a double-edged sword. Pieces like this are being outdone by others within its own lineup, or maybe more appropriately, this is overshadowed to the mainstream public. Simultaneously, for one who loves Omega or does a lot of research before buying, this could be a well-kept secret and I'm certain the deals on this are great.
Interesting piece, interesting take, thank you Bruce!
Thanks for the well thought out comment Mark
@@BruceWilliams Appreciate your reply and your content, as always
i wonder if someone makes a sapphire caseback for this it would be nice to swap out the metal one for a clear one , also there is no good butterfly clasp anywhere , they are all ass and dig into the wrist unless you have dinky female wrists .
one of my fave watches of all times...and seeing it next to the speedmaster 3:19 confirms it's much better
Im looking for my first watch, I am a Train Engineer though so i might be slightly biased.
How does it compare to aqua terra?
I bought this in blue but the rotor was loud the ticking was loud and the naiad lock was missalligned. I did not know what this patented technology was so I looked it up and there were a lot of complaints. I could of sent it back to have it alligned but when you advertise this technology surely you check it on the way out of the factory it put me off Omega
It was my first choice in the Trilogy Series, until i tried it on and was small, i think the size has alot to do with it, as does the Engineer aspect, same as Milguass with the popularity aspect. I really cant explain it but i feel like it might have something to do with it. But i aesthetically speaking the model you have here i really like it.
Great video
Reminds me of my father’s watches. A very handsome work watch for a mature man. Silver dial is nice but would like to see one in champagne. The opposite of the white dial speedmaster which has a somewhat showy and busy dial.
love the case, the style, the size, the bracelet, movement, the dial, but not the indices or fauxtina.
It not being popular automatically made it my favorite Omega since I started this hobby. The only gripe i have with it is that its not on my wrist at the moment
Such a fantastic buy for the money. Everything you need in a watch and nothing more. Kick arse movement and great legibility although I do think a different clasp would have worked better. The black dial is the one for me, great watch and the fauxtina suits the style of watch as it dates back to 1957👍
Yeah, it definitely needs a new and improved clasp!
@@BruceWilliams the butterfly clasp works well on my Aqua Terra but this has more of a tool watch feel and a twin trigger clasp would have been better I think. Speak to Omega and make it so Bruce!
Since I love my Sinn 556 and love Omega, the Railmaster could well be my favorite daily watch. But somehow it doesn’t work for me. Compared to the Seamaster 300 Coaxial, it’s very underwhelming. You mentioned all the disadvantages. Plus the dial doesn’t convince me. I think that is a pity, a Railmaster could be the perfect Watch, if Omega would care more. Cheers from Switzerland
Great review, Bruce, thank you. Rather have the Seamaster 300m.
My favorite watch black dial nothing else like it out there.
I was seriously looking to buy one once and went to an AD, what I didn't like was the flat printed dial on both the blue and black dials. However the rest of the watch is quality.
Lovely looking watch..love plain looking watches..most watches are too big looking..
Should have used the 8900 movement…would be nice to have a jumping hour hand in a no date watch.
What song is your intro?
You got one thing wrong. It's not the best looking movment, that's ok, but it's the best movment, just look at stats. It's amazing how good the movment is for the price.
8800 is a great piece of kit, no question. Wish it had jumping hour hand like the 8900 has.
Its a solid movement I've owned a couple. Not the best imo, but very good for the price
At 4:20 the 8 o'clock cut out / filling shows a serious lack of QA. Disappointing. This is coming from a Speedmaster owner...
The dial is just a little too reflective for my liking. I really like the blue (denim looking) dial version however.
Fully brushed watches are underrated.
As someone who is a huge Omega fan and owns a few of them, I am not impressed with the quality of the print and finish of the dial. The tracks around the rim and edges of the lume just don't seem up to Omega's usual high standards.
Combine that with how similar this looks to an Aqua Terra which seems to be more premium, even at a glance, I can see why the Rail Master isn't as popular. The butterfly clasp is also a weird choice on a not so dressy watch.
The Aqua Terra has the same butterfly class. So why is the Aqua Terra more classy than the rail master?
@@mitchdresner3069 Iook at the dial close up at 4:17, especially the rough edges of the lume at the 8 o'clock. The Aqua Terra has polished, applied indices with very sharp edges, crisper finishing on the grooved dial, and very crisp printing around the edge of the dial. The finishing seems a few steps above on the Aqua Terra. Add in the polished surfaces, and it's obviously a much dressier watch, for which a butterfly clasp fits. If you see one up close, the difference would be very obvious. The Rail Master seems rougher and more toolish for which a regular clasp would probably be a better fit.
if this watch had raised markers it would be the perfect watch in my eyes
The main shortcoming for me are the flat indices. If the indices were applied, it would make the dial so much more interesting. Otherwise, an attractive tool-ish watch.
Agreed. Needs something to add a hint more contrast to the indices.
I love all brushed watches, in fact my 2 automatic watches are sinn 556i and omega dynamic III (36,5mm) and I had the railmaster 1957 trilogy. I tried this 40mm and I hated the bracelet and I found it too height and big. Its a handsome watch but its not for me
Great watch. But my nitpick would be that first center link being shorter then the rest. I notice Tudor does this also. Just a small thing that irritates me. No reason to do this IMO.
Can only support what others mentioned already: like the watch, but for that price want to have a date complication - even if this spoils the railmaster concept - the micro adjustment for the bracelet and a sapphire caseback.
you simply want another watch XD