OMEGA 1957 Trilogy Limited Editions – Railmaster, Seamaster 300, Speedmaster’57

Posts
17
Likes
32
Taking the “P”? Are you sure that’s a good idea with so many Speedmaster fan boys around here?
Hahaha
 
Posts
12
Likes
13
At 62, I can relate to the long P. While a short P has definite appeal (and appears unique to later models), I might go forward with the long P Speedmaster since it will remind me of what I felt like in 1957.
 
Posts
1,244
Likes
1,741
Can anyone with the full Trilogy or just both the Railmaster and Seamaster LE's confirm or deny that the watch case is the same on both models? Or is the Seamaster actually larger by 0.5mm?
 
Posts
586
Likes
8,654
As promised, I did indeed have a tropic to try.....

IMG_8445.jpg~original
Wow! That looks smokin’ hot!
Can I still buy one of these straps?
 
Posts
192
Likes
185
DIV DIV
Can anyone with the full Trilogy or just both the Railmaster and Seamaster LE's confirm or deny that the watch case is the same on both models? Or is the Seamaster actually larger by 0.5mm?
According to the Omega website the Seamaster LE case is supposed to be a full 1 mm bigger than the Railmaster, 39mm vs 38mm, respectively.
Edited:
 
Posts
192
Likes
185
T thogi
Do the Railmaster and Seamaster come in two dial variations as well. Both of mine have the short G...
After looking at various photos of Omega watch dials on their website, I have come to the conclusion that the first, original dial on the 60th Speedmaster with the long (horizontal bar) "G" is the real outlier. Every Railmaster and Seamaster dial I looked at appears to have the short "G" like on the "second generation" Speedys, at least to my naked eye on my 21" computer monitor. 🥱
 
Posts
325
Likes
681
According to the Omega website the Seamaster LE case is supposed to be a full 1 mm bigger than the Railmaster, 39mm vs 38mm, respectively.

I could be wrong but I believe the additional 1 mm on the SM is due to the bezel - actual cases of both RM and SM appear to me to be 38mm
 
Posts
63
Likes
111
Wow! That looks smokin’ hot!
Can I still buy one of these straps?
I am sure you can. This one I have is vintage (came on another watch). Just try an Ebay search for vintage tropic watch strap, some should come up.
 
Posts
12
Likes
13
After looking at various photos of Omega watch dials on their website, I have come to the conclusion that the first, original dial on the 60th Speedmaster with the long (horizontal bar) "G" is the real outlier. Every Railmaster and Seamaster dial I looked at appears to have the short "G" like on the "second generation" Speedys, at least to my naked eye on my 21" computer monitor. 🥱

I noticed that too cfracing! That said, didn't the original 1957 model have the long (horizontal bar) "G" and the tall 'P"?
John
 
Posts
63
Likes
111
The Seamaster LE case is 38.5 or so depending on exact measure contact spot on case (no bezel). This is just along side of the crown to direct opposite side. Railmaster pic shows the same measurement spot on case, so it is indeed smaller. The lug length is just about 48 for both (I got 47.99 on the seamaster and 48.04 on the railmaster). To me the railmaster wears bigger on the wrist then the seamaster even though its size would state otherwise, simply due to the design.
Edited:
 
Posts
192
Likes
185
J JohnM
I noticed that too cfracing! That said, didn't the original 1957 model have the long (horizontal bar) "G" and the tall 'P"?
John
Nerdbedusa's CK2915-1 does, but I swear the photos of CK2915-1s I've seen, like on the cover of the Speedy Tuesday Magazine, look like they have the short horizontal bar "G" and long-tailed "p" to me.
 
Posts
12
Likes
13
^ cfracing -- I just searched too and see a bit of variety in the older CK2915-1 Speedmasters. Maybe Omega has (intentionally or inadvertently) provided two dials for the 60th, not unlike variations seen in the original model.
 
Posts
274
Likes
1,407
Just got home, too excited to do a ‘photoshoot’ for now,
Here is my Trilogy. Seeing them all together you can see how they forged Omega’s future.
 
Posts
2,014
Likes
9,614
There are 3 Speedmasters in stock in the greater Toronto area if anyone is looking for one.

Bandiera Jewellers
200 Marycroft Avenue
Woodbridge, ON
L4L 5X5
905-856-8860
 
Posts
1,244
Likes
1,741
The Seamaster LE case is 38.5 or so depending on exact measure contact spot on case (no bezel). This is just along side of the crown to direct opposite side. Railmaster pic shows the same measurement spot on case, so it is indeed smaller. The lug length is just about 48 for both (I got 47.99 on the seamaster and 48.04 on the railmaster). To me the railmaster wears bigger on the wrist then the seamaster even though its size would state otherwise, simply due to the design.
Hey, awesome...thanks for indulging my curiosity. As you have both pieces in hand, any chance you can put them caseback to caseback and take a photo?...maybe the next time you do a double strap swap?


Thanks
 
Posts
148
Likes
392
Here are some variations of my speedies. Love them all. The G-Point used to be a big discussion point even in other areas ;-)
 
Posts
192
Likes
185
At least the other Trilogy watch owners don't have to worry about the long tail "P" since there is no "P" in Seamaster or Railmaster".😁
 
Posts
234
Likes
248
Coming back to the "G-Point" of the CK 2914-1, here once again the picture of mine, I already posted. This watch is an early 1957 example (February).
 
Posts
234
Likes
248
Nerdbedusa's CK2915-1 does, but I swear the photos of CK2915-1s I've seen, like on the cover of the Speedy Tuesday Magazine, look like they have the short horizontal bar "G" and long-tailed "p" to me.

The early examples came with the first version dial and the later ones with the second version dial.

I posted two pictures of the different fonts above.

As usual with vintage OMEGA watches, there are some weird abnormalities, but basically it's just like that.

Then there was a "0 version" dial, I have just seen once on a very early CK 2915-1. Would have to look for the photos...

And here it is. Sold by watchco several years ago for 10k US$. A good price considering the case was in poor condition as well. 😉

Here the "OMEGA" is different from version 1 or 2. It's a science in itself...


Edited: