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

donashby

I just got lucky after looking at a few dealers who had none and some who never saw any of the trilogy before they sold out, as I was in the London airport with a little time to kill, saw a watch shop with Omegas, and surprise surprise surprise was a 60 year Speedmaster. In the duty free no less! A lot less than I was considering paying on the aftermarket too. A great way to start a trip, even though I have a large box to carry around with me until I get home!

turbo_muc

Just adding a picture of my Seamaster 300 - still did not dare to peel all stickers off and wear it in all day life... everything is so new and shiny 😁 (the first wearing is so much easier with vintages 😉´)

B blokk

Congrats. Heathrow?

B blokk

What's life if you are unable to wear the watch that you like? Lol.

Miexpeman

Wonder how many of each of the Trilogy editions made it to the UK? I'm still seeing some Railmasters and Seamasters advertised online at mainstream jewellers for sale but no Speedmasters. So out of the 3500+ of each version, what's the consensus regarding how many of each are likely to be circulating here in the UK?
Also seeing lots of Speedmasters appearing on EBay being advertised as unworn and still in stickers and most aren't selling for the inflated asking price. In fact of those I have watched they barely make the RSP. Will these watches go up in value over time or will they fail to turn out to be the investment piece that perhaps some of us thought they might?

Mr Gadget

Its a shame that these pieces are ending up on Ebay and deprive real enthusiasts.

B blokk

out of the 3557 pieces, it may be only a small percentage that is on ebay.

stevec14

There are still a few railmasters knocking around at AD’s. indeed the one i bought mine from has another in the window now. Not many seamasters though (although one well known U.K. chain has them in stock on the website apparently) and I have not seen a speedy anywhere.

It kinda makes sense given the railmaster was always likely to be the least popular of the three being the least known (oddly, I like it the most of the three).

As always with these types of things, once the initial sales and flips are over, only then will we get a view as to the value when they become harder to get with most in the hands of collectors.

B blokk

Seen several railmasters and Seamaster previously during Christmas in the shops. They're now gone.

stevec14

There are still a few railmasters knocking around at AD’s. indeed the one i bought mine from has another in the window now. Not many seamasters though (although one well known U.K. chain has them in stock on the website apparently) and I have not seen a speedy anywhere.

It kinda makes sense given the railmaster was always likely to be the least popular of the three being the least known (oddly, I like it the most of the three).

As always with these types of things, once the initial sales and flips are over, only then will we get a view as to the value when they become harder to get with most in the hands of collectors.

Miexpeman

Will these watches go up in value over time or will they fail to turn out to be the investment piece that perhaps some of us thought they might?

djmusicman

It depends on what Omega releases in the future. If they never release another 2915 Speedmaster clone then the 60th anniversary will surely become hard to find and prices will increase. I don't think they will release a similar watch for at least 10 years. Most of the limited edition anniversary Speedmasters have increased in value, but it didn't happen overnight. A new Speedmaster pro cost 2200 euros in 2003 and it's second hand value was 2900 euros in 2017.

Having said that, Omega has gotten wise and started charging a premium for the limited editions.

Miexpeman

And you can even buy them online which I’m surprised about. Thought these would be in store only. Also Railmaster been in the window for some time now in AD in Aberdeen. I think that if the Railmaster and Seamaster hadn’t been so closely priced to the Speedmaster they’d probably have sold out too. Still 4 years interest free makes them very accessible.

padders

You are forgetting inflation. Using the UK economy as a benchmark, £2000 in Jan 2003 (roughly €2200) is equivalent to nearly £3,100 in today's money.