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

S Speedy 60th

Different editions for different regions? I noticed that DIV's is marked UK at the bottom of its spine, so perhaps that is what is issued here?

Longbow

You might be right but the execution is rather odd. The text orientation on the spine is typically German (both versions) but is in English. Mine is not marked with any regional indications and although I picked it up in Hamburg it’s all in English rather than German.

If they are intended to be regional specific I wonder why they didn’t have local languages rather than just English, after all, the content is different inside.

I rather like @DIV version as that shows all three Trilogy pieces, whereas mine just shows the Speedmaster.

Would be interest to know if there any other versions of this book.

S Speedy 60th

Hmm . . . that is an interesting observation. I have not ever thought about the orientation of the spine text on different books. Are you certain that that is the 'English' way? It is just that several books in front of me at the moment, Ian Rankin's Rebus novels and the British Museum publication of the Sycthian exhibition are all in fact the other way round to these Omega books, which matches the way the UK Omega catalogue I have, also marked with the UK designation.

As it is printed in Switzerland, I wonder if it is more likely to be the 'German' or 'Continental' way?

So it looks like all Omega publications have the same spine text orientation regardless of where they are destined for.

S Speedy 60th

So it looks like all Omega publications have the same spine text orientation regardless of where they are destined for.

Longbow

I’m not so sure about that. Omega seem to be all over the place, sometimes the English way sometimes European.
Most (all?) catalogues from the other Swiss and German manufacturers that I have use the European system.

I prefer the English way as the spine text is still easily readable for books stacked cover up on a table, not so easy with the continental approach. I suppose there must be a good explanation somewhere for the logic behind the reversed spine text.
Interestingly, the International Wristwatch magazine started with the European way and the switched to English for the second edition and all subsequent ones.

Here’s a nice photo comparing & contrasting the spine text.

R RobEBobbie

Greetings everyone,
I'm a total newbie to mechanical watches and just yesterday took delivery of a Seamaster 60th Anniversary. Originally ordered the Railmaster but fell in love with the Seamaster when I saw it in person.
So, there is a Railmaster at Omega Boutique in White Plains, NY if anyone is interested. Forgive my ignorance but can someone give me a quick rundown on winding, etc.
I figured out the basics, unscrew the crown puts me in the winding position, pull out to second position to set the time. Should I only turn the crown in the forward direction to wind? And only until I feel resistance as not to overwind?
Lastly, when I pull crown out to 2nd position and second hand stops (is this what is referred to as hacking), any way to bring second hand back to 12 o'clock?
Sorry to sound like a total rookie but I just want to prevent any damage.
Thanks

R RobEBobbie

Greetings everyone,
I'm a total newbie to mechanical watches and just yesterday took delivery of a Seamaster 60th Anniversary. Originally ordered the Railmaster but fell in love with the Seamaster when I saw it in person.
So, there is a Railmaster at Omega Boutique in White Plains, NY if anyone is interested. Forgive my ignorance but can someone give me a quick rundown on winding, etc.

Lastly, when I pull crown out to 2nd position and second hand stops (is this what is referred to as hacking), any way to bring second hand back to 12 o'clock?
Sorry to sound like a total rookie but I just want to prevent any damage.
Thanks

Theognosis

Congratulations on that SM300LE! You can't get any better than that for your first mechanical piece. I predict that it's going to take a very long time before you purchase your next one as you will find it difficult to find a sexier diver or watch in general.

frazierspa

Congratulations, Rob! Love it! Welcome!

frazierspa

Congratulations, Rob! Love it! Welcome!

bazderome

Bought this stunner not knowing the watch number... I noticed after the purchase 🥰

Ott69

Holy smoke what a number 😀 Congrats mate

bazderome

Bought this stunner not knowing the watch number... I noticed after the purchase 🥰

R rohnin

Wow!! Congratulations! What country?

bazderome

Bought this stunner not knowing the watch number... I noticed after the purchase 🥰

bazderome

United Arab Emirates 😀 and it's the only one that will be sold here !

bazderome

Bought this stunner not knowing the watch number... I noticed after the

S Speedy 60th

Congratulations on getting the very best edition number for these 60th Anniversary watches! And it being the Speedmaster makes it the cherry on the cake.

When I got my watch, I was very nicely surprised with the edition number I got - but mine is very minor to yours. Here's to huge enjoyment with your extra special watch 😀

Mine says Hi!

R rohnin

Well I posted this when United flew its last 747 to Hawaii earlier this month

frazierspa

No way! You were the one who got it! How cool is that?! I reserved this number but another number came up months ago so I jumped on it. Congratulations!