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

munichblue

This is the reason why I didn’t go for the SM LE, I consider it too similar to my SM 300. But I’m more than happy with the Railmaster. 😁

David_J_Thor

Luck was on my side on this round. I put in a request with 2 AD's in Minneapolis and one got me the SM and the other got me the Speedy! 2189 and 2168 respectively. I actually texted one of my AD's while he was at Baselworld and asked him to put me down for the SM. It was a long wait on this one, but not as long as my wait on the CK2998.
The RM is clean and gorgeous, but just didn't speak to me. And, while the Trilogy would have been sweet, the price tag was a bit much given I didn't want the RM. In my opinion, Omega did an amazing job on all of these. I am a little wary of the faux patina, but new lume won't age the same way over time and to get the true vintage look, you have to go beige on purpose. At the end of the day, it's just another color!
Awesome forum, BTW! New member here.

munichblue

This is the reason why I didn’t go for the SM LE, I consider it too similar to my SM 300. But I’m more than happy with the Railmaster. 😁

Theognosis

The choice depends on what you already have. I didn't go for the SM300 and Speedmaster 60th since I already have a PO diver and a Speedy Pro. I'd want to avoid redundancy in my collection. Still, I would be very tempted if Omega releases a re-issue of the CK2913-7 with lollipop hand in the future. I'd have a VALID excuse to get one!

For now, the RMLE is my favorite Omega. This thing is so damn pretty with no distracting elements at all.

munichblue

Let’s launch the 1st official Railmaster LE fan club! 😁 It’s been a long time that I was so enthusiastic about a watch. The RMLE is fabulous, stunning, outstanding, something new. With its unusual size and appearance it’s surprisingly fresh and exotic. 👍

Theognosis

It's truly fresh and exotic. It has no rotating bezel, no applied indices, no fancy subdials, no ceramic nonsense, no twisted lugs and no crown guards, and yet it manages to mesmerize its wearer. Less is more for the RMLE.

Theognosis

A fan club? I think it deserves a religion of its own. 😁 😎

Longbow

My feelings exactly. An almost perfect sum up. Almost because you forgot to include “no superfluous dial text: no Master-this or Chronometer-that cluttering up the dial”. Oh and of course no “Trilogy 0000”.



Maybe that explains why the OBs serve you Sekt when you buy one.

I offer my most humble self as sect leader. Unlike other strange sects I will not require you to give me all of your personal wealth, you get to keep your RMLEs.

Longbow

Oh and of course no “Trilogy 0000”

David_J_Thor

Also, here's a comparison to the SM that was released along with the 007 LE.

Xtof

As some of you, I was very keen on these '57 trilogy watches but less positive about the bracelet.

David_J_Thor

Also, here's a comparison to the SM that was released along with the 007 LE.

arcadelt

Actually, I've grown to like the bracelet, although I'm finding it a bit of trial error to get the number and positions of the links right. I still think the clasp is a little too thick and wide, but it is acceptable. That said, the adjustment method isn’t anywhere near as good as the Rolex adjustable clasp.

arcadelt

Actually, I've grown to like the bracelet, although I'm finding it a bit of trial error to get the number and positions of the links right. I still think the clasp is a little too thick and wide, but it is acceptable. That said, the adjustment method isn’t anywhere near as good as the Rolex adjustable clasp.

demchocholips

I thought the 007 LE had a lollipop seconds hand.

mikechi22

Is it easy enough for a clueless owner to pull links out of that bracelet?

D dethree

It's good to finally to see Rialmaster getting into their owners' hands. Can you post whats in the box that came with the watch. More specifically the staps or nato that came with. That would be much appreciated.