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Omega Railmaster (non-limited) - anybody pick one up?

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Happy New Year from a new Forum Member! Thanks for welcoming me.

The NEW Omega Railmaster on the fabric strap or bracelet (220.12.40.20.01.001)...has anybody picked one up? If so, what do you like/not like about it? I've seen some reviews but and was curious about members thoughts on it.

From specs and reviews so far, I love the whole watch: spot on case size, vintage lume, cross hair dial, fabric strap, co-axial, etc...

It took Omega a long time to post it to their website (6-8 months after release at Basel) and was actually concerned that it was not going to be produced. My hypothesis is that they were focused on the re-edition Trilogy (makes sense) but to date, they still haven't really pushed the watch. Most people seemed to love it immediately but no real discussion on it for a while.

Let's discuss!
 
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Happy New Year from a new Forum Member! Thanks for welcoming me.

The NEW Omega Railmaster on the fabric strap or bracelet (220.12.40.20.01.001)...has anybody picked one up? If so, what do you like/not like about it? I've seen some reviews but and was curious about members thoughts on it.

From specs and reviews so far, I love the whole watch: spot on case size, vintage lume, cross hair dial, fabric strap, co-axial, etc...

It took Omega a long time to post it to their website (6-8 months after release at Basel) and was actually concerned that it was not going to be produced. My hypothesis is that they were focused on the re-edition Trilogy (makes sense) but to date, they still haven't really pushed the watch. Most people seemed to love it immediately but no real discussion on it for a while.

Let's discuss!
Here on the OF many disliked the watch (Railmaster non LE) from the first Basel photos, others loved it...it was pretty much 50/50 I would say. Have not seen any posts on the OF from forum members who have purchased the watch.

On WUS it seems to have got a better evaluation overall. Tony Abbate has just posted some great photos on the WUS Railmaster non LE thread.

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He seems pretty pleased with the watch. I do think the black dial looks better on a strap vs bracelet.

I have seen the non-LE and also the Railmaster 60th LE. I would choose the LE for a classier / dressier look and the non LE for a fun / casual look.
 
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Here on the OF many disliked the watch (Railmaster non LE) from the first Basel photos, others loved it...it was pretty much 50/50 I would say. Have not seen any posts on the OF from forum members who have purchased the watch.

On WUS it seems to have got a better evaluation overall. Tony Abbate has just posted some great photos on the WUS Railmaster non LE thread.

IMG_20171230_111258060_HDR_2_1514657173006.jpg IMG_20171230_112024627_HDR_2_1514749107382.jpg

He seems pretty pleased with the watch. I do think the black dial looks better on a strap vs bracelet.

I have seen the non-LE and also the Railmaster 60th LE. I would choose the LE for a classier / dressier look and the non LE for a fun / casual look.
I concur with Riviera it seems more sporty with sharp edges to me than the LE.
 
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I personally love the look from pictures I’ve seen. I’m anxiously awaiting the arrival of one at my local AD so I can check it out in the metal.

Ultimately, I doubt I’ll end up picking one up because it serves a similar function as my 39mm Explorer 1.
 
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I personally love the look from pictures I’ve seen. I’m anxiously awaiting the arrival of one at my local AD so I can check it out in the metal.

Ultimately, I doubt I’ll end up picking one up because it serves a similar function as my 39mm Explorer 1.

Make sure to take some pics if they will let you, it comes with a bracelet right?
 
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Make sure to take some pics if they will let you, it comes with a bracelet right?

Pretty sure you can order it with our without the bracelet.
 
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Pretty sure you can order it with our without the bracelet.
That's probably true enough the one watch I have bought came as I wanted it, for some reason I read your first post as if one is showing up soon that you know of.
 
kwiklot
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Yeah I see that now, which would you prefer? I think the black dial with leather strap is the way to go.
 
SuperHero
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I love the Fabric 2-piece strap with the herringbone pattern although I prefer to have both!
 
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I personally love the look from pictures I’ve seen. I’m anxiously awaiting the arrival of one at my local AD so I can check it out in the metal.

Ultimately, I doubt I’ll end up picking one up because it serves a similar function as my 39mm Explorer 1.

I have seen all versions of the Railmaster non-LE and the 60th LE in OBs outside of my country of residence.

If I were to purchase a black dial Railmaster non-LE or LE, I would wear it on a brown or fabric strap. With the fauxtina both 60th LE and non-LE Railmasters have a much warmer look than the modern, monochromatic Explorer (1), which looks superb on the oyster bracelet (I own the the Basel 2016 MK 2 version). I think all versions of the Railmaster can fill a casual-elegance slot in any collection and would not clash with the Explorer.

Right now I am leaning to the 60th LE although I am curious to see the silver dial non-LE with the black dial herring-bone strap.

My local Rio OB does not have any of the non-LE versions. So, if any of you on the OF do get a chance to see the black and silver dial non-LE versions in the coming days...please, pretty please do ask the OB/AD sales person to try out the herring-bone strap on the silver dial and do take some pictures...I think that combo might look very funky indeed😀
 
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Right now I am leaning to the 60th LE although I am curious to see the silver dial non-LE with the black dial herring-bone strap.

If the herringbone strap was 19mm, I'd have ordered one for my RMLE. Hope somebody tries that nice strap on the RMLE and posts pics here.
 
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A request of anyone with a new non-LE Railmaster who also happen to own a Speedy Pro...would you mind attempting to affix your RM bracelet to your Speedy and report on the results? Thanks!
 
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I'd love to see some silver dial wrist shots!
 
itsalex
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Thanks for sharing the wrist shots, looks way better than the marketing pictures! Really digging it on a leather strap.
 
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