Omega Railmaster Owner Review : Precise, hypnotic and cool

I don't have any particular attraction to Omega. Only one model, simple and historic, caught my eye: The Railmaster, a historic railway workers' watch ; ) because it's antimagnetic and very precise. I don't know how many railway workers wore it, certainly very few, otherwise the trains would have been on time... It was the black swan of the collection that attracted me: the one with the denim-blue dial and the orange seconds hand inspired by the seams of the famous trousers. And I arrived at the right time (and especially the right place) because I don't think this collection was ever very successful, and this model in particular. It didn't stay in the catalog for long, which is why you can find it at a really attractive price. I find the dimensions and proportions to be truly perfect. I'm surprised that the height is 12.7 mm, because on the wrist, it seems much less thick. Perhaps it's due to the sapphire crystal that's flush with the bezel? The large dial opening contributes to perfect readability. The simplicity of the lines leaves the dial in the spotlight: a discreet and original blue with fine vertical striations of different sizes reminiscent of denim. This texture allows for play with the light; something that isn't clearly highlighted in photos. This is often the case, but this watch is truly (really) more beautiful in real life than in the photo. The thin central white cross "dresses" the dial, and the elements converge toward the center: at the periphery, the railway delineates the terrain, the triangular indexes pointing toward the cross, everything directs the eye toward the brick-colored central dot of the second hand. This dial is more complex than it appears, and truly very pleasant to look at. At night, readability is also a priority, with the indexes and hands of a good size. The luminescence is adequate, but above all, a beautiful "menthol" blue. Nothing to say about the steel bracelet, simple and effective. I would have chosen the denim strap with loops that echo the orange "sewing" of the seconds hand, but I hate NATO straps, and the total "denim" look would have spoiled the understated, offbeat elegance of this watch. The watch is very comfortable to wear; it fits snugly against the wrist, and I find it surprisingly light for an all-steel watch. A pioneer in anti-magnetism, water-resistant to 150 meters, screw-down crown, beautifully engraved caseback, and precision that I measured between -5 and -15 seconds per month... nothing is left to chance. Finally, I find the case superb and very well designed, with an integrated travel case.