A brief history lesson: The Railmaster was launched in 1957, alongside Omega’s now-legendary Speedmaster and Seamaster. While the Speedmaster was built for racing drivers and the Seamaster for divers, the Railmaster was made for people working in high-magnetic environments: Think railway workers, engineers, and scientists. Back then, magnetism could mess with the accuracy of mechanical watches, but the Railmaster could resist magnetic fields up to 1,000 gauss, which was way ahead of its time. Most other watches only handled about 60 gauss.
Today, Omega is giving the Railmaster a stylish reboot, with two new models in stainless steel that stay true to the spirit of the original, but with subtle design upgrades and cutting-edge movement tech.
Both watches come in a comfortable 38mm size and carry the clean, symmetrical shape that’s become a signature of Omega’s Aqua Terra line. One version features a grey dial with a cool black gradient. It’s ultra-minimal, with just the Omega logo and Railmaster name on the face, and white Super-LumiNova numerals that glow in the dark. Choose between a black leather strap or a stainless steel bracelet that’s been redesigned for better fit and comfort.
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