Omega Railmaster

It’s safe to say that the Railmaster has been greatly overshadowed by the Speedmaster in the minds of collectors and enthusiasts.  Released in the same year, 1957, it lacked the flashy connection to racing — and to NASA — that the Speedmaster has. Nor did it attract the attention of SCUBA divers, like the Seamaster 300 did. But the Railmaster, with its unusual purpose and case design, is worthy of attention and praise by serious vintage collectors, as well as people who simply appreciate a well made watch. The 1950s was a decade marked by transition. Experienced soldiers returning from military service transitioned into the workforce, while watch manufacturers transitioned from producing military watches to producing watches for the men entering new trades. Like the IWC Ingenieur or the Rolex Milgauss, the Railmaster was intended for professionals who worked closely with machines that emitted strong magnetic fields and electrical currents. In the Railmaster’s case, it was intended spec