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Omega railmaster3/27/2023 ![]() ![]() The Speedmaster line features a remarkable evolution, spans sixty years and a variety of dial, bezel, hand and bracelet variations, but the first model, reference CK 2915, is considered by collectors as “the grail” for a couple of reasons.įirst and foremost is the model’s historical importance. It was anti-magnetic, shock-proof, and waterproof up to 60 meters, qualities that would remain the foundation for all subsequent Speedmasters. The watch was as close to unbreakable as Omega could make it. ![]() What made it special, beyond the intelligence of the new design and the quality of its movement was the toughness of the watch. These are, in our humble opinion, some of the finest original examples we have ever witnessed come to auction, and we are pleased to present them reunited. It is a therefore a real privilege for us to present a complete set of the "Broad Arrow" family in spectacular condition during our next auction - The Geneva Watch Auction: EIGHT.īelow, we'll explain what makes each one special in their own right. Looking back, it is clear the original Seamaster 300, Railmaster, and Speedmaster form one of the most successful product launches of the 20th century. The new models look exactly the same as the original trilogy, down to the proportions of the cases and the faux vintage lume. In fact, the interest for these watches is so high that last year, Omega chose to release identical, modern copies of the three watches to celebrate their 60th anniversary. While their market values are very different these days, the watches themselves remain equally difficult to find in great, original condition - since the majority of the watches were actually worn and used by the people who bought them - and that makes the challenge of collecting them extremely worthwhile in the eyes of important collectors. Since they were conceived by one team, the watches share many traits, including robust cases, thick lugs, similar dials and hand styles, and flat-link bracelets. The Speedmaster’s famous inclusion in the Apollo program at the end of the 1960s surely makes it the most significant chronograph ever built, while the Seamaster’s underwater capabilities continued to improve massively, inspiring many other divers to adopt some of its most innovative features.īut what makes “The Holy Trinity” truly great and collectible today is the singularity of their design. The Seamaster 300 was the watch for the Sea, the Railmaster, the watch for Land, and the Speedmaster, the watch for everything else – conceived as a motorsports watch, this particular model actually became known for its exploits in the Air.įor many years after their launch, elegant, gold chronometers remained at the forefront of Omega’s production, but the enduring popularity of the professional watches and their presence during major events of the 20th meant they would become absolute icons of watchmaking. And that’s exactly how they would present their new watches. The manufacture was extremely well-prepared for the launch, having previously made military grade watches for the air, land and sea according to much stricter requirements. ![]() However, it stands to reason that Omega wanted to take full advantage of the fair’s international reach to present their latest range. Why management decided to present the watches at the same time, and whether it was even planned that way or simply coincidence remains somewhat of a mystery. Many important tool watches were already on the market when Omega’s line was introduced, including the world’s first diving wristwatch, but whilst most watchmakers presented their products sequentially, as their teams found new solutions and developed better products, Omega chose to produce a single, cohesive line-up for the 1957 edition of the Basel Watch Fair. ![]()
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