Omega Seamaster Railmaster

1957 was a pivotal year for Omega. With the presentation of three new watch models - Omega Speedmaster, Omega Seamaster and Omega Railmaster - Omega firmly established itself within the field of professional watches otherwise known as "tool watches".

While the Omega Speedmaster assists race drivers and appeals to car enthusiasts, the Seamaster speaks to a quickly growing diving community, while the Omega Railmaster is primarily utilized by scientists, engineers, and individuals who are employed within the railway industry. Since 1985, Omega has been supplying pocket watches to railway companies.

However, railway employees have been admiring the precision and elegance of Omega timepieces on their wrists since 1957. A special feature of the Omega Railmaster from 1957 (Ref. CK 2914) includes a double case that protects the watch’s movement from magnetic fields. This unique feature is incredibly practical since it protects the timepiece from the disruptive impact that strong electrical currents can have on the composition, and ultimately the precision, of the watch. The protective double casing allows the Railmaster to resist magnetic fields, making it the perfect watch for railway mechanics and railway engineers.

The sophisticated and protective Omega mechanism was utilized in military watches that were supplied to the British Royal Airforce in 1953. These non-commercial watches are considered to be the predecessors of the Omega Railmaster.