When the first Omega Railmaster released in 1957, its sturdy design and anti-magnetic properties made it the perfect watch to be worn in any work environment. But, sadly, it wasn’t a top seller for Omega and the model got retired only six years after the launch. However, Omega continued to be committed to the anti-magnetism properties of the original Railmaster in quite a few of its subsequent watches.
Now, Omega is honouring the legacy of its Railmaster watch with a new denim-inspired Railmaster that pays tribute to the industrial past of its original namesake. The newest version of the Railmaster features a vertically brushed dial that looks like denim – a nod to its working class history – a time when workers would mostly be clad in robust denim jeans and sporting a sturdy anti-magnetic watch like the Railmaster. To emphasize the denim reference, the Omega Railmaster also comes with a genuine blue denim NATO strap with brown leather. The same model is also available on a stainless steel bracelet.
Thanks to the facelift, the watch also features light-grey Super-LumiNova hands, a 40mm stainless steel case, a conical crown and a wave-edged caseback with a NAIAD LOCK system.
Well, with all this for around US$4,900, the denim Railmaster is priced quite competitively, but it’s safe to say that it’s not meant for a working class hero. Not anymore, at least!