This Railmaster is a beauty of design and engineering without the ostentatious bling of so many watches in this class. The features all seem so well thought out. So glad to see Omega has brought it back, hopefully to stay so we can add it to our collection

I bought this Railmaster last year. It’s easily the best watch in my collection, it’s easily my favorite best wearing watch. Initially I’d only wear the watch before and after work, why job is rather physical including running some machinery. After a few months I simply found myself wearing it to work. I may regret that somewhere down the road, but for now, all is good, it runs best actively worn in a daily basis though I believe that goes for my entire collection. One thing about the Railmaster - in general, the brushing is often rather subtle, even absent such as direct, full light, it looks ink black, bottomless. It takes on grays, a touch of purple at times. The lume modulates in color a bit too though not to the degree of the dial. The hands being brushed, as the angle of light changes, so does your perception of the watch. I will suggest that the lyre lugs look better with a strap if some kind, they get lost with the fitted end links. I’ve got the denim strap which is great though too short. With respect to size, obviously it needs to fit the wearer. That aside, as an object, it really looks superbly balanced in a way that of all my watches it neither seems to wear large or small relative to its measurements - it simply looks right in terms of form. I would out of curiosity like to try on a 38 Aqua Terra or 39mm Globemaster which uses a different case to see how they wear. I believe Omega has a good eye for watches this size and they should offer more.

Only just discovered this model and am in love with it. This is just beautiful.

Thank you very much for this review. Im planning on buying my dad this watch next year for his 50th birthday. He's worked on the railway his whole life so seems a perfect big birthday gift!

Thank you for taking the time to put this review together. I love this version of the Railmaster.

I refer to it as “the watch your grandfather would buy”. I love it.

It’s the best review of the railmaster I have come across on KZfaq. Even the reference number was explained. Nice touch. Great job 👏🏾

Definitely not too long for me. I love this type of informative review. Knowing the provenance of a watch adds so much kudos to the ownership. Thanks for putting so much effort into your content.

I’ve watched many reviews of this watch and yours is by far the best I’ve seen. Thanks for taking the time and effort to make it. I’m about to purchase my very first high-end watch for the first (and probably last) time and I think I’ve settled on getting this one. I love its understated quality.

This is one of the best thorough and professional reviews. Thank you!

What an informative/thorough review. I usually don't listen to reviews over 5-6 minutes, but your's was so interesting and thorough I listened to the entire 19+ minutes. And I LOVE the looks of this simple, uncluttered, and easily readible dial. I prefer the black with herring-bone nylon strap.

Great review… watched several for this watch and really enjoyed you giving the history of the watch over the decades… I now feel the confidence in soon owning this model. Much appreciated!

I had a 39mm Rolex Explorer which I think it's a very similar watch, I wanted a Rolex so much that I didn't consider looking for another brand, but now I've being learning a little bit more about watches I'm convinced this Omega Railmaster is a much better option for the money, a no brainer. Great watch and excellent video.

Again a comprehensive (and educational) review w/o the guff. You are becoming the go too watch reviewer for me. Spot on.

What a great review! Thanks very much for taking the time to put it together. As the proud owner of a blue SMP and a white dialed Aqua Terra, the black Railmaster always feels like a "logical" black dialed watch in my collection. It is a bit less flashy than the other two, has a distinct look and is very very wearable, unlike the Planet Ocean for instance. Just one little remark. I believe the .10. in the reference number, refers to the bracelet and not the watch itself being stainless steel. Since the versions with a strap instead of a bracelet have a .12. in the reference number as the only difference.

An incredible pack of information in 19 minutes! Great job!

This is one of the best reviews I've seen on this watch. Thanks, I've been thinking of getting this one.

Extremely well done review. Kudos. As someone who does watch reviews myself, I recognize a thorough, informative and interesting video. It's all about telling a good story and you did!

Well made video. Very informative. Close up shots are crisp. I own a silver dial version for more than a year now. It's my daily beater. You are right about the metal bracelet. I couldn't keep them away for leather. Simply the best wearable under the radar watch. Most importantly one can hardly notice any scratches on the watch as they are completely brushed. Hope you are enjoying your watch 👍🏼

This isn’t the first KZfaq review of this watch however, it is one of the best. Great context and superb video and macro shots. This one is still at the top of my next watch shopping list.

I treated myself to this two years ago. It still pleases me whenever I put it on.

Not the most prolific reviewer, but certainly one of the best. Well researched, original approach. Also good angles, viewpoints, including the shallow ones that reveal the texture of dials. The one I always watch, even if I have no interest in the watch itself.

This is the best and most informative watch review ever! Subscribed

Absolutely stellar review!! keep up the high quality videos

I've been looking at various videos regarding this watch as I'm very interested in aquiring one. your is "by far" the most complete and well done of all I've seen, thank you for your efforts, precisoins ans expertise! Great job!!!

Cracking piece and well put together (educational!) Vid! Possibly my fave in the Omega lineup

Beautiful looking watch love it's versatility!

I have to chime in and say what a lovely presentation this was. Thanks!

Lug shape is gorgeous.

Good looking watch for almost every occasion 😀

Fascinating, detailed and informative review. Thank you Sir,

Excellent history! Great video.

Gorgeous watch from top to bottom, back to front and inside and out.

Stellar review! Thanks!

Just ordered the same watch from Jomashop after seeing your review, thank you for the video.

Blue one is stunning ✨

Those vintage pieces you showed here are stoking hot, good show

Great review. Just purchased one

Bought the blue denim version on sale in WOS for £2.9k, runs around - 0.3seconds per day. Amazing accuracy definitely underrated in the omega line

That watch is freaking awesome it makes me feel like a Toyota Land Cruiser 70 series Swiss Made with that functionality, reliability and resistance. I want it bad!!!

Thank you for an excellent review. The Railmaster hits my sweet spot for watches- minimalist tool watch/field watch, no date, well designed, a pleasure to look at, easy to read. I’ve been considering it for my next watch. This has helped. My daily driver is a Sinn which checked all those boxes, save for movement and the amount of anti-magnetic properties (though it has some). Is the Railmaster worth $2500 more? It just might be.

what a great video, well done

first time hearing anyone who bothers to decypher omega serial number in a video thumbs up

wow, what a great review, thanks!! I want one 😍

Good review- Im not a fan of the painted low budget retro dial but if the Aqua Tera was offered in this all brushed case finish I’d buy it in a second!

Awesome content as always

Really enjoyed this, thank you. I’m in the market for the blue dial. It will be my most prized piece as well.

Great video. I ordered the brushed steel dial and cannot wait to have it on wrist!!!

I have one of these and also a Rolex Milgauss. I love both of these watches and they both do their jobs perfectly. However, my Railmaster had it’s first 2 years of wear on a railway construction project in the Middle East. It’s the perfect watch: not gaudy and in the face of those earning much less than me but not showing any of the many bumps that it has acquired so far. It has more sharp corners than the Milgauss but nothing that inconvenience you during normal daily wear. To date I haven’t damaged the anti-reflective coating on the glass either, a surprise as this is usually the first thing I scrape. It’s a great watch, just lookout for the cost of an Omega service as they tend to be expensive.

Amazing video thank you!

Owning mine since over a year, and it kind of beats and ticks all i need. Contemplating selling most others besides my G Shocks ;)

Amazing video

I have the “denim” dial version. It’s amazing

Great review mate 👍 I've just bought one in Tokyo, of all places 😂

Glad you’re happy with that piece. Almost bought that myself, I opted for a more affordable Tudor BB36 black dial. Maybe I’ll save up again for an Omega Speedy.

I ptefer the braod hamd myself and i feel external anti reflective on a tool watch id a bit daft fine on dress or office watches but not on watches that are likely to take some hammer. Lovely watch though

Fantastic review. However, it provides some inaccuracies regarding magnetic fields. Airport x-ray machines, microwaves and radar do not generate significant magnetic fields; they generate electromagnet radiation, which are wavelengths of light. (The word “electromagnetic” is misleading.). However, MRI machines, power plant generators, railroad diesel/generator locomotives and large electric motors produce LARGE magnetic fields. Airport security metal-detector “gateways” and “wands” also generate a small magnetic field to detect ferrous objects. The arch (gateway) metal detector one walks through at the airport is not an x-ray machine; it is a magnetic field that could affect simple watches. That’s why I put my watch in a tray through the x-ray machine, and do not wear it walking through the “arch” metal detector. My next watch will be the Seamaster Railmaster.

Great review for a great watch, nice one mate :)

Nice one 👍

Wow this is beautiful. Im on the fence between this and the new seamaster that has the similar dial. Not sure which one, but i lean towards the one that can be used as a tool watch.

Not a stitch of pretense. Mine runs fast: 36s/mo Worth it.

My Aquaterra has multiple visible scratches on the topside AR coating. Love the watch, but the scratches hurt and drive me nuts! This because, I have 3 other daily's and 1 dress piece with Saphire glass that don't have a single mark on their crystals.

You got my sub sir!! Great video

Nice review. Great daily beater. I have the 49.2mm which has been discontinued sometime ago. Not sure why it’s listed on the Omega site though, it’s most certainly no longer available.

I love mine! Its incredibly accurate! I will never sell it!

Looking at buying this watch myself but I also have my eye on a grand seiko 9f quartz. Enjoyed the review, good work.

For those wondering, I have knocked my aqua terra about a bit… There is not a single blemish on the exterior of it that is visible upon close inspection… This could not be said of my Sinn 556, which picked up quite a few exterior scratches.

The Omegas with the Naiad mark on the crown indicates that the crown was Naiad-locked. Since the case-back, rather than the crown, has the Naiad lock, the case is marked with the Naiad emblem instead of the on the crown.

ive got the ref 2503, and gotta say its a versatile watch. It's not flashy, and you can easily pair it with any kinds of straps and bracelets.

Lovely watch. Very good review. Your right shiny revival is a scratch magnet. Are there any good deals on this model just now. Thanks

Thanks for the vid! I'm very close to being convinced here! I had plans for 36 Rolex OP / Tudor BB36 and BB58.... But this gives to much more for a similar price! (I can see some on Chrono24 for £3100 which is great).... Good stuff and hope you're enjoying Scotland! I also moved up a few years ago...

Don ´t baby your watch. It will get dings and scratches… Live with it, your watch does.

If the clasp had micro adjust it would be a true master-tool watch. Tudor's ranger takes the crown.

Love it. Really torn between this & a ceramic wavy dial 300m Diver.... I'm 50 soon and want a watch to last rest of my life, think a Diver may be too "young" for me as I get old. (?) Excellent review, thank you 👍🏻 Would be interested to hear more about your job, sounds fascinating. Cheers, stay healthy.

Super nice! They call em "Lyra Lugs", "Bombay Lugs", or "Twisted Lugs", I wonder how many more names?

That’s my grail watch. I kind of wish it had a date though.

Can we get a long term review?

Just seen this review and I’ve been after one of these Railmasters or a Milgauss, but with Rolex prices going mental it’s been a railmaster hunt for the last 2yrs. At last I’ve found a 2019 with Denim strap and I pick it up next Saturday. I’m also tempted to purchase a steel band for it also. Is it worth it do you think ? Looking at £450 for a used band. Thing is I can wear the denim and not draw too much attention as a stainless or other metal band would. Great review

You had me until I heard exterior AR coating, ridiculous in a tool watch. I made the mistake of a speedy with external AR. Sold it after putting a big nasty AR scratch twice in a year. Bought the new 3861 that’s omits the external AR.

Does the Railmaster wear big? I have small flat 6inch wrist looking at this or a 38 Aqua terra. I can get the Railmaster however for €2000 less than the AT....

i just ordered one, found it for an absolute steal price, i was looking for an everyday resistant watch and found this beauty. How is it holding since it has been a year since you got this one, have you tested the water resistance as well ? Thanks.

So did you sell the black bay 58 to get the railmaster?

Would really love this in 38mm with an adjustable bracelet and underside AR coating only Alas we can't have it all! No watch is perfect but this is very good.... I'm waiting on a 36mm DateJust but this seems to be much more solid and I wouldn't worry about scratching it up unlike the DJ Just not sure about the 40mm size.... Do you think it suits a 7 inch wrist?

Can you exchange the strap with a total rubber strap?

Any longterm review?

I bought the Citizen CB3010 - 57L (Titanium and radio controled) some 5 years ago. It has been my everyday wearer since and has been absolutely reliable and a joy to wear. It offers so much for a relatively low price. I have been wearing Citizen for over 30 years and lovr them. Have you come across this model?

I actually need one of these believe it or not. I’ve killed a laptop at work with the magnetism present and people have killed smartphones at my workplace too due to magnetism only

what is your wrist size may I ask?

Ye done good Laddiebuck!

The Eberehard Scientigraf costs way less and has better dial. No in house movement though. But it has Faraday cage

Amazing experience after the BB 58 disaster :)

Damn I wanted a Speedmaster but as a Train Conductor I feel obliged to buy this lol

I've got a homage of this one on the way, but I hope to ultimately get one of these in the future. 👍🏼

Could be the perfect watch but looks a bit chunky to me. At least more than the 1957 LE. Still have to make my mind... 🤔

You should wear it every day, atleast for a few weeks.

Wonder how many railworkers could afford that and no rail company is going to give it out as equipment. You get a timex if your lucky.

Stunning but no micro adjustment

Is it possible to swim with it?

OK its been 3yrs, how about that update?

Big N52 neodymium magnets can be problematic.