Omega "The Railmaster", Ref 2914-1, MK1, First Execution, With Broad...
Name: Omega "The Railmaster", Ref 2914-1, MK1, First Execution, With Broad Arrow Hands C.1957
Description: C.1957ABA highly coveted and exceptional example of the original Omega Railmaster, reference CK 2914-1, presented in its early iteration with the distinguished broad arrow hands and powered by the reliable Calibre 284 manual-winding movement. Launched in 1957 as part of Omega's professional "trilogy" of tool watches (alongside the Speedmaster and Seamaster 300), the Railmaster was engineered with a sophisticated soft-iron inner case to resist magnetic fields up to 1,000 gauss, a pioneering feature at the time designed for engineers and scientists. The large, 38mm stainless steel case and highly legible black dial with luminous Arabic numerals at the cardinal points exemplify its utilitarian origins and timeless design, making early, original examples like this particularly rare.Stainless SteelSize: 38mm x 48mm;Private London CollectorThis item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
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Name: Omega "The Railmaster", Ref 2914-1, MK1, First Execution, With Broad Arrow Hands C.1957
Description: C.1957ABA highly coveted and exceptional example of the original Omega Railmaster, reference CK 2914-1, presented in its early iteration with the distinguished broad arrow hands and powered by the reliable Calibre 284 manual-winding movement. Launched in 1957 as part of Omega's professional "trilogy" of tool watches (alongside the Speedmaster and Seamaster 300), the Railmaster was engineered with a sophisticated soft-iron inner case to resist magnetic fields up to 1,000 gauss, a pioneering feature at the time designed for engineers and scientists. The large, 38mm stainless steel case and highly legible black dial with luminous Arabic numerals at the cardinal points exemplify its utilitarian origins and timeless design, making early, original examples like this particularly rare.Stainless SteelSize: 38mm x 48mm;Private London CollectorThis item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.