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Wrath of Kwon 3T WIS 
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My fiance just bought me a 39.2mm. Omega Railmaster with a stainless bracelet (unfortunately, I don't get it until just before the wedding day in October). It has the Co-Axial Escapement. I'm psyched as it is a very nice gift which should hold decent value as an heirloom. Anyone have this watch or have any opinions on the Railmaster? Attachment: 2503.52c.jpg (Downloaded 110 times) |
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Tony Duronio 3T WIS 
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Beautiful...and the perfect watch for a special day and to mark the date...BIG and congrats on the marrige. |
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Wrath of Kwon 3T WIS
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Thanks, Tony. I appreciate the congratulatory remarks. Now, if I could only get a collection like yours. :) |
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stormin13 3T WIS 
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You are a very lucky man and it will be October before you know it. woohoo.gif I don't own an Omega but I understand that they make a wonderful timepiece and yours sould very easily become an heirloom. I think your wedding watch looks awesome and I look forward to seeing you post some pictures of it after your honeymoon.  Congratulations on the Omega and for your future wedding, cheers. |
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Wrath of Kwon 3T WIS
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You guys are great. Thank you! |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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Double congrats. On a great watch and wonderful lady. ;) woohoo.gifwoohoo.gifwoohoo.gif  |
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IanM 3T WIS 
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Congrats on the upcoming wedding, and sincere best wishes to your very kind lady - who clearly sees your watch addiction and is prepared to facilitate it! What a beauty the Railmaster is - it is available from 39.2mm up to 49.2mm, looks a million bucks, keeps great time with Omega's co-ax movement, and is an absolute stunner to boot. I do not own a Railmaster, but I have had the pleasure of placing a few on my wrist at the local AD. The XXL is a bit like a pie plate on my wrist, so the smaller sizes are much more "elegant" IMHO. The co-ax keeps the watch quite slim, the action of the second hand is mesmerising, and the clarity of the dial markers is absolutely second to none. I hope that you find the same with your October "unveiling" of the watch, and that you wear it for many years appreciating the thought that was behind its presentation to you as a wedding gift. IMHO - you'll love it! Cheers! IanM hand6.gif |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS 
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Big congrats on the wedding and the Omega.hand6.gif The Railmaster fitted with the co-axial escapement is a great timepiece. I had one from 2003 to 2005 but flipped it to an associate of mine at work. It had a luxurious brown reptile strap and was in a deployant buckle, which realy added to the overall look of the big watch. I am sure you know that the co-axial escapement translates to better accuracy and longer life because friction of the escapement is reduced by half. It is deemed a technological coup by Omega. For sure, it will serve you well.:) |
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Nabco 3T WIS 
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Congrats on your wedding and a great watch...sounds like you are getting your bride well trained to be the wife of a WIS |
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KenC Admin 
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Congratulations!!!!...on the watch and the fiance! |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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If I'm not mistaken the Railmaster is part of the Aqua Tera family in Omega parlance. I do own an AT and can tell you it is one of my favorite watches both for its great looks and high quality operation. The co-axial movement will serve you well and I think the Railmaster is a bold handsome watch. I personally long for an XXL. A great watch to mark a great milestone in your life. May it serve you well and always evoke wonderful memories. |
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Dragnattck 3T WIS
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Huge grats on both the wedding and the watch. What day in october? |
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Wrath of Kwon 3T WIS
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IanM, Thank you for the wishes and the fantastic perspective on this watch. I was somewhat reluctant with this watch b/c of the size and the lack of a date window. I have a full-sized Seamaster Automatic (Bond), which I love... perfect heft and size. But I realized an heirloom type/wedding watch should be elegant and simple. I think the Railmaster simplicity and elegance is perfect. We were able to find it used at Bailey Banks and Biddle for $1460 after taxes, so it was VERY hard to pass up. |
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Wrath of Kwon 3T WIS
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Dragnattck wrote: Huge grats on both the wedding and the watch. What day in october? Thanks much, Dragnattck. We are scheduled for 10/10/09 (no, she is not with child... everyone wonders this). I asked her if she wanted 10/10/10, but she said if she had to wait for a year, there would be much suffering. |
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murphy j 3T WIS 
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Congratulations on the upcoming wedding and the new Omega. I too have a Seamaster, but with black dial/bezel and have been very happy with it. I've also spent many an hour at my local AD perusing the Omega display and occasionaly trying something on and the Aqua Terra line is one of my favorites. I don't think you can go wrong with an Omega. |
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tombs 3T WIS 
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Congrats on the upcoming wedding and the watch is a beaty You are a lucky manhappy1.gif |
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Wrath of Kwon 3T WIS
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tombs wrote:Congrats on the upcoming wedding and the watch is a beaty Thanks, Tombs and Murphy J. I am glad to hear so many congratulatory wishes and affirmations on the Omega SM AT Railmaster. You guys are great--thanks everyone. |
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SHADY 3T WIS 
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Congratulations on the upcoming wedding and the beautful Omega! Very lucky man to have future wife that understands your WIS needs. I know engraving is a no no on watch values, but she may want to do so to mark the occassion. I suggest you get her a ladies datejust if she is of the kind to appreciate such a nice watch. Maybe for a first anniv. |
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omegaman41 3T WIS 
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Congratulations on the wedding and specially for the wife not only having great taste in watches but an understanding of your horological needs.perfect.gif |
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Wrath of Kwon 3T WIS
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omegaman41 wrote: Congratulations on the wedding and specially for the wife not only having great taste in watches but an understanding of your horological needs.perfect.gifAh, yes,my horological needs. Very important. Don't want to go wandering off to other women for watches when I can get them at home. ;) I am looking to get her an automatic Omega Seamaster, but they are still quite pricey. |
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Wrath of Kwon 3T WIS
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Sad news. The watch died one week after purchase from Bailey Banks & Biddle. It was purchased used for $1460. We had it resized and then I wore it. The movement stopped about 10 minutes later and could not be revived for more than 10 seconds. Even after winding and using the rotor. We returned the watch but cannot find anything for close to the price we paid. :( We are still looking. We have our hearts set on the Railmaster. |
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KenC Admin
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Wrath of Kwon wrote: Sad news. The watch died one week after purchase from Bailey Banks & Biddle. It was purchased used for $1460. We had it resized and then I wore it. The movement stopped about 10 minutes later and could not be revived for more than 10 seconds. Even after winding and using the rotor. We returned the watch but cannot find anything for close to the price we paid. :( Was sending it to a watchmaker for repair on their dime not an option? |
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SHADY 3T WIS
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Yeah the retailer should have it repaired. |
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Wrath of Kwon 3T WIS
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KenC wrote: Wrath of Kwon wrote:Sad news. The watch died one week after purchase from Bailey Banks & Biddle. It was purchased used for $1460. We had it resized and then I wore it. The movement stopped about 10 minutes later and could not be revived for more than 10 seconds. Even after winding and using the rotor. We returned the watch but cannot find anything for close to the price we paid. :( Negatory. They would not cover the cost of the repair. The sign said "as is," so I guess we were lucky they took it back. The most they would offer is a refund. They said they tested it before we bought it, but my guess is that they did not test it over the course of a few days, only a few minutes. |
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Paxman 3T WIS
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SHADY 3T WIS
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Paxman wrote: Attachment: serie_kapow-727649.jpg (Downloaded 15 times) |
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omegaman41 3T WIS
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  SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THIS |
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