Venn diagram of Rolex Explorer and Milgauss

Does the Rail Master make more sense than a Rolex?  No. It’s certainly a well spec’d watch that is more affordable and obtainable. It does offer a field watch vibe, and doesn‘t belong in the seamaster line. 
 

I do like the idea of Omega releasing the Railmaster, and maybe the ranchero, in a field watch line. What do call it?  Is it the Fieldmaster?  I think that might have negative connotations attached to it. Geomaster? Terramaster?  Maybe bring the Aqua Terra over as the lead watch in the Terramaster line?  What about Rangemaster?  I think Islander watch just took that one. 

#cornfedksboy…. I had the same thoughts re ‘fieldmaster‘ but given the omega holy trinity of speed, sea and rail. I think the quartermaster has a good shout! Even more so given the Bond association!! The dynamic III could have a revamp, it’s got the characteristics watch lovers are after at the moment!! 

Any Omega makes more sense than a Rolex.  

As much as I'd prefer that Omega to anything Rolex makes, it is not really a field watch. 

If Omega wants to do a field watch it would make far more sense to do a "Dirty Dozen" style watch, and throw the broad arrow on the dial. 

Normally, head to head, I would choose an Omega over a Rolex, but in the case of Railmaster vs. Milgauss, I would choose the Milgauss Z-Blue!  Crazy, right?

But, the juxtaposition of that gorgeous blue, the orange lightning bolt seconds hand, and the green sapphire glass...  it's by far Rolex's best offering.

For looks, go Milgauss. For specs, Railmaster forevah! 

It sure makes more sense for someone who prefers Omega over Rolex.

My view is pretty simple, if it wasn't designed for use my soldiers it's not a "field watch". 

Yeah that's very nice

Yes they do , this is an absolute stone cold amazing piece and a bit of a grail of mine.

I mean it's all a matter of personal taste but imho the Railmaster is better looking than the Rolex alternative. 🤷🤔😄

The Railmaster is one that I am aiming to. I think that railroad type should be by itself, despiste similarities to field watches. They also had their important part in history.

I guess Railmaster does not fully fit railroad specs and the numerals indeed look like a field watch. Does anyone have knowledge and info about it to share?

I love it. A tool watch but I'd miss the lack of date personally 

I have a Railmaster, and really love the watch.  It’s a nice, understated piece.   Since it isn’t as well known as other Omega watches, you can usually get good prices on them, particularly pre owned.  It has awesome lume and is a strap monster.  

I like it as a travel watch.  High antimagnetic and WR ratings, brushed finish doesn’t pick up scratches easily, and it’s light on the wrist.  Without a date, you can adjust time to new time zones without having to be concerned about the date gears being engaged.  Because it’s design is low key, it doesn’t attract unwanted attention.  I’ll have it on a quick change canvas strap when I want to dress down, and pack a quick change leather to dress it up.  That way I can travel with just one watch, reducing risk.

I think this is one of the nicest Omega watches. I am all about simple, no complications and sleek design. So this one ticks all my boxes. And I have the '57 one, so this one is going to be in my collection in the future.

Buuuuuut, I absolutely adore the Milgauss! The black one with the green crystal is just so good. 

So no choice! I'll take both!

Throwing another dimension into the Railmaster‘s mis-marketing…when omega released the first 15k gauss movement: the Aqua terra version with the bumblebee seconds hand this should have been solely a Railmaster concept not an Aquaterra. The bumblebee seconds hand was very cool and it would have given a Railmaster a scientist/engineers vibe! As well as a redefined identity! 

It is just too big. They need to make a 36-38mm version