KHAD Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 First post on RWG! have been lurking for a while though... I can't post any links for now. I will update my post later. Since there was a lot of enthusiasm regarding the "out of the box" Omega Railmaster Aqua Terra, particularly for the 1st generation with silver rotor, I gave it a try. I bought the ETA-2836-2 version from Silix, which was showing pictures of the 1st gen on his website (OMES041). I received a different model/generatiom than expected, with the following differences (see attached picture) 1) Rotor now looks more like the gen, but there is too much text. It reads, horizontally, like this : 1120 - OMEGA - SWISS MADE. Still, I think it looks better than the gold rotor and the silver rotor engraved with "TWENTY-FIVE 25 JEWELS SWISS MADE". I have seen this rotor on Trusty's website and few other dealers only. 2) Caseback is poorly engraved, with different holes also. It reads : Constel ; Lation (the word is actually separated between the holes!) ; Co-Axial Escapement ; 100 m / 300 ft OMEGA. It is very poorly engraved, and makes the caseback a lot less interesting than the other ones to me... 3) Strap quality is OK. Deployment clasp is of poor quality, with poorly engraved OMEGA logo only; it uses a "pin-hole" system instead of the "press and release" system 4) Dial seems very similar to other pictures I have seen, except the 2 in "12" which looks kind of fat. I will upgrade this post later with other pictures and links, if possible. Hence, I was wondering what were my options with the ugly caseback since I have not found any gen or rep available up to now. What would you suggest? I could go with the vintage caseback, but no where to be found... Also, the gen bracelet with deployment clasp is quite expensive, would you suggest something else, like Hirsch, for example? It is the first time I encouter this particular rep, with more flaws than previous version, except for the rotor which is a little bit upgraded. I contacted Silix about it, but I am wondering if I should send it back in HK (and I am not sure it is possible to get the advertised older gen. Railmaster....) or simply mod it. Thank you guys! I am waiting for your suggestions... -Maxime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 There have always been two versions of the railmaster, the one with the thick numerals like you have and Unfortunaly (for you) the better version with the thinner numerals this one had the correct case back and great lume, and was a stunner on the bracelet I keep thinking of getting another as i have 90% of the gen movement to build a great franken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Trevor has some nice Tuxedo dials! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Nice it is just a shame it has the wronge case back it should say seamaster, not constelation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHAD Posted July 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 (edited) @ Rolexman : indeed a very nice dial and a lot more accurate caseback. I wish I could buy my inaccurate parts from him. @ FxrAndy : it's even worse than Constellation... it says Constel on one part of the watch and Lation with a capital L juste accross the hole. I Here are a couple of better pictures I just took : "Constel Lation" "Fat 2" Please help me fix the caseback and strap : ) -Maxime Edited July 1, 2011 by KHAD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signumboy Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Also the case back says 100m/300ft the dial says 150m/500ft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHAD Posted July 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 @ signumboy : it seems more frequent than I thought, I haven't noticed it before your comment, but it is discordant on most models! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryaku Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 Send it back if you're picky enough. I personally couldn't live with that dial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signumboy Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 @ signumboy : it seems more frequent than I thought, I haven't noticed it before your comment, but it is discordant on most models! Yes your correct , very easily missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougar1 Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Yep the thin numbered one is a classy rep, not sure sure on the other variations...harder to get the thin numbered one these days though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHAD Posted July 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 Finally, I decided to brush the caseback on my own and hence remove the inaccurate lettering. I prefer a blank caseback to an inaccurate one. I talked with Silix, and they don't think it is possible to get the actual watch (and too complicated to send it back, with shipping fees along with customs...), and they agreed to send me a replacement bracelet with a better looking clasp (they will also send "a surprise"...). I will show you more pictures when it arrives. I still consider finding another caseback and dial. Let me know what you think! -Maxime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanusmaximus Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Hmm i still cant decide between the gamble of the XXl or the aqua terra... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHAD Posted September 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Just an update... I have yet to hear news about the strap Silix offered me, it was returned to them a couple of weeks ago... no news since. Anyway, I bought a gen bracelet and buckle, a little bit different though, and I finished the case back. Still looking for a replacement caseback though, I am looking on eBay from time to others. Let me know what you think! Better resolution : http://imgur.com/a/WF09L Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joo Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Where can i get the version with the thinner numerals? Anyone got a link for me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougar1 Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Ask Josh or angus to source one for you, they are harder to find these days but still available on request.....well they were last year anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougar1 Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 (edited) There have always been two versions of the railmaster, the one with the thick numerals like you have and Unfortunaly (for you) the better version with the thinner numerals this one had the correct case back and great lume, and was a stunner on the bracelet What did you do to the dial and crystal on that Andy...looks stunning....did you mattefy the dial and or change the AR on the crystal...the original outer AR on the good rep was a bit too blue/purple...that one you have above looks more like gen crystal (clear inner AR)?? Edited February 2, 2012 by cougar1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 That was as it came from the factory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougar1 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 That was as it came from the factory Nice photography then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spmi777 Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 Trevor has some nice Tuxedo dials! could you tell me what is case diameter? and where can i buy this watches ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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