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AQBill · 8 August 2018, 06:05 AM

Dear Fellow Rolex Enthusiasts,

I am perplexed by a (good) dilemma as I am considering which watch to purchase in my ongoing efforts to sustain the Swiss Watch Market and truth, justice and the American Way. I am attracted to both watches and I might, in time, acquire one of each. The Omega is certainly bigger and brighter on the wrist and the Rolex (in 36mm case size) appeals to my more solid-citizen side. I already have both an old school 1945-vintage Omega bumper and a 1993-vintage SMP diver but have yet to dip my toes in the Rolex ocean as of yet.

Please help me resolve my conundrum - and - if you have either one for sale, please tempt me with an offer.

Cheers,
AQBill

vintageguy · 8 August 2018, 06:38 AM

I vote Exp1
with my vintage Railmaster a close second.

ras47 · 14 August 2018, 02:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vintageguy

...vintage Railmaster...

Never saw that one before, but I love it! Not a fan of the Railmaster in general, and I am a huge Omega fan in general. My only problems with the Explorer are the small size and no date window. I do insist on date windows on my watches. I'd make an exception for that particular vintage Railmaster, but that's it.

Colin G · 8 August 2018, 06:42 AM

I do love my Explorer but Railmasters are a pretty cool watch also.

FTX I · 8 August 2018, 07:37 AM

I love the Railmaster but in a similar price condition I'd get the Explorer no question.

Yobber76 · 8 August 2018, 07:38 AM

I'd go Explorer also

twitch54 · 8 August 2018, 07:41 AM

why is it called 'rail master' if it doesn't have a 24 hr dial ?

Onequik135i · 8 August 2018, 07:42 AM

Explorer

Thuilln · 8 August 2018, 07:43 AM

Explorer in 36mm.

myporsche · 8 August 2018, 07:50 AM

The railmaster is a watch that impressed me in the pictures but was disappointing when I saw it at the boutique, both the 1957 and the new editions. It seemed off, finishing and brushing didn't seem up to par, the fake old lum didn't look good, and the 57 was too shiny. I do like older railmasters.

The Explorer on the other hand, the new lum version was opposite, I didn't think it was a big deal in pictures but I recommend it to a good friend and it's such a cool, well done tool watch in real life. I recommend finding a pre-owned one for a good price that meets your budget and go for that, you will be happy.

WatchGuy1966 · 8 August 2018, 08:52 AM

I'm sorry but the new Railmaster dials look like they were punched out from the inside of a beer can.

I do like the looks in pictures of the 1957 Railmaster, but in person, it did not grab me. I went to the Omega Boutique with intentions to purchase it, but walked out with the Speedy instead.

I think you can't go wrong with a 214270.

Justindo · 8 August 2018, 08:54 AM

I like the Railmaster but I would (and did) go for the Explorer.

uniqueMR · 8 August 2018, 09:48 AM

Explorer

dberman3 · 8 August 2018, 09:55 AM

Definitely the Explorer

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SemperFi · 8 August 2018, 09:57 AM

Get the Explorer.

jasonmush99 · 8 August 2018, 10:02 AM

I would go Explorer all day!! By the way, “Vintage guy”, that is a stunning Explorer picture!!

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captainron62 · 8 August 2018, 10:13 AM

Railmaster does nothing for me, and I like Omega. I held an Explorer in my hand today before deciding on the Air King. The Explorer is a legit watch and I can see why it has the following it does! I wish it were 40mm though.

Friar · 8 August 2018, 11:05 AM

I was intrigued by the new Railmaster as well until I saw it in person. If you are working around magnetic fields, then I could see getting one. Otherwise, I'd go for the Explorer.

AEC · 8 August 2018, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AQBill

Dear Fellow Rolex Enthusiasts,

I am perplexed by a (good) dilemma as I am considering which watch to purchase in my ongoing efforts to sustain the Swiss Watch Market and truth, justice and the American Way. I am attracted to both watches and I might, in time, acquire one of each. The Omega is certainly bigger and brighter on the wrist and the Rolex (in 36mm case size) appeals to my more solid-citizen side. I already have both an old school 1945-vintage Omega bumper and a 1993-vintage SMP diver but have yet to dip my toes in the Rolex ocean as of yet.

Please help me resolve my conundrum - and - if you have either one for sale, please tempt me with an offer.

Cheers,
AQBill

Which Railmaster? The new one, or one of the older, caliber 2500 versions?

AQBill · 8 August 2018, 11:54 AM

The newer ones.

upsidedownbelt · 8 August 2018, 11:55 AM

I love Omega and have owned a number of them, but they just don’t feel like a Rolex. I own the Explorer and love it.

Frank McKay · 8 August 2018, 02:32 PM

Rolex every time over Omega, everytime

Frakis · 8 August 2018, 03:29 PM

Explorer 39mm is a a very versatile timepiece, and gets my vote.

Beckster · 8 August 2018, 04:09 PM

I have an Explorer so I’m biased. Definitely Explorer.

SLS · 8 August 2018, 04:15 PM

Explorer would be my choice.

Totoro · 8 August 2018, 04:23 PM

Explorer of course. Then again this is a Rolex forum so you're going to get biased answers.

Cheapside Genie · 8 August 2018, 04:25 PM

39mm Explorer. Had one for 7 years. Classy watch.

Rocket_Man · 8 August 2018, 06:06 PM

In that price range I would sooner consider an Aqua Terra. Nicer IMHO than the railmaster and includes a date complication.

roosvelt · 8 August 2018, 06:16 PM

The Explorer is outstanding in what it was designed to do !

mikkolopez · 8 August 2018, 06:39 PM

Explorer for me.

I don’t have much love for Omegas

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8 August 2018, 06:05 AM	#1
AQBill "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Sheffield, AL USA Posts: 35	Recommendation: Explorer or Omega RailMaster Dear Fellow Rolex Enthusiasts, I am perplexed by a (good) dilemma as I am considering which watch to purchase in my ongoing efforts to sustain the Swiss Watch Market and truth, justice and the American Way. I am attracted to both watches and I might, in time, acquire one of each. The Omega is certainly bigger and brighter on the wrist and the Rolex (in 36mm case size) appeals to my more solid-citizen side. I already have both an old school 1945-vintage Omega bumper and a 1993-vintage SMP diver but have yet to dip my toes in the Rolex ocean as of yet. Please help me resolve my conundrum - and - if you have either one for sale, please tempt me with an offer. Cheers, AQBill

8 August 2018, 07:42 AM	#8
Onequik135i "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,573	Explorer __________________ 16750 / 116610LV / 116613LB / Ed White 321 / PAM111 / PAM170

8 August 2018, 07:43 AM	#9
Thuilln "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: Nick Location: YUL Watch: 16570 Posts: 1,936	Explorer in 36mm. __________________ Nick _________________________________________ 14060M - 114200 - 114270 - 214270 - 16710BLRO - 16570 - 3570.50 - Cartier Tank Solo - Cartier Tank Française ‘Yearling’ - CWC Navy Diver

8 August 2018, 09:48 AM	#13
uniqueMR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Watch: P A T E K Posts: 4,706	Explorer __________________ A. Lange & Sohne \| Audemars Piguet \| F.P.Journe \| Omega \| Patek Philippe \| Rolex \| Tudor \| ...and Othersss

8 August 2018, 09:57 AM	#15
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	Get the Explorer. __________________ Rolex Submariner Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue Tudor Ranger 79910 Nomos Club Datum 733 Nomos Metro 38 Stowa Flieger Classic 40 * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

8 August 2018, 06:38 AM	#2
vintageguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: GMT-7 Posts: 90	I vote Exp1 with my vintage Railmaster a close second.

8 August 2018, 06:42 AM	#4
Colin G "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Canada Watch: 216570, 214270 Posts: 683	I do love my Explorer but Railmasters are a pretty cool watch also.

8 August 2018, 07:37 AM	#5
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	I love the Railmaster but in a similar price condition I'd get the Explorer no question.

8 August 2018, 07:38 AM	#6
Yobber76 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Mike Location: Illinois Watch: BLNR VTNR PAM 915 Posts: 1,982	I'd go Explorer also

8 August 2018, 07:41 AM	#7
twitch54 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: 'Bobby' Location: SE Pa Watch: 1888 Appleton Trac Posts: 1,014	why is it called 'rail master' if it doesn't have a 24 hr dial ?

8 August 2018, 07:50 AM	#10
myporsche "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: LA<>NY Watch: Rolex♠Lange Posts: 2,277	The railmaster is a watch that impressed me in the pictures but was disappointing when I saw it at the boutique, both the 1957 and the new editions. It seemed off, finishing and brushing didn't seem up to par, the fake old lum didn't look good, and the 57 was too shiny. I do like older railmasters. The Explorer on the other hand, the new lum version was opposite, I didn't think it was a big deal in pictures but I recommend it to a good friend and it's such a cool, well done tool watch in real life. I recommend finding a pre-owned one for a good price that meets your budget and go for that, you will be happy.

8 August 2018, 08:52 AM	#11
WatchGuy1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Location Location Posts: 1,794	I'm sorry but the new Railmaster dials look like they were punched out from the inside of a beer can. I do like the looks in pictures of the 1957 Railmaster, but in person, it did not grab me. I went to the Omega Boutique with intentions to purchase it, but walked out with the Speedy instead. I think you can't go wrong with a 214270.

8 August 2018, 08:54 AM	#12
Justindo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: California Posts: 2,176	I like the Railmaster but I would (and did) go for the Explorer.

8 August 2018, 09:55 AM	#14
dberman3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Doug Location: Jupiter Posts: 420	Definitely the Explorer Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

8 August 2018, 10:02 AM	#16
jasonmush99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Detroit Posts: 29	I would go Explorer all day!! By the way, “Vintage guy”, that is a stunning Explorer picture!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 August 2018, 10:13 AM	#17
captainron62 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Ronald Location: Tampa Watch: Air King 40mm Posts: 183	Railmaster does nothing for me, and I like Omega. I held an Explorer in my hand today before deciding on the Air King. The Explorer is a legit watch and I can see why it has the following it does! I wish it were 40mm though.

8 August 2018, 11:05 AM	#18
Friar "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Gary Location: Oregon Watch: 214270 216570 Posts: 707	I was intrigued by the new Railmaster as well until I saw it in person. If you are working around magnetic fields, then I could see getting one. Otherwise, I'd go for the Explorer.

8 August 2018, 11:54 AM	#20
AQBill "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Sheffield, AL USA Posts: 35	The newer ones.

8 August 2018, 11:55 AM	#21
upsidedownbelt "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: USA Watch: 116618LB Posts: 573	I love Omega and have owned a number of them, but they just don’t feel like a Rolex. I own the Explorer and love it.

8 August 2018, 02:32 PM	#22
Frank McKay "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,650	Rolex every time over Omega, everytime

8 August 2018, 03:29 PM	#23
Frakis 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: USA Posts: 2,940	Explorer 39mm is a a very versatile timepiece, and gets my vote. __________________ Two Factor Authentication Enabled On My Account.

8 August 2018, 04:09 PM	#24
Beckster "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Singapore Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 836	I have an Explorer so I’m biased. Definitely Explorer. __________________ Rolex Only Please

8 August 2018, 04:15 PM	#25
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Explorer would be my choice. __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

8 August 2018, 04:23 PM	#26
Totoro "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Toronto Canada Watch: Omega PloProf Posts: 273	Explorer of course. Then again this is a Rolex forum so you're going to get biased answers.

8 August 2018, 04:25 PM	#27
Cheapside Genie "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: London Posts: 195	39mm Explorer. Had one for 7 years. Classy watch. __________________ ♛ 226627 Titanium YM, 116519LN WG Daytona Silver/Black Dial, 126711CHNR GMT II, 126710BLRO GMT II Oyster bracelet, 124060 Submariner, 214270 Explorer I Mk 2

8 August 2018, 06:06 PM	#28
Rocket_Man "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Houston TX Posts: 1,332	In that price range I would sooner consider an Aqua Terra. Nicer IMHO than the railmaster and includes a date complication.

8 August 2018, 06:16 PM	#29
roosvelt Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: achille Location: Grosse Pointe Mi. Watch: 16613 serti 18078 Posts: 446	The Explorer is outstanding in what it was designed to do !

8 August 2018, 06:39 PM	#30
mikkolopez "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 2,301	Explorer for me. I don’t have much love for Omegas Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ At my age now ... I have SEEN everything, I have HEARD everything, I have even DONE everything, I just don't REMEMBER everything.

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