The OMEGA 1957 Trilogy Limited Editions
Over the course of one famous year, OMEGA released three professional timepieces
that would all go on to become absolute classics: The Seamaster 300, the Railmaster
and the Speedmaster. That year was 1957. In 2017, OMEGA is paying tribute to
these three mechanical masterpieces by releasing special 60th Anniversary editions
of each model, which can be acquired separately or as a beautifully presented trio.
A unique digital scanning technology, used by OMEGA for the first time, supplied the
Swiss watchmaker with accurate representations of the original watches. These
invaluable cross-sections and dimensions, along with drawings of the original models,
served as design templates for the new watches, which, though slightly revised for
the 21st century, remain true to the spirit of '57.
All three watches are cased in brushed and polished stainless steel and feature black
'tropical' dials. The stainless steel bracelets have been updated for strength and
feature a retro-style OMEGA logo on the clasp. In a playful nod to the past, all logos
on the watches are in a different style. A reference to how suppliers back in the 50's
all interpreted the OMEGA logo in their own way.
Each watch is limited to 3,557 pieces and delivered inside a presentation box
inspired by the original 1957 packaging, right down to the Seahorse on the lid, a
retro logo and red corduroy lining. The presentation box contains two spare straps;
leather and NATO, as well as a tool to change them.
The very first Seamaster 300 was highly sought after, not only for its superb water-
resistance, but also for its black dial, broad arrow hour hand, bi-directional diving
bezel, and recessed triangular hour markers. Built for divers and underwater
adventurers, it quickly became an icon of innovation and style. The 2017 model,
based on the CK2913, features a black aluminium bezel and retains the original's
Naïad sign on the crown, which back in '57 was a mark of the watch's exceptional
water resistance. The Seahorse on the caseback is drawn just as it was in 1957. It is
powered by the OMEGA Master Chronometer calibre 8806 and comes with a 4-year
warranty.
practical, yet subtly elegant watch made to be worn to work. The double-case anti-
magnetic watch was specially designed for scientists, technicians or anyone who
worked close to electrical fields. The original's unpretentious style has been carried
over into the 2017 model, though the vintage indexes are slightly deepened to allow
a stronger light from the Super-LumiNova filling. The watch is powered by the
OMEGA Master Chronometer calibre 8806, which can resist magnetic fields of up to
15,000 gauss and comes with a 4-year warranty.
invaluable cross-sections and dimensions, along with drawings of the original models,
served as design templates for the new watches, which, though slightly revised for
the 21st century, remain true to the spirit of '57.
All three watches are cased in brushed and polished stainless steel and feature black
'tropical' dials. The stainless steel bracelets have been updated for strength and
feature a retro-style OMEGA logo on the clasp. In a playful nod to the past, all logos
on the watches are in a different style. A reference to how suppliers back in the 50's
all interpreted the OMEGA logo in their own way.
Each watch is limited to 3,557 pieces and delivered inside a presentation box
inspired by the original 1957 packaging, right down to the Seahorse on the lid, a
retro logo and red corduroy lining. The presentation box contains two spare straps;
leather and NATO, as well as a tool to change them.
The Seamaster 300- 60th Anniversary Limited Edition Master Chronometer 39 mm
The very first Seamaster 300 was highly sought after, not only for its superb water-
resistance, but also for its black dial, broad arrow hour hand, bi-directional diving
bezel, and recessed triangular hour markers. Built for divers and underwater
adventurers, it quickly became an icon of innovation and style. The 2017 model,
based on the CK2913, features a black aluminium bezel and retains the original's
Naïad sign on the crown, which back in '57 was a mark of the watch's exceptional
water resistance. The Seahorse on the caseback is drawn just as it was in 1957. It is
powered by the OMEGA Master Chronometer calibre 8806 and comes with a 4-year
warranty.
The Railmaster 60th Anniversary Limited Edition Master Chronometer 38 mm
Design wise, the Railmaster never had ideas above its station. It was a simple,
practical, yet subtly elegant watch made to be worn to work. The double-case anti-
magnetic watch was specially designed for scientists, technicians or anyone who
worked close to electrical fields. The original's unpretentious style has been carried
over into the 2017 model, though the vintage indexes are slightly deepened to allow
a stronger light from the Super-LumiNova filling. The watch is powered by the
OMEGA Master Chronometer calibre 8806, which can resist magnetic fields of up to
15,000 gauss and comes with a 4-year warranty.
The Speedmaster 60th Anniversary Limited Edition 38.6 mm
The original Speedmaster, called the “Broad Arrow” due to its distinctive hands, was
not only the first Speedmaster, it was also the first chronograph wristwatch in the
world with its tachymeter scale on the bezel as opposed to printed on the dial - a
feature designed for the benefit of racing car drivers. On the new model, the font
was redrawn to match the scale of the original '57 tachymeter. The beating heart of
the watch is OMEGA's 1861 calibre.
For those enthusiasts who could never settle for acquiring only one of the 1957
reeditions, OMEGA has created a very special Trilogy presentation box containing all
three.
The truly collectable TRILOGY presentation box
the lid and a front-plate engraved with “Trilogy 60th Anniversary, 001/557”.
Opening the lid reveals a smaller box, inspired by the 1957 version, which contains
all three watches, identical in style and technology to the individual pieces, but
uniquely marked. Each dial is printed with TRILOGY and the Limited Edition number;
and each caseback is engraved with "LIMITED TO 557 TIMEPIECES”.
The larger box also includes a leather watch roll, with three spare leather and NATO
straps as well as a wooden spring bar changing tool (plus tube with additional spring
bars). As OMEGA understands that what's rare is precious to the truly passionate collector,
the special TRILOGY presentation box is limited to just 557 pieces.
all three watches, identical in style and technology to the individual pieces, but
uniquely marked. Each dial is printed with TRILOGY and the Limited Edition number;
and each caseback is engraved with "LIMITED TO 557 TIMEPIECES”.
The larger box also includes a leather watch roll, with three spare leather and NATO
straps as well as a wooden spring bar changing tool (plus tube with additional spring
bars). As OMEGA understands that what's rare is precious to the truly passionate collector,
the special TRILOGY presentation box is limited to just 557 pieces.
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