I was so disappointed - I'd been super excited about this watch ever since the first announcement of the Autavia Cup.
I guess it's a good thing though, since it won't compete for funding with the two Omega Trilogy watches that I'm saving up for.
I guess it's a good thing though, since it won't compete for funding with the two Omega Trilogy watches that I'm saving up for.
The unfortunate effect of that is to visually and tangibly underline, in bold, italic font: this watch is thick. It just...sits there on your wrist, something that you've clearly stuck onto yourself - rather than molding to your arm and becoming a part of you:
For comparison, here is a Speedmaster:
You better hurry, they're limited after all.
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I've been seriously thinking about the Seamaster or the Railmaster from the trilogy,
I'm assuming that your photo shows an Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch 3570, given the cantilevered bezel and domed glass. That's a manual winding watch, so a modern automatic chronograph is going to be thicker.
BTW, confirming what I mentioned on another thread- I hear that the markings on the 30 minute sub-dial will be updated as a running change to mark out every minute rather than 2.5 minutes. Expect this to change in time for the JH85.
The Seamaster and Railmaster are readily available, some even at a discount to the MSRP, so I'm not too worried.
The Seamaster as far as I can tell is limited to 557 pieces. https://www.omegawatches.com/watches/specialities/the-1957-trilogy/23410392001002/
The railmaster is lovely and if I didn't have an Aquaterra myself (or alternatively a Tudor Ranger or Rolex Datejust) would easily be the one I'd go for.
I think the 3557 includes the Trilogy box sets (of which there are 557). So 3000 of each watch individually, and a further 557 of each watch in the box set.
3,557 + 557 Trilogy sets, so a total of 4,114 watches each
https://www.fratellowatches.com/omega-1957-trilogy-railmaster-seamaster-300-speedmaster/
3,557 + 557 Trilogy sets, so a total of 4,114 watches each
https://www.fratellowatches.com/omega-1957-trilogy-railmaster-seamaster-300-speedmaster/
I read that completely differently to you:
"Omega introduces a special box with all three watches inside, limited to 557 pieces in total. But don’t worry, these watches will also be available separately, limited to 3557 pieces in total"
I really fallen in love with this piece and consider to buy it as my first "expensive" watch ever, before the classical Speedmaster or Omega Aqua Terra. Do the pro's here have any comments or should I just follow my gut feeling and get it?
It's a big piece and especially considering the height of the watch. This is a bit unfortunate, but it feels better around my wrist than how I had previously imagined it.
People who are on the fence, should find one and try it on. The dimensions and height are not for everyone, especially vintage Autavia owners. That said, I personally love mine. 😀
I think it all comes up to what you are used to; if you prefer vintage watches - then the new Autavia is not for you.
If you like the vintage styling coupled to modern sizes, then yes, I believe it is perfect.
