Railmaster '57 Trilogy - can I swim....?

[MCR]

Never posted on the Omega forum (I've owned a couple of Rolex) but I currently find myself seriously considering one of:

Seamaster 300 modern
Seamaster 300 '57
Railmaster modern
Railmaster '57

Firstly, I welcome any views or experience from owners or enthusiasts on any of the above.
How do they compare in quality and fit & finish to a modern Rolex, perhaps something like an Explorer ?

Secondly, I note that the Railmaster '57 has a quoted water resistance of "60m". I am not familiar with the conventions of Omega's depth rating - is this a rating that means you can comfortably swim and bathe or is it little more than splash proof ?
I think I prefer the look of the Railmaster '57 to the Seamaster '57 but the depth rating is my main worry.

[sensui]

Yeah you can swim with it. Properly maintained/making sure seals are current etc...it's rated up to being 60m under water...a lot won't even dive to those depths much less swim. In terms of fit and finish....it is on par at the very least with Rolex with that amazing sapphire dome. It is my favorite trilogy watch right now.

[MCR]

Thanks for the quick response. In the Rolex world obviously 100m is standard and over the years I've seen/heard various comments relating to this being the bare minimum for any watch to swim, although I've never really understood why, say, 50m wouldn't be ample for a dip in the pool, sea, shower or bath.

Any pics of the Railmaster to help me ?

[sensui]

Originally Posted by MCR

Any pics of the Railmaster to help me ?

I'll let the other enablers do the heavy lifting, here's my contribution:

[Wembleyisgreen]

Originally Posted by sensui

I'll let the other enablers do the heavy lifting, here's my contribution:

Is this yours? This is the first time I have seen this on the bracelet. That is a fantastic looking bracelet.

yes I think you can swim.

[sensui]

Originally Posted by Wembleyisgreen

Is this yours? This is the first time I have seen this on the bracelet. That is a fantastic looking bracelet.

yes I think you can swim.

Yeah that's mine on my wrist. I like to keep the trilogy on the bracelets right now....they are just so comfortable I see no pt to strap them yet. With due time I'm sure heh.

[elcompa]

Beautiful!

[DonBateman]

Originally Posted by sensui

I'll let the other enablers do the heavy lifting, here's my contribution:

Uhhhh I love that watch

[Soarer]

I am waiting for my Seamaster 300 '57. It's already reserved.

Sure you can swim. With most sports watches, you can definitely swim.


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[ap1]

Originally Posted by sensui

I'll let the other enablers do the heavy lifting, here's my contribution:

man, maybe I need to go 3:3. It’s so similar to sm was my thinking.

[sensui]

Originally Posted by ap1

man, maybe I need to go 3:3. It’s so similar to sm was my thinking.