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Re: This Coming out this year
In Response To: This Coming out this year ()

: Seamaster 49mm Railmaster

: To be unveiled at Baselworld 2004, this
: Railmaster has a case diameter of 49.2mm. It
: has a matte black dial with SuperLuminova
: Dauphine hands and Arabic numerals at 12, 3
: and 9 o'clock, with small seconds sub-dial
: at 6 o'clock. The crystal is sapphire with
: AR coating, as is the display back.

: The Railmaster 49.2mm is fitted with the
: biggest movement in OMEGA's current
: collection: the 16.5 line (37.2mm) caliber
: 2201. This hand-winding COSC
: chronometer-certified movement has a power
: reserve of 60 hours. It is finished in
: Geneva wave decor, circular graining and
: bevelled bridges. It is water resistant to
: 150 meters and comes with a brown alligator
: leather strap with pushbutton foldover
: clasp. (Text and photo taken from posts by
: Jorge Merino of TimeZone)

:

Before you post your reply, let me clarify. I am looking for the largest Seamaster Chronometer. This forum lists models 2599.80.00 and 2598.80. Which is the largest? Thickest case? Heaviest? etc.?

Kevin

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