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Look what came in the brown van today

Omega Seamaster Railmaster "49er"
Model: 2806.52.37
Diamter at 6:00 -12:00: 48mm
Diamter at 00:17 - 00:47: 49.2mm
Thickness: 12.5mm
9:00 - Crown: 53mm
Lug to Lug: 56mm
Weight with Croc Strap:117grams or 4.1 oz.

Amazingly, it's thin enough and light enough that its size isn't overwhelming to me. I have 7 3/4" wrists. I wanted something fun, and have always liked the Railmaster, but couldn't justify getting one because of my black dial Aqua Terra. It's a Certified Chronometer with 17 Jewels, hand wound, non-hacking. Caliber 2201. I believe it's a Pocket Watch movement, but have seen nothing official about that to know what it's taken from.

BTW - 49er is my nickname for it, as I'm a California native.

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