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And my Railmaster
In Response To: Re: Display Back Omega *PIC* ()

My 49mm Railmaster (Cal 2201) on the left with my 41mm Aqua Terra (Cal 2500) on the right. Both have Sapphire Casebacks (49er shown), and are completely different movements.

Omega Seamaster Railmaster Chronometer"49er"
Model: 2806.52.37
Caliber: 2201
Basic calibre: ETA/Unitas 6498-2
Diameter at 6:00 -12:00: 48mm
Diameter at 00:17 - 00:47: 49.2mm
Thickness: 12.5mm
9:00 - Crown: 53mm
Strap: 24mm
Lug to Lug: 56mm
Weight with Croc Strap:117grams or 4.1 oz.
Hand Wound
No Screw Down Crown
Water Resistant to 150 meters
Anti Reflectvie Coating on both sides of the Sapphire Cyrstal
Sapphire Caseback

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