Official 1957 Trilogy Owners Thread

solesman · Aug 14, 2017

So it seems I'm the first owner of a 1957 trilogy watch so I've started this thread to share photos, thoughts and insight into these time pieces.

A few photos to kick start it.

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Sloopjohnb · Jul 20, 2018

Was at the OB for a quick pressure test yesterday, and they told me that the leather strap originally for the Speedy 60th LE had arrived. I had once expressed interest.

I liked it instantly and took it home. It is very similar in colour to the Nato, and I prefer the darker colour to the original lighter brown leather strap that came with the watch. The comparison pic should capture the difference pretty good.

I will leave it on until I go on holiday Tuesday, and then it could well become my preferred strap for the winter months.

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traf · Jul 22, 2018

Sloopjohnb said:
Was at the OB for a quick pressure test yesterday, and they told me that the leather strap originally for the Speedy 60th LE had arrived. I had once expressed interest.

I liked it instantly and took it home. It is very similar in colour to the Nato, and I prefer the darker colour to the original lighter brown leather strap that came with the watch. The comparison pic should capture the difference pretty good.

I will leave it on until I go on holiday Tuesday, and then it could well become my preferred strap for the winter months.

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Looks great John! Enjoy your trip. Hope to see some photos [emoji1319][emoji1319]

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solesman · Jul 22, 2018

Although not a fan of leather straps, it does look very classic and suits you too John. I’m guessing the NATO will be on for the next trip?

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Sloopjohnb · Jul 22, 2018

Thanks Dan but for the upcoming trip I have just put it on the bracelet. Should feel better in the water than the Nato which probably takes quite a while to dry. Enjoy the Alps.

traf · Jul 22, 2018

Have been wearing my 60th more and more as of late. Some fresh shots:

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gr8sw · Jul 24, 2018

been wearing basically 24/7 since receiving 6 weeks ago :-!

solesman · Jul 24, 2018

That's great first photo!

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traf · Jul 26, 2018

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Sloopjohnb · Aug 13, 2018

I was at the OB at Berlin‘s big KaDeWe department store on Saturday and quite surprised that they had all three 60th LEs for sale. Yes, even the Speedy

solesman · Aug 13, 2018

Yup. I've been past 5 AD and boutique windows recently and they all had 300 and Railmasters on display.

Sloopjohnb said:
I was at the OB at Berlin's big KaDeWe department store on Saturday and quite surprised that they had all three 60th LEs for sale. Yes, even the Speedy

traf · Aug 14, 2018

Sounds like they are slowly releasing them to avoid flooding the market while keeping interest high... but why?? To counter flippers? I feel like these should have sold out by now but they keep appearing [emoji848]

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solesman · Aug 14, 2018

There's quite a few on Chrono24 and mostly priced above MSRP and thats not just the Speedy either. I think they made too many. A run of 1957 of each of the individual models would've been better in my opinion.

Sloopjohnb · Aug 14, 2018

Maybe from a collector‘s point of view, Dan. I guess they wanted to make these anniversary LEs available to a few more people. They will eventually all sell, and I doubt there will be major discounts.

And personally I don‘t give a toss whether 1956 or 3556 other people on the planet wear the same watch as I do. I am also pretty sure I will never see another one in the wild ... unless I have a few beers with Dan and he doesn‘t wear his PO on that day.

Sloopjohnb · Sep 10, 2018

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Page 5? No way...
Mine is back on the Nato, and I love the watch like on day one. Ten more days and I have had it for a year, and worn it every day.

robmillersdg · Sep 12, 2018

After keeping my trilogy pristine and in the box for a few months, my love for these watches got the better of me so I started wearing them. Each is amazing in its own right, and the Speedmaster has turned out to be the surprise hit of the bunch (even though I loved the Railmaster first).

Croft360 · Sep 12, 2018

great watch, great shot

5959HH · Sep 15, 2018

Wearing my Railmaster LE on a custom 19/18 dark brown alligator strap yesterday and today.

ttommywatches · Sep 30, 2018

For some reason I just assumed that the nato wouldn't look as good as the leather, but your pic just convinced me to give it a shot. Looks great, Sloop!

Mtnmansa · Oct 14, 2018

My Trilogy and then each as a wrist shot

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carlhaluss · Oct 20, 2018

Mtnmansa said:
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That OEM black leather really does look good on the Railmaster. It is another great option, the quality is excellent, and it is fairly thin in keeping with the vintage appeal. All of your wrist shots are excellent. Congrats on the whole special set!
Cheers,
Carl

thepress83 · Oct 14, 2018

Beautiful pics I love these sets so much.

richterto · Oct 20, 2018

These are beautiful shots. Are the lug-to-lug measurements the same for all 3 of the trilogy? How does the Speedy size and lug-to-lug compare to the regular Speedy Pro?

carlhaluss · Oct 20, 2018

Finally deciding that I really should try my Railmaster on a leather strap, I went to the local Boutique yesterday. Although I had planned to order a bespoke leather strap online, I am a sucker for all things OEM, so thought I would see what Omega could come up with. I also took my leather strap, tan colored, which came included with my 60th Anniversary Seamaster 300. In the end, after trying a few, I was surprised that Omega now has a very vintage looking textured tan strap. I had never seen it before, and I think it works beautifully. Of course, having the vintage buckles in the box, from the NATO and leather straps that come with the Trilogy, makes it a perfect match for the watch. Since it has been a while, thought I would update with a few pics:

This is still my favorite watch, of any present watches, and of any I have ever owned. And I have to admit, at least for now, I do prefer it on the leather strap. Many of you guys' photos convinced me to give it a try, thank you very much! I also love the Seamaster 300 Trilogy, not quite as much as my Railmaster, but it is such a gorgeous watch, one I plan on keeping, and I think it will remain on the bracelet.

This strap is very well done. And, unlike some of the OEM straps, there is not a lot of padding, so it is not too thick, in keeping with it's vintage appeal.

Thanks for looking at my update. The Railmaster of my dreams. I still have to convince myself, at times, that this is not a dream!

Cheers,
Carl

Ken G · Oct 21, 2018

carlhaluss said:
I was surprised that Omega now has a very vintage looking textured tan strap. I had never seen it before, and I think it works beautifully.

That looks great! [emoji1360] Congratulations!
Quick question: is that definitely a new offering? Is it possible that it's something from a while back that they still had in stock? Thanks for confirming! [emoji1360]

Well, I've had my RMLE on the bracelet for the past few months after wearing it exclusively on straps during the first 8 months I owned it. I plan to put it back on a strap this weekend, but before doing so, here are a few "bracelet shots" (+ some bonus macros):

Sloopjohnb · Oct 21, 2018

Fantastic pics Ken, thanks for sharing

Ken G · Oct 21, 2018

Pimmsley said:
Stunning pics and stunning watch, cheers !

Thank you, gents! [emoji1360]
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Pimmsley · Oct 21, 2018

My 60th LE Speedy

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Sloopjohnb · Oct 21, 2018

My pic can't compare but the Seamaster is missing on this page ;-)

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richterto · Oct 22, 2018

Quick question... does the design of the end links of the trilogy bracelets (particularly the Speedmaster) allow the links to hang straight down from the lugs or are they angled outwards? Just trying to get an idea of what to expect since the endlinks of the Professional model jut out and lead to a sub-optimal fit for my wrist.

JDPNY · Oct 22, 2018

Quick question... does the design of the end links of the trilogy bracelets (particularly the Speedmaster) allow the links to hang straight down from the lugs or are they angled outwards? Just trying to get an idea of what to expect since the endlinks of the Professional model jut out and lead to a sub-optimal fit for my wrist.

Straight down.

richterto · Oct 28, 2018

Has anyone tried to fit the Speedmaster 19mm bracelet onto an FOIS?

solesman · Oct 28, 2018

i read on the Omega forums that someone tried, but it didn't fit.

pinmeuphere · Oct 29, 2018

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