Omega Railmaster reference 135.004-63 wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1964
Maker / issuer
OmegaThis Omega wristwatch, referenced 135.004-63, was manufactured in 1964. The timepiece features a 38 mm stainless steel case and is reported to have been produced for the Pakistan Air Force.
It is powered by a manual-wind Calibre 286 movement. The black dial, which bears the name 'Seamaster' rather than 'Railmaster', is characterized by luminous baton-style indices, a peripheral minute track, and broad arrow hands with a central seconds hand. It is presented on a leather strap. The object is a version of the Railmaster line that incorporates Seamaster branding on the dial, a variation attributed by the source to regional historical contexts related to colonial-era railway associations.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Manual-wind wristwatch
- Reference
- 135.004-63
- Case diameter
- 38 mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Movement caliber
- 286
- Winding mechanism
- Manual
- Maker / attribution
- OMEGA
- Anti magnetic property
- Yes
Design
- Visible features
- • Broad arrow hands with luminous material • Black dial with applied luminous baton hour markers • Signed crown with Omega logo • 38 mm stainless steel case with integrated lugs
- Case and Dial Design
- The watch is housed in a 38 mm stainless steel case, designed to accommodate a manually wound movement. The dial is black and features a peripheral minute track. The indices are designed in a baton style and include luminous material, complemented by broad arrow hands and a central seconds hand. According to the source documentation, the dial bears the inscription 'Seamaster' instead of 'Railmaster'. The source attributes this variation to the historical context of the British influence on the regional railway network, suggesting that the branding was adjusted to avoid associations with colonial-era railway nomenclature.
- Provenance and Production
- The watch was produced in 1964. The source identifies the production as a specific commission created for the Pakistan Air Force. The identification of this watch as a Railmaster variant is based on the reference number 135.004-63. It is presented as an example of specific military procurement within the Omega archives for that period.
- Movement and Functionality
- The timepiece is powered by an Omega Calibre 286, which is a manual-wind movement. The design of this model incorporates technical specifications intended to provide resistance against magnetic fields. This anti-magnetic capability was intended for use by specialized professionals during the mid-20th century, including military personnel, technicians, and scientists.
Identification
- Reference
- 135.004-63
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Dial branding of 'Seamaster' on a Railmaster reference is source-attributed to historical associations
- Research required: Production specifically for the Pakistan Air Force is stated by the source