Omega Flightmaster

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SKU AS00915
SKU AS00915

Why We Love it

Not every man wants a dainty triple calendar or a svelte gold case with fluted lugs.  Some men want a watch with more steel than an episode of Airwolf.  

Omega has produced some lovely timepieces.  They've manufactures some brilliant chronographs that have made horological history.  But they also made some watches, like the Omega Flightmaster, that were designed with pure functionality in mind.  While some might be turned off by the hulking 42.5mm tonneau case, we like it.  It reminds us of heroes of the 1970s: short of talk and strong on witty one liners and high-caliber handguns.  Think Clint Eastwood or Charles Bronson.  

This particular Flightmaster is ready for the wrist, coming complete with its original 1162 bracelet with all it's links.  The case all there - it hasn't been over-polished like so many Flightmasters have been.  With a few light scuffs, the case even feels like a proper tool watch capable of withstanding whatever you throw at it.  The dial is in great original condition, with nice light patina throughout and only very minor discoloration to the luminous material.  

Lastly, and certainly not least(ly?), this Flightmaster is driven by the sturdy Calibre 911 movement, the second generation Flightmaster movement featuring 30-minute, 12-hour and running seconds subdials, and a full-sized chronograph sweep hand.    

If it's a baller tool watch with a great history you're looking for, you've found it. 

History of the Flightmaster:

The Flightmaster line was introduced in 1969, and was the first Omega with a movement (Reference c.910) designed with the timing needs of pilots in mind. The first version of the watch replaced the running seconds sub-register typically found at 9 o’clock in chronographs with a AM/PM indicator, letting the globe-hopping pilot track the time of day in his home city. Omega also added a rocket-shaped blue GMT hand for tracing the time in two separate time zones. The wearer was also given two methods of timing events: a 12-hour chronograph, as well as a 60-minute inner elapsed-time rotating bezel. That’s a hell of a lot of features in one watch!

A few years into production, Omega updated the movement (Reference c.911) by replacing the AM/PM indicator with a running seconds hand, which is useful on a hand-wound watch since it let's you easily tell at a glance if it is wound and running.

To do away with any confusion as to the Flightmaster’s purpose, Omega engraved a DC-8 into the caseback. If you’re looking for a true pilot’s tool watch, the Flightmaser is as cool as it gets.

Lots of information on this awesome timepiece can be found HERE on Chronomaddox.

A:S Guarantee

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Our Pledge

Analog:Shift stands behind the authenticity of our products in perpetuity.

Condition

Since our pieces are vintage or pre-owned, please expect wear & patina from usage and age. Please read each item description and examine all product images.

Warranty

We back each Analog:Shift vintage timepiece with a one-year mechanical warranty from the date of purchase.

International Buyers

Please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.

Shipping & Returns

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All of our watches include complementary insured shipping within the 50 states.

Most of our products are on hand and will ship directly from our headquarters in New York City. In some cases, watches will be shipped directly from one of our authorized partners.

We generally ship our products via FedEx, fully insured, within 5 business days of purchase. An adult signature is required for receipt of all packages for insurance purposes. Expedited shipping is available at an additional cost. We are also happy to hand deliver your purchase in Manhattan or you may pick it up at our showroom.

Returns must be sent overnight or by priority international delivery, fully insured and paid for by the customer. A restocking fee may apply. Watches must be returned in the same condition as initially shipped.

We welcome international buyers, please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.

Omega Flightmaster

Omega Flightmaster

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Omega Flightmaster