They`re still out there, but difficult to see from 1500`.
Proper watches, i`ve been wearing mine all week.
Hi,
When i first joined the forum quite a few flightmasters would pop up in various threads... I thought they were quite lovely... and a short run vintage pilot and space watch to boot...
I don't see so many these days - where did they all go?
Tim
They`re still out there, but difficult to see from 1500`.
Proper watches, i`ve been wearing mine all week.
They got replaced with Rolex submariners
They are fantastic watches, always love seeing them and would love to own one. Still see quite a few around here.
[EDIT] those pics above couldn't be more perfect!
They are hugely under rated watches. A speedy or sub of a similar age would be silly money. Since I have had mine I never wear my Speedmaster.
Count down bezel, independent 24 hr hand, chronograph and on the 910 a day night indicator, what is not to like? It’s the ultimate pilots watch.
I love mine,
Simply put it’s not an issued watch.
This would have been a private purchase from the NAAFI. You could / can buy all sorts of things from the NAAFI usually at a discounted rate. Omega and Rolex used to use the NAAFI as a dealer like any other jewellers.
A guy who works from me bought a 5513 from the NAAFI when he was serving. He wore it everyday but that too is not an issued watch
A watch is only issued if it is part of a military contract and is issued out by the QM as a bit of kit you need to have to do your job. (Using Form G1098 or G1033 - hence the ‘CWC G10’)
That’s said there are rumours of issued flightmasters and one source of them might have been a bulk purchase by the MOD from the NAAFI as they were available.
Hello.
And inside view.
Cheers,
Neil.
A quick bit of research seems to suggest that both circular and radial finishing were applied to this model:
https://omegaforums.net/threads/omeg...brushing.6049/
You learn something new every day
I always though (incorrectly) that a circular grain on these mean it had been incorrectly refinished.
A classic seventies design, can`t fault the quality, but it's never appealed to me. Too big, too chunky, but its certainly different.
Omega made a very wide range of watches at this time and that's what makes them interesting from a collector's standpoint.
These are definitely growing on me.
Though, I just can't quite get me head around the case design. I'm not sure whether I'd love it or hate it on the wrist.
The movement is a gem, though.
Occasionally look to see what's available but many haven't aged well - always loads for sale with 'tropical' dials which personally I would avoid.
The case design is different for the two generations. The earlier 910 is a lower profile case with a slightly domed crystal, while the later 911 has a taller case and flat crystal. I prefer the 910 and feel that it wears much better. It’s still a chunky watch but has a lower profile that seems to be less of a lump on your wrist. Foolishly I sold mine a few years ago. I still have a pair of NOS tritium hands so that may be a good enough excuse to buy another one day.
There are few iconic Omega items that I adore and this FM is one of them (while I have nil feeling for speedy, sorry). I saw a FM in a flea market decade ago. The seller asked for around 2K but its condition was pretty undesirable to me especially the dial and hands. Thinking if it could not work as a daily watch and enjoy watching it, I would rather let go.
Just wonder why Omega not play another reissue game.
Just an observation re the condition of dial and hands:
The later 911s generally seem to be in better condition / wear their age well when compared to the earlier 910s
Is this due to the case being more substantial / better sealed on the 911s?
Is it because the later dials and hands are better quality?
Is it because there are more service parts found on 911s?
Its likely a combination of all three I would guess.
There are a number of subtlety different 910 dial types but not as many for the 911. Which I guess make it easier to tell if service parts are used on a 910.
One would think the case design was changed for a reason and Omega (and other makers) dials of this period are known to degrade / age poorly but it’s never consistent across a model. I guess the points noted above will have an impact.
The dial in mine is one of the better 910s I have seen and the hands are not too bad either. The bezel is not perfect though
All the cases pick up marks easily and mine is no different, I do prefer the radial brushing though. Lots have had their brushed finish removed over the years and they usually have a ‘soft’ case that has lost it’s crisp sharp edges.I must sort the bracelet for mine - lots of stretch as is to be expected really.
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Cheers all for the distinction between the 910 and 911 cases.
As a Mark II fan, I could easily see myself with a 910. I love the obscurity of it, as well as the fact that it is one of the most tailored tool watches until you get into the likes of the X-33/Z-33.
Damn, I'm going to have to trawl the classifieds now!
Damn, this thread needs a like button all of its own!
While we’re on the subject….
I’ve got two bracelets, a 1162/172 and a ‘made in Mexico’ (Holzer?) one.
Given the date and delivery location, is it likely to have originally come with Mexican bracelet?
I was wearing my 911 just yesterday, it's a cracking thing.
"A man of little significance"
I have this graphic showing some of the flight master 910 dial variations on my phone... i am afraid i don't recall the source...
I had forgotten about the book.. one day.. but today i thought I would get this one out.
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