Omega Flightmaster 145.026
Some background about this special timepiece:
Omega introduced this now-iconic Flightmaster in 1969 and it was initially sold as a groundbreaking pilot’s watch with an independently adjustable second time-zone function and AM/PM indicator for pilots criss-crossing the globe.
In 1971, the Flightmaster line was upgraded with the reference 145.026 that you see here. Four different variants of the Flightmaster were released from 1969 to about 1977; three of these references would be made in steel with one in solid gold. What makes this second generation of the Flightmaster different from the first one is the inclusion of a running subsidiary register at nine o’clock. Omega changed this from an AM/PM indicator to a continuously running seconds register.
This generation is referred to as the "911" and used a modified Caliber 861 movement. The running seconds indicator is visually similar to the Speedmaster, but that's no surprise, because functionally, the watches are quite similar. Also, like the Speedmaster, the Flightmaster has a Spacefaring connection. In much the same way the Speedmaster was favored by NASA, the Flightmaster was favored by ROSCOSMOS, the Soviet space agency.
Includes: Watch only on a new suede strap
Condition: In great condition for the age, with all functions working immaculately and the watch keeping excellent time (was serviced by a local watchmaker in Brooklyn ~2 years ago). There are some scratches on the glass that intentionally hasn’t been replaced as I think it adds to the nostalgic aesthetic charm. There is some fading on the iconic caseback, but the aircraft that adorns the caseback is still very much visible. There are also scratches on the case and it’s been polished, but I think it adds beautifully to the vintage charm of the now 50+ year old watch. Subdials were originally black but has faded to a beautiful red-ish brown.
Price: Slightly negotiable $2,800, comps at $4k, so really priced to sell.Omega Flightmaster 145.026
$
2,425
Basic Info
Listing code K642D0
Brand Omega
Model Flightmaster
Reference number 145.026
Movement Manual winding
Case material Steel
Bracelet material Leather
Year of production 1971 (Approximation)
Condition Fair (Obvious signs of wear or scratches)
Scope of delivery No original box, no original papers
Gender Men's watch/Unisex
Location United States of America, New York, Brooklyn
Price $2,425 [Negotiable]
Availability Item is in stock
Caliber
Movement Manual winding
Caliber/movement 911
Number of jewels 17
Case
Case material Steel
Case diameter 43 mm
Try it on
Water resistance Not water resistant
Bezel material Steel
Crystal Mineral Glass
Dial Black
Dial numerals No numerals
Bracelet/strap
Bracelet material Leather
Bracelet color Brown
Clasp Buckle
Clasp material Aluminum
Functions
Chronograph, GMT
Some background about this special timepiece:
Omega introduced this now-iconic Flightmaster in 1969 and it was initially sold as a groundbreaking pilot’s watch with an independently adjustable second time-zone function and AM/PM indicator for pilots criss-crossing the globe.
In 1971, the Flightmaster line was upgraded with the reference 145.026 that you see here. Four different variants of the Flightmaster were released from 1969 to about 1977; three of these references would be made in steel with one in solid gold. What makes this second generation of the Flightmaster different from the first one is the inclusion of a running subsidiary register at nine o’clock. Omega changed this from an AM/PM indicator to a continuously running seconds register.
This generation is referred to as the "911" and used a modified Caliber 861 movement. The running seconds indicator is visually similar to the Speedmaster, but that's no surprise, because functionally, the watches are quite similar. Also, like the Speedmaster, the Flightmaster has a Spacefaring connection. In much the same way the Speedmaster was favored by NASA, the Flightmaster was favored by ROSCOSMOS, the Soviet space agency.
Includes: Watch only on a new suede strap
Condition: In great condition for the age, with all functions working immaculately and the watch keeping excellent time (was serviced by a local watchmaker in Brooklyn ~2 years ago). There are some scratches on the glass that intentionally hasn’t been replaced as I think it adds to the nostalgic aesthetic charm. There is some fading on the iconic caseback, but the aircraft that adorns the caseback is still very much visible. There are also scratches on the case and it’s been polished, but I think it adds beautifully to the vintage charm of the now 50+ year old watch. Subdials were originally black but has faded to a beautiful red-ish brown.
Price: Slightly negotiable $2,800, comps at $4k, so really priced to sell.
