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Flightmaster - opinions?
While on the way to a meeting in town the other day, I noticed a Flightmaster in a shop window and had to go enquire. Being one of the more romantic historical Omega references (IMHO) - everything with a DC-8 has got to be - it is also one that I could well see owning one day.
And while it looked in impeccable state, something tells me that an Omega service at some point meant the replacement of the original hands (and probably dial). What's the opinion of our Omega oracle(s)? Get or walk?
Thanks in advance!
Flightmaster - opinions?
While on the way to a meeting in town the other day, I noticed a Flightmaster in a shop window and had to go enquire. Being one of the more romantic historical Omega references (IMHO) - everything with a DC-8 has got to be - it is also one that I could we...
LOL :)
Still, want to know what would appear to be changed and if this is something I need to take into consideration
I understand
Although at that price point (which to a non WIS will sound extremely posh) if you really like it (and as long all has been done by Omega); why not? These types of watches will probably never become auction power houses anyway so it's purely about owners ...
You are right there :)
Let's see what the feedback is (and if it is still there next time I go to town ).
It's a very cool watch my friend. A true UFO shape from the 70s.
Why are you worried about an Omega service? If you ask them to not touch the dial and hands (and if you take several pictures just in case) that should be ok. No? As Arie told you previously. If you really love it... buy it! 😉 Best wishes Alkiro
Not worried as such...
From what I have heard, Omega replaces certain parts whether you want to or not (anything with tritium, for instance) (maybe I am wrong). In this case I believe the hands and dial have already been replaced - with OE Omega parts most likely but they are n...
Ok I better understand now
If you finally decide to buy it, may be you'll start a nice hunt to find the correct hands. Another nice part of our passion 😉 Best wishes Alkiro
The perpetual dilema: original condition or refurbished?
Judging by your pictures it will not be a mistake to go in favour of this piece. It is looking factory new and very nice. I would get it.
You said it :)
The perpetual dilemma indeed. To be quite honest, I do like the way the condition is on this one, just not sure if this means consequences some time down the line... Thanks for your advice - much appreciated!
It's been refurbished, that's for sure. The issue . . .
. . . revolves more around you than the watch: would you feel comfortable with a restored example? Some guys are, and then there are others (like yours truly) that hold out for original pieces. In my case, ten years. That said, at least it's a 910, and th...
Thanks Rolie!
Let's see if it's still there and how amenable they are to negotiations 😊
depends whether you look for period correctness and originality or not
Hi I may be responding late to the thread but I will give my two cents. OMEGA restores watches to factory condition which means changing dial, hands everything which can kill the collectibility and period correctness of the what happened during the OMEGA...
Thanks, Georges!
That's the reason I wanted to gather opinions of vintage collecting Purists first, before then making my decision