Omega

I have an opportunity to get this watch from a private watch dealer. How Important is the flight master and the calibre 911? Omega flight master circa 1971. Pls advise . ...  

I had one when I was a kid. It was the coolest thing for gadget freaks at the time (less so for real pilots I think). I see a lot of them for sale and the value seems to depend on condition and originality. The few that were made in gold are highly desira... 

if you like it and it’s in good condition, at a fair price, buy it, keep it and enjoy the experience.

But I find it to be one of the truly appealing Omegas - a view shared by Petros Protopapas (the Director of Omega Heritage) Personally I would say buy it if you like it - as for investment potential I truly do not know.

I don't know how many were made, but they show up very frequently. My opinion: Had two or three and let go. They are amazing in pictures but on the wrist, they "dance" a lot and the case shape don't help. Cheers, Nilo

Looks very similar to one I sold recently. Nice looking in pics but rather large on the wrist. Hard to read the time with so much information on the dial. Too busy in my opinion. The combination of different coloured hands means they aren't factory. They ...  

. . . and a caseback photo are required to make an assessment. Dial looks ok, case looks ok. Chrono seconds hand likely replaced. Art