Just for the pleasure to share some new shots of my "Friendship Flightmaster" 910...

Feb 27, 2020,12:47 PM
 

... Hello dear friends!

The story of this watch has been told in a couple of posts before, one penned by Art and another by me.

In few words I owe the joy of having this wonderful watch in my collection to our dear Dr. No.

Art found it in Germany in NOS condition and knowing I had been after one for some time he let me know its existence and encouraged me to make the purchase.

Then he devoted a lot of efforts and time to procure it, order shipping to his home in Caliifornia and getting it after no little dealing with Fedex and customs paperwork, sending it to his watchmaker for the required service (the watch was still working well after about 50 years of sitting idle) and procuring some spares it required along the service.

A project like this can only be done by a good nice friend and passionate and knowledgeable collector like Art.  And all this story which took several months of 2019 comes to my mind each time I handle or wear this watch, a true keeper for me, and the reason I call it my "Friendship Flightmaster".

The Omega Flightmaster in both 910 and 911 variations is a wonderful watch whose existence is shadowed by its celebrity cousin the Speedmaster and its Moon related saga. The outstanding design and history around the Speedy makes that the FM doesn´t receive the deserved attention from collectors.

I feel that another reason of the preference of Speedy over FM is its size and specially its height and weight which makes many potential buyers to refrain its purchase and prefer the slimmer and more compact Speedmaster.

I guess that sooner or later the FM will get the attention of collectors who will turn their eyes on this superb watch to be worn and collected.

Last week end was a long four days holiday here celebrating Carnival and I took advantage of those lazy days to take some new shots of my beauty.

I added some previous shots and hope you´ll enjoy them viewing this very very special watch in my collection.

Thank you so much dear Art again!

Cheers! Abel


































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Looks very appealing in warm light , sunlight and cold light

 
 By: COUNT DE MONET : February 27th, 2020-13:05
A FM-watch in fantastic shape! Nicely captured on pictures as always.

Thank you for sharing

 
 By: Weems@8 : February 27th, 2020-13:22
Great story and action. I was looking at my seamaster, how nice the light falls on the watch. A true jewel. The flightmaster is a tue vintage watch, and i see it not often. Have much wear fun. The watch is at a location of a watch expert.

I love the colours in the dial ....

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : February 27th, 2020-14:38
And the engraved case. Superb !

Thank you Captain!! Agree with you: sub dials turned a lovely chocolate color which make a nice contrast with the green half of the AM/PM sub dial.

 
 By: Subexplorer : February 28th, 2020-04:14
The original soleil polish of these FM cases is impresive and not easy to find in a completely unpolished condition in most examples surviving today. It is a great watch for sure and feel very lucky to own it. All merits belong to Art on this piece. Best,... 

If only a camera crew had been there to record that crazy week . . .

 
 By: Dr No : February 27th, 2020-15:57
. . . when the broker sent your Flightmaster from Germany. Just the hours spent on the phone dealing with FedEx to release the package . . . nail-biting! A North American 910 waves hello to his South American compatriot! Best, Art ...  

Ha ha ha!! I know well and remember dear Art! You kept me constantly informed and I kept biting my nails till you finally told me that Fedex had released the package!! OMG!!

 
 By: Subexplorer : February 28th, 2020-04:10
It was like viewing a Thriller movie!! Thank you so much for sharing your 910 in that beautiful scenary! Best Abel.

This watch represents all that is good about our watch community...

 
 By: holdemchamp1225 : February 27th, 2020-16:39
I have never been a fan of the Flightmaster but the more I see it, I more I feel compelled to change my mind. It is so different but I guess that is what makes it fun. This one represents so much more than just another watch due to how you received it Abe... 

Thank you for your kind and thoughtful comments Holdemchamp. I absolutely agree with your words.

 
 By: Subexplorer : February 28th, 2020-04:16
It is a true treasure for me beyond the conditions and beauty of this example it is symbol of friendship and passion shared in spite of distances. Have a nice weel end! Abel

What a beautiful watch and story, dear Abel

 
 By: renerod : March 1st, 2020-12:49
Regarding the FM, maybe It’s a long shot, but for me, it has the quirkiness to become a future PN Daytona. And collector will pay big sums for it. I’m glad you got a superb example! Best. René

Thank you so much my dear friend Rene for your kind comments!! Though I´m not sure the FM will reach a level like a PN Daytona, I feel it will be recognized...

 
 By: Subexplorer : March 2nd, 2020-07:55
... by collectors as it deserves: an interesting subject of collection, with much atraction on its design and variations and a different stage in the develpment of Omega chronographs beyond the Speedmaster (which I feel will always remain as an objeect of... 

My pleasure, dear Abel

 
 By: renerod : March 3rd, 2020-18:01
As I said, maybe I was stretching things a little But to me it is posible in the not so distant future. Best regards. René