1971 Omega Flightmaster pilots version

Here is one of the most eye-catching and incredible vintage watches ever made, not just by Omega but by any watch company that has such a unique and distinct look that will certainly make this watch such a talking point each and every time that you wear it.

This is the iconic 1971 Omega Flightmaster reference 145.026 pilots model with the yellow cadmium hands. There are so many unique features to this watch, but starting with those unique yellow hands, these were designed for pilots to wear in the low light conditions of the cockpit, and was able to be read by infrared light. Other versions of the Omega Flightmaster have the orange hands that was sold for civilians.

The Flightmaster originally was designed and marketed towards pilots by Omega from 1969 and was the first model that used colour-coded pushers. The crowns on the left side of the case are colour-coded to their function – blue for the second hour hand and black for the bezel. The pushers on the right side of the case and have the yellow and orange enamel paint on them. These are used for the sub-register hands that indicate chronograph elapsed time.

On the back is the logo of a DC-8 super 61 jet that adds further to the allure and character of this sensational watch, and with the case measuring an impressive 52.5mm by 42.5mm plus the crown and pushers, the case designed to have the bracelet sitting under the case. And looking closely at the case, as we are an authorised Omega watch service centre, the case has been polished correctly to Omega standards by having the radial finish to the case.

Inside this venerable watch, it is powered by this highly respected 17 jewelled manual wind Omega calibre 911 that has of course also been completely serviced by our in-house watchmakers, runs beautifully and comes with our twelve month warranty.

Fitted on its original bracelet that feels so good on the wrist, this is a truly astonishing watch, and one that will certainly be noticed and admired from near or far.

Stock# EC1102

Maker: Omega

Model: 145.026

Circa: 1971

$7750