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路One or the other, the condition of both watches being equal, which would you choose?
Flightmaster or Speedmaster 125?
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simonsays
路Flightmaster without question. I think it is a more wearable watch, the 125 being a real lump. I also prefer the aesthetics of the Flightmaster, and its functions. Both watches need to be in good condition to look their best and do not take polishing in any shape or form.
Both have great movements, the Calibre 910/1 based on the Speedmaster 861 with added GMT complication, and the 125 has a unique Chronometer rated 1040 auto, which has a great heritage. Manual watches always speak more to me though.
I think both watches are quite plentiful on the market, even though they are relative rarities compared to equivalent Speedmaster Pro models. The 125 is easily built up with service parts and a non chronometer rated 1040 movement, which is something to be careful of, and I would prefer to land a version with the case back mystery serial number engravings of the early run.
Value wise I think there is 拢1k between each models starting with the highest valued 910, then a 911 finishing with the 125
Both have great movements, the Calibre 910/1 based on the Speedmaster 861 with added GMT complication, and the 125 has a unique Chronometer rated 1040 auto, which has a great heritage. Manual watches always speak more to me though.
I think both watches are quite plentiful on the market, even though they are relative rarities compared to equivalent Speedmaster Pro models. The 125 is easily built up with service parts and a non chronometer rated 1040 movement, which is something to be careful of, and I would prefer to land a version with the case back mystery serial number engravings of the early run.
Value wise I think there is 拢1k between each models starting with the highest valued 910, then a 911 finishing with the 125
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dootcho
路I have a 125 and have been dreaming of a Flightmaster for a couple of years now, also, i almost never wear the 125 due to its size making it difficult to wear with ease and not knock it against any wall I walk through.
However, i wonder if i'd feel the same for a 125 if i had a Flightmaster in my collection?
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However, i wonder if i'd feel the same for a 125 if i had a Flightmaster in my collection?
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redpcar
路Aren't they both HUGE? Watches are from the same era. I would by the nicest one of the 2 I find first then start saving for the other 馃榾
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simonsays
路The Flightmaster is not that big, where as the 125 is indisputably HEFTY
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ConElPueblo
路The first generation flightmasters are surprisingly slim. Wonderful watches.
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Andy K
路I prefer the Speedmaster 125. I鈥檝e had a few flightmasters over the years, and I find them both more wearable than you鈥檇 think. The 125 has a brutalist design that makes it look larger than it is. Much of its weight is from the integrated bracelet. Compare the 125 and flightmaster measurements here: http://chronomaddox.com/dimensions_selected_omega.html
The 125 is barely thicker but otherwise it is smaller than the Flightmaster. It鈥檚 also smaller than a modern Omega diver and smaller than nearly all of the other cal. 1040 chronographs Omega put out. It wears its weight well because the bracelet is much more substantial than other bracelets of the era.
The 125 is barely thicker but otherwise it is smaller than the Flightmaster. It鈥檚 also smaller than a modern Omega diver and smaller than nearly all of the other cal. 1040 chronographs Omega put out. It wears its weight well because the bracelet is much more substantial than other bracelets of the era.
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eugeneandresson
路Flightmaster 125!
(quietly shows himself out)
(quietly shows himself out)
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SpeedyPhill
路No doubt... the Speedmaster 125 ... nice design and it was flown on several spaceflight missions by the same cosmonaut as Vladimir Dzhanibekov wore it on Soyuz T-6 (1982), Soyuz T-12 (1984) and Soyuz T-13 (1985) ... accumulating 131 days 20 hours onboard the Salyut-7 space station !
I especially like this July 1984 photograph as we recognize the typical brown strap that stayed with the Speedmaster 125 ... and was still on the chronograph when Dzhanibekov returned the automatic chronometer to the Omega museum in April 1991 !
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I especially like this July 1984 photograph as we recognize the typical brown strap that stayed with the Speedmaster 125 ... and was still on the chronograph when Dzhanibekov returned the automatic chronometer to the Omega museum in April 1991 !
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WhatYourWatchSay
路Lots of great thoughts and opinions here, thank you everyone 馃憤
I've already owned a Flightmaster and have wanted a 125 for 25 years, but they don't come up for sale around here too often.
I love the chronograph set up of the 125 with the Lemania 5100 base movement, but to be honest automatics aren't my preferred movement. In that regard the Flightmaster would edge out the 125 for me.
Legibility is the main issue for me and both watches are quite legible, even without glasses.
I've already owned a Flightmaster and have wanted a 125 for 25 years, but they don't come up for sale around here too often.
I love the chronograph set up of the 125 with the Lemania 5100 base movement, but to be honest automatics aren't my preferred movement. In that regard the Flightmaster would edge out the 125 for me.
Legibility is the main issue for me and both watches are quite legible, even without glasses.
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M'Bob
路125. Superior aesthetics, heaviness/bulkiness while wearing issue overblown.
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WhatYourWatchSay
路What are the forum rules about posting links to sale listings on other forums?
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YY77
路What are the forum rules about posting links to sale listings on other forums?
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WhatYourWatchSay
路If it's to get opinions on condition and so on grab the pics and post them in the thread, most don't like to click on a link.
Thanks YY77. Wasn't sure about posting the pics without the owner's permission though.
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YY77
路Thanks YY77. Wasn't sure about posting the pics without the owner's permission though.
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WhatYourWatchSay
路Here's the pics. First up, the Flightmaster:
And the Speedmaster 125:
And the Speedmaster 125:
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rob#1
路I tried both on at an antiques fair a few years ago and if I had the chance would have opted for the Flightmaster. It wore much better and is a cooler watch IMHO. The 125 is a fair lump of metal, but I would opt for a Mk II if I was heading in that direction (especially if I could find an orange Racing model).
Having said that, you have two wrists so could wear both? 馃槈
Having said that, you have two wrists so could wear both? 馃槈
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WhatYourWatchSay
路Having said that, you have two wrists so could wear both? 馃槈
And have Popeye arms by New Years!
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Seaborg
路100% Flightmaster !!!!!
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tyrantlizardrex
路If those two particular watches are the ones in question... I'd opt for neither... I think you could do better.
As someone who owns... some flightmasters, I'm a big fan - the 145.026 is the variant that I wear most often.
I am very much drawn to the 125 though.
You've put yourself in a tough position! Both?
As someone who owns... some flightmasters, I'm a big fan - the 145.026 is the variant that I wear most often.
I am very much drawn to the 125 though.
You've put yourself in a tough position! Both?
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