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·Trying to refocus my collection and this one just isn't getting the wrist time it once did so have made the decision to list to for sale.
I purchased this flightmaster in January 2015 from a privateer collector/trader, as a bit of an impulse as I loved the quirky look of the flightmaster I still love its looks and it always gets admiring comments. I also loved that it had the yellow sweeping and sub hands rather than the more common red/orange ones.
++I have since been advised that these could perhaps more likely be oranges hands fading towards cream to look more yellow++ either way I find the overall appearance of the dial and hands attractive.
This watch is sold watch and bracelet only, although there is a receipt for a service dated as Feb 2014 which will be included. This service also replaced the pushers.
Condition is generally good with the usual patina to case and bracelet for a watch that is 40+ years old.
Of course its not a mint collectors condition piece rather a good honest example.
Case is a little soft from presumably from past polishing but I decided to not have this further polished/re-profiled and remove yet more material.
There is also what can perhaps best be described as a 'scuff/flat spot' on the case near the 5 hour marker and this is shown on the pictures below. (It was caused by catching the case on my desk, as it sits quite high of the wrist)
Although it's 4 years since service it's running well and keeping good time.
Serial No. 39930XXX
Which I believe dates it to approx 1978-79 (though have seen others describe this serial range as early 70's)
Link to the Chuck Maddox Flightmaster page http://chronomaddox.com/flightmasterarticle.html
Ref: ST145.036
Calibre: C 911
Description: Flightmaster c.911
Length: 52.25 mm
Width W/Crown: 45.55 mm
Width W/O Crown: 42.6 mm
Thickness: 15.65 mm
Weight: 139.0 g
very faint flightmaster & plane logo on caseback
(as well as the usual 'amateur hour case opening attempt marks!' Not mine)
1162 bracelet
172 End Links
caseback
movement and case
closeup of movement
small 'scuff' on the case
I'm looking for £1850.00 to include UK shipping.
International Shipping available but at cost to the buyer. (exc all taxes and duties)
Terms
Payment by Bank Wire/Transfer, in UK pounds sterling to my account, or FTF cash deal.
Returns
While they are not welcomed, I will take it back if you are seriously miserable and very, very nice about it. Obviously you have to pay the shipping, and get it back to me in the same condition as I sent it.
Delivery
Face to face is welcome, in UK, LE2 or NG16 area (Midlands). UK delivery is by registered Mail, insured to 2500.
International delivery by Fedex or similar.
References
I have bought a few pieces on here but have solid refs on ebay and also on watch turf forum where I have again bought and sold a few pieces over the years.
Any questions please just ask.
I purchased this flightmaster in January 2015 from a privateer collector/trader, as a bit of an impulse as I loved the quirky look of the flightmaster I still love its looks and it always gets admiring comments. I also loved that it had the yellow sweeping and sub hands rather than the more common red/orange ones.
++I have since been advised that these could perhaps more likely be oranges hands fading towards cream to look more yellow++ either way I find the overall appearance of the dial and hands attractive.
This watch is sold watch and bracelet only, although there is a receipt for a service dated as Feb 2014 which will be included. This service also replaced the pushers.
Condition is generally good with the usual patina to case and bracelet for a watch that is 40+ years old.
Of course its not a mint collectors condition piece rather a good honest example.
Case is a little soft from presumably from past polishing but I decided to not have this further polished/re-profiled and remove yet more material.
There is also what can perhaps best be described as a 'scuff/flat spot' on the case near the 5 hour marker and this is shown on the pictures below. (It was caused by catching the case on my desk, as it sits quite high of the wrist)
Although it's 4 years since service it's running well and keeping good time.
Serial No. 39930XXX
Which I believe dates it to approx 1978-79 (though have seen others describe this serial range as early 70's)
Link to the Chuck Maddox Flightmaster page http://chronomaddox.com/flightmasterarticle.html
Ref: ST145.036
Calibre: C 911
Description: Flightmaster c.911
Length: 52.25 mm
Width W/Crown: 45.55 mm
Width W/O Crown: 42.6 mm
Thickness: 15.65 mm
Weight: 139.0 g
very faint flightmaster & plane logo on caseback
(as well as the usual 'amateur hour case opening attempt marks!' Not mine)
1162 bracelet
172 End Links
caseback
movement and case
closeup of movement
small 'scuff' on the case
I'm looking for £1850.00 to include UK shipping.
International Shipping available but at cost to the buyer. (exc all taxes and duties)
Terms
Payment by Bank Wire/Transfer, in UK pounds sterling to my account, or FTF cash deal.
Returns
While they are not welcomed, I will take it back if you are seriously miserable and very, very nice about it. Obviously you have to pay the shipping, and get it back to me in the same condition as I sent it.
Delivery
Face to face is welcome, in UK, LE2 or NG16 area (Midlands). UK delivery is by registered Mail, insured to 2500.
International delivery by Fedex or similar.
References
I have bought a few pieces on here but have solid refs on ebay and also on watch turf forum where I have again bought and sold a few pieces over the years.
Any questions please just ask.
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