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  1. MTROIS May 23, 2019

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    ...I have started to fall for the Spacemaster! May become one of my next modern watches (with full Ti bracelet).
     
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  2. Yak1 May 23, 2019

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    It’s the digital anolog dial that gets me. I tried one on in the omega store—love the case, can’t believe how light it was....
     
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  3. flqt-9000 Jun 9, 2019

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  4. atc100 Jun 26, 2019

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    Thanks to flqt-9000 I have one now :)::popcorn:: ED8A2CEA-82ED-48B4-873C-606318B564E4.jpeg
     
  5. Yak1 Jun 26, 2019

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  6. JanV Jun 27, 2019

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    Playing around with a 10x loupe in front of my iphone camera with the Camera+ app... The easiest way to take macro pictures if you don’t have the proper gear for it.
     
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  7. flqt-9000 Jun 27, 2019

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  8. LeCorb Jun 27, 2019

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  9. FreelanceWriter Jun 27, 2019

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    I don't know anything about transitionals, but that's not a 145.013 case or crystal.
     
  10. LeCorb Jun 28, 2019

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    The sub dial of your 145.026 has the "3" like the 145.013 and a smaller font for the left register.
    Omega modified 145.013 dials during the transitional phase from Cal 910 to Cal 911 to use them for the small second hand of Cal 911.
    That is why your model is called 145.026 "Transitional". The dials of the later 145.026 (and 145.036) have the curved "3".
     
  11. LeCorb Jun 28, 2019

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    4 in a row: 1 x "standard" 145.013, 2 x 145.013 "Transitional", 1 x 145.026 "Transitional"

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  12. chunkythebulldog Jun 28, 2019

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    Just picked this bad boy up from a forum member.

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  13. FreelanceWriter Jun 29, 2019

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    I was just referring to flqt-9000's watch, but thanks for the explanation. Great collection. Could I trouble you for your expert input on mine while we're on the topic of transitionals? I've since had this one overhauled and case-refreshed by Official Time Watch in Utah, but I'm curious for an expert opinion on it. (After photos on p. 20 of this thread.)

    I feel safe ruling out anything Franken-like because the seller genuinely knew nothing about the watch and was so afraid to hurt it by hitting the pushers out of order that she spent $200 getting it appraised and having them do it. She inherited it from a relative who wore it for 40 years and she sent me the appraisal packet from the jewelers who tested the functions out as I'd asked her to do for me. The original owner didn't bother to replace the cracked/chipped crystal or the (resulting?) paint-smudged bezel, so I highly doubt he was messing around with cases and movements. He also hand-scratched his first name onto the case-back, which isn't something that anybody thinking about its sales value would ever do. It's a 911 (obviously) in a 145.013 case with red-dot pushers instead of the more common red/yellow pushers in later versions. Very happy with it, but any insight into it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for your time.
    https://omegaforums.net/threads/transitional-flightmaster.62988/#post-936932
    https://omegaforums.net/threads/the-flightmaster-thread.36423/page-20#post-1157036
     
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  14. LeCorb Jun 29, 2019

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    Thanks for your reply and this very interesting watch and story.
    First of all, I am not an expert at all. I just had the opportunity to accidentially purchase a 145.013 Tranistional some years ago.
    Hence, my reply is only based on my poor experience with a handful of Flightmasters and/or my personal interpretation/opinion what might have happened with your Flightmaster.
    For an expert opinion I recomend to consult the book "Flightmaster Only" or to directly contact its authors who did an awesome job.

    As far as I know, all 145.013 "Transitional" came with the typical dial still having the "3" in the 12h-register like the regular 145.013.
    Why? Because even the first models of the successing Ref. 145.026 came with this "Transitional" dial, before they were replaced by the final 911 dial with a "round" 3.
    I am also very convinced, that all transitional Flightmasters had the red/yellow pushers. Because only the very first tranche (approx. 5000-6000 pieces) of the Cal. 910 Flightmasters had the single-colored pusher. (Source: Book "Flightmaster Only").
    Those two aspect lead to my opinion, that your Flightmaster originally was one of the rare 5000-6000 first 910 Flightmasters.
    Then, for whatever reason, the original movement (and dial) was replaced between 1972 and 1978.
    This particular timeframe, since this specific dial (without dots at 3 and 9) were only used in that period. (Source: Flightmaster Only)
    Maybe you check your movement number? Numbers between 31.636.000 and 33.319.999 would date it to 1972-1974. While 35.583.000 - 40.922.449 would date it from 1974 - 1977/78.

    Finally, in case you are willling to pay 120 Swiss Francs, I recommend an extract from the Omega archives.
    I did it for my 145.013 Transitional and this eleminated my last doubts.

    I hope this helps?
    Have a nice sunday!
     
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  15. rspace Jul 8, 2019

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    Folks considering purchasing this one. It’s been to Bienne and has all the paperwork to prove it. What do guys think of the work? Is the bracelet correct for this reference ? 609C053B-9232-4B2D-8724-A6F686574028.jpeg A3FAAE5B-4D54-46A2-B380-11E9BE8EB09A.jpeg 6F901C75-ED45-4B3B-A87E-B5DE22B98C94.jpeg E3B7FCF3-6459-4D5D-8A0E-73D625858E03.jpeg
     
  16. LeCorb Jul 8, 2019

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    The bracelet is a Holzer ("Hecho en Mexico" engraved on the clasp). Exclusively Flightmasters (and Speedmasters) sold to/in Mexico were equipped with those bracelets.
    Do you know the history of this watch?
    Dial, hands and pushers have been replaced and case has been overhauled by Omega. I personally prefer Flightmasters as original as possible. But for someone who likes a vintage watch "like new" Bienne did definitely a great job.
     
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  17. rspace Jul 8, 2019

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    Yes the extract says delivered to agent in Mexico.
    I have an original 911. Now looking for a 910 that I can wear more often.
     
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  18. flqt-9000 Jul 9, 2019

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  19. rspace Jul 10, 2019

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    Thanks ! Just wanted inputs with regards to the finishing. I had heard horror stories regarding work from bienne so wanted to be sure before I made an offer to the seller. Cheers.
     
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  20. esperando Jul 20, 2019

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    hello, i would like to introduce myself using the flightmaster as a valid excuse, thus i understand that this thread is perfect for the purpose,

    i am mech. eng. by degree and very interested in fine machinery from the 60/80 eras, from cars to cameras, and of course watches. anything that moves, rotates, goes up or down, spins, makes odd noises and smells fuel or grease may reasonably capture my attention.
    i have had some watches, i can describe some of them later, nothing really exceptional, most linked to sentimental values, but this case is special.

    i have been more an iwc guy, the thing, excuse, was my family proposing to buy a watch for completing my MSc degree, just like they did for my father, and my grand father before, but all those watches were gold omegas,...and i did not like gold watches, so i bought a titanium iwc,...ok but that is another story.
    i am here to share and enjoy about this nice new friend...


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    more to follow, i am just learning how it works,...many questions to answer yet

    regards