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··Hoarder Of Speed et aliaIn the 1950’s, the FAP knew the importance of proper punctuation.
Flightmaster, 2914-4
FLIGHTMASTER
Flightmaster, 2914-4
FLIGHTMASTER
The Flightmaster thread
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·some literature on the topic
enjoy
https://www.fratellowatches.com/how-a-speedmaster-and-a-flightmaster-ended-up-in-david-bowies-1979-lodger-album-art/
enjoy
https://www.fratellowatches.com/how-a-speedmaster-and-a-flightmaster-ended-up-in-david-bowies-1979-lodger-album-art/
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·hi,
i would like to ask a question
anyone is able to tell if the back case of the 910 and 911 are interchangeables ?
thank you
i would like to ask a question
anyone is able to tell if the back case of the 910 and 911 are interchangeables ?
thank you
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·hi,
i would like to ask a question
anyone is able to tell if the back case of the 910 and 911 are interchangeables ?
thank you
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·They are interchangeable as far as fit goes, and there is no outside visible difference. However the reference # for the appropriate watch is marked on the inside, so anyone opening it would know if a .013 (910) had been put on a .026 or.036 (911) or vice versa.
thank you, i have been able to check that the diameter is the same
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·+have made some checks
comparing 910 a 415.013
with 911 a 415.026
aesthetically they differ a lot, but dimensions are not so different
case back diameter 910 (35mm) 911 (35mm)
glass diameter 910 (37mm) 911 (36,6mm)
case length 910 (52,5mm) 911(52,8mm)
total thickness from case back to top glass 910 (16mm) 911 (15,7mm)
case width 910 (43,5mm) 911 (43mm)
comparing 910 a 415.013
with 911 a 415.026
aesthetically they differ a lot, but dimensions are not so different
case back diameter 910 (35mm) 911 (35mm)
glass diameter 910 (37mm) 911 (36,6mm)
case length 910 (52,5mm) 911(52,8mm)
total thickness from case back to top glass 910 (16mm) 911 (15,7mm)
case width 910 (43,5mm) 911 (43mm)
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·From the "flightmaster only" book
Length lug to lug .013 (52.34mm); .026 (52.55)
Width same at 43.10
Thickness excluding glass and caseback .013 (11.10) .026 (11.70)
The other major difference is in the flat vs. curved crystal. Attachment to case is the same, very different in .036
The book is really ESSENTIAL if you want to know all the gritty details about flightmasters. It's the best investment I've made.
Length lug to lug .013 (52.34mm); .026 (52.55)
Width same at 43.10
Thickness excluding glass and caseback .013 (11.10) .026 (11.70)
The other major difference is in the flat vs. curved crystal. Attachment to case is the same, very different in .036
The book is really ESSENTIAL if you want to know all the gritty details about flightmasters. It's the best investment I've made.
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·Great watches BTW. Looks like service pushers though. One of the numerous Omega crimes when sent to them for service
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·From the "flightmaster only" book
Length lug to lug .013 (52.34mm); .026 (52.55)
Width same at 43.10
Thickness excluding glass and caseback .013 (11.10) .026 (11.70)
The other major difference is in the flat vs. curved crystal. Attachment to case is the same, very different in .036
The book is really ESSENTIAL if you want to know all the gritty details about flightmasters. It's the best investment I've made.
thank. you for posting,
much more accurate those dimensions, i have to say i wrapped the points of the meassuring caliper in soft paper adhesive tape, hence the variations
BTW....i decided to invest in a second flight, the book must wait
regards
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·OK, but just remember, knowledge is power !
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·+have made some checks
comparing 910 a 415.013
with 911 a 415.026
aesthetically they differ a lot, but dimensions are not so different
case back diameter 910 (35mm) 911 (35mm)
glass diameter 910 (37mm) 911 (36,6mm)
case length 910 (52,5mm) 911(52,8mm)
total thickness from case back to top glass 910 (16mm) 911 (15,7mm)
case width 910 (43,5mm) 911 (43mm)
Your 145.026 carries service bezel and hands. 145.013 with service bezel too.
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·Your 145.026 carries service bezel and hands. 145.013 with service bezel too.
thank you for your observation
could you please educate me in the significance of this ?
is the service bezel and or hands wrong, incorrect, less valuable, better, a positive thing ?
thank you
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·thank you for your observation
could you please educate me in the significance of this ?
is the service bezel and or hands wrong, incorrect, less valuable, better, a positive thing ?
thank you
They are great looking watches, especially the tropical one, congratulations.
Re the service parts...it’s no big deal, they are genuine replacement parts and should not impact your enjoyment from wearing them. Also I don’t believe it will have a material impact on the price if you needed to sell the watches.
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·They are great looking watches, especially the tropical one, congratulations.
Re the service parts...it’s no big deal, they are genuine replacement parts and should not impact your enjoyment from wearing them. Also I don’t believe it will have a material impact on the price if you needed to sell the watches.
oh, thank you very much for your kind words and detailed explanation,
i had no idea of what “service parts” meant, else than replacements, and more important i am unable to tell that they are in fact service parts, so i was a bit surprised and thankful that someone could notice it from a photo
i am fascinated with them, as you wisely mentioned the 910 is incredible, a bit irreal, the 911 is more sportive, more dramatic,
i am so thankful to a friend that pointed me in their direction
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·Your 145.026 carries service bezel and hands. 145.013 with service bezel too.
They are great looking watches, especially the tropical one, congratulations.
Re the service parts...it’s no big deal, they are genuine replacement parts and should not impact your enjoyment from wearing them. Also I don’t believe it will have a material impact on the price if you needed to sell the watches.
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·oh, thank you very much for your kind words and detailed explanation,
i had no idea of what “service parts” meant, else than replacements, and more important i am unable to tell that they are in fact service parts, so i was a bit surprised and thankful that someone could notice it from a photo
Original bezel and hands. You must look at the number 30 and look for the difference.
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·The watch and the picture are not mine.
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·Also look at the zero in the 10 compared to 20, 30, 40, 50. They are not the same size in an original. Also look how pointy the hands are.
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·thank you for your observation
could you please educate me in the significance of this ?
is the service bezel and or hands wrong, incorrect, less valuable, better, a positive thing ?
thank you
I don't say your watches are worth less. I prefer watches as they were made from the factory.
