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What's your opinion on the Seiko Flightmaster?

blacktiger
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Hi all,

Hope everyone's well and safe during these strange times, each day is closer to it being over, that's what I keep telling myself 馃槈

I'm looking at the Seiko range currently, adding something mid-range to my collection. Mainly looking at the SKX007 and the Flightmaster (SNA411). I think I'm edging toward the Flightmaster however, but there's one thing stopping me from pulling the trigger...the fact it's quartz.

Now I know, the quartz movement isn't like your regular run of the mill quartz, it's high end, but am I wrong to not add it to my collection simply because it's powered by battery rather than a beating heart?

If anyone could spread some more light on the Flightmaster and perhaps share their opinions, I'd appreciate it greatly.

Thanks, guys,

Dan
 
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mgmarsh39
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I wear my Seiko pilot chronograph at least 3-4 days a week. It's been running strong now for 16yrs or so. Great tool watch and keeps excellent time! Honestly I get a lot more compliments on it than any of my Omega's or Rolex's from the past.

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I think if you really like it go for it. I bought a quartz tag aquracer locally as it was a very good price and I liked the look of it. It was a heat of the moment purchase but I鈥檓 glad I have a few watches I don鈥檛 need to set the time and date if I don鈥檛 wear it for a few days. Not that your flight master would be a bang around watch but I like the tag as a bang around watch. I also have a A couple other quartz watches that have been running fine for over 20 years.
 
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Seiko watches at what ever price point are superb value.
Flight master has a nice busy interesting dial that will keep you looking at and playing with the buttons to see everything working.
As already said, it鈥檚 nice having a bit of variety in the box and it鈥檚 convenient to have a grab and go watch to do just that.
If you buy it and don鈥檛 bond with it you can always move it on with not a lot of cash being lost if any at all.

Regards
Jon
 
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Ah, that Flightmaster! When you say Seiko Flightmaster I automatically think of the previous generation with the 7T34 movement.
The second watch I bought was a reverse panda 7T34 Flightmaster and that watch went everywhere back in the days when Seiko UK would service them (now I rely on George George Clarkson in Berlin.)
I have over 24 different dial colour permutations, all different and here are just three. So I have a whole world of collectables at prices which are mostly still reasonable.
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Chaz Goldenrod
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I also prefer mechanical timepieces, but I think a nice quartz model makes a fine addition to any collection. Quartz generally offers great value, accuracy, and convenience...what's not to like? You can't go wrong with Seiko and I think the Flightmaster is a cool pilot watch. Here is my Seiko solar quartz STBR025:
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apsm100
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I always get a flashback of TGV whenever someone brings up the flightmaster ("FLIGHTY" in his voice rings in my ears).
Its a nice watch with an interesting movement, but my association with that watch channel turns me off. 馃
 
blacktiger
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mgmarsh39 mgmarsh39
I wear my Seiko pilot chronograph at least 3-4 days a week. It's been running strong now for 16yrs or so. Great tool watch and keeps excellent time! Honestly I get a lot more compliments on it than any of my Omega's or Rolex's from the past.

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Love that blue 馃槻 I've heard that a lot, it seems to get many compliments. Not one of the reasons I'd want one, but it's always nice 馃槈
 
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Walrus Walrus
I think if you really like it go for it. I bought a quartz tag aquracer locally as it was a very good price and I liked the look of it. It was a heat of the moment purchase but I鈥檓 glad I have a few watches I don鈥檛 need to set the time and date if I don鈥檛 wear it for a few days. Not that your flight master would be a bang around watch but I like the tag as a bang around watch. I also have a A couple other quartz watches that have been running fine for over 20 years.
For sure, I think for the price they come in at you can't really go too far wrong, will keep you updated!
 
blacktiger
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tikkathree tikkathree
Ah, that Flightmaster! When you say Seiko Flightmaster I automatically think of the previous generation with the 7T34 movement.
The second watch I bought was a reverse panda 7T34 Flightmaster and that watch went everywhere back in the days when Seiko UK would service them (now I rely on George George Clarkson in Berlin.)
I have over 24 different dial colour permutations, all different and here are just three. So I have a whole world of collectables at prices which are mostly still reasonable.
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Looking good with the chronos there 馃槣 So the 7T34 is the one prior, is this the more popular model? I know prices will hike up with that ref, but in terms of the two models, does the quartz live up to it?
 
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apsm100 apsm100
I always get a flashback of TGV whenever someone brings up the flightmaster ("FLIGHTY" in his voice rings in my ears).
Its a nice watch with an interesting movement, but my association with that watch channel turns me off. 馃
OK shameless admission here, I've been fascinated by how passionate TGV is with the "FLIGHTYS" 馃槈 Im guessing you're not a channel follower then?? 馃槈
 
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Chaz Goldenrod Chaz Goldenrod
I also prefer mechanical timepieces, but I think a nice quartz model makes a fine addition to any collection. Quartz generally offers great value, accuracy, and convenience...what's not to like? You can't go wrong with Seiko and I think the Flightmaster is a cool pilot watch. Here is my Seiko solar quartz STBR025:
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I'm beginning to feel the same, especially with Seiko quartz, I see no harm in adding it to my collection, as you mentioned having a quartz piece in the box is a nice addition 馃榾 That's a utalitarian looking watch if I've ever seen one! 馃槣
 
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OK shameless admission here, I've been fascinated by how passionate TGV is with the "FLIGHTYS" 馃槈 Im guessing you're not a channel follower then?? 馃槈

I used to like him when I got into the hobby years ago. But when he started peddling Squale and generally low rent pieces I was pretty disenchanted (he is sometimes overly romantic). Hes a great guy and was an amazing help to get started but I have moved on.
 
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I used to like him when I got into the hobby years ago. But when he started peddling Squale and generally low rent pieces I was pretty disenchanted (he is sometimes overly romantic). Hes a great guy and was an amazing help to get started but I have moved on.
Agreed. Although it's nice to see his passion on both sides, expensive and more mid-range, for someone like me who's still building a moderate collection, it's an entertaining watch. Gotta admit, I've never taken to the beloved Sqaule, but something must do it for him.
 
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blacktiger blacktiger
OK shameless admission here, I've been fascinated by how passionate TGV is with the "FLIGHTYS" 馃槈 Im guessing you're not a channel follower then?? 馃槈

Yes, TGV does love the "FLIGHTYS". When he doesn't like a particular piece, he finds it "GHASTLY". 馃ぎ
 
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dougwhiz dougwhiz
Yes, TGV does love the "FLIGHTYS". When he doesn't like a particular piece, he finds it "GHASTLY". 馃ぎ
I can hear him saying it 馃榿
 
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apsm100 apsm100
I always get a flashback of TGV whenever someone brings up the flightmaster ("FLIGHTY" in his voice rings in my ears).
Its a nice watch with an interesting movement, but my association with that watch channel turns me off. 馃

Haha, glad I'm not alone, he also single handedly killed any interest I had in Squale(which is a shame as I always liked the Tiger before seeing his channel).
 
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While it looks good in pictures, the functionality is not usable in real life. The dial is just to small and I have good vision.
 
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