Speedmaster Pilot Flight Qualified - available in stores!

[bibbi]

So Omega introduced the Speedmaster Pilot Flight Qualified as a normal production watch - available in stores.

Love the entirety except for the big measurements. Almost an ideal tool watch from Omega. Finally.










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[SvenNikolai]

Cool!
Beautiful, fresh chronograph with a great bracelet. The size of 40.85mm is great and the 100m WR is also sufficient. The entire design appeals to me, especially the color scheme and the ghost hands.

[brandrea]

It’s colorful …. I’ll need to read up on it

[GolfJunkie]

14.7mm thickness is a deal breaker.

[neurotichamster8]

Is the “real” flight qualified also 14.7 thick?

[GolfJunkie]

Originally Posted by neurotichamster8

Is the “real” flight qualified also 14.7 thick?

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[RolexBHR]

Originally Posted by neurotichamster8

Is the “real” flight qualified also 14.7 thick?

a good 1mm is the crystal. So it should wear like a 13.7mm watch.

[RW16610]

Nice! I really like this watch and was so happy when I saw it a while back.

[gamingdoctor]

I like that it looks distinct!

I think the size is in line with most of the speedmaster offshoots, but agree with most others that it's still too big. They need to give it the 3861 treatment.

I also think the speedmaster as a tool watch is kind of missing it's place in today's world. Heritage I understand, but there are just better watches thesedays for pilots. I would have like to seen an updated X33, if anything.

[bioyuki]

Fratello has a review up including a side profile pic. It’s a chunky watch for sure.

https://www.fratellowatches.com/hand...ed-with-video/



I generally like it despite the thickness, but without a lumed second/chronograph hand, I’m not sure how it would be flight qualified given the need to read seconds in night situations?

[mf44]

I agree with some others. Visually it looks very cool, but the size, especially lug to lug, is way too big for me to ever consider this.

[Stevec14]

I quite like it, but it’s a bit big L2L for my liking.

[Cru Jones]

The more the merrier.

[Giovannibravo]

It’s 40.85 mm. I love the look. This will be added to my shortlist.

[Tbird]

Do pilots really still use this? Or smartwatches nowadays?

[herefortheattachment]

Originally Posted by Tbird

Do pilots really still use this? Or smartwatches nowadays?

There’s a thread on Omega Forums of several pilots wearing their commissioned pieces in flight. https://omegaforums.net/threads/wth-...4/post-2397764

I know pilots are often into watches, but have no idea how often their timepieces accompany them in the clouds.

[Tools]

Originally Posted by Tbird

Do pilots really still use this? Or smartwatches nowadays?

It's a name to entice. Pilots wear and use a variety of watches; this one is wishful thinking by Omega.

Get one if you like it but don't expect to see many pilots to toss their favorites for it.

[AEC]

Interesting. It seems to honor Flightmaster models from the '60s and '70s, which were seriously chunky watches.

My sense is there will be some enthusiasts who will purchase this, but I doubt sales volumes will make the headlines.

[samson66]

I think it looks great. Specs seem fine to me. Overall very nice look.

[1William]

Not for me. Some interesting comments on watch websites. I think it is another lazy release in a year of lazy releases from Omega.

[NardinNut]

In my eyes a Speedmaster should always be a no-date. Any Speedy with a date is automatically disqualified from consideration.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by NardinNut

In my eyes a Speedmaster should always be a no-date. Any Speedy with a date is automatically disqualified from consideration.

Not a fan of the date either … I guess some may like it though

[DoricSpiker]

I like it. Its certainly different.

[corky]

12 o’cock …..sniggers….eternal schoolboy

[russ86]

I was invited to Omega’s private event this weekend, I’m excited to try on this watch

[Trogster]

I like it!

Omega is really hitting it out of the park this year!

[Easy E]

Originally Posted by 1William

Not for me. Some interesting comments on watch websites. I think it is another lazy release in a year of lazy releases from Omega.

Originally Posted by Trogster

I like it!

Omega is really hitting it out of the park this year!

You two should hook up.

FWIW, I think the white Speedy was maybe release of the year. I have also put my name in on this. I rather like it.

[omar-rye]

Originally Posted by Easy E

You two should hook up.

FWIW, I think the white Speedy was maybe release of the year. I have also put my name in on this. I rather like it.

Lol, this reminds me of when the 126500 came out last year. I took a screenshot of this convo because I thought it was hilarious

[M&L]

I like it but I wish it would have clear caseback

[Gebbeth]

I may be the only one that does not like this version.

It looks kinda......clownish to me, but that's just me. My opinion.