Omega Flightmaster 2nd Generation chronograph wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1976
Maker / issuer
OmegaThis stainless steel Omega Flightmaster, identified as a second-generation model, was produced in 1976. The watch is powered by a manual-wind calibre 911 movement, which replaced the 24-hour indication of the first-generation calibre 910 with a constant subsidiary seconds dial at the 9 o'clock position.
The reference ST 145.036, often referred to as the 'Pilote', features a grey dial with black sub-dials and luminous markers. It is equipped with an inner rotating bezel and cadmium-yellow chronograph hands. The case measures 42 by 50 mm and includes colour-coded crowns and pushers for its various functions, such as the independently adjustable second time zone. The watch is presented on a stainless steel bracelet. The flat crystal in this reference is pressure-fitted to the case using a gasket, distinguishing it from the ST 145.026 reference.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Chronograph wristwatch
- Model
- Flightmaster
- Calibre
- 911
- Features
- Chronograph, rotating inner bezel, independently adjustable second time zone hand
- Reference
- ST 145.036
- Movement Type
- Manual
- Case Dimensions
- 42 x 50mm
- Maker / attribution
- OMEGA
- Year of Manufacture
- 1976
Design
- Dial and Hands
- The dial is painted grey and features black sub-dials. Luminous hour markers are applied to the dial, which also includes an outer racing minute track and an inner rotating bezel. The hands are differentiated by colour, with the chronograph functions using cadmium-coated yellow hands, contrasting with the black and white racing baton hands used for timekeeping.
- Visible features
- • Colour-coded chronograph pushers • Inner rotating bezel • Running seconds sub-dial at 9 o'clock • Stainless steel link bracelet
- Movement and Functionality
- The watch operates using the manual-wind calibre 911 movement. This calibre was introduced in 1971 as a successor to the calibre 910 used in the first-generation Flightmaster. The primary technical modification in the calibre 911 is the replacement of the 24-hour display with a dedicated subsidiary seconds dial. This change was implemented in response to pilot feedback regarding the difficulty of confirming if the watch was functioning when the chronograph was not active.
- Design and Case Construction
- The case is constructed from stainless steel and measures 42 mm by 50 mm. The reference ST 145.036 is distinct from the companion reference ST 145.026 due to its specific crystal configuration; the ST 145.036 utilises a flat crystal secured by a pressure-fitted gasket. The watch features multiple colour-coded crowns and pushers, which facilitate the operation of the chronograph, the inner rotating bezel, and the independently adjustable second time zone hand.
Identification
- Reference
- ST 145.036
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The specific cadmium content and coating method of the hands are stated per the vendor but not independently verified.
- Research required: The accuracy of the '1976' production date relies solely on the provided vendor data.