Description:
Introduced in the late 1960s, the Omega Flightmaster was conceived as a professional chronograph engineered specifically for aviators — a mechanical instrument capable of tracking multiple time zones and measuring flight intervals with absolute precision. It represented Omega’s dedication to tool-watch functionality during the golden era of aviation, blending advanced technical capability with bold, unmistakable design.
Over the course of its production, the Flightmaster was released in four main references (excluding the early Railmaster models later rebranded as Flightmaster):
• ST145.013, Calibre 910, produced from 1969 to 1971
• ST145.026, Calibre 911, produced from 1971 to 1972
• ST145.036, Calibre 911, produced from 1973 to 1977
• BA345.0801 (and BA145.013), Calibre 910, produced in 1971 only
Among these, three were made in stainless steel and only one in yellow gold.
The present watch belongs to the 1971 limited edition in solid yellow gold, one of the most exclusive Flightmaster executions ever made. Only approximately 200 examples were produced in total: 120 pieces with an 18-karat yellow-gold integrated bracelet (reference BA345.0801, as seen here) and 80 pieces with a leather strap (reference BA145.013).
This magnificent timepiece features a yellow dial with faceted baton indexes, luminescent hands, and the signature blue airplane-shaped hand for the secondary time zone. The orange chronograph hand adds a dynamic contrast, while the three recessed subsidiary dials maintain clarity and balance. The revolving inner bezel with Arabic numerals, controlled via the crown at 8 o’clock, completes the instrument’s impressive functionality.
Housed in a robust yet refined 18-karat yellow-gold case, the watch is powered by Omega’s Calibre 910 manual-winding movement, renowned for its precision and reliability. The three crowns — at 3, 8, and 10 o’clock — highlight its technical sophistication, while the screw-down case back ensures durability and protection for the movement.
When worn on its solid gold integrated bracelet, the Flightmaster transcends its utilitarian roots, embodying both technical excellence and understated opulence.
With its limited production and superb design, this watch stands as a true collector’s piece — a symbol of Omega’s innovation and mastery in the golden age of mechanical watchmaking.