Seiko Flightmaster SNA411 Review - TGV Watch Swap - Federico Talks Watches

[@DLaichtm]

I own one of these and quite like it, but the danger is that it's a gateway drug for the hard stuff. Maybe a Brightz Chronograph, then onto the hardcore Ananta or Automatic Flightmaster, then one day they'll find you: all your belongings sold, rocking back and forth clutching a Grand Seiko Spring Drive Chronograph. "What is he saying?" They'll ask when they come to take you away. "He just keeps repeating: 'The sweep. Look at the sweep.'" Buy with caution.

[@davidwaller6369]

Ha ha brilliant 😂👍

[@GarrySkipPerkins]

My boss has a beautiful Blancpain solid gold Chronograph. Out of the blue it just stopped working (it was on a winder). He has spent over a grand servicing it and two months, and it is still not back. Automatic chronographs scare me. I have also heard horror stories about Rolex Daytonas.

[@xavierayayaell546]

I can testify this is the truth.

[@behshadmohebali6234]

Well said. Gateway drug was the word that came to my mind when I saw this watch.

[@michaelhughes3302]

Danger Dave This is "the" gateway drug to proper watch collection. I can attest as I'm looking to get into watches even though I presently own this bad boy and love it!

[@hellcat611]

The SNA413 has been on my wrist nearly every day since 2009 and it has been incredible. It's been dropped, scraped, and submerged with no issues. The battery life has been impressive, with only one battery change since I purchased it. As my daily watch, it's worn both casually and with a suit. Despite the the 42mm bezel, the slim case makes it easy to wear with dress shirts/french cuffs. Definitely an attention-grabber around the office. I certainly have an sentimental attachment to this watch. I recently was given the SNA411 as a gift, and immediately put it on a NATO strap. Excited to see how it wears, but I suspect the 413, will always be my favorite. I can't say enough about the durability of this piece.

[@quinnjim]

The crystal is domed to magnify the tiny numbers. It serves a purpose.

[@nmfl100]

The domed crystal is one of the best things about the FM...!

[@charliehor2755]

A USD 200 seiko without AR coating is a shame...however a USD 8000 Rolex without AR is perfect....i'm already confusing what is a good watch is...

[@Knightsthatsaynih]

Buy what you like. It's your money. Nobody cares. I love my SNA411. Though I did put on a Polarised AR sapphire crystal, which destroyed the 200m WR. But I don't fly and I don't dive. It's all just novelty. Probably a way to satisfy my carnal desire to be a man. Probably stems from years of parental neglect. I don't know. I like collecting watches, so I cannot afford therapy.

[@g30rg3-c5]

To all you "wanna be, me too, snob watch enthusiasts" the minute you disrespect a quartz watch, you immediately show your hand as an amateur, shallow, casual commentator. This type of movement plays an integral role in an a proper watch collection and if you don't get it then you have not though about the balance between design and purpose - get it?

[@andrewm5017]

My dad really likes the brightling Navitimer, I might buy him this as a alternative for his birthday.

[@FedericoTalksWatches]

Thats a great gift!

[@tommydeadwood]

That would be awesome!

[@johnreeve7661]

I just bought one for my dad's 60th :-)

[@steventennies]

Good review. I purchased a Flightmaster on TGV's recommendation and use a mesh bracelet. For the money I couldn't be happier.

[@refugiogolf1]

Just order my flightmaster getting it in two more day !!! Can wait!

[@ericrickman2]

great summary! as an owner of this piece and a bigger guy myself I think you nailed my thoughts perfectly. I use it at work and it takes a beating quite well

[@DavesWatchLove]

You nailed the two reasons why I sold my blue/white dialed version. It wore way too small, especially for such a busy dial, and with no anti-reflective coating, the sharp colors of the dial never did pop. I spent the first two days trying to peal off a plastic protective coating that wasn't there because the crystal was so cloudy.

[@853massey]

Fantastic review. I own one and I just love it. I also agree with every single pro and con you mentioned, but it is definitely one of those bang for the buck hits out there. Cheers.

[@chrismiller7563]

Yep I have one. Love it just packed it to accompany me on a trip. Looks goods with many outfits. Has an alarm, and can use it for many different activities...a good travel watch plus use it to set my autos. Thanks for the review.

[@slam854]

Appreciate your review. I just ordered a SNA414P1 SS which is virtually the same watch and arriving 9-17-18. I am not a pilot but do have uses for a math aid from the slide rule. Very anxious for its arrival. This will be my 5th Seiko and feeling like that will be it for a while. If I am still feeling the need, a Spring Drive may top off the collection. Do I need it, NO. Some tools and watch bands are arriving as well to help refresh the look of my timepieces. Happy, Happy, Joy Joy.

[@chillwill120]

I had this watch to use at the gym and for bike rides. I figured the quartz movement and 200m WR would make for a very robust beater. Also, I wanted to use the chrono to time sets, laps around the park etc. Unfortunately, I found the chrono minute hand extremely hard to read. Also, the slide rule scale was so tiny I couldn't read it. I ultimately had to sell it.

[@ritul89]

Isn't the domed crystal one of the best features of this watch? bought it for $280AUD.. cannot imagine ever having a collection without it. Its an absolutely brilliant-looking watch with fantastic tech from the inventors of the quartz movement (meant in more ways than one).. best value for money wrt quartz watch!

[@westernpacific8805]

Good to see you being critical. All positive watch reviews really are not worth watching IMHO. Keep it up and I will keep watching for sure!

[@harryireland1935]

It's always a pleasure watching your vids, Federico.

[@JirkaHeyduk]

I was lucky to get one of these a few moths ago and they have really busy dial but are gorgeous. And they are really hard to get lately and the price is skyrocketing no matter the movement is quartz. The price is now often more than double your 200 USD. I also have SKX007, SRPA21 (Turtle PADI edition) and SRP 307 (Monster) in my Seiko collection and I love them all.

[@mihamoto]

Is there a white dial version? That would change entirely the look....but I'd like to see it out of curiosity...

[@TonyTwoTonez]

There is a white and blue version. www.amazon.com/Seiko-SNA413-Flight-Computer-Chronograph/dp/B0006SIVGG/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1473538106&sr=8-4&keywords=seiko+flightmaster

[@GarrySkipPerkins]

It is significantly more expensive for the same watch.

[@navelriver]

This watch is a great symbol of aviation, like having an aircraft instrument panel on your wrist! It is durable and affordable and just says "let's go flying on this sunny Saturday morning!". But for practical purposes, the dial is too crowded with tiny unreadable numbers that, along with the sub-dials, prevents fast and easy reading of the time. But it is still a beautiful watch!

[@emmanuelardena5100]

I got the seiko sndc81, another quartz seiko chronograph. Not as complicated but i love the simplicity of the pure chronograph dial.

[@spookerr]

Oh I own a Flightmaster. It rarely worn. Like new. Bought new like 8 years ago. Its a SNA413. Blue and white face. Now worth hundreds more than the $230 I paid. It is w Seiko USA now for new battery and minor tune ups.

[@MrMhornberger]

Still haven't decided between this watch and the Citizen Nighthawk. I'm looking forward to TGV's comparison of the two.

[@gamster2228]

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[@JG-fg1ye]

Really good review frederico, nice to have balance on reviews, also thanks for chatting on instagram, still can't get over what omega are doing!

[@FedericoTalksWatches]

Yeah its nuts right!

[@maripido]

thanks for showing more of the watch this time. You really need to show pictures of the watch or watches you're talking about and keep them there. I notice on your videos the right side is almost always empty. I do love the content and i've learned a lot from you. Thanks

[@robbiecox]

It's a slide rule bezel, no more complicated than the Navitimer. It has reference points to different categories such as US gallons , Imperial gallons, miles, kilometrres etc, but it is a slide rule. Simple if you know how to use a slide rule. Great as a currency converter or similar. I grew up with slide rules so no problem to me except for reading it with my tired eyes without my strongest reading glasses!

[@MugenAlt236]

I went with the seiko SNDF47P1. Not quite as busy of a dial but the thinner profile (~10mm) is what sold me. It's advertised as a 43mm but the thinner profile makes it feel smaller than my skx

[@TransHerring]

I just ordered the Seiko Padi edition and I got it at a really good price. I ended up paying 350$ canadian, I'm just waiting for it to arrive. I'm hoping you will do a review on it soon and go into the specifics about the movement the watch has and what it means as this will be my first watch worth over 200$.

[@camilootalora9580]

Fav quartz chrono is the Citizen Blue Angels world time. Dial is a bit bigger, which works better with these super busy dials.

[@stredent]

I had a Flightmaster for a time, but ended up selling it. The biggest issue I had were the crowns. They really dug into my skin no matter what strap I used.

[@FedericoTalksWatches]

thats a shame...

[@tkdrob1111975]

Federico you might like the sportura chrono. They are a few years old now but can be had second hand pretty cheap. They are the solar powered version. It's bigger than the flightmaster but also simpler. Might be worth a look for you.

[@noice9709]

Thanks for your opinion on the crystal suggestions for this watch - that'd be more functional for sure if you're trying to use some of the more complicated features. Btw, one suggestion: I've noticed on a few of your episodes now that you could use some more lighting on yourself since you look like you're in shadow (compare with TGV's where you can see him better in good lighting).

[@FedericoTalksWatches]

Hi David, yeah I know... I am definitely buying some lights soon...

[@wissamal-ashaq7575]

Falling in love with watch is like falling in love with girl, it is all about chemistry and taste.l kinda like it..good review. Please please review more seiko watches for one reason, they are affordable for the most of us...I have subscribed to your channel..

[@planetdee3587]

After seeing so much on Seiko divers and being a fan of Seiko myself, I had to purchase at least 1 Seiko diver to be in my collection. So I grabbed the Blue Sumo SBDC033. It is amazing. Check it out if you ever get the chance.

[@GarrySkipPerkins]

I have been eyeing that watch for a while.

[@planetdee3587]

+Garry Perkins, for sure it is worth it. After doing a bit of research, here is how it falls in placement. SKX, Monsters, Turtles, Sumo, MM300, MM600, GS diver. So the Sumo is that sweet spot giving you the styling of say the MM300 but with the 6R15 movement. The truth is the Sumo has more alternating curves than maybe any of the watches in the line making it punch way above its weight. Also you can buy the ratching clasp that is on all the high models for it. For sure, jump on the Sumo.

[@GarrySkipPerkins]

Venus Dee I think I will

[@VintageTimeGems]

Thanks Federico. This was a excellent review. Good points made about the pros and cons of the "Flightmaster". This watch is not yet in my collection, but I'm hoping that it will. I have a small wrist so it should wear well. Great observation about the reflective qualities of the HARDLEX crystal. I do think domed crystals are nice though. Yes, I can see on a large wrist that the " Flightmaster " may not suit. Just wondering - I have a SKX also ( Japanese ). I assume yours is a K2 model from Maylasia ?

[@mrunner7671]

Good review. Thinking about getting one now!

[@jefferyneu3915]

I don’t have a Seiko Flightmaster, but have been considering one. If it was onlymsolar powered, I would have picked one up a long time ago..

[@davidwaller6369]

Hi Federico, great video. I own a flightmaster and love it, but to add to your comments on the video, I agree with both your concerns, that it does wear small and the domed glass should be flat. But apart from that I love it and would never sell it. I have it on a zuludivider grey strap on it and I have lots fun with it along with a lot of compliments.

[@FedericoTalksWatches]

Wear it in good health!

[@BURGO1979]

G'day David. Do you use the dual time function? If so, how does it work? Regards, B.

[@davidwaller6369]

+BURGO1979 sorry mate but I have never used it. I do use the chronograph though, it has a lovely sweeping motion with that gorgeous yellow hand.

[@BURGO1979]

Thanks for your reply David. I was just reading about the quartz movement and how in this case the seconds hand has been modified to look more like a sweeping one. This watch may very well be my first quartz watch. Sadly for the bank balance, I have also just been reading about King Quartz and Grand Seiko quartz.

[@davidwaller6369]

+BURGO1979 the snowflake grand seiko is just stunning, I would love that piece in my collection. For the price though, the flightmaster is a great watch, it's my daily beater 👍😊

[@benwaddington2475]

watching this straight after seeing TGVs nighthawk unboxing.....as busy dialers go, I think the nighthawk edges it was classier looks

[@reverselee3218]

Great review Federico. I am planning on ordering this next month.

[@FedericoTalksWatches]

I think you will really enjoy it...

[@russianvim]

all quartz watches should be solar or kinetic, especially 200m ones!

[@samuelforbesdriver1]

I really appreciate the value this watch represents as far as build quality and features - but for the life of me I just find the dial far too busy... Great review Federico!

[@FedericoTalksWatches]

glad you enjoyed it samuel.

[@ihikearoundcom]

Thank You for the review, like your attention to detail and the fact you have (watch time) with the watch itself. I am just getting into watches and looking at this one, but do not want to fall into the trap .....too many low cost over quality. Thoughts?

[@scottsodyssey2485]

Watching in 2021. Great watch, I had it then sold it and regretted doing so. I bought it again.

[@GarrySkipPerkins]

I think this is cool, and I especially love the slide rule, but I just cannot justify it. I like the blue and white one, but it costs substantially more. There is a less expensive blue dial version, but it makes me nervous ($135 vs $200). When I hold one in the store, I think cool, but I doubt that I would ever wear it so I have never bought it. That said, it is a cool watch. I think I may gift it soon.

[@jeremypitotti1227]

Federico. Very honest balanced review! A too busy lay out of the dial for my personal taste. Your bang on about hardlex, I find my SKX crystal becomes opaque a times! Bye.

[@FedericoTalksWatches]

Thanks for watching Jeremy...

[@desertwurm]

My ad before your video was Piaget lol

[@FedericoTalksWatches]

lol... thats hilarious... used to work for them...

[@ballyod]

I'm hoping to add this to my collection. Like the size and busy face. It's an adventure style piece and that I definitely favour. Recently got a Casio Mudmaster, GWG 1000etc, to go with my Casio Protrek Safari. Think I'll spring for the Nato strap TGV has for he's Flighty😁

[@mogts]

hi. thank you for a great review. should i buy this with sapphire or hardlex? which one would look the best?

[@Army4Runner]

Whew...in the two years since this video was posted, the watch has increased to $340 on Amazon via the link provided in the description. Wish I would've seen this video back then! Seriously considering the Seiko SNAB71 as an alternative. Thoughts?

[@mikestone9129]

This watch is selling for over $300. Update, 2/9/2022, Just bought one from Jomashop for about $250. But it's going back. It just wears to small for my taste on my 8 1/2 inch wrist. It is pretty, but I like my Seiko SSC632 better.

[@washingtonfootballfanwgil8392]

Fed, I'm glad to see you developing a taste for cheaper horology! Have you given any thought to the new Padi GMT model? I agree the new Padi is pricey but you get a lot for the money. You can always get a Vostok (now in GMT)😅

[@FedericoTalksWatches]

ill look at the gmt... didnt know that was available...

[@washingtonfootballfanwgil8392]

+Federico I (Federico Talks Watches) I hope everyone here can detect my sarcasm when I mention Vostok. Yes I own a few but I know where it fits (under) the horology pyramid. On the serious note, there is indeed a Seiko Padi GMT.

[@antoniolittera2154]

Yeah, Hardlex is the biggest downer on all Seiko watches, I'm having a bubble sapphire installed my own SKX right now and then I have chosen one with blue AR to enhance to blue of the dial. Also waiting for the Padi to turn up and that will be fitted with a domed sapphire straight from dealer.

[@freedomvan2970]

I can see the appeal. With all those functions, I liken it to my G-Shock, which I use for work around the house or cars or whatnot. Times when my watch may literally get bashed.

[@DavidePasca]

I agree about the domed crystal. I wish it were flat. I suppose it's there to magnify somewhat, but frankly it's still hard to read the chronograph minutes. I tried the watch it with the bracelet it came with, but I just couldn't get myself to like it. Still, for the price it's hard to beat, and it's got me a few compliments.

[@FedericoTalksWatches]

Thanks for watching Davide...

[@jamesmcnary4939]

I really don’t find hand-winding or hacking necessary. The 7S26 only needs a couple shakes to get it going and I tend to set my watch a couple minutes fast so I’m not late.

[@alpenjon]

Fair review! Your cons are pros to me :)

[@frankschroth4038]

Hi Federico, now I don't personally don't like the Flight Master at all! For me , there is to much going on on the dial. I like it more drawn back! Now to the new Seiko paddy turtle! Wow what a nice comeback for Seiko! There are only two things I really hate on watches! 1st it's the paddle on the end of the second hand! I hate those! At nite when I want to look at the time, it always draws my attention to the wrong position of the second hand. and it looks like it doesn't belong there.And 2nd, is the red minute hand! Same here,it disturbs the over all picture of the watch. But man, would I love to get my hands on one of the turtle Seikos of the seventy's! Another thing I wanted to ask you. I own a citizen Promaster NY2300-09LB The dark blue dial with gold writing and 200 m water resistant . I really love this watch, especially the hands and the dial with it's markers. It looks really great and coherent. Also the movement is very reliable and durable. Would you consider make a comparison to your Seiko SKX ? I really would like to hear what you think about the Citizen. What makes me wonder is the fakt you guys never even talk about Citizens divers at all! Now why is that? greetings from Germany Frank Schroth

[@automaticdial1]

I love mine! And you are right! But ever watch has something people don’t like from 100 to 5000! It’s all ways one thing. So I will keep mine!

[@Michael-4]

I've had one of these a couple of years and if you are OK with quartz and just want one watch this is hard to beat. If you want to be picky the lume is a bit weak and if you are over thirty you might need a loup to use the slide rule.

[@eco8gator]

Really like the PADI...for the price it's a good in house design. A great step fwd over the SKX.

[@GarrySkipPerkins]

Worlds above the SKX

[@eco8gator]

I wouldn't say that...its a little more refined in all areas but I wouldn't say worlds apart...just improved in all the right ways.

[@macbookdieter]

Picked up a Seiko Flight Master per TGV recommendation. This one is the 7T92

[@williamtell3203]

Excellent review well presented! No ummms, ahhs, or stammers. Succinct to the point

[@dkjohnson8536]

Excellent job! I’ve had the 411 for some time and still love it on my wrist. A minor note…using the alarm function tends to the drain the battery faster. ;- )

[@FedericoTalksWatches]

Good to know DK

[@Yo-ry7dn]

Commenting on a dated video but just got a Flighty this week. I don't like the navitimer style enough to own one so I wanted to try this and test out the busy busy dial. I like it, the all high polish case is a little gaudy and I hate the crystal that it picks up every light and reflection, other than that it's a good knock around weekend watch. For two hundred bucks I'm not sorry.

[@StevenEspaniola]

Awesome review of TGV's Seiko!! Recent subscriber to your channel...great stuff! Quick question...I love Seikos myself, particularly vintage 70's auto models...In your opinion, why is it that the Seiko brand has such a rep amongst the general public? I know that those who appreciate horology dig them but they still have a bad stigma amongst the masses...thx

[@FedericoTalksWatches]

I don't necessarily think they have a bad stigma... They just aren't a luxury piece necessarily because of the price point...

[@StevenEspaniola]

+Federico I (Federico Talks Watches) thanks for the reply!!

[@joseph_b319]

I love that flightmaster and I want one, but for me the watch is a little too busy for me. I like having the numbers on the face.

[@511dydy]

Great review mate!!!

[@FedericoTalksWatches]

cheers!

[@FDCel]

Federico--Tristano, great videos lately ,keep up the good work . Got one for you - between Seiko-Sumo/Blumo vs Seiko Padi turtle SRPA 21 ? your opinion which one to buy ? thank you.

[@FedericoTalksWatches]

TGV has more experience with a sumo than I do... but it would be a cool video...

[@M3LTUP]

I have the SNA411. I really like the bubble top. Reminds me of the Jetsons. The yellow hand with a birds tail really grabs your eye. This watch is developing a following now that its getting scarce. Might be discontinued now.

[@MrApocalypse69]

have you really taken a look at invicta watches cuz you said that invicta is a bad quality watch but invicta uses scroll down crown and pushes and uses a fire fusion crystal wich is scrach resistant and impact resistant so tell me why is it a low quility?

[@tazali78]

I'm going to buy seiko turtle thanks for the info if person like you praise any watch under budget than it's mean that watch has something to offer I have rado diastar watches because I'm from Pakistan rado is our best watch seiko comes in second position

[@chillwill120]

Federico, is this really a GMT? It does have a 2nd timezone, but it doesn't have a 24 hour complication.

[@FedericoTalksWatches]

In my mind the GMT moniker applies to anything with a second time zone...

[@KRW628]

You can set the alarm subdial to any time zone you want. I set mine for UTC time

[@chillwill120]

Michael Powell I know, I used to own the watch. My point is that a true GMT displays time in 24 hour format. This watch does not do that; it only displays a 2nd timezone in 12 hour format.

[@esa062]

If that was automatic or manual wind, I would have one. It's easy to do whatever functions in quartz and quartz watches are far better in every way, but I just love the lowtech complexity of mechanical movements. Slide rule bezel really is a good reason to make the watch as big as you can handle. Usually I find today's big watch fashion just silly, for telling time there's no need to make the watch bigger than 34-38 mm. Even in big wrist that size is more comfortable. But I have a 45 mm Seiko with a slide rule bezel and that could be even bigger.

[@GarrySkipPerkins]

Automatic chronographs are EXPENSIVE to service. They also need to be serviced often.

[@esa062]

True, but mechanical chronograph movements are beautiful. In quartz movements there is nothing interesting. You can make it do anything, it's just electronics. On mechanical movements complications are done with gears, springs and levers and they are much more intriguing. Chronograph function itself is much better in a quartz or better yet phone, but that's not what's interesting.

[@GarrySkipPerkins]

esa062 Good points. I agree with you, but the total cost of ownership terrifies me. I would have a hard time swallowing triple-digit servicing regularly.

[@tutututu81]

Nice review Frederico

[@ufrl0216]

I LOVE this watch, I wear it on a beat up leather strap that matches an old leather bomber jacket I have and it just works. Ive bought nicer seikos, the blueberry GMT, the new Alpinist, but I always find myself throwing this on in the winter because I dont have to worry about it at all and it just works. I hope they make a new Flightmaster. I brushed the entire case and bracelet, imo tool watches shouldnt be polished. would be even nicer if they bead blasted it. People complain about the bracelet but its beautiful for $200. the alarm is useless. you can barely hear it, might be a good reminder in a quiet office or library but not much more. also the alarm is a pain to set as it can be used as a gmt. I often set the alarm by accident while trying to set it to a second time function. perhaps if you become more familiar with it you may find it useful however I would not rely on it.

[@spoonmansoundgarden5156]

I love this watch seiko flightmaster perfect japanese quartz robust

[@andreaskarsten8753]

I don't like this watch at all, but I really liked the attention to detail and objectivity in your review.

[@Kenichimightiest]

Seiko solar recraft is my favorite seiko chronograph

[@treblarefils]

Try a strapcode super jubilee on your SKX really steps it up a notch. Turtles are great the bracelets are god awful but they work awesome on natos or straps.

[@mahdavimail]

I love navi timer but it’s too expensive for me if my Tissot PRC200 dies I will buy this seiko to replace it.

[@HighCoup333]

Love Tissot! Have you looked at Victorinox? Similar style and quality to Tissot. Cheers!

[@Johny350JJ]

try Miltat Super Jubilee bracelet for SKX, solid end links, great quality, 10x better than original jubilee

[@perez5249]

Johny350 Yup, first thing I changed on my SKX009 J1. I went with the MILTAT super Oyster.

[@AlexanderChalabyan]

Nice watch, great video. Thank you !

[@FedericoTalksWatches]

Glad you liked it Alexander

[@vincewhite5087]

There is a solar version in Prospex group.

[@FatSamEIE]

Vince White it’s huuuge though. Think it’s like 46/48mm or something like that

[@FabioPascuaThePilot]

GMT function ins not (IMHO), a ‘feature’ strictly speaking, but rather an unexpected bonus, thanks the way alarm function is presented. There is no mention at all in the instructions provided by SEIKO regarding GMT.

[@estebanlorenzobaezgomez7795]

Wazup Fed! Joe Manu Seiko s do you hace?

[@websnail]

If it needs to be a quartz at all, and I can see the advantages of it, Solar or Kinetic. Newer want to think about batteries again. So I rather go for the SSC009 from Seiko. It can be had also for 200 on the grey market.

[@KRW628]

I bought a Flighty on TVG's recommendation. I like it, but I don't love it. A pilot watch needs to be legible.The 411 needs to be Seiko Monster-sized, with high contrast hands. When I was flying, I wore a G-Shock which displayed both local and Zulu (UTC) time. As for as the E6B (calculator) functions; I had two flight computers (one digital, and an analog backup) in my bag; both much larger and easier to read in the cockpit. My Flighty gives a different look from the Seiko divers I usually wear; and a "toolier" look from standard chronos.

[@GarrySkipPerkins]

In the early days pilots had to do a ton of calculations. During WWII guys would write tables on the plane (tale gunners and such). Navigators often had to calculate fuel burn at various speeds and altitudes. These watches are for them. The slide rule is a pre-calculator thing. If you were flying a decades old Piper Cub, this watch would be essential.

[@KRW628]

Garry, I flew a 10 year old Cessna 152. We were trained to use the "Whiz Wheel" style E6Bs. Calculator style flight computers didn't appear until the late 80's or early 90s. I kept my old one in the bag, just in case.

[@GarrySkipPerkins]

Michael Powell Thanks for the comment

[@KRW628]

UPDATE - it wasn't the watch, it was me. more to the point, I didn't like the NATOs I tried on it (black and yellow, solid black, admiralty gray). nothing really worked; until for some reason, I put on a Bond (classic). Man, that just changed the look of the watch from I should sell this thing to - it's the watch I wear even in the house. You wouldn't think a strap can make a real difference, but it can.

[@mickey_mouse_watch]

Well done, Federico.

[@barryisland3349]

Nice review Federico..the watch is just far too complicated and looks messy..I love the Navitimer not sure it should be mentioned in the same breath as this .....now the Padi is a very nice piece of kit uncluttered and stylish....

[@GarrySkipPerkins]

The Navitimer is on another level. It is also one of the few Breitlings that do not look like crap.

[@slitherysnake773]

What is the name of the bracelet that you have it on ?

[@alanpawson2039]

good review. not much sun in uk antireflective coating not that important, hear lots of rain 200m w/r essential.

[@neilglucente]

i would not waste another minute without the PADI dive watch. The dial is absolutely beautiful and looks even more amazing underwater. The bracelet is just ok. I bought a strapcode super oyster bracelet (the one with the 22mm to 18mm taper which pushed the watch over the edge). For you, I recommend the strapcode super jubilee. Four-hundred dollars (including the bracelet) is chump change. Sell the skx!

[@rwolfhaus1234]

like watching roger ebert trying to say something nice about de niro's performance in little fockers.

[@arlocorp]

if you buy the PADI, put a Blue leather strap, Mine looks great

[@blazejewiczk]

I have the flightmaster in a gold version! I do like it but it is small for my liking. On my small wrists it looks like a lady's watch. I like the crystal thou making it thicker than most watches.

[@tammyterry]

I see this listed as SNA411, SNA411P, and SNA411P1. Any differences?

[@HighCoup333]

I heard letter suffix is for manufacture locations: there's K, J and P and prob. some others too. Japan mfd. (J) most desired, nothing wrong with the others tho.

[@mikechan5274]

Thanks for the honest review! I knew that watch was over-hyped hahah

[@FedericoTalksWatches]

I wouldn't say over hyped... I think bang per buck its excellent... Just not for me...

[@CurtisL8.3066]

It’s a nice watch. Good tool(that I mostly don’t know how to use, honestly) and it has some wrist presence.

[@HighCoup333]

Bezel functions are insane! Marc at Long Island Watch has a video "Watch and Learn #11" with the math/skill to use it. Looked in the comments below - sorry if this is a repeat comment. Go watch and learn, you might be surprised how it works!