Get It Before It’s Gone! Seiko Flightmaster SNA411 Review

The Seiko Flightmaster has more complications than my past relationships. Let's take a closer look at this insane pilot watch that seems to be getting more and more difficult to find.
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[@ChronometerCheck]

Hope you enjoyed the video! Have a great weekend. Pick up the Flightmaster while you still have the chance: amzn.to/3ocIpqb (affiliate link)

[@KRW628]

I've worn my Flighty for years; it's a terrific watch and a great value for the money. EXTRA BONUS - the alarm sub-dial can be set to run continuously to track a second time zone

[@ChronometerCheck]

Good tip! This is one of those watches that you can keep learning new things even after years :)

[@JR-pf7kk]

Also worth noting that because of this you can affectively use that dial as a 12 hour chronograph aswell by just setting the time to 0:00

[@sega8088]

I've owned a ton of watches, but my Flighty is easily my favorite! It's the second watch I bought for myself and the first watch that I had the "I must own one" feeling for. Swapped out the Hardlex for sapphire a few years back as I had put a few good gashes in the OEM crystal, I would recommend everyone get that done at some point!

[@carlycruise]

replacing my OEM crystal from 2005, what should I get and where. Also do most watch repair places replace the crystal?

[@scrumpymanjack]

My mother bought me this watch about five years ago. I loved it and wore it almost every day. Then we moved country, and the removal people stole it along with three other watches I had. Now my mother has gone and I wanted to buy a new one to "replace" the one she gave me. Turns out that Seiko has discontinued it. So sad.

[@vd89198]

Got that same Minolta set up, Nice! Ended up with the casio edifice ef-527d-3avuef. Nice video and have a great day!

[@watcheswithabdullah]

Love your videos man! Subbed immediately! I'm rocking a black nato strap on my Flighty and it looks very tactile. One of the best looking Seiko's imo, especially at that price!

[@ChronometerCheck]

Thanks very much, Abdullah, just checked out your channel as well! Fantastic.

[@truthlesslouw]

Thanks for the in depth review. Do you know what the difference between the 100m and 200m flightmasters is? Is one just an older model?

[@aroshgk]

My favorite watch in my collection.

[@LGseeker]

Its was $272 last year, now its $538 on amazon. Did they discontinue it?

[@jabezhane]

Got one about a year ago as it's a cult watch. It's totally bonkers and I've tried at least 8 straps on it (the steel strap was removed as soon as it came out of the box) and I've finally settled on a 22mm black leather large hole rally strap with yellow stitching and yellow holes. Amazingly compact and capable for the cost.

[@ChronometerCheck]

Spot on. Enjoy.

[@WesWatchRoom]

That is surprising, I always thought it was way bigger than that, but that's good to know I could pull one off. I understand these are getting a bit harder to come by, but there are still places that have them - well last time I checked that is.

[@alextomlinson1725]

Creation watches still have them.

[@leonardomiranda3074]

Thanks for review! Going to buy it in 3, 2, 1… 😊

[@theras18]

I bought mine used and got it today. It looks even better in reality. Very great watch.

[@ChronometerCheck]

Awesome, glad to hear it! Enjoy

[@alextomlinson1725]

I have two of these. Absolute classic Seiko very nicely reviewed.

[@ChronometerCheck]

Thank you very much, Alex. Why two? Just curious.

[@alextomlinson1725]

@@ChronometerCheck A good question!! Lack of willpower I guess. I am a complete Seikoholic it must be said.

[@aggie7756]

I have its blue/while brother (SNA413). Recently restored it - new bezel and double dome crystal (blue AR). Should I buy this version?

[@alextomlinson1725]

@@aggie7756 Definitely. SNAp one up quickly!

[@robertfarley8388]

I’ve heard people say that the alarm dial can be used as a dual time zone instead, does anyone have any idea if this is possible? If so how?

[@jefferyneu3915]

I am not sure I will ever take mine off the bracelet. I love it!

[@Jamesdhillegas]

Perfect on that strap

[@smokinscars1024]

Thanks to your video, I managed to grab 1

[@jeremeymiller3406]

This is a solid watch I’ve had my for years and it still looks and functions like new great grab and go. GS and seiko and are probably my favorite brand so this is one of the must haves for any seiko collector. But if you weren’t fortunate enough to buy one on the cheap it’s gonna cost you a little more the prices of these have really gone up I haven’t seen many under $400 I only paid I think like $130 for mine which was a no brainer at the time but what they are going for now there are a lot of competition to consider in that price range. I only wish now that I would’ve picked up the different variations when they were still dirt cheap they have a gold one and a white and blue. But this one is the classic seiko flightmaster the one we all think of when you hear someone talk about it

[@gmoy2488]

I bought (2) of these for $185/ea. a few years back. One to wear and one as backup since they kept mentioning they were going to stop producing them. As we know, they kept finding more to sell but it finally seems like what's left is left. They're now going for $400+. Grab one while you can!

[@ivanmejia6843]

Are these worth getting new, for $400?

[@CardScapeGame]

@@ivanmejia6843no they are a budget watch 400+ is insane for this watch

[@Dadication3]

I have mine on a Milanese and love it.

[@ChronometerCheck]

Great choice.

[@fnaqvi]

Hello sir good evening 🌆, sir I order sna411 and happy about it. Sir I want to know one key of this watch, I seen of this variant the vezel is come with two rotation, like bi-directional and uni-directional rotating bezel. And very confused about it. Which one is better?

[@ChronometerCheck]

Bi directional is better. Unidirectional is more important for dive watches where you don't want to accidentally change the time it is recording to make it seem longer (especially for divers who only have so much time underwater with the oxygen in their tank)

[@fnaqvi]

@@ChronometerCheck thank u sir for ur precious word.

[@JRudd]

Check out the Uncle Seiko bracelets for this watch. Just bought a President bracelet for my Alpinist and saw the one for the Flighty and it is impressive.

[@stephenward3468]

Really like my gold flighty that i bought brand new in 2005 quality and accurate

[@herlock1400]

Where to get a brand new one? I live in germany

[@ChronometerCheck]

Does Creation Watches ship to you? I see one going for $299.99 USD right now www.creationwatches.com/products/seiko-quartz-262/seiko-pilots-flight-alarm-chronograph-sna411-sna411p1-sna411p-mens-watch-906.html?currency=USD&gclid=CjwKCAjwx7GYBhB7EiwA0d8oe0J4OVgvO7BhT8D_hM5OlC-2apnwH8WtaNaXMKDvV80CkY_qLmNAGhoChMwQAvD_BwE

[@allisonsmith9050]

Love the watch, but I went with the blue angels because of the sapphire crystal. For me, that was a dealbreaker.

[@ChronometerCheck]

Understandable

[@Star_Sn1per]

I actually sold my flightmaster because i was stuck for money lol I never regretted selling a watch as much as this one!! A year later i bought another and i will never even consider selling it again!!

[@heyzooz]

I had this watch years ago lasted almost a decade never had a problem then finally stopped watch place said it would cost more to clean it than just get a new one. After going through several watches I miss my flighty and I'm seriously contemplating getting another one. Great video.

[@heyzooz]

@@fenwickc2274 Kay jewlers lol

[@heyzooz]

UPDATE: Finally found one for a great price! She's finally back in my collection! 😎👍

[@fenwickc2274]

@@heyzooz good to hear !! has it been nice to have it again ? I'm thinking about picking one up soon myself

[@heyzooz]

@@fenwickc2274 I just ordered it yesterday, should have it delivered in a couple days. Can't wait to have it again a decade after owning it.

[@mohammedal-ameen863]

I’ve question please help, I found the watch but the seller told me that this watch not made in Japan, however he said it is Japan movement, do you recommend me to buy it? Thanks

[@michaelhaynes1407]

Yes buy it. As these watches are made in China but still well made according to Japanese standards.

[@ChronometerCheck]

Yes, many of Seiko's watches are not made in Japan, doesn't make them bad.

[@ChronometerCheck]

Indeed!

[@mikemurphy8996]

You have the perfect strap on that watch as well. The silver bracelet it comes with is not appropriate for that watch.

[@michaelanzelino5068]

Thanks for not showing the second hand sweep back after resetting the chronograph! Other then that little blunder, this was a really good review.

[@mixodorians12]

Everyone junks the bracelet, just brush out the polished centre links with a scouring pad. It looks great after. 5 minutes work.

[@fenwickc2274]

Are their 2 different models a 42mm and 46mm ?

[@pzwolski]

The crown makes 4mm.

[@adeebsattar]

I was late to the game, it's way out of budget for me now. It is a great watch!

[@ChronometerCheck]

It's ok, the price fluctuates, it rises, then falls, then rises, depending on available stock.

[@guillaumebarrette9040]

It’s gone ! Why didn’t you tell me that a year ago ? Oh, you did

[@mikemurphy8996]

God I wish this watch wasn’t $700 in Canada right now. I want the watch but not sure I want to spend between $700-900. Toronto Canada in 2024 is crazy when it comes to watch prices.

[@FRESHTAMPA]

Awesome video . Bought the watch plus that strap. You should get a commission ! Cool watch !!

[@ChronometerCheck]

Thank you for watching! It is indeed a cool watch. I hope you enjoy it.

[@simonyallop1488]

Want one can't seem to find a nice one

[@ChronometerCheck]

I will keep an eye out for you

[@harpomarx7777]

You'll need more than reading glasses if you want to utilize the slide rule or tachymeter scale. I took the time to learn how it works and it's not difficult to get down. The lume is pathetic, I have to admit. And when utilizing the chronograph, the minute subdial at the top is inaccurate up until it has four minutes under its belt ... and then reflects the correct minute count thereafter. With a lug width of 21mm, finding a proper fitting strap can be challenging, but one can always squeeze in a 22mm if the strap isn't too thick. Timekeeping is also not quite up to par, running slow on mine to the tune of about 5 seconds a month. The case machining isn't all that great, but the polishing overlying it is very nice. The hardlex crystal amplifies the dial's chapter ring depth, making the watch look very deep. I found the flighty to be smaller than I would have liked on my wrist; your wrists will vary, of course. The bezel has just the right amount of drag, too ... stays in place, but moves smoothly whenever you want it to.

[@ChronometerCheck]

Great mini review, love your perspective. Thank you! Hopefully this helps any potential buyer.

[@alexanderarguedas985]

En $415 está caro?

[@christianhopkins7751]

Estarias pagando El doble del valor.

[@lgroves336]

450 and up now

[@lukemccann2024]

Seiko are still great but damn they used to be so much more value for money!!!

[@akshitdhiman213]

Please review Citizen promaster gmt bj7111l the "coloseum"

[@ChronometerCheck]

Thanks for the suggestion, will take a look

[@kennhiser]

“Very very”

[@abrahamlevi3556]

This SNA411 chronograph watch with 7T62 movement is a flop. Had this watch had the 7T92 movement instead, it could have been a a top notch affordable quartz chronograph,. but it is not because it has an inferior movement. On the other hand, the Seiko Ref. SND253 which is fitted with the 7T92 is the best quartz chronograph ever produced with pilots in mind because it has a 60/12 totalizer, a feature that fighter pilots in WWII would have dreamed of having on their right arm that holds the stick while flying a low dead reckoning at high speed being able to measure ATAs by pushing and re-pushing pusher B throughout the duration of the entire sortie instead of resetting the chronograph at each checkpoint as the go alone This superior chronograph cost around 150 bucks on Chrono 24 . I don't think you can get a brand new one nowadays. At least I haven't seen a new one at an authorized Seiko dealer's store for the last five years or so.

[@seeul8rwaynekerr]

Whilst this is a good flight watch. I prefer the skyhawk at from citizen. The stopwatch is 1/100 sec as well as it being medium frequency updated by night.

[@steelsteez6118]

5:50 Wait till you put it on an artem....

[@ChronometerCheck]

Will check 'em out. Any one in particular I should look at?

[@OneWayToPeaceOrthodoxy]

I'd rather buy a Citizen Red Arrows limited edition.

[@paulo1901]

Piece of crap! Bought it twice, and twice I returned it,... Terrible misalignments on the chrono hands, useless alarm setting, twice defective. The first one I got, only the chrono was working, but not the rest of the watch,... I gave up and bought a Citizen Nighthawk Eco Drive instead. Happy I did it!

[@ChronometerCheck]

That is unfortunate. The Nighthawk is a beast of a watch - I own one also, and actually prefer it.