Seiko SNA411 Flightmaster

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Today we're taking a look at the Seiko SNA411 Flightmaster. The SNA411 Seiko Flightmaster is an analog quartz chronograph pilot's flight wrist watch with a bi-directional slide rule bezel. This watch is a flight and aviation tool watch through and through.
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[@marcs990]

I’ve got TAGs, Omegas, even a Panerai Luminor but I’ve got to say it I use one of these but on a tasteful calf brown leather strap and I can’t fault it, for a quartz it offers so much more functionality. It has a great alarm, a smooth flyback function, it’s GMT when you have your second smaller watch face set which for those that don’t know is the dial at the 6 o’clock position, which also gets used when setting your alarm, which is so simple to do but many people have these watches and never take full use of its functions. Basically to set the GMT time you pull out the crown fully which should be two clicks, use the B button which is the bottom one to set your alarm time and hold it down until you get to the time indicated that you want on the small dial. To set the alarm just pull out the crown to ONE click, again use the B button to set your required alarm time, once that is done merely push the crown all the way in and it’s set and it’s more than load enough to wake you. When using the chrono you can measure lap timings when you have your chrono activated which means the big second hand is sweeping smoothly which again a smooth sweeping hand on a quartz is great 👍, you just press the B button whilst the chrono is going around and the large hand will stop, when you push it again it flys forward to the time elapsed and carries on timing until you want to remeasure if needed. To reset the entire movement which includes the minute hand on the left middle you just press the A Button and it will stop, the press the B and it resets everything back to zero. I won’t get into the bezel incriminates and types of calculations and measurements you can do as i will need half a page just to touch on it. But trust me, if there’s something you imparticularly wish to measure I’m sure u can look it up and work it out for yourself. Basically this watch is my everyday beater watch, but it has outperformed all of the above £1000s more expensive watches I listed at the start. On some I would debate that even the quartz sweeping hand is more smoother than my TAGs. This just comes down to watch snobbery but I’m past that time in my life now. Above all if I had to keep just one watch it would be this one, it even is rated down to 20atm deep which more than meets my needs on the odd swim n sometimes on holiday to go snorkelling or even SCUBA. All this for what I think in the USA is under 200$

[@marcs990]

To ne honest my experience with it is that it does a fine job of waking me up and no I’m no light sleeper lol 😆

[@paulodetarso24]

Thanks for your feedback. Like your self all my watch’s are above 5K so I get nervous about getting a watch like this. I just ordered so I can’t wait to see it.

[@carsonnguyen4423]

@@paulodetarso24 well what do you think?

[@1Rolinha]

SNA411P, one of my favorites in the collection. Forget the snobbery, if you like it, buy it!

[@JustBlueFish]

Thanks for watching.

[@WeekendWarrior604]

I love it! Except it looks tiny on my wrist... need it on 45mm

[@M3LTUP]

I have had one of these for about 5yrs. The bracelet is pretty hefty. I run mine on a leather 2 piece strap. After 5yrs i still really like this watch. I do not get tired of it. Its very space age.

[@themightysquid]

One of my favorites in my collection.

[@porto1987]

Excellent review I get more compliment on this watch more than my Omega and Longines watches .

[@JustBlueFish]

Thanks for watching.

[@devilzdandruff9199]

Omega is excellent but a Longines is a waste of money imo.

[@porto1987]

@@devilzdandruff9199 yes. Some models. Boston bruins 👍

[@devilzdandruff9199]

PRC Ha! I love Omega & Breitling. But yeah, hopefully we get the NHL back sometime soon.

[@porto1987]

@@devilzdandruff9199 good stuff. I agree.

[@manueljnegrete5048]

Just a shout out to you. Your review on th🎉🎉e Flightmaster is the most comprehensive review that I have ever seen. While most other reviewers state that the crystal is a detriment because it distorts you were right on in stating that it helps to see the very small print of the dial. Nice review and very informative in simple terms.

[@dallastimebandits]

That alarm is great if youre a dog or fruit bat

[@JustBlueFish]

Haha

[@marcs990]

To ne honest my experience with it is that it does a fine job of waking me up and no I’m no light sleeper lol 😆

[@chrisbloem6639]

Hahaha im 2 years to late but you made me laugh. I jist recently bought the watch.

[@Mark-sd7fc]

Chris Bloem got mine about a week ago and It’s better in person than in pictures or video it’s just gorgeous

[@tricky92x]

@@Mark-sd7fc Yup, just need to take the bracelet off.

[@KRW628]

I've worn the 411 for almost a year, and it has become of the my favs. The review covered everything; I can't add to it. But something strange appears to have happened. Seiko may not be making these anymore. Every major vendor lists them as out of stock. Last December, you'd pay $200 for one. Today, even used 411s are going for more than $400.

[@JustBlueFish]

I know, I noticed that too. My friend was interested in getting one and we discovered they were no where to be found.

[@Mark-sd7fc]

July 2020 I paid $230 on eBay for a new one made in December 2019

[@KRW628]

Mark, as I understand it, Seiko was moving production for the Flighty (and many other of their more affordable products) to China or Malaysia. That may have caused a delay in availability which spiked the prices back then.

[@Mark-sd7fc]

Michael Powell I see thanks

[@mikev3245]

Excellent, detailed review showing the functions very nicely.

[@JustBlueFish]

Mike V thanks for watching.

[@peterkhoo2569]

Thankx Blurry and Akachan.

[@JustBlueFish]

Thanks for watching.

[@peterwyatt24]

Just bought this watch great review, thanks

[@JustBlueFish]

Good pickup, congrats. Thanks for watching.

[@paulodetarso24]

I usually don’t like reviews in general simply because that are not done properly or professionally, but I have to say that yours was spot on. My watch collection is very expensive simply because I wear Panerai, but I bought this watch because it look stunning and your review was convincing. Well done and keep It up.

[@garyggarner7738]

I have the Flightmaster and thoroughly enjoy the timepiece. Comfortable and Seiko Quality! Wish Seiko had a Solar Model. I have not found it for $299.000. Seiko offers a Solar Model in a two tone with a strap and ir is a Beautiful time piece. I have Several Seiko Chronographs and Citizen Eco Drive. Particularly Fond of the Blue Angels Models. Citizen Purchased an American Watch Bulova. I have a Bulova Solid 14KT Gold Cushion Shape with a Tuning Fork making it one of the most accurate time pieces in its time. Citizen created a “Tri-Tuning Fork Model” beating at 262 kHz with an accuracy of +/- 10 seconds per year. It is in the New Bulova Lunar Pilot model which is s Replica of a Special Bulova designed for Space. Col David Scott’s NASA issued Omega Speedmaster’s Crystal fell out and he had his Bulova which he completed the Mission with. That timepiece sold at an auction in 2015 for $1,600,000.00. Seiko now has the Spring Drive which is an awesome engineering and design masterpiece! Very Accurate, Um a “Watch Addict” so thoroughly enjoy your videos! Tank You so much for your hard work..

[@mikestone9129]

These are now going for about $300. Ebay is a good place to shop.

[@JustBlueFish]

Thanks for the heads up.

[@mrchangcooler]

Walmart has it for about 233. Just got mine today and am very happy with it, though the alarm is for ants sadly. And the lume doesn't seem to be as good as my Skx or baby padi tuna.

[@LostCloudx4]

got mine today $156 AUD ;)

[@nitroxize]

@@LostCloudx4 wow, where from??

[@LostCloudx4]

@@nitroxize I lie, it's the next model down from this one, and i got it off ebay, I love it beaut watch

[@1977JohnBoy]

my seiko monster 1st gen came in that box years ago

[@alvalarin82]

Hola buenas noches...me gusta mucho tu reseña del seiko, aprovecho para consultarte, adonde puedo comprar los push button de este modelo? Se me dañaron y me gustaría reemplazarlo pero no encuentro adonde comprarlo....

[@JohnBuckmaster-sw3wm]

Great review thanks… I’ve had to watch for six months or so...I enjoyed very much and it has become a regular In my rotation...It really is a nice change of pace to wearing a diver. I kept it on the bracelet for a few months and I actually quite liked the bracelet… I bought a couple of paratrooper cord Straps(Single pass NATO) From AliExpress. The 21 lug with and the Narrow spacing Between the case and the pins Really limits strap choices.

[@andrewm3934]

Nice review... I put a black leather strap on mine looks good not sure if I will keep the watch though dial numbers are just too small for my eyes

[@JustBlueFish]

The font size is VERY small. I have a hard time reading it too. If I'm in really good light it helps.

[@AndreaZoeh]

amazing review! Quick question, can you turn off the alarm sound? thank you.

[@toomdog]

Hey Andrea, did you ever get one of these? Do you have an answer about turning off the alarm?

[@AndreaZoeh]

@@toomdog I did, and yes if I remember correctly you can, but I can't remember exactly how. it's a beautiful watch, the bracelet is terribly cheap, so be prepared to change it :)

[@theplasticdesert2408]

Mostly advertised lug width is 20.6 (Amazon and Jomashop).

[@JustBlueFish]

That makes sense, it came out a little bigger than 20mm on my caliper.

[@GingerGeordieBiker]

Great watch, had mine since Feb and gets a lot of wrist time. I stuck a Black and yellow nato strap on it which i think sets off the watch nicely. I have a soft spot for Seikos having a few Monsters as well but for a quartz can't recommend this watch more.

[@JustBlueFish]

Thanks for watching and commenting. I haven't seen a monster in person yet. I'd like to get one to check out and review.

[@chriscruciat2469]

Ginger Geordie Biker what size NATO strap works best with this watch

[@Jubal.Harshaw]

There is a difference in the correct use of the words 'function' and 'functionality'. When I was in University, the use of the word 'functionality' was prohibited because if its repeated misuse. So, it may be important to review the two words and use ONLY the correct version of each accordingly.

[@johnsweeney5946]

I'd like to buy one of these but would put it on a leather strap.. Most listings of the watch say it has a 22 mm lug width. Now you seem to be saying it's 20 mm. Could someone clarify this ? Also: how do you make sure the alarm (rediculous) keeps from going off?

[@6Sigmax]

Thank you for your thorough review. Any information about the replacement part for the case back gasket size would be appreciated.

[@JustBlueFish]

Thanks Max. Sorry I don't have any info about that for you. I'd give Seiko Customer Service a phone call.

[@6Sigmax]

Thank you for your thoughtfulness.

[@gr33nshoes]

Well of course the Flightey had to arrive in an U.F.O. Sadly mine arrived in a regular Seiko box back in the day.

[@JustBlueFish]

Ha, a UFO! It is isn't it.

[@elijahinky]

My new old stock Flighty came in a regular box also...

[@paulienkhamvaiphei134]

Love my flightmaster sna411☺️

[@paulienkhamvaiphei134]

You forgot to give a lume shot.other than that the video is superb.

[@joecusack3015]

DAMN, thats a sexy ass watch!

[@JustBlueFish]

Indeed

[@waktosha7378]

Joe Cusack Damn Right!

[@wissamal-ashaq7575]

Super cool review, please keep reviewing more watches..

[@JustBlueFish]

Thanks for watching and the comments.

[@chrisvideos2903]

Great Review! They say that the chronograph has 1/5s resolution, in this video as well my watch the yellow indicator seems to work at 1s resolution. How is that? Update: Just found it, the resolution has to do with the increments ( 4 in number, 0.2s) found on the plate between the seconds.

[@JustBlueFish]

Thanks for watching Chris and glad you found the answer you were looking for.

[@cleverson007]

Nice Review

[@johnnytifosi]

The chronograph buttons can't be pressed without unscrewing them? If left unsrewed, is the water tightness of the watch compromised?

[@JustBlueFish]

Screwing them down just prevents them from being pushed accidentally.

[@toolongforyoutoread6]

Yes.

[@gregorywalker4997]

beware the tight locking ring upon receipt of this watch. mine was crossthreaded and i'm fearful it's not safe around water.

[@billvasileiadis6152]

Could you please tell me where you bought it? I saw many unboxings with a different box.

[@JustBlueFish]

Pretty sure It came from Long Island Watch.

[@carlosdelacadiz6658]

Great looking watch.Would look good on leather strap too.

[@JustBlueFish]

I don't have any 20mm leather straps to try, but I was thinking that too.

[@canneddinners6059]

How do l just adjust the time to a second time zone instead of programming the alarm function?

[@AndreaZoeh]

did you figure this out?

[@waktosha7378]

The Seiko quartz watches have more quality than the autos unfortunately. I have one of these and love it It's my favorite quartz. If it were an auto, plain mechanical, it would be my all time favorite watch!

[@ats7485]

I would like to make a philosophical comment on the busyness of this watch. Time is, in a way, our subjective attempt to express truth. Eastern civilization historically views truth to be like a big rock. It's simple and straightforward. If you don't see it, you will probably bang into it. It is easy to read . . .like a diver watch. Western civilization, on the other hand, views truth as complex; it is delicate and moving, as if gazing upon a fragile mobile turning up on the ceiling. It is complicated. . . like a chronograph aviator watch. To that end, I interpret this watch to be a beautiful expression of western civilization's understanding of truth and time.

[@JustBlueFish]

Interesting perspective. I suppose the question is, is it ironic that this watch is made by a Japanese country but is an expression of western cultures view of truth and time?

[@ats7485]

Yes. It is indeed ironic! Japan has been westernized in so many ways. I'm guessing this watch is based on a European design along the lines of Breitling or some watchmakers in that neck of the woods?

[@timur7381]

i'm torn between flightmaster, newer recraft chrono, and the citizen nighthawk for my first chronograph. Too much choice out there!

[@JustBlueFish]

One of each?

[@timur7381]

@@JustBlueFish I wish :) I feel I need to be smarter when starting the collection, if I start buying everything I see the missus will kick me out into the cold NY night

[@waktosha7378]

Timur Dzhambinov If you can get only one, you should get the Seiko SNA411. You will not regret it!

[@dvamateur]

This is nice. I am planning to order this watch. Do you know by any chance what is the lug width? 20mm maybe? I am planning to fit a yellow Seiko branded leather strap onto it.

[@JustBlueFish]

Thanks for watching the video, and yes the Lugs are 20mm. It's a great piece, if you order it I hope you enjoy it. If you liked my video and plan to order through Amazon please consider clicking the link in my video notes/description. That goes through my affiliate account and I get a small commission which helps me buy new watches to review on the channel.

[@dvamateur]

Is Amazon a reliable source? I was thinking to order from a Japanese retailer with 100% positive feedback and 1000+ sales on eBay. It's a bit pricey directly from Japan ($349 + $20 shipping); however, I've always had a great experience with Japanese retailers on eBay. I haven't gotten burned even once, and I've had dozens of purchases. The items are always brand new with all foil stickers all over the place as if it came from factory. The Amazon could be $200, but how do I make sure I won't get a fake?

[@JustBlueFish]

Andrew Piatek I've bought a lot of watches from Amazon and have never had a problem. They have one of the best customer service and return policies as well, in the event you have a problem. That said, definitely go with whatever makes you feel the most comfortable.

[@daledunlop8660]

No, lugs are 21mmm

[@chunyewkhor2584]

Hi , for this watch bracelet adjustment ,is it using seiko pins and collar or normal friction pins ?

[@RickDeckardMemories]

Pins (no collars)

[@mbsevans]

BTW the "slide rule" is called an E6B

[@MrShajikumaran]

Any idea on which site is selling this watch? It seems to be sold out everywhere

[@JustBlueFish]

No idea, I had a friend looking for one and he couldn't find any either.

[@MrShajikumaran]

JustBlueFish skywatches.com has stock priced at 300usd. Any suggestions on this retailer's reputation?

[@tydish]

Shaji Kumaran I bought a couple steel g-shock watches on the site 10 years ago, we're all good. And in the last 2 years bought a citizen promaster and seiko turtle. Both legit. The seiko came with a warranty card. Their shipping was fast and cheap. Definitely some of the best prices out there but I too am looking for this watch and just checked now and is out of stock that price is too much if they come in stock unless you gotta have.

[@JustBlueFish]

Sorry I'm not familiar with that retailer.

[@MrShajikumaran]

Dieshelmon now even the black is sold out...only the gold version is available SNA414. Priced 210 usd.

[@repo4]

So in other words, the alarm sounds twice a day?

[@JustBlueFish]

I'd have to double check the manual, it's been a while, but I think the alarm sounds 1 time only. I don't think it's a repeating alarm, you have to reset it for each use.

[@waktosha7378]

repo4 It only goes off twice a day if you set it twice a day. Once you set it and it goes off, that is it until you set it again.

[@mrm768]

Great Review!!!

[@stevek8829]

There are several reviews out on this watch. Not one tries to calculate anything with the slide rule. C'mon guys, that's the entire reason for this watch's existance. Without the slide rule it's just another quartz chronograph. I couldn't hear the alarm at all and I turned up the volume. I guess that pitch is high for me.

[@kyriakoskitsios]

Is there any difference with the 414 model the gold one.

[@JustBlueFish]

Not sure, I haven't seen a 414 in person, but I think it's basically the same with the exception of the finish. Hopefully someone that has both will come along with a clearer answer for you.

[@waktosha7378]

kyriakos There is no difference Other than color.

[@Frinz170]

Does the watch has Compass function ?

[@JustBlueFish]

No

[@magik8566]

@@JustBlueFish It does actually, the bezel is marked NSEW (SW, NW etc, etc), and can be used as a rudimentary compass as demonstrated in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoimqaahZc2NiK8

[@mrfuriouser]

I like this watch; I like the Citizen Nighthawk better, however. The Seiko looks so very similar to a normal chronograph watch, I think it loses the special quality they were seeking with the flight theme.

[@antondaisa762]

What is the difference between a 411 and 411p and p1

[@jameslangford3613]

I believe it's different strap types (P1 is the strap in this video, P2 is a black rubber strap variant).

[@christianwong9491]

also how to use the speedometer function on the chapter ring?

[@JustBlueFish]

The slide rule bezel and chapter ring are pretty complicated, I'm afraid I don't know how to do the calculations on it, you'd have to refer to the manual for the instructions.

[@swabby429]

The alarm is quieter than the ones on G-Shocks...which isn't saying much.

[@JustBlueFish]

It's not gonna wake you up from a dead sleep, but it's probably loud enough to be used as a reminder.

[@Barnaby_bo]

Is it possible to show a second time zone

[@JustBlueFish]

No it’s just for the alarm function I think.

[@mbsevans]

Yes, I just use the alarm face, set to the GMT offset.

[@waktosha7378]

Barnaby Bourbon Yes

[@M3LTUP]

Yes. Just use the alarm face as the GMT. And do not set the alarm.

[@christianwong9491]

How to disable the alarm function?

[@JustBlueFish]

Christian Wong the alarm isn't repeating, after it chimes you it won't go off again until reset.

[@peterkhoo2569]

Is it Japan made?

[@JustBlueFish]

I think so, the dial does say Japan it.

[@peterkhoo2569]

Thanks and Marry. Xmass

[@Greg-tj8rg]

One of the videos I watched displayed a made in china sticker on the caseback. The movement is supposedly made in Japan and maybe its assembled in china

[@eova]

Japan movement, made in China

[@waktosha7378]

Peter Khoo No,just the movement is made in Japan.

[@mrchangcooler]

"We're not going to have it run long enough to have it move one tick" stops it 5 seconds before it would do just that

[@JustBlueFish]

Thanks for watching.

[@Aheitchoo]

You know what you did!

[@harpomarx7777]

LEAVE THE PUSHER BUTTONS UNLOCKED. That's only needed for when you immerse the watch in water .. to prevent pushing the buttons and facilitating water ingress through the button seals. When you zoom in closely on a watchface, put the watch on something solid; don't hold it in your hand. It wiggles too much for zooming in your hand.

[@jefferyneu3915]

If this one came in solar powered, I would have picked it up a long time ago!

[@Mark-sd7fc]

Jeffery Neu I agree with ya if it was solar that would be cool, but all the same I think this will be the next addition to my collection , 200m water resistance is required for my collection

[@NathanChisholm041]

The new one is solar!

[@dandrelewis2938]

It's A Beautiful Watch But A Little bit too bizzy.

[@JustBlueFish]

Thanks for watching Dandre.

[@lgroves336]

7 yrs later this watch sells for over 450 new if you can find one... discontinued

[@AutomotiveConcepts]

I can't for the life of me set the alarm of this thing, that is, if it's working

[@fishlips8336]

Read the manual.

[@mbsevans]

That crystal and face are a LOT more readable than its predecessor!

[@cretan911]

Mork and Mindy Egg

[@JustBlueFish]

hahaha, someone out there remembers that show!

[@1Rolinha]

Nanu Nanu!

[@Km0577]

2017? This thing won't be on any shelf for 200 bucks haha..

[@JustBlueFish]

It came back in stock briefly at LIW not long ago. I don’t know if it’s discontinued.

[@SenerS10]

This watch would look better with a flat crystal

[@JustBlueFish]

I really like the domed crystal. Check out my Citizen Nighthawk review. Similar style watch with a flat AR coated mineral crystal.

[@iamfuckingyourwaifuandther2743]

You can replace the dome crystal with a flat one.

[@Lowkeyman5184]

You talk too much bro.just go straightly to those functions pls..

[@JustBlueFish]

You’re at the wrong channel.

[@Cronoviajero]

I dont pay 200.00 dollars for a watch that is moved by a battery.

[@JustBlueFish]

Why is that?

[@Cronoviajero]

A decision. Beautifull, but I do not pay 200 dollars for a digital watch.

[@chr1s60]

I can understand not wanting to pay a lot for a quartz watch, but this is well within reasonable range for a quartz. You aren't going to get anything mechanical that will blow your mind for $200-$300 as far as the movement itself goes. Now once you get above $700-$1,000 that is a different story and you can make a much better argument against quartz.

[@JustBlueFish]

Well said chr1s60.

[@mescellaneous]

yes, i am of the same thought, but i couldn't resist. really a fantastically designed watch. plus the stopwatch measuring every fifth second convinced me of it being 'just a quartz'

[@raunaqsapra7160]

Can we switch off the alarm?

[@Hi_how_you_doing]

Yes. I use mine as a second time zone.

[@conradt8076]

Adam Abelson how do you set the second time zone?