I Bought a Seiko Flightmaster SNA411 But Is It Any Good?

[@theurbangentry]

LOL BLOODY RUDDY AWESOME. I have to confess, I kinda like the gold one 😂😂 Enjoy it my friend! I hope all is cushty over there. Cheers, T.

[@anthonyonline4740]

MWC! The man himself loves your video. You've made it!

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

T you finally beat me down to get one! It’s a superb addition to my bulging collection! Low on pilots watches though so….;) a part of me wants the goldie one, bracelet off and on a brown leather strap! Thanks for watching my friend! All good back in Blighty!!!

[@johnbewty]

My first thought was, "Well I hope he likes the watch or THAT friendship with TGV is not going to last long"

[@wulflargus]

the blue one is quite nice

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

@@philthyphil6662 inner Del definitely came out of me!

[@verykeen2please]

if your a pilot and you are 200m underwater, something in your slide rule calculation has gone rather wrong

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Hahahahaha absolutely!;)

[@akeeperofoddknowledge4956]

Good point! Consider how many airplanes end up at the bottom of the sea!

[@theequalizer2859]

You crack me up...great presentation. Late to party, but I bought this a couple of years ago because of TGV! Never loved it, but I didn't hate it either. Little wrist time and paid about $230 for it from Jomashop. Prices have since skyrocketed so might flip it? Thanks for reminding me how to set the alarm! Cheers... and stay MAD!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Thank you so much my friend!

[@michaelrichardson8755]

This was the first Christmas gift I ever gave my fiancé’s son. He was 13 at the time and he still wears it daily, 10 years later.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

A fantastic story Michael! Tell me how many battery changes since then?!

[@irisht5132]

I bought one about six months ago. First thing I did was chunk the bracelet and replaced with brown leather strap! Love it, wear all the time and get many compliments for it! Thanks to you and Urban G for reviewing. It made my decision to own one easier.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Irish!! That is superb! Glad you love it my friend!

[@sgav8r]

I have had an SNA411 for years and I like it a lot. On its fourth battery. It, and a Citizen Nighthawk, were my both “gifts” I bought myself after getting my pilots license in 2007 so they sort of have sentimental value. Both are amazingly cool tool/pilot watches that won’t break the bank.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

4th battery that is awesome my friend! May have to do a comparison show with a nighthawk!!

[@andrewgibson5207]

Been after one of these for ages but buying online from Singapore put me off! Looking to get one from Creation Watches which delivery option did you go for DHL or Airmail? Love the channel and great review.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

DHL Daniel no added fees loved it!

[@andrewgibson5207]

Nice one thanks for responding. I will go with the DHL option without the import fee. Worst case I get collared for import tax but still have an awesome watch.

[@Solaar_Punk]

Gives a Breitling a run for it's money. Yellow hands are lovely. Top purchase Mr Mad 👍

[@martinpatterson3417]

I bought one a while back and wear it regularly. I currently have it on a black, with yellow underside, Barton Elite rubber strap (they do it in 21mm) which is very comfortable. I bought some curved watch pins that allow me to put a Nato on it a bit easier. If you're struggling with the NDC band that might be an option you could try.

[@Starlord85]

I did know Barton did them ! Thank you!

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Thanks very much for help Martin, I will definitely be looking in to Barton straps, particularly a good old brown leather one!

[@NicolasLakoff]

Thanks Martin, good option but I wish the yellow wasn't hidden underneath.

[@gustomundo]

These videos are so well done...funny and good review too! Current favorite channel.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Very kind my friend! Thank you so much for watching and supportive the channel!

[@Plexcom60]

Bought one a few weeks ago. Love it. Mainly due to TGV, partly due to my thinking it might be future icon. Didn't mind the bracelet, but because of the polished sections took it off to keep it like new. Because you never know. Put it on an elastic strap (khaki green with a yellow stripe - of course) and then took that off and put it on a yellow nato. Curved spring bars helped there. Even learned some basic functions on the slide rule. Very interesting, well designed attractive little watch. It lives next to my Citizen Night Hawk now, and they spend all day swapping calculus.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Thank you for watching my friend!! Yes I’m with you on the polished centre links!!!!;)

[@Plexcom60]

@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR 👍

[@WeekendWarrior604]

I'm gonna try your method of installing the NATO on it tonight!!! Genius! I've been searching far and wide for curved 21mm lugs to fit never thought about what you did. Thanks!

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Yes my friend!!!;) it was the only way I could do it! A little fiddly but the strap hasn’t popped out yet!!

[@WeekendWarrior604]

@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR it worked brilliantly! Appreciate the tip!

[@jimmccaig7946]

Love it, will buy this year. What shade of yellow is the chrono hand? Discharge yellow or heavy cold? Great episode, I will buy one ASAP. Cheers, enjoy the sun 😎👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Hahahahaha! I would say a good old English custard yellow!

[@InsaneFacts220]

Sna411One of my favorite watches very beautiful design very nice build just perfect

[@retrostu1]

Just ordered mine… I’ve been holding off for a long time. Then browsing through your channel and ended up here again. Now off to look for some straps for my new Flighty 😁👌🏻

[@Simon_Hawkshaw]

Still love this watch and still want to add it to my collection. Many thanks as always for this excellent review, your time and efforts to share this with us all.

[@BrittPearceWatches]

What a fantastic watch! Loved this video... As always. ;)

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Would suit you a treat! You’d be flexing in a different way with this!!!! Put your Daytona down and get in with the Quality Quartz!

[@jackdillon4467]

For some reason I’ve been avoiding this watch for years but I don’t know why 🤪 And I love TGV. However after watching your video…… I just bought one!!! 😁😁😁 Thanks for yet another great review!!!

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Yes Jack!!!! Superb!!! Congrats my friend

[@dalegamble1173]

I have the very same watch and i think it is fantastic (when my father saw mine he bought one ) both of our watches have Barton silicone straps which match the watch perfectly. A great review of a great watch.

[@Gkcm]

I see dexter picked up a new hobby, glad to see him fascinated with watches instead of blood

[@MichaelWilde.pushbikegraddad]

Another great video Russ matey, gotta love the old Seikos, thanks for putting me and my watch in Casio corner, a great honour, have a great weekend

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

It’s a pleasure Mike, thanks for tagging me in! That watch is coming in soon. All the best!

[@MichaelWilde.pushbikegraddad]

@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR cheers Russ, the 218H is a fantastic watch and cheap to buy, it comes in loads of colours and does everything you need a watch to do, I feel its starting to get quite a following in the Casio circles

[@NWind-go9qn]

Congrats on your originality and a good review to boot!

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Appreciate that a lot N Wind! Thanks for watching! All the best.

[@punkoid76]

Had one for six years and only put a new battery in it within the last three months. My crystal is scratched from an early morning wheel change within the first two years of owning it, I occasionally put it on the bracelet but it spends most of its time on a black, quick release leather racing strap which looks great.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Excellent my friend! Continue to wear it in good health!!

[@jason_s82]

I got a new one from Creation Watches over two years ago for £170. Don't wear it a lot but I'll never sell as it looks too good in my collection 🤣

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Thank you for watching Jason!

[@10mmnuck60]

Got one over the holidays. Put it on an NDC style elastic strap but in black. I like it a lot. Great video.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Thanks for watching my friend! Chuffed you’re still in love with the watch! Can’t wrong with NDC strap!

[@SliceyDicey]

Excellent! I adore my Flighty. I didn’t know about the Omega. I learned!!!

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Thanks for watching Bryan! I know!! It’s not until you do your research that you find out some great little tid bits!

[@jeffm0518]

LOVE the Flighty! One of the biggest "bangs for the buck" in the Seiko line up. TGV turned me on to this watch 3 years ago when I first got into the hobby. GREAT watch. Fun watch. Get's a lot of comments when you wear it. Thank you Russell as always for a GREAT video! Appreciate ALL you do for the watch community.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Jeff!!! Thank you so much for watching my friend! What strap do you have on him!?;)

[@lindboknifeandtool]

How much did it cost back then?

[@bauhaus870]

TGV claims that, in fact, you can use Polywatch on hardlex. So, which is correct?

[@joeygreen77]

Pretty cool huh? Seiko magic n the lug to lug. Awesome review mate. Will you do a short on how that nato works?

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

It’s a good point Joe! Yes I reckon so;)

[@mywatchventure8875]

Always thought too busy , but you may have convinced me . Great stuff

[@keeze36]

great review, convinced me to pull the trigger! if you don’t mind clarifying, was it the Royal Mail or DHL (duty on delivery) option that you chose on Creation? Also UK based. Thanks!

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

It was the default postage option my friend, you won’t get original box but you won’t pay that Tax!

[@WatchWeeb]

Great review on the flightmaster Russ! I do like mine on a comfy nato. Keeping my fingers crossed in case they ever reissue this stunna!

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Pretty sure they are still making them my friend! However I don’t think it’ll be long!

[@nkonig1]

I wear mine on the Rios IWC style strap. Looks the part and it’s 21mm. I choose to wear it on leather because it reminds me to not get it wet as I keep the pushers unscrewed so I can actually use them!

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

That is a great idea my friend!

[@ryannewby447]

Love the new character Second hand Stan. Top work mate. Bit too busy for me that watch, but a bargain from creation watches. I've used them before and really recommend them too.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Thanks for watching Ryan! It’s definitely a grower in the metal for sure!

[@bluenig70]

Try Barton Silicon strap 21mm easy fit lugs really easy and comfortable and with the short lug to lug and the bezel it looks integrated well worth it also a nice yellow underside colour available to match the second hand really sets off the watch

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Thank you my friend! I’m on it!;)

[@mystic48209]

Agony. NATO BANDS... Do I go with olive drab with yellow stripe or black with yellow stripe. Once I set aside the bracelet I got to get the band that will make it all mine. It being a flightwatch I could go Royal Blue.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Oooooo yes very nice the blue I can imagine my friend!

[@phillipedwards420]

Just got one about 3 weeks back and love it.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Awesome Phillip!! Was it a grower or was it love at first sight?;)

[@phillipedwards420]

@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR I had one years ago and lost it somewhere. I thought to myself I’ll get another one of these days. 20 watches later I figured it was time I grab another. (Ha ha ha never thought I’d be buying so many bloody watches) Kinda kicking myself for not replacing it sooner. It’s a real fun watch.

[@KRW628]

The Flighty is a do anything watch. On a leather strap, it's a dress watch. On a NATO, you can wear it with anything. I wear mine on the NDC. I highly recommend it.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Need to get the Barton leather strap! 21 mm of loveliness hahahaha

[@anthonyonline4740]

Love it. I own it. I took the bracelet off immediate, basically before it was even built. Mine is on a 21mm barton elite silicone strap. Black and bright yellow to match the dial.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

A lot of people have put theirs on a Barton strap, I will be looking them up! Thanks for watching Anthony!

[@BrittPearceWatches]

LOLLLL, I have never heard cricket described as the great game between MAN AND STUMPS haaha!

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

They are obsessed with those wooden sticks Gringa!!! Played a lot of sport in my time….. cricket is too slow !;)

[@yoinkhaha]

Excellent tip about laying the strap on the watch and adding the spring bars... wish I had done thst, would have spared my Nato some wear and tear. But it does look tremendous on Nato. The bracelet gets a bad rap, I've enjoyed it on that as well.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Thank you my friend! Well the only bracelet watches I wear are the black bay 58 and the Explorer ! It’s got a lot to live up to I guess;)

[@davidwarburton8890]

If I didn't already have a busy Blue Angels watch, I might have to have one. Then you show the gold flightmaster; well now I need to track down a gold one and have a look. Thanks!

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Thanks for watching David!

[@jjbuckmaster7059]

Have owned this one for several years and it will never leave my collection of way way way too many watches! Price alert!!! Jomashop for less than $200 and that is the absolute steal!!!!

[@0040636bf109e]

I wonder if it would be good for Digital Flight Sims working how much fuel on your viper you will have left with using afterburners for 3 mins ;P

[@Grishman7]

Interesting, looked at my 10 years old one, and Seiko logo is not applied like here with silver paint, it is shiny letters glued on dial like it can be seen at 7:51 which I like more, it looks more expensive, so at the different time periods they actually were changing something or made it cheaper by just applying logo. I wonder if fake ones also existed?

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

It’s a good point!

[@bitterboar]

I love busy dials like these. I have the Citizen Nighthawk and I love it. I will definitely get the Flightmaster soon.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

What a pair that would be my friend! Thanks so much for watching!

[@doctoruttley]

Love your video. Great edits! 👌🏻😎👌🏻🇨🇦

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Thank you for watching my friend!

[@samthurgood]

Yay, a new character! Good work MWC!

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Hahahaha cheers Sam!!! Appreciate the support!

[@NicoleCeleste]

Like the new character. Do you have a Spotify for your music ? I like the song at the end.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Hi Nicole! Thank you!!!! Yes check out Martha’s Man on Spotify ;)

[@davidjones6218]

Great review, with some laughs too.. Subscribed. 👍

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

David! Appreciate that and welcome aboard!!

[@dennisalonso1029]

Another entertaining video. I think I’m gonna like Secondhand Stan!

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Thanks for watching Dennis! Do you think he’s a keeper?

[@dennisalonso1029]

@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR Absolutely a keeper! Perfect for when Kurt can’t make an appearance. .

[@tiote_paris6106]

Yessss Russell! Great informative and entertaining video as always! Bring on Christmas I say! It's going to be top of my list!

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Fantastic Nelson!!! You’ll love it!!!

[@robairkafui]

I have the watch had it for over a year now but I’m back and forth between it and my gsquare. I know not that similar but they kind of fill the same slot for me. I wish I could get more wrist time out of it. Some days I love it and some days I feel like I should flip it.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

I can see that my friend! I personally think they won’t make this flighty much longer. I’d keep it !

[@watchesandsmiles1971]

Fantastic episode mate 😉 very smooth throughout. Definitely Will be picking up a flightmaster 😉

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Cheers Richie!! Has to be done!

[@thehappywristchannel]

Oh man. I think I need to finally break down and get one of these

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

DO IT!!!!! DO IT!!!! Just call me the ENABLER !

[@toriduckett5718]

I have the less common White and Blue Flighty. I got it in a trade and LOVe it. I have it on a rubber strap.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Very nice! Desirable?

[@pawelkozianowski1943]

Just bought the watch from creation watches using extra 10% discount. Paid the final price at the checkout £159. Amazing! Very good review 👍 Thx for your work!

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Congrats!! What a bargain!!!

[@THX-C]

TGV’s got it right with the Marine Nationale strap. I’ve been wanting this one for years.

[@GinkgoJoe]

Well done and welcome Stan! I had one of these and really wanted to love it, but couldn't get past the small size of the time-telling face -- those slide rule rings make for a surprisingly small face and short hands. Stellar review!

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Thanks for watching Joe! It is surprising how small the actual dial face is, that’s for sure. The watch definitely grew on me though!

[@markfeasey6537]

Got mine a few years ago, absolutely love it, have it on a 22mm bond nato with curved spring bars, also works on a 20mm… I get a lot of comments. An absolutely must for any collection..

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Awesome Mark! It’s definitely a talking piece!

[@edwardteach6157]

I have the the SNA411 on the NDC strap and it a nice looker. I also have the SND255P1, blue dial, on a blue and orange nato for a daily work watch. Both are great watches. Nice review MWC.👍

[@jimliu7248]

Great addition to your Collection Russ

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Thanks Jim!!!! All the best

[@jfilm7466]

I've hardly taken my 5610 off my wrist since March. I absolutely love it, maybe thinking about my time in the 80s.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

That is superb my friend, thanks for watching!

[@jfilm7466]

@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR 🤗

[@altal2993]

I've just taken the plunge having bought new/old stock an original Nighthawk. Have you seen how much flightys and original Nighthawks are going for now!!!!

[@mrduke82]

Always so entertaining. Great review as per usual

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Thank you so much for watching my friend! I’m slowly improving!;)

[@violinmke]

First video I've seen of yours. You made sure there was well thought content with the comedy.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

I appreciate that a lot Mike thank you!

[@Shri_V]

I really like this but then I saw the gold plated version and now my heart is set on that - but I can't find it anywhere for a reasonable price! I'd ditch that pimpy bracelet asap and put it on a black strap - then it looks awesome!

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Ooooo that sounds great V! Congrats for when you find one!

[@cyrax1700]

Mr pagani is outstanding and super funny 😂😂😂 He should be in every video.... Good work.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Thank you my friend!

[@leeshelton1230]

Been looking at creation watches on this for a while but always been worried about the import tax. Thanks for the advice

[@darrenfry4695]

Have a look at steeldive watches, some say they're doing Seiko better than Seiko, and the price is a lot cheaper too,,great show by the way it's brilliant 👍💯🇬🇧

[@neiljones3855]

Great review love using creation watches another watch to consider.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

I know! Almost an untapped resource ! They were till selling SKX 013’s at a decent price not too long ago!

[@gyrfalcon7332]

Really great video on this useful beauty. Top two or three video on this watch. Well done! Love my Flightmaster. I don’t like big watches and was also concerned about how it would look to me on my 7” wrist. Wears like a dream (without that garbage bracelet of course). I use a black parachute NATO style strap. You inspired me to wear mine today 🤘🏼

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Yes my friend!!! Thank you for watching the show my friend! Glad you got it on today!!

[@robertosans5250]

Great video! Do not like the watch at all but found it very entertaining. amazing job!

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Roberto!! Thanks for watching my friend! I appreciate that a lot seeing you don’t like the watch!;)

[@Strapsco]

Great review Russ. 👏

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Thank you my friend!

[@artkingofwholefoods74]

I LOVE the flighty bracelet. Guess I like’em chunky. Also ANY leader/stitched leather strap will look amazing on any pilot’s watch… ❤

[@davidthorp3646]

About a month ago you said you used the default postage option when ordering your Flighty from Creation Watches This seems to be "Registered Airmail(with Folding Watch box and watch pouch)(3-4 weeks)" Is that the option you used? Also, where did you purchase NDC strap from? Etsy, or elsewhere? I've only recently come across your channel and it's a breath of fresh air. Also, I could do with seeing a video comparing Oris Aquis Calibre 400 41.5mm with the Tudor bb58. Any chance?

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Thanks for finding the channel my friend! I can confirm that is the postage option I did 👍🏼. I was gratefully given a strap bundle from the chief of the NDC, but you can contact him on Instagram. It would be chalk and cheese with those 2 comparisons as one is a big modern looking diver and the other vintage inspired.

[@terryfenner8142]

Secondhand Stan 😂😂 you’ll thank me in the morning … 😂😂

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Hahahahahahahaha cheers Terry!

[@kewlger]

@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR that was awesome!! Haha

[@GSM007G]

Had Mine since 2013.. but got strap with the Flighty colours from Cheapest NATO straps....in Sweden & British Virgin Islands, Brilliant Stuff...Well Done Mate! Cheers!

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Thanks For watching James! How many battery changes have you had?

[@GSM007G]

@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR only 4 since...then Bloody things are a bother ...but hit the lottery with 2 of them 4 years each...Check out Cheapest NATO straps Incredible prices & Top Shelf Quality...Gobsmacked when I received mine ...fits the Flighty with No Problems, Cheers! MWC JSMB

[@Iexpedite1]

This is my first time seeing secondhand Stan…I like him.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Hahahahaha he’ll be back!

[@DoctorWessamAtif]

Ok I have to say I laughed a lot watching this, wish all videos were the same. Good job man! You should have a comedy channel. Very good review as well.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Thank you so much Doc!! Appreciate that!

[@WristyGymnast]

Love the vids lad, video idea: best value in-house movement

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Thanks very much my friend, that is a great idea! A few episode perhaps?! All the best.

[@matthewsprague7674]

Can I ask how much was the import duty from Creation Watches? I've used them before but not for a while.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Didn’t pay any import tax on this my friend!

[@matthewsprague7674]

@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR many thanks for the response. Love the channel!

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

@@matthewsprague7674 thank you my friend!

[@gervers]

It’s a great watch and a fantastic review! I’ve been a pilot for 28 years and I still can’t use the features of this watch’s slide rule bezel!!!! That’s what modern pilot apps are for!!! 😂

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Hahaha!! Well I’m glad about that for myself my friend!!;)

[@Fearless-1]

The slide rule bezel on these type of watches is very useful for daily math computations (e.g., restaurant tips, price comparisons, sales taxes, currency conversions, etc).

[@andrewgee2775]

Great review, love mine. I have it on a Marine Nationale strap and used curved spring bars, gives you a little more room for the strap. Cheers

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Thanks for watching Andrew! Curved spring bars are definitely the way to go!!

[@FabioPascuaThePilot]

2:35, The original ‘Flightmaster’ was the 7T34 in the very early 90’s, your SNA411 is the 2° iteration of the model, updated for the 21st Century. 09:47, Excerpt taken from Airbus A350 FCOM manual: ‘ As a general rule, during the scan sequence of the overhead panel: ALL WHITE LIGHTS (except MAINTENANCE panel) OFF ‘. Yes it’s dark up there (night time).

[@minirock1980]

Picked one up 2nd hand but presents new, pleasantly supprised generally dont like busy dials but there is something about this dial, also thought id try Voller 21mm mesh bracelet Long Island developed:)

[@listercruz5581]

I bought one . Just in case if my flight crashes into sea… this watch will be useful. By the way I dont know how to swim. Any watch with oxygen supply ? I can wear as a set

[@nbirdman74]

Great video. I’ve owned 2 of these. The first I modded with a Crystal times Saphire domed Crystal (purple Ar coated). It looked awesome, but lost the water resistance. It really bugged me, so I flipped it and bought another and left it with the stock Hardlex. I have the TGV style ndc strap, but I actually like the look and comfort of the stock bracelet, but totally get the criticism it garners.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

That’s fantastic my friend!

[@violinmke]

I had one. It didn't get enough wrist time. So I sold it on ebay. Now I miss it because its gone. Its was a bit big for me.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Mike!!!! Well at least they aren’t mega bucks!!!

[@TheSmiler62]

Now discontinued.....Got one.....Luvs it ;)

[@felo6035]

Great review Russ. I really appreciate it as I've had this watch under my eye for a long time. Here in the US Amazon is selling it for $239 which is about £174. After watching your review I like it even more. I think it may be time to pull the trigger on this cracking piece 🙂 Thank you again and have a wonderful day 🙏👏👍👊

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Felo! That is great value I think! You never know they may discontinue it one day!

[@felo6035]

@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR Thank you and I agree 👍

[@felo6035]

Russ - I pulled the trigger on a Seiko Flightmaster today !!!! I cannot wait to get it. Thank you again for your review, it definitely helped me make up my mind on this cracking aviator piece.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

@@felo6035 yes congratulations!!!!!!!!

[@felo6035]

@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR Thank you my friend 🙏

[@NathanChisholm041]

Mate the Flighty is an icon and a beast of a watch! I love wearing mine but I've just bought a Seiko Samurai Pepsi JDM so that my new favorite atm!

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Nathan! Thanks for watching! Just shows you how amazing and diverse Seiko are!!! I’m sitting here now with the Flightmaster on looking down at my ARNIE and Mini Turtle!!!!!

[@NathanChisholm041]

@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR I want both those watches but im leaning towards my first turtle, i saw on her in Oz and loved it! Might get the original black or another Pepsi ;-) Cheers mate...

[@Mark-sd7fc]

I put mine on a Barton silicone strap black on the outside and yellow on the inside I think everyone is putting it on the same strap, because it’s sharp as hell! Nothing wrong with the bracelet, I brushed mine with a green scotchbrite pad and it’s gorgeous

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Nice one Mark! Thanks for watching my friend!

[@ucaryildirim]

Hey since l saw that watch from tgv channel it was on my target , then l did deep search and figure that out there are some alternatives under the same brand umbrella . Pulsar PF3925X1 use the same caliber 7T62/A which is also under seiko brand and has almost 1/3 price even more in some good deals . Sure flighty is more avi watch and Pulsar looks more casual or dress/sport watch but when l consider the price l took the Pulsar .

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Great stuff my friend! Pulsar certainly don’t have the street cred they used to!!;)

[@ucaryildirim]

@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR yeah l agree and l think that makes Pulsar a bit more close to me , brands that poped out and brands that loses their popularity always good chance to purches for their legendary models 😉👍🏽

[@nobbynoris]

Didn't Omega also do the original stairmaster? You know, the watch that Thora Hird wore in all of her adverts for Stannah Stairlifts?

[@fayyazilahi291]

I thought that Seiko discontinued the flightmaster. Where did you get this from?

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Creation watches!! I said it on the show my friend ! Did you watch it start to end??;)

[@fayyazilahi291]

@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR Bought it shortly after and is my favourite watch of my collection. Lug width is annoying but thats the only negative I have of this watch. water resistance is amazing

[@Cougar139tweak]

Watched this and just bought a new Bezel and crystal for my Flightmaster so I can wear it as a beater watch.....Don't wear it enough!!! time to stop babying my favorites!!!! SNA413 Blue one is the beezknees, bought it last week... still in the Post....Bezel and crystal for that one inbound too!!!

[@nkonig1]

Your bezel turns way more freely than mine. I’ll never have a problem with accidentally knocking it but it’s a struggle to turn! I got mine from Creation Watches at the beginning of 2020.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

That is really interesting Nick as I haven’t seen a review with a stiff bezel like yours? Creation Watches is definitely the way to go. All the best.

[@markhart9117]

Do you pay tax from creation watches

[@markhart9117]

@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR do you pay tax from creation , great channel btw

[@nkonig1]

@@markhart9117 No I didn’t. Pretty sure MWC didn’t either.

[@markhart9117]

@@nkonig1 worth a punt may buy a cheaper Casio for a tester money tight and seemed to good to be true .old sinic lol thanks you

[@johngarrad4]

Another crackin review Russ! Must admit I copied TGV too and wear it on a green and yellow French nationale nato. Perfect combo! Lovin secondhand Stan! Sure I've seen him round my local market! Not sure the rolex he had were the real deal though! Lol..... See u in a Tick tick.....

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

John appreciate that a lot!!! Hahahahaha Stan certainly gets around!!

[@brianmsahin]

Fantastic! Would definitely change that bracelet! Is there a kilometres per hour version I wonder 🤔

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Thanks for watching Brian! I would have though Marc at Long Island Watches would have told us about that by now?

[@brianmsahin]

@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR 😄👍