I have two vintage Flightmasters from the 1990s. I wrote about the first one, which is the stainless steel variant of this 4-register watch in 2019. The gold variant is a more recent acquisition that I write about here. Following are photos of this variant.
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The watch features four (4) registers [clockwise from the top] one for the chronograph, date, alarm and sub-second.
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Case back showing the model number and the serial number. The serial number indicates this watch to have been manufactured in May 1991, making the watch more than 30 years old as of this writing. The 'Japan J' below the serial number indicates this to be 'Made in Japan'.
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Side view showing the crown at 3 o'clockm a button at 2 o'clock for the date setting of the right sub-dial, and another crown at 4 o'clock for the alarm setting.
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Photo of the movement, which is a Cal. 7T34B
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Close-up of the four registers [from the top]: chronograph, date, alarm and seconds
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Wrist shot
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My two flightmasters are among the more desirable quartz chronographs
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Although its not stated explicitly on the dial or the case back, this watch is Made in Japan. Later models will have 'Japan Movement' or 'Movt/Movement Japan' on the dial and the back of the case. This will also state "Cased in China", indicating where the watch was assembled. Being 'Made in Japan' adds to the watch being collectible.
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