717 PILOT-OPERATED | LAS VEGAS, NV

Rolex Sourcing. Aviation-Grade Due Diligence.

Expert-led acquisition for the serious collector. We apply the precision of the flight deck to the world of horology, ensuring every reference is cleared for your collection.

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Mason Andrews

Founder & Lead Scout

Mason Andrews is a Las Vegas-based airline pilot and record-holding aviator. In 2018, he achieved a Guinness World Record as the youngest person to fly solo around the world, completing a 76-day journey that covered over 26,000 miles in a single-engine aircraft. This high-stakes environment forged a lifelong commitment to technical precision and risk mitigation.

Today, Mason serves as a commercial airline First Officer, where he operates the Boeing 717. Living in Las Vegas, Nevada, he applies the same clinical attention to detail required in the cockpit to the luxury watch market. As a dedicated collector, he founded Flight Deck Acquisitions to provide clients with the absolute truth regarding asset integrity and market positioning.

The Technical Flight Report (TFR)

In aviation, a pre-flight inspection is a non-negotiable protocol. At Flight Deck Acquisitions, we apply that same rigor to horology through our proprietary Technical Flight Report (TFR). A TFR is not just a description; it is a clinical audit that serves as the final clearance for any acquisition.

Our detail-oriented process involves a multi-point inspection of the reference's "flight worthiness," ensuring that every component meets our strict criteria for equity and authenticity.

Geometric Analysis: Pixel-level audit of lug thickness and chamfer sharpness to detect over-polishing.
Reference Matching: Verification of serial ranges against production windows for dial, handset, and bracelet accuracy.
Mechanical Health: Review of service logs and amplitude data to ensure operational integrity.
Provenance Audit: Deep-dive into historical ownership and documentation to secure asset value.

Digital Scout: Market Intelligence

Global Surveillance

Our proprietary Digital Scout AI operates 24/7, scanning global indices, private dealer networks, and international auction houses simultaneously to identify mispriced opportunities.

Live Price Auditing

Markets move fast. Our system tracks day-to-day volatility and global price trends to provide you with the most up-to-date valuations, ensuring you buy at the correct "Altitude."

Information Gap Detection

We leverage machine intelligence to find instances where rare references are overlooked due to lack of technical oversight, capturing opportunities before they reach the mainstream.

Active Scouting Radar: Q1 2026

GMT-MASTER REF. 16700

[ RADAR ACTIVE ]

Scanning for transitional "Swiss Only" dials and unpolished cases. Current indices show high-condition full sets trading between **$13.5k – $14.5k+**. Targeting entry altitudes below market ceiling to capture the 16700 scarcity gap.

EXPLORER II REF. 16570

[ RADAR ACTIVE ]

Hunting for unpolished "Polar" variants, specifically targeting Caliber 3186 movement examples. Market floor for standard sets remains around **$9.5k – $10.5k**, with significant equity potential in factory-geometry cases.

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Ready to source a specific reference or request a Technical Flight Report (TFR)?

Direct Communication:

MASON@FLIGHTDECKACQUISITIONS.COM