The fact that Christopher Ward created an in-house movement before Bremont is just sad. I can get Christopher Ward for half the price of any Bremont. The brothers need to make watches, not watches that show respect to planes.
Are you gonna justify the price you put on the tudor gmt pepsi? Should i remind everyone that you put a watch for sale for twice the retail price? What kind of business model are you running? Ive seen that watch on other websites for almost 1000 dollars less. Good luck selling it
Yeah, these are amazing. Too bad watchfinder don't make these videos anymore. And even when they do, it's not to the same level of quality or storytelling. Shame.
Absolutely fascinating,this is the best watch channel on RU-vid. You guys ever consider making a documentary on the history of watchmaking or other related topics?
I’m a huge fan of the brand, and the fact that I’m an airline pilot might have something to do with that. You’re right - I don’t want the MB I, because of what I’d have to go through to get it. But I would gladly and proudly wear the GMT version, the MB III. You didn’t even talk about how amazingly well they hug the wrist!
Bremont watches look very nice to me, nods to the past with lots of modern details & sporty appeal, however I can't get over the fact that their pricing strategy is absurd. They go all-in on marketing -going the extra mile to somehow borrow 'heritage' and vintage cues in inventive ways, and they charge for it the same money that you would spend on an entry level Rolex, Omega and the likes. Those two companies have deservedly earned THE RIGHT to ask that price, Bremont didn't
Alex - Bremont's entry level watches (e.g. Solo) are priced around 60% of entry Rolex (Oyster Perpetual). The Supermarine diver on a bracelet is 50% of the price of a date-Sub. Maybe that's still too much, but they are nowhere near Rolex prices, nor should they be. The Supermarine costs about the same as the (ETA-based) Seamaster 300M, while Omega's new (8800-based) version will be somewhat more. The new 300M is on my shopping list. Steve - Bremont use both 2824/2836 and 2892 movements, as well as 7750s. They overdo it by talking about being "modified", when that really means just a rotor and some decoration. They kind of hide it with their own designations, but show it in the numbers; BE-36AE = 2836, BE-92AE = 2892, BE-50AE = 7750 and so on. The irony is that Bremont started in pretty much the same way Rolex did 100 years earlier. Rolex were based in the UK, imported Swiss movements and cased them up.
If you’ve ejected, and lived, what better way to commemorate it. I’ve just taken delivery of my gorgeous Bremont regimental watch: great to see a young British company making something exceptional that offers a different take on the mass produced Rolexes, Seikos etc etc.
Fine storytelling (even more improved of late), and a very fine watch indeed, with meaningful, differentiated, creative, artistic tech that is both a problem solver and game changer. If this Martin-Baker range is not the most indestructible automatic/mechanical watch out there above sea level then I would like to know what is.
Beautiful watch, but my only gripe is the printed dial, I love a bit of depth to my dials, even an applied propeller blade would make the world of difference. Even the hands are plain flat
hockingham applied indices would be a serious problem for the vibration/shock resistance, that's why they're painted, less risk of parts flying around.
hey Watchfinder & Co. how about making a video on the Italian Military and Air Force (AMI) watches. I'd love to know more on the Leonidas CP2, the Tag Heuer AMI (issued to pilots with over 3000 hours), and the original Panerai.
I was not a huge fan of Bremont watches until I watched this video! Now I have a new found respect for the brand and will be looking out for anyone with a red barrel! Excellent video yet again.
I actually own a Martin-Baker ejection seat, a Mark 7 that probably came from an F-4 Phantom. I'm currently working on turning it into the centerpiece of a flight simulator cockpit setup. I wouldn't mind having of these watches to go with it, though I'll stick with the commercial version. (Oh, and because people always ask; yes, it's completely safe. All of the explosive and rocket parts were removed long ago when the aircraft it came out of was scrapped.)
I have a set of cockpit mirrors from an F4 mounted around the insides of the A pillars and replacing the standard rear view mirror in my 1990 Miata. Removed the external sideview mirrors and, because the aircraft mirrors are slightly convex, I have 360° view with only slight head movement. Best part is, without the turbulence from the external mirrors, wind buffeting in the cabin is almost nothing! Being an aviation geek has paid off!
@@jamestouchette859 I think this is my favourite thread ever. :) My NA Miata/MX5 was my favourite car I ever owned. Would have loved a few aviation bits on it! R.I.P. F330FPL
@@Valisk my pipe dream for my little racecar is a small gas turbine driving a large turbo (like an aircraft APU) so I have constant boost like a supercharger at peak efficiency with zero parasitic loss! Only downsides are cost and maintenance lol even small R/C jet engines are labor- and cash-intensive lol.
At first I thought the title is some kind of Jedi mind trick. Even if it were, it didn't work! A watch with such a remarkably personal significance is, well, almost priceless. I did see it in your shop listed as POA. And a quick search for other MB1s suggests that that "P" is pretty, pretty high. I suspect it would be actually cheaper to buy a 30 min fighter jet experience and activate the ejection seat on purpose. I just hope the pilot won't get suspicious when I ask beforehand if the seats are made by Martin-Baker...
A poor job is a poor job, even if you want to justify it or call it another way; you only have to observe the macro zoom in the watches of the other videos on this channel, and you will be able to realize what is "perfectly normal" in a quality watch on that price range.
R. Inkhaurt: Maybe those details are not important to you, but if they did not matter in the watch industry, brands like Vacheron, Girard Perregaux, Patek, etc., would not bother to perfect that kind of detail to give a delightful macro zoom to the eyes.
I may be wrong, but I think he was referring to the paint on the yellow seconds hand on the round part. Literally looks like the (black yellow round part) was drawn on with a sharpie.
Well, you can see Grand Seiko, Rolex, some Omega or Nomos, that some of their models can be obtained for around that price, and you will never find a job as badly done as the "sharpie" one.
Excellent presentation. I am a watch collector and was very happy to learn more. I am also a Warrior, USAF SAC, so I am well aware of the hazards that we meet with, my watch, my survival radio, knife, 1st aid kit are very, very close friends. Thank you for your presentation. Now, off to London for a MB3.
Brilliant, best watch channel on RU-vid. Love the history lessons,thank you. Lovely watch, but you're right - I certainly wouldn't want to earn a red one ! Cheers 👍👍
The terrible crash of the mb3 turned the company's thoughts in the future to pilot safety, that's true, but not before they designed the mb5, possibly the best piston engined aeroplane not to make it to full production during ww2.
I love to hear the back story myself being s practical man celebrate the field testing. what is the point of haveing say a watch that looks as nice as a omega sea master but it fails to be water proof or daily sea ventures. my citizen promaster was approved by and a totally used in the Italian navy. it is a trusted tool and how great to associate a time piece like this one with equipment that saved a brother in arms life.(bremont ejection seatsgreat video but lastly the title seems misleading why dont I want this watch? did I miss something where the civilian ones not field ruggidized? seems like a good watch unless it will fdll apart .
Bremont could have been a great company, but with their dishonest use of the term 'in-house' for their movements and their steep pricing, I just don't respect them enough to ever buy any of their watches.
The MB3 Crashed FFS. Never went into production or RAF Service. The MB3 is was about as reliable as a Bremont watch. I had an MB2 - disaster as it kept losing time. On contacting Bremont customer services they asked if I’d wouldn’t it up! I don’t own the watch anymore. Furthermore - Martin Bakers reputation was seriously damaged when it was discovered that they had not provided their premier customer; the RAF, with plated maintenance data. This lead to the death of Red Arrow Pilot Flt Lt Sean Cunningham at RAF Scampton on 8 November 2011. Martin Baker were fined £1.1M by the MoD. So let’s not shout too loud about Bremont or Martin Baker.
I purchased an MB II in St Maarten this summer. Excellent watch. I took off a Breitling Blackbird to put it on and haven't looked back. They Bremont keeps great time - is more accurate than my Rolex Explorer was.. Love the watch. Please review other Bremonts!
Great story of Ejector Seat, but what does it have to do with Bremont? This watch, like all Bremont watches are grossly overvalued. To begin with, the movement is a bog standard ETA 2836-A2 movement, Nivaflex spring and 38 hr. reserve. I don't know what Chinese outfit makes Bremont cases, nor do I care, but for the price, you would be much better off with something like Jaeger LeCoultre Compressor, IWC, or even Longines. Bremont watches, even if they are limited editions, have no status on s/h watch market.
The story sounds like they desperately wanted their company to have some kind of tie in with aviation history. Quite cleverly done though. The watch itself is nice enough. Just not for the price they are asking.
The MB1 is an exceptional good looking watch. But looking at the MBII or MBIII they are not as striking or as exceptional. Why? Because the detail on the MB1 like yellow second hand, yellow numbers 5-55, black hour hand with white triangle tip, MB logo, red triangle not bordered, day +date, different style numbers 1-12, time segments round the dial are evenly spaced per second/minute. The MBII is a poor copy in my opinion. It looks dull. Lacks the contrasting color hands, the chosen number type face is flat in comparison. No MB logo. only has the date, no day. The MBIII even worse. The inclusion of numbers 1-23 round the dial make it look messy. Again no day only date. The classic looks of the MB1 with its history as you shared is completely lost on the MBII & MB3. They don’t look classic or have history. They look dull in comparison & hence are over priced. They don’t hold their value either. If you are a watch collector hold out for an MB1 otherwise why settle for a poor copy in the MBII or III
Hi bud, could you do a video on the different AP RO models? Non off shore or the ones you believe will gain most value or are most collectible? Thank you!
"Without crossing the line into gimmick!!!!!" Bremont? No, they'd never resort to that. No. Never! Just like they wouldn't invent their entire back-story about some non-existant French farmer. Nor claim they have an in-house movement and when challenged about that lie, claim not to really know what an in house movement is. Gimmick? No. A piece of Hawking's desk anyone? One of Ronnie Wood's crap paintings? Etc. Gimmicks? No chance.
Why waste your money on this watch when you could buy from a company that has history ie: TISSOT PRC 200 POWERMATIC 80 at £475.00 and save yourself 8 minutes explaining the history of the ejector seat and £3,795.00
What a great story. The watch itself may not be particularly special, but its heritage certainly is... It reveals why a few must revere these watches, and few more would pay for them. Thank you.
I don't get the paint job on the rear of the seconds hand - those stripes. They frankly look like a kids Sunday afternoon model building fare - I'm astounded! Was previously keen - but now questioning...!
I think the balance of this vid was all wrong, far, far too much about Martin Baker and almost nothing about the damn watch....it’s meant to be a watch review, no? Personally, Bremont does not figure at all on my wish list, I’m afraid watch makers need to demonstrate a heritage and patrimony that upstarts like Bremont simply can’t.
The David Attenborough of time piece story telling. Just truly beautiful videos, photography, research and narrative. Easily one of the most impressive channels out there.
But Spotmatic F doesnt have that narrow peak on the prism housing. Also different controls. I'm more convinced this is an MX, due to how the roll counter window is built into the frame, instead of on the advancing lever, like on the Spotmatic.
