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Paracentesis · 19 November 2010, 07:20 AM

Any Bremont owners here? Their MB II looks like a pretty tough watch, and apparently the only way to get an MB I is to blow yourself out of a plane!

Looks good, but at 42 mm, it might be a bit too big?

http://www.bremont.com/featureMBII.php

argee1977 · 20 November 2010, 06:04 AM

There's lots of information on Bremont over on tz-uk.com, loads of the Martin Baker's over there and some good reviews such as this http://www.tz-uk.com/forum/viewtopic...bremont+review

For me though, the MBII looks fantastic, really has that look of a good watch and well built, just a tad expensive for my tastes, although they come up now and again secondhand and i do always twitch when they do.

TheDude · 21 November 2010, 03:17 AM

I have keen interest in these, but I simply cannot justify the cost. In the US, Tourneau has exclusive sales/distribution which is helpful (they can generally get most anything) but the downside is that you're dealing with Tourneau.

WatchTimes · 21 November 2010, 04:29 AM

The brand sealed their fate with me when they picked Tourneau as their only US AD
I won't deal with the T in any way shape or form so I will never own a Bremont.

Also I myself am just not overly impressed by the looks and mechanics for the price.

Wisconsin Proud · 21 November 2010, 05:59 AM

It's a brand that, for whatever reason, is getting alot of pub in the last couple years. I'm not sure if it's the story of the brothers who created the brand or the watches themselves.

I do like the two-eyed chrono but is the price justified based on the history?

If they hang around for ten more years they could be a good niche brand but right now and do see them as an option against like-priced brands.

Paracentesis · 21 November 2010, 06:39 AM

The problem(s) is/are that they have no history, and use ETA ebauches. But they seem to have a USP with the ejector-seat nonsense. And the watches do look pretty good, IMO.

gaopa · 22 November 2010, 04:57 AM

I have never heard of the brand. After a quick Google search I learned more. The most important thing I learned is that are too expensive, IMHO. Cheers, Bill P.

topcat30093 · 26 November 2010, 03:54 AM

I also very much like their appearance, as well as their rugged construction.

But would prefer it to have it's own in-house movement.

snowbird · 26 January 2011, 10:29 AM

I was walking by Tourneau and they had several Bremonts in the window, so I went in and tried one on. I really like the look of these watches. The one I tried one was a chronograph with an ivory colored dial and I think it was $5650.

towernick · 28 January 2011, 05:32 PM

Too expensive for what they are in my opinion.

Paracentesis · 2 February 2011, 09:32 AM

I tried one on: nice, but too big for me, and I agree too expensive for a watch with no real pedigree.

19 November 2010, 07:20 AM	#1
Paracentesis Banned Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Tissot Posts: 1,454	Bremont watches Any Bremont owners here? Their MB II looks like a pretty tough watch, and apparently the only way to get an MB I is to blow yourself out of a plane! Looks good, but at 42 mm, it might be a bit too big? http://www.bremont.com/featureMBII.php

20 November 2010, 06:04 AM	#2
argee1977 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Ryan Location: England Watch: AP ROC Posts: 1,462	There's lots of information on Bremont over on tz-uk.com, loads of the Martin Baker's over there and some good reviews such as this http://www.tz-uk.com/forum/viewtopic...bremont+review For me though, the MBII looks fantastic, really has that look of a good watch and well built, just a tad expensive for my tastes, although they come up now and again secondhand and i do always twitch when they do. __________________ PANERAI, MORE THAN A WATCH, LESS THAN A KITKAT

21 November 2010, 04:29 AM	#4
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	The brand sealed their fate with me when they picked Tourneau as their only US AD I won't deal with the T in any way shape or form so I will never own a Bremont. Also I myself am just not overly impressed by the looks and mechanics for the price. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

26 November 2010, 03:54 AM	#8
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,449	I also very much like their appearance, as well as their rugged construction. But would prefer it to have it's own in-house movement. __________________

21 November 2010, 03:17 AM	#3
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,492	I have keen interest in these, but I simply cannot justify the cost. In the US, Tourneau has exclusive sales/distribution which is helpful (they can generally get most anything) but the downside is that you're dealing with Tourneau.

21 November 2010, 05:59 AM	#5
Wisconsin Proud Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 351	It's a brand that, for whatever reason, is getting alot of pub in the last couple years. I'm not sure if it's the story of the brothers who created the brand or the watches themselves. I do like the two-eyed chrono but is the price justified based on the history? If they hang around for ten more years they could be a good niche brand but right now and do see them as an option against like-priced brands.

21 November 2010, 06:39 AM	#6
Paracentesis Banned Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Tissot Posts: 1,454	The problem(s) is/are that they have no history, and use ETA ebauches. But they seem to have a USP with the ejector-seat nonsense. And the watches do look pretty good, IMO.

22 November 2010, 04:57 AM	#7
gaopa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: .. Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 1,820	I have never heard of the brand. After a quick Google search I learned more. The most important thing I learned is that are too expensive, IMHO. Cheers, Bill P.

26 January 2011, 10:29 AM	#9
snowbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 2,157	I was walking by Tourneau and they had several Bremonts in the window, so I went in and tried one on. I really like the look of these watches. The one I tried one was a chronograph with an ivory colored dial and I think it was $5650.

28 January 2011, 05:32 PM	#10
towernick Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 880	Too expensive for what they are in my opinion.

2 February 2011, 09:32 AM	#11
Paracentesis Banned Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Tissot Posts: 1,454	I tried one on: nice, but too big for me, and I agree too expensive for a watch with no real pedigree.

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