Opinion on Bremont Watches
Discussion
El stovey said:
Evidence no doubt that professionals are (suddenly) using bremont watches.
They certainly are in military aviation, and have been for some time. The Squadron/airframe 'specials' are being bought by aircrew; the Lynx Mk7/9 U2 I've seen worn by quite a few at work as an example. A niche that Breitling used to have with the Aerospace is now being filled on a growing basis by Bremont. Movement debacle notwithstanding, they're a decent well-made watch and becoming very popular with UK mil aircrew. speedtwelve said:
El stovey said:
Evidence no doubt that professionals are (suddenly) using bremont watches.
They certainly are in military aviation, and have been for some time. The Squadron/airframe 'specials' are being bought by aircrew; the Lynx Mk7/9 U2 I've seen worn by quite a few at work as an example. A niche that Breitling used to have with the Aerospace is now being filled on a growing basis by Bremont. Movement debacle notwithstanding, they're a decent well-made watch and becoming very popular with UK mil aircrew. As you've said, the breitling aerospace was once THE pilots watch. In my old lot we all one. Mine had a blue face, I think there was a black and a grey one later on.
We all bought them when we started out and proudly wore them. We'd all get them from the same shops in the Middle East. You just walked in and said you were a pilot, they gave you a special discount and your aerospace, Then I remember getting to a bar and being berated by a hostie I was trying to impress as I, and all my pilot friends had the same watch on, she rightly pointed out that we should have a bit more imagination than buying "that pilots watch". The aerospace in my current airline soon became known as the "clitoris watch" as every c**t had one. Now you very rarely see them. Possibly exactly the same thing will happen with bremont as they target niche groups to create a link to aviation, people don't want to be sitting with their colleagues and all have the same watch on,
Breitling though did actually have historical links with aviation and made aircraft clocks etc. I think their watches have been issued to pilots in the past. Bremont are just selling watches to pilots by putting different logos on them and hoping it creates enough of a buzz to then get an association with aerospace. There was a time when loads of pilots had breitlings but now, you rarely see them. Just because everyone had one.
I've read on here the same thing happens in the city firms with Rolex (submariners possibly) new traders buy them with their first bonus and everyone has them on so they eventually becomes less desirable. A poster told a story a few months ago about going out at night and all his workmates were wearing the same Rolex. That's what happened to breitling in aviation.
Before anyone else gets all upset about people insulting their watches, I've got my eye on the Boeing 1 GMT and I haven't yet seen many Bremonts at work yet so you never know.
Yes, the Aerospace was a pilot cliche (although I still wear one!). A lot of mates have moved away to other Breitlings, but most still wear something stamped I'M A PILOT AND HAVE A BIG WATCH; Navitimer, Airwolf, Speedmaster Moonwatch etc. Interesting point about Bremont perhaps saturating the pilot market in the future to the point where it's 'uncool' to wear one in the crewroom.
speedtwelve said:
Yes, the Aerospace was a pilot cliche (although I still wear one!). A lot of mates have moved away to other Breitlings, but most still wear something stamped I'M A PILOT AND HAVE A BIG WATCH; Navitimer, Airwolf, Speedmaster Moonwatch etc. Interesting point about Bremont perhaps saturating the pilot market in the future to the point where it's 'uncool' to wear one in the crewroom.
I hardly see any breitlings at work anymore, a few Rolex GMTs and a couple of IWCs but that's it. Most pilots don't seem to care about their watches really. A couple of the ex mil guys still have their old RAF and RN seiko issue watch which look great on a NATO. Bremont are doing a lot of these squadron and regiment editions, they've obviously got the Boeing models but only one has Boeing on the face. I wonder if they'll do some airline ones, I can imagine a BA one with a speedbird selling to BA crew. How many orders do they need for a run of watches? There used to be a Pan Am Rolex GMT, I think it was even issued to Pan Am pilots.
Would other people want a watch with their employer on the front? Obviously military people have more attachment to their squadron, regiment, ship etc than most people outside would have to a multinational or to a law firm I expect.
jshell said:
S'funny, I tried on a Wright Flyer today and it was a lovely piece. To have a piece of the original plane in the movement is a nice touch. But, then I read the story of the movement and it put me off a bit. Does anyone think that would be a good future investment?
Highly unlikely, and doubtful the price will do anything other than deprecate as normal.Won’t stop sellers trying it on and spouting how limited it is, etc.
Of course, no special insight – just the impression I have.
El stovey said:
I hardly see any breitlings at work anymore, a few Rolex GMTs and a couple of IWCs but that's it. Most pilots don't seem to care about their watches really. A couple of the ex mil guys still have their old RAF and RN seiko issue watch which look great on a NATO.
Bremont are doing a lot of these squadron and regiment editions, they've obviously got the Boeing models but only one has Boeing on the face. I wonder if they'll do some airline ones, I can imagine a BA one with a speedbird selling to BA crew. How many orders do they need for a run of watches? There used to be a Pan Am Rolex GMT, I think it was even issued to Pan Am pilots.
Would other people want a watch with their employer on the front? Obviously military people have more attachment to their squadron, regiment, ship etc than most people outside would have to a multinational or to a law firm I expect.
When I used to work in aviation I always kept an eye out for the watches being worn and would say bi-metal DJ was the most common with pilots by a country mile. I would have said older Speedys would come a close 2nd. This is mostly older ex USAF guys flying G5s, C602/4s GLEX etc.Bremont are doing a lot of these squadron and regiment editions, they've obviously got the Boeing models but only one has Boeing on the face. I wonder if they'll do some airline ones, I can imagine a BA one with a speedbird selling to BA crew. How many orders do they need for a run of watches? There used to be a Pan Am Rolex GMT, I think it was even issued to Pan Am pilots.
Would other people want a watch with their employer on the front? Obviously military people have more attachment to their squadron, regiment, ship etc than most people outside would have to a multinational or to a law firm I expect.
Our old boss on one aircraft dished out solid gold AP royal oaks after a period of service, that was nice
They were the only watches worn after you had been given one.I thought there hadn't been a limited edition from Bremont for a while....
https://www.bremont.com/watch/norton-v4/20031
Shall we start a wager on the next tie in, what now with cars, motorbikes, planes, boats all done I think next we could see the Bremont Bombardier for train spotters or the Bremont Brompton for annoying commuters. Next year there will be the Bremont Berry Bros for winos, that comes exclusively in a cork box - an original for a watch manufacturer, oh wait...
https://www.bremont.com/watch/norton-v4/20031
Shall we start a wager on the next tie in, what now with cars, motorbikes, planes, boats all done I think next we could see the Bremont Bombardier for train spotters or the Bremont Brompton for annoying commuters. Next year there will be the Bremont Berry Bros for winos, that comes exclusively in a cork box - an original for a watch manufacturer, oh wait...
7184c said:
I thought there hadn't been a limited edition from Bremont for a while....
https://www.bremont.com/watch/norton-v4/20031
Shall we start a wager on the next tie in, what now with cars, motorbikes, planes, boats all done I think next we could see the Bremont Bombardier for train spotters or the Bremont Brompton for annoying commuters. Next year there will be the Bremont Berry Bros for winos, that comes exclusively in a cork box - an original for a watch manufacturer, oh wait...
This is the 2nd Norton they've donehttps://www.bremont.com/watch/norton-v4/20031
Shall we start a wager on the next tie in, what now with cars, motorbikes, planes, boats all done I think next we could see the Bremont Bombardier for train spotters or the Bremont Brompton for annoying commuters. Next year there will be the Bremont Berry Bros for winos, that comes exclusively in a cork box - an original for a watch manufacturer, oh wait...
don logan said:
7184c said:
I thought there hadn't been a limited edition from Bremont for a while....
https://www.bremont.com/watch/norton-v4/20031
Shall we start a wager on the next tie in, what now with cars, motorbikes, planes, boats all done I think next we could see the Bremont Bombardier for train spotters or the Bremont Brompton for annoying commuters. Next year there will be the Bremont Berry Bros for winos, that comes exclusively in a cork box - an original for a watch manufacturer, oh wait...
This is the 2nd Norton they've donehttps://www.bremont.com/watch/norton-v4/20031
Shall we start a wager on the next tie in, what now with cars, motorbikes, planes, boats all done I think next we could see the Bremont Bombardier for train spotters or the Bremont Brompton for annoying commuters. Next year there will be the Bremont Berry Bros for winos, that comes exclusively in a cork box - an original for a watch manufacturer, oh wait...
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Probably, since brand-owned and operated boutiques like to maintain that their products are worth every penny of the asking price.
More chance negotiating a sensible discount from an AD or buying online.
No harm in asking, and you may be persuasive enough to pull it off, but the likelihood is you’ll get little more than a free service and/or a few trinket accessories.
Probably, since brand-owned and operated boutiques like to maintain that their products are worth every penny of the asking price.
More chance negotiating a sensible discount from an AD or buying online.
No harm in asking, and you may be persuasive enough to pull it off, but the likelihood is you’ll get little more than a free service and/or a few trinket accessories.
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