Bremont’s Altitude watches, combining aviation heritage & cutting-edge technology.
Since Bremont was founded in 2002, the drama and wonder of aviation has
been at the heart of its story, and of its products. Its pilot’s watches, robustly
engineered and rooted in aviation heritage, have earned the trust of military
and civilian pilots, adventurers, collectors and enthusiasts. None more so than
the MB series, specifically designed to withstand the punishing procedures
used in testing aircraft ejection seats.
Built for the cockpit but made for those who push limits. Every innovation,
every extreme test and every material advancement has been about one thing—
taking it further.
BREMONT AND THE MILITARY
Bremont is proud to supply watches to military units across the
globe. This began in 2011 with a bespoke MBII for the US Navy’s
Sunliners squadron, and the range remains a popular choice for
elite units worldwide, from air squadrons to infantry, naval crews to
special forces.
Working in close collaboration with those who wear and cherish them,
Bremont has crafted mission-ready watches for over 500 military
groups and is the official luxury watch partner of His Majesty’s Armed
Forces. Often classified, always exclusive, Bremont’s timepieces
are built with purpose, trusted in action, and worn with pride.
ALTITUDE MB METEOR - EVOLVING AN ICON
The most significant evolution of the MB concept to date takes its name from
the Gloster Meteor, Britain’s very first jet fighter, and the aircraft used for
Martin-Baker’s original live ejection test in 1946. Remarkably, two Gloster
Meteors are kept by the company today, and are still used for live
ejection testing.
The MB Meteor integrates frontline materials, improved ergonomics, and
significant technical advancements into the MB’s dual-crown, Trip-Tick format.
Its 42mm case highlights the handsome, flowing lines of the three-part
Trip-Tick design, now gently refined with a slimmer profile and reduced
lug-to-lug distance, to sit perfectly on the wrist. The entire case is made of
Grade 2 titanium, dramatically reducing weight while increasing durability.
This includes an iconic centre barrel, originally made in anodized aluminium,
with knurled titanium options in black or titanium grey with future releases to
feature additional colours. A new, concave, angled bezel profile is now paired
with a ‘glassbox’ sapphire crystal, striking a deft balance between modern
refinement and vintage-inspired elegance.
The dual crowns – one at 2 o’clock for winding and setting, and one at 4
o’clock for operating the bi-directional inner bezel – have been optimised for
ergonomics and utility, delivering a much smoother operation. The inner bezel’s
Roto-Click technology has also been re-engineered, ensuring effortless and
precise action with the pure, satisfying click familiar to MB owners.
This frames a dial rigorously designed for enhanced legibility, with options
available in both black and brushed silver iterations. Applied numerals and
indexes, along with the use of high-grade Super-LumiNova®, ensure optimal
visibility and clarity. The watch retains one of the MB’s most iconic features:
the ‘lollipop’ seconds hand counterbalanced by a looped ‘ejection’ pull handle
in white and black stripes. This has inspired new details also redolent of a
military aircraft cockpit: a stencilled motif for the numerals, and a dashed line
around the date window. As before, the red triangle at the heart of the dial
echoes the triangular “DANGER” warning that appears on all ejection seats.
Beneath the surface, the MB line’s core endurance features once again ensure
absolute toughness. The movement is suspended within a flexible rubber mount
to absorb shocks and minimise impacts, while soft-iron shielding protects
against powerful magnetic fields.
For more information the new Altitude collection please contact us.
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