Bremont Martin-Baker (Call me by my name)
Many times when watching movies featuring fighter jets, there comes a moment where the pilot must abandon their trusted aircraft. The ejection seat that launches to save the pilot's life is a creation of the British company Martin-Baker Aircraft Co. Ltd. As pioneers of ejection seat innovation, these seats continue to perform their vital duty in various combat aircraft to this day.
Martin-Baker Aircraft Co. Ltd.
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The aviation engineering expertise of Martin-Baker Aircraft Co. Ltd. captivated the two brothers, Nick and Giles English, founders of the British watch brand Bremont. The collaboration between these two industries has made the Bremont MB collection one of the most rigorously tested watch ranges, pushing boundaries in the 21st century.
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(ACDT) – Aircraft Carrier Deck Test: Conducted over 6 months.
(AT) – Altitude Test: The watch is taken to an altitude of 100,000 feet for 60 minutes before undergoing a rapid descent.
(ETD) – Extreme Temperature Endurance: The watch must endure temperatures from -40°C to +40°C for 24 hours.
Vibration: Simulates the environmental conditions of a helicopter over a 30-year lifespan.
Ejection Tests: The watch is subjected to maximum g-loads and forces during ejection simulations.
Having passed these incredibly grueling tests, the first model, the Bremont MBI, was initially presented only to those who had successfully ejected from an aircraft using a Martin-Baker seat. Later, the Bremont MBII was released to the public, allowing enthusiasts to own a watch that defies limits. The third model in this collection, the MBIII BRACELET 10TH ANNIVERSARY, celebrates 10 years of the Bremont Martin-Baker partnership. It features a signature GMT function typical of pilot watches, a 43mm stainless steel case, and a date window at 9 o'clock. The red "Danger ejection seat" triangle symbol represents the anti-shock automatic movement and perfectly signifies the milestone of the collaboration with Martin-Baker Aircraft Co. Ltd. It features a 42-hour power reserve, a calibre 13 1/4”’ BE-93-2AE movement, and is limited to only 310 pieces.
MBIII BZ Martin Baker Bremont Pilot Watch - Bremont Watch Company
References
: https://www.bremont.com/collections/watches-mens-mb
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: https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2015-06-15/martin-baker-saving-lives-family-way
: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/12134518/james-martin
: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/today-in-history/welsh-pilot-valentine-baker-served-in-all-three-armed-forces-in-wwi-and-later-taught-a-future-king-to-fly/news-story/e2a1bed644150a5afcfe92098dee0b7e
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