Bremont Solo 18/SQN
Bremont Solo 18/SQN
Haters tee up; I think this is cool. Note the black 0 by 10H to commemorate the centenary of the squadron, the detail on the rotor, the red date and stitching, etc:
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As special editions go it's ok.
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Lol Ed! Your enthusiasm is underwhelming!
I think I judge these watches by my own measure; would I buy a watch like this? Probably not. But I admire Bremont for making watches like this to honor military units, and if I were part of the unit I would be thrilled to own one.
I think I judge these watches by my own measure; would I buy a watch like this? Probably not. But I admire Bremont for making watches like this to honor military units, and if I were part of the unit I would be thrilled to own one.
Resistance is the indicator of progress.
- Clint Bruce USN (Retired)
Omega PO 8500 45.5, Gruppo Gamma Vanguard A-05, Karlskrona Midnattssol Blue Date, Seiko Save the Ocean Turtle, G-Shock Solar Atomic and GA-100, Movado ESQ
- Clint Bruce USN (Retired)
Omega PO 8500 45.5, Gruppo Gamma Vanguard A-05, Karlskrona Midnattssol Blue Date, Seiko Save the Ocean Turtle, G-Shock Solar Atomic and GA-100, Movado ESQ
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Yea, I suppose.
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Special editions that carry a likely premium, but use 99% of the goods from a normal production piece is too much of a marketing play in my opinion - Bremont is hardly the worst offender of this -> enter AP.
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This. Looks great.AntonioPD wrote: ... if I were part of the unit I would be thrilled to own one.
only accurate watches are interesting
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I wonder how many in the Unit will buy one and what they go for price wise...
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Well this could be a way to sell watches.
I've seen catalogs where you can order pens, keychains and coffee mugs with personalized company logo on them.
I've seen catalogs where you can order pens, keychains and coffee mugs with personalized company logo on them.
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https://www.bernhardtwatch.com/index.php?id=36
Bernhardt does the same thing--Contract watches...
Colleges and law enforcement..
Bernhardt does the same thing--Contract watches...
Colleges and law enforcement..
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When a sqn approaches Bremont to make a watch for them, I'd guess Bremont asks for a minimum number(??)
The sqn then decides what platform (ATL-C/P or in this case SOLO) collaborate on the design features and who among themselves who is qualified for a watch. I don't why but I've always liked the NKAWTG inscription on the KC-135 sqn watches.
Different groups have different qualifications, some are pilots only, some are ground crew and then there are those that are more strict - I don't know the specific sqn but there is one Helicopter group that stated only pilots that led 3 combat missions could have one.
Good find, Tony - I think this might be the first SOLO to be used as a sqn watch??. Bremont is not lacking for groups coming to them asking them to make a watch for them and they do a good job at it
The sqn then decides what platform (ATL-C/P or in this case SOLO) collaborate on the design features and who among themselves who is qualified for a watch. I don't why but I've always liked the NKAWTG inscription on the KC-135 sqn watches.
Different groups have different qualifications, some are pilots only, some are ground crew and then there are those that are more strict - I don't know the specific sqn but there is one Helicopter group that stated only pilots that led 3 combat missions could have one.
Good find, Tony - I think this might be the first SOLO to be used as a sqn watch??. Bremont is not lacking for groups coming to them asking them to make a watch for them and they do a good job at it
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Re: Bremont Solo 18/SQN
I like the red date, and the rotor is more tasteful than usual.
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I haven't documented this but info I've seen suggests Bremont may discount bespoke LE watches a bit as compared to the regular edition.
Resistance is the indicator of progress.
- Clint Bruce USN (Retired)
Omega PO 8500 45.5, Gruppo Gamma Vanguard A-05, Karlskrona Midnattssol Blue Date, Seiko Save the Ocean Turtle, G-Shock Solar Atomic and GA-100, Movado ESQ
- Clint Bruce USN (Retired)
Omega PO 8500 45.5, Gruppo Gamma Vanguard A-05, Karlskrona Midnattssol Blue Date, Seiko Save the Ocean Turtle, G-Shock Solar Atomic and GA-100, Movado ESQ
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I would hope so given that ADs routinely discount up to 20-25%.AntonioPD wrote:I haven't documented this but info I've seen suggests Bremont may discount bespoke LE watches a bit as compared to the regular edition.
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before to much longer they are going to be in Sky Magazine
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Not a fan of this one.....
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Re: Bremont Solo 18/SQN
I like it but would not pay LE pricing it's not that different from a normal Solo.
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