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In aviation, survival is often measured in milliseconds. Few companies embody that reality more than Martin-Baker, the British engineering powerhouse behind over 75% of the world’s ejection seat technology. When pilots’ lives hang in the balance, Martin-Baker’s systems are the line between life and death.
That uncompromising ethos is why Bremont’s partnership with Martin-Baker has always carried real weight. This isn’t another luxury brand slapping a logo on a dial—Bremont watches in the MB line have been tested under the same brutal conditions that fighter pilots endure: live ejections, extreme vibrations, crushing G-forces. The new Altitude MB Stealth Grey continues that legacy, blending mission-driven engineering with an aesthetic inspired by stealth aircraft and cockpit design.
Design Built for the Cockpit
At first glance, the Stealth Grey looks purpose-built, stripped of excess. The 42mm Trip-Tick case, crafted from Grade 2 titanium, is treated to a sandblasted, ultra-matte finish. The effect is more than visual—it absorbs light, eliminating reflections the way a stealth fighter disappears from radar.
The meteorite-inspired dial adds subtle drama. Instead of using fragile meteorite slivers, Bremont scanned the real thing and recreated its surface on brass, electro-finished for strength. The result is a dial that nods to outer space without sacrificing stability or readability. Applied numerals and indexes, filled with white Super-LumiNova® that glows blue, cut through the darkness with cockpit-level clarity.
Then there are the accents. The yellow lollipop seconds hand and pull-handle counterweight echo the ejection seats that inspired the collection. A dashed ring around the date window recalls a pilot’s warning marking. And the red triangle at 12 o’clock? That’s pure “DANGER” signage from a fighter jet. Together, these cues turn the Stealth Grey into more than a watch—they make it an extension of flight safety culture.
The Movement: Reliability Under Pressure
Inside, the MB Stealth Grey runs on Bremont’s BB14-AH automatic calibre, a Le Joux Perret base with a 68-hour power reserve. On paper, it’s a solid movement. But the execution is where it matters.
The movement is suspended inside a flexible anti-shock rubber mount, designed to absorb the punishing impacts of ejection tests. A soft-iron cage adds anti-magnetic protection—critical when you’re operating in environments where magnetic interference could destroy precision. The movement beats at 28,800 vph (4Hz) with 24 jewels, and the exhibition caseback shows off a gunmetal-grey decorated rotor striped with Geneva finishing.
In short: it’s not just accurate, it’s resilient.
Functional Ergonomics
The MB Stealth Grey doesn’t stop at movement toughness—it’s engineered to feel like a pilot’s instrument. The dual knurled crowns, positioned at 2 and 4 o’clock, have been reworked for smoother operation. The 4 o’clock crown controls the bi-directional Roto-Click inner bezel, now redesigned for tactile precision with each satisfying click.
The anti-reflective “glass box” sapphire crystal enhances legibility from all angles, while the matte titanium bracelet uses quick-release functionality, keeping the overall weight featherlight and balanced. At 100 meters of water resistance, it’s not a dive tool—but it’s more than prepared for cockpit condensation or the demands of everyday wear.
Limited, But Purposeful
Bremont will produce just 400 pieces of the Altitude MB Stealth Grey, priced at $6,600 USD. That’s not “accessible luxury”—but it’s not trying to be. This is a watch for people who see purpose in design, who value the fact that its DNA is tied to survival tech, not marketing gimmicks.
For collectors, the exclusivity matters. For pilots, adventurers, or anyone drawn to military-grade kit, it’s a piece of gear with a story—and one that happens to look as sharp with a flight suit as it does with a tailored jacket.
The Bremont Altitude MB Stealth Grey isn’t built to be flashy. It’s not a desk diver or a heritage throwback. It’s a watch forged from survival engineering, steeped in aviation design, and stripped down to its essentials. Like the aircraft it takes inspiration from, its beauty lies in its stealth: purposeful, precise, and built to keep going long after others fail.
