The Basics
Following the pioneering development and dramatic success of the Bremont MB, the Bremont U-2, which has most of the advanced elements of the MB including the anti-shock rubberised movement mount, has been developed with added functionality through testing the watch to 100,000 feet and -40 degrees C. The watches were designed exclusively for the elite Spy Plane Squadron based at Beale and only 150 were produced.
| Brand: | Bremont |
| Family: | Special & Limited |
| Reference: | U-2/LE |
| Name: | U-2 LE |
| Produced: | N/A |
| Limited: | Yes, 150 units |
Below is a detailed look at Bremont’s model U-2/LE from Special & Limited watch family, including the price, case details and movement features.
The Details
Bremont’s U-2 LE (U-2/LE) was originally released in N/A. This watch features a automatic movement beating at a frequency of 28800 bph ( 4 Hz) to provide a 38-hour power reserve when fully wound.
The Case
The stainless steel case measures 43mm in diameter and roughly mm thick. The round case is paired with a black color dial with sword-shaped hands, and a arabic numerals hour markers and minute track, covered by a sapphire glass. Bremont’s Special & Limited model U-2/LE is water resistant up to 100 meters (328 ft). A display caseback is over the back of the watch case.
| Material: | Stainless steel |
| Glass: | Sapphire |
| Back: | Display |
| Shape: | Round |
| Diameter: | 43mm |
| Height: | mm |
| Lug Width: | N/Amm |
| W/R: | 100 |
Case Diameter
Case Thickness
Lug Width
Water Resistance
The Movement
The Special & Limited U-2/LE movement is a powered by caliber BE-36AE made by Bremont. The 25-jewel automatic movement is 25.6mm in diameter. Its balance wheel oscillates at 28,800 semi-oscillations per hour or 4 Hz. This movement offers a 38-hour power reserve.
| Type: | Automatic |
| Brand: | Bremont |
| Caliber: | BE-36AE |
| Base: | ETA 2836-2 |
| Display: | Analog |
| Diameter: | 25.6mm |
| Jewels: | 25 |
| Reserve: | 38 hours |
| Frequency: | 28800 bph |
| Time: | Hours, Minutes, Seconds |
| Chronograph: | |
| Additionals: |
The Price
How much does the Bremont’s Special & Limited U-2/LE cost? This watch was introduced in N/A and has been in Bremont’s collection for around . This watch is a limited edition with just 150 pieces released. As with most luxury watches, the price of depends on the availability and demand.
CURRENT PRICE: Not Available
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Specifications:
- Brand: Bremont
- Model: U-2 LE
- Reference Number: U-2/LE
- Limited: Yes, 150 units
Case & Dial:
- Material: Stainless steel
- Glass: Sapphire
- Back: Display
- Diameter: 43
- Thickness:
- Lug Width: N/A
- Dial Color: Black
- Indexes: Arabic Numerals and Sword-shaped hands
- Water Resistance: 100 meters
Movement:
- Winding: Automatic
- Brand: Bremont
- Caliber: BE-36AE
- Display: Analog
- Diameter: 25.6mm
- Jewels: 25
- Power Reserve: 38 hours
- Frequency: 28800 bph
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds
About Bremont
The Bremont watch brand was founded in 2002 by Nick and Giles English. Sharing a passion for both aviation as well as horology, the British brothers set out to create beautifully crafted pilot’s watches of exceptional quality. Bremont watches are hand built in limited numbers, are powered by mechanical movements (the majority COSC-certified) and are tested beyond the normal call of duty. … Bremont also has a very tight working relationship with the military, having developed bespoke mechanical chronometers for multiple squadrons around the world
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