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Bremont Solo 34-AJ-Mother Of Pearl 34mm Stainless Steel
Ref. SOLO34-AJ-MP-B
The AJ series within the Solo 34 collection takes its name from Amy Johnson, who in 1930 flew solo from England to Australia — a feat that made her one of the defining figures of early aviation. Bremont, a brand whose founding story is rooted in aircraft and the culture around them, built this line as a considered tribute rather than a decorative one: the Trip-Tick case construction uses a hardened steel treated to 2,000 Vickers, which is the kind of durability specification you associate with instrument cases rather than dress watches. The mother-of-pearl dial shifts considerably under different light, and the combination of applied indices with diamond and Arabic numerals gives it structure without flattening that movement. At 34mm the watch sits neatly on the wrist without demanding attention, and 110.7 grams on the bracelet gives it enough presence to feel substantial. The BE-92AV carries chronometer certification, which at this size is not something every maker bothers with — it means the movement has been tested and rated to ISO 3159, and that matters more than the architecture beneath it.
- Reference
- SOLO34-AJ-MP-B
- Brand
- Bremont
- Collection
- SOLO-34
- Case size
- 34mm
- Case thickness
- 11mm
- Lug width
- 16mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Mother-of-pearl
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Automatic
- Calibre
- BE-92AV
- Functions
- Date
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Clasp
- Folding clasp
- Lume
- Luminous
- Condition
- Pre-owned
- Retailer
- Mappin & Webb
Additional specifications
- Power reserve
- 42 hours
Learn more about Bremont
Nick and Giles English founded Bremont in 2002, four years after their father died in a plane crash that Nick survived. All three had restored and flown vintage aircraft together, and the brand that emerged is inseparable from that. The name comes from Antoine Bremont, a French farmer who sheltered the brothers after an emergency landing.
Bremont set out to rebuild British watchmaking, which had effectively ended in the twentieth century. The early watches used Swiss movements in British-designed cases, with the Trip-Tick three-part case construction and a hardened outer barrel treated to over 2000 Vickers.
The military and aviation work is real rather than thematic. Bremont holds contracts with squadrons across the RAF, the US Air Force, and other services, producing issued watches for specific units, and has made watches for Martin-Baker ejection seat survivors — tested to the ejection forces themselves.
The company has also built watches incorporating material from historical objects: oak and copper from HMS Victory, aluminium from the Wright Flyer, and steel from Bletchley Park.
The manufacturing ambition advanced with the opening of a facility in Henley and the release of the ENG300 series in 2021, the first Bremont movement designed and largely made in England. Production is in the low tens of thousands annually.
- 2002
- Nick and Giles English found Bremont.
- 2007
- The first watches ship with the Trip-Tick case.
- 2009
- The Martin-Baker collaboration begins.
- 2021
- The ENG300 becomes the first English-made Bremont calibre.
Also in 6 collections
This watch appears in Stainless Steel Watches (2,624), Back in Stock (1,916), Automatic Watches (1,472), Watches Under 37mm (1,363), Women's Watches (1,251) and Pre-Owned, Ex-Display & Vintage Watches (262).
What the specifications mean
A mechanical watch for everyday wear.
Strengths
- 100m water resistance covers swimming and watersports
- 34mm wears small and slips under any cuff
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
Bremont Solo 34-AJ-Mother Of Pearl alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | SOLO34-AJ-MP-B | L23574786 | M79580-0001 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,950 | £1,595 | £2,150 |
| Case size | 34mm | 34mm | 32mm |
| Water resistance | 100m | 30m | 150m |
| Movement | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet |
| Power reserve | 42 hours | 72 hours | 38 hours |
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Yes. At 100m it is rated for swimming and snorkelling, though not for diving.
Will the glass scratch?
Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.
Does it need a battery?
No. It is automatic — the motion of your wrist winds it, and there is no cell to replace.
How long does it run for when it's not worn?
About 42 hours fully wound — enough to survive a night off the wrist, but not a full weekend.
What size strap does it take?
16mm. Any strap of that width will fit, and on most modern watches quick-release bars make the swap a two-minute job with no tools.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as women's, though at 34mm it sits in the range that suits anyone.
Cheapest place to buy
Mappin & Webb at £1,950, pre-owned. No UK retailer we track lists this reference new.
Is this available new?
Not from the UK retailers we track. This reference is listed as pre-owned only, at £1,950 from Mappin & Webb. A pre-owned watch has been worn, and is normally sold under the retailer’s own warranty rather than the manufacturer’s.
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