Most of us know that Tom Hardy is the face of Marvel's latest blockbuster, Venom. However, Bremont fans may or may not have noticed the star appearance of the Bremont U-2 Black Jet Pilot Watch in the film. British actor Tom Hardy is often seen wearing Bremont watches in public. But now he's given the British brand some blockbuster screen time!
Fitting with the dark and sombre tone of the film, the new stealthy Bremont timepiece can be seen throughout adorning the wrist of Eddie Brock, played by a friend of the brand, Tom Hardy.
Tom Hardy in Venom
Tom Hardy with Nick English
Bremont
Bremont was founded in Henley-on-Thames by brothers Nick and Giles English as a luxury British watch brand. All their watches are Chronometers designed and made in Britain. The inspiration behind many of their watches comes from the finest of British engineering whether that's automotive design or military aircraft from WWII.
Discover the inspiration behind the Jet Pilot Watch below.
The Bremont U-2 Black Jet Pilot Watch - A Closer Look
The watch is predominantly black but with blue heat-treated steel hands and luminescent hour markers as stand-out features. Despite appearing in Venom, the initial inspiration for the timepiece came from the RAF's 100 Squadron, the first to begin night bombing back in 1917.
The overall stealthy black appearance is consistent throughout the black dial, genuine leather strap and stainless steel casing. An exhibition case back reveals the inner workings of the automatic movement through tinted black smoked glass.
The Finer Details
C.O.S.C Certified
Case Width: 43mm
Watch Movement: Automatic
Water Resistance: 100 metres
Modified Calibre 11 1/2''' BE-36AE: 25 jewels, glucydur balance.
Anachron balance spring, Nivaflex 1 mainspring, 28,800 BPH, 38-hour power reserve, Bremont moulded and skeletonised decorated rotor.
As well as providing the watch for the film, the English brothers collaborated with aviation artist, Adi Granov, to paint a 1950s Broussard aircraft. The design drew inspiration from Venom's character, as well as the iconic Shark Tooth design painted on military aircraft during WWII. Watch Venom in cinemas now. Follow our Facebook page for Bremont-related news and events.
