Bremont Briefing - The H1 Issue

THE BREMONT BRIEFING

Time is just time. It’s what you do with it that counts.

WELCOME FROM NICK AND GILES

We would like to say a personal thank you for your interest in the Bremont collection, developed to meet the expectations of those who demand more from a mechanical watch.

Time began for Bremont in 2002, when we embarked on a journey to make beautifully crafted watches of exceptional quality. Inspired by a love of flying historic aircraft, of watches and of all things mechanical, our timepieces had to be tested beyond the normal call of duty - and not just in the workshop. Immensely precise, reliable and durable, Bremont watches are hand-built in limited numbers; we’re proud that all are assembled in the UK. Each is designed to appeal to those who share our passion for and appreciation of the innovation and mastery behind a beautiful mechanical wristwatch.

We hope you enjoy the same satisfaction when you wear a Bremont watch as we do in creating one.

IN THIS ISSUE

Nick & Giles English, Co-Founders

THE H1 GENERATION IS HERE

Discover the latest watches to be added to the Bremont collection.

SEE OUR LATEST LADIES’ WATCHES

Bremont releases several new colourways into its popular ladies’ range.

MARK STRONG: A CLASS ACT

Meet Bremont’s latest ambassador.

BREMONT 14 PEAKS CHALLENGE

The latest from ambassador Kristin Harila as she attempts a new world record.

THE H1 GENERATION IS HERE

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H1 GENERATION

POWERED BY A BREMONT MANUFACTURED MOVEMENT

When Nick and Giles English founded Bremont in 2002 they embarked on a journey to realise a dream of bringing watchmaking back to British shores. Against the odds, that dream has become reality and Bremont now finds itself within the top handful of chronometer manufacturers in the world. 2021 saw Bremont achieve its busiest and most ambitious year to date through the opening of The Wing, Bremont’s 35,000 sq ft Manufacturing & Technology Centre in the heart of Henley-on-Thames, England, and the launch of the brand’s ENG300 movement series. Bremont’s mission to reignite this once booming British industry is happening, heralding a new era for volume British watchmaking.

Bremont now introduces, for the first time, its own manufactured movement series into a new generation of core collection 40mm timepieces, proudly made in Britain. Following its successful introduction into the Limited Edition Longitude in 2021, the ENG300 is rolling out into three new core models, namely the Supernova, Audley and Fury. Across the three ranges Bremont is releasing seven different styles, reflecting a new generation of manufacturing and engineering at Bremont.

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The ENG300 series has been designed and built to Bremont’s unique specifications. To bring this proprietary movement series to fruition, a new manufacturing line for machining base components and T0 assembly was realised at The Wing which required significant investment into new machinery, staff, and training. The ENG300 signals the first time in 50 years that mechanical movements have been built at scale on British shores.

All Bremont watches powered by an ENG300 movement are rigorously tested using Bremont’s H1 Timing Standard, directly comparable to the ISO3159:2009 Chronometer test. Additionally, Bremont is testing the ENG300 series complete with the rotor and complications, in the same facility where the watches are built. Testing the movement with all the complications fitted and operational reduces any potential for variance in performance associated with testing incomplete movements. Testing without date discs and the auto wind mechanism is common practice, however excluding a vital subsystem was never an option for Bremont. To ensure extreme durability, whilst not a standard part of the H1 Test, Bremont has housed the ENG300 in a concept watch case and put it through its paces on live ejection launches with brand partner and leading ejection seat manufacturer Martin-Baker.

The Bremont H1 Timing Standard not only nods to Bremont’s home in Henley-on-Thames but is also named in homage to Harrison’s first ‘H1’ marine timekeeper that famously sought to solve the problem of measuring longitude out at sea. Historically one of the most prominent observatories for watch testing was the Kew Observatory in England and reinvigorating a British chronometer test is something Bremont has long since been building up to. All ENG300 timepieces come with an extended warranty of 5 years upon registration.

“This is the most significant launch for us as a business because we have finally been able to scale up our production to be able to introduce the ENG300 movements in core watch collections and invested in our own chronometer testing, it represents a massive step forward for us as a business.”

ENG300 movement parts being manufactured and tested at ‘The Wing’.

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SUPERNOVA

The development of the complex Supernova case has been nothing short of a pursuit of perfection. 3 years in development, the Supernova is Bremont’s first integrated bracelet design crafted by Bremont’s in-house engineers and manufactured to within extremely tight tolerances. A masterpiece in design and engineering, perfecting the case design has been an incredible journey.

Bremont Co-Founder Nick English “Not only have we had the challenges with scaling up the movement production here in the UK, but we have had to further invest in our case finishing to be able to build the new Supernova, whose final finishing transcends the norm of luxury watchmaking. There are very few watch companies able to build high-quality watch cases in-house and it is clear to us why this is so often the situation.”

The stainless steel 40mm Supernova is a contemporary timepiece fashioned in a new Trip-Tick® case which has evolved Bremont’s classic three-piece case construction somewhat through 9 key design revisions to achieve a crisp, exquisitely finished aesthetic with beautiful curves and angles. To create the complex, polished geometry, particularly the curvature of the lug case and varied surface finishes with its intentional facets, Bremont has had to invest heavily in a whole range of tooling and software development to advance new machining techniques and enhance the knowledge base of the brand’s already highly skilled engineering and manufacturing team.

The resulting ergonomic design is sublime to the touch and beautifully plays with light through the contrasting brushed and polished effects found across the case construction and dial. 12 stages of both hand and machine finishing, grinding, and polishing ensure the satin grain and polished facets are flawless across each case layer. The facets that feature under the lugs are an additional signature Bremont detail along with the concentric decoration lines that run around the central barrel and taper elegantly towards the fluted screw down crown which is decorated with a polished enamelled Bremont propeller.

The bracelet itself is an original, tapered design with a t-link construction unique to Bremont, offering a more serviceable bracelet due to the use of fewer parts and fine screws on every link. Beautifully finished in contrasting brushed surfaces and polished facets, the structure is ergonomically tailored to the wrist, once again demonstrating the exacting precision and tolerances with which the Supernova has been engineered. The solid, angular stainlesssteel links are highly durable and flow elegantly from the case to the branded butterfly deployment clasp complete featuring the Bremont icon.

The Supernova Collection is comprised of three different dial colour variations, Midnight Blue, Pitch Black and Albus White. The layered dial features a classic Bremont raised centre section and a sunken big date function, framed by a perimeter of concentric decoration lines and a dial ring with minutes track and markers at 5-minute intervals filled with Super-LumiNova® for optimum legibility. The 65 hour power reserve design nods to Nick and Giles’ passion for all things mechanical. Whilst the Supernova Midnight features applied baton markers, the Supernova Pitch and Albus designs showcase applied Arabic numerals, all filled with blue emission Super-LumiNova®. Turning the watch over reveals an exhibition case back where the ENG375 calibre and decorated rotor can be viewed, protected by a rubber anti-shock movement mount.

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AUDLEY

The understated and effortlessly stylish Audley offers a classic dress watch with contemporary design cues forming an important part of Bremont’s Mayfair Collection. The beauty of the Audley is in the simplicity of its design making it one of the most elegant watches within the Bremont offering.

Available in 18ct rose gold or polished stainless steel, the 40mm case design is the epitome of sophistication. The purity of the design is evident at first glance through its superbly polished case, fluted and faceted indexes, tapered hands, recessed date function and power reserve sub dial at the 6 hour position. The effect of the silver sunray dial almost glimmers and is further punctuated by a blued seconds hand and matching power reserve hand.

The new Bremont ENG365 movement once again boasts a 65 hour power reserve and can be seen through the open case back of the Audley. As with each of the H1 Generation, the Audley has been tested to Bremont’s exacting H1 Timing Standard.

Crocodile embossed leather straps complement the overall aesthetic suited to more formal occasions with a chocolate strap paired with both the 18ct rose gold and the polished steel editions.

ROSE GOLD

STAINLESS STEEL

The Audley is a stunning new addition to the Bremont Mayfair Collection.

The name Audley refers to the first Bremont Boutique opened on South Audley Street in Mayfair, London.

FURY

Aviation has been at the heart of the Bremont brand since its inception with both brand founders having grown up in and around aviation as well as being pilots themselves. In line with this, the Fury has been designed as a classic three hand pilot’s watch. The name nods to some of the world’s most renowned aircraft from the 1930s Hawker Fury to the 1940s WW2 Hawker Sea Fury, tying beautifully to the brand’s aviation heritage and aviation inspired collections.

The 40mm chronometer is imbued with Bremont’s signature design codes and houses the high performance Bremont manufactured ENG365 calibre movement with date and 65 hour power reserve functions. The Henley made polished stainless steel Bremont Trip-Tick® case construction with scratch resistant PVD treated case barrel is offered in two iterations of either a traditional black or rich Bremont blue dial with complementary calf leather stitched strap. The textured dial design is offset by its sunray power reserve sub dial teamed with Arabic numerals for a stylish finish on a classic design that took over 2 years in development alone. With legibility being of paramount importance for any pilot, the clear dial is enhanced by Super-LumiNova® applied key indexes, vintage markers, and dagger hands.

The Fury is a contemporary take on a classic pilot’s watch bringing together its traditional design principles and inspiration but adding a new twist to Bremont’s line-up of pilot’s watches.

BLUE BLACK

The Fury celebrates Nick and Giles’ passion for planes, flying and aeronautical engineering.

LADY K

The Bremont Lady K has been reimagined in an array of sunburst dials inspired by the British seasons. The Lady K ‘Jade’ green, ‘Sky’ blue, ‘Fawn’ bronze and ‘Frost’ white come together to form a playful collection of ladies’ pieces each framed by a diamond bezel set with 60 brilliant cut white diamonds with a total carat weight of 0.7ct.

The 34mm stainless steel pieces are crafted using Bremont’s signature three-piece case construction and provide a fresh injection of colour into the Bremont ladies’ collection. The elegant 3 hand dial is punctuated by 11 diamond set baton indexes featuring 33 claw set brilliant VVS FG diamonds and a date window at 6 o’clock. At Bremont, all diamonds are ethically sourced, following the Kimberly Process and are conflict free.

The distinctive hues evoke the colour palette of the four British seasons. Jade reflects the British countryside in springtime, Sky for the brilliant blue skies of summer, Fawn for the amber light of autumn and Frost for the snow-covered hills of the Chilterns in winter, an area of outstanding natural beauty where Bremont’s Manufacturing & Technology Centre ‘The Wing’ is situated.

Each dial is colour-matched to a smart calf leather strap or a more contemporary adjustable steel bracelet with a doubledeploying clasp. Stylish yet practical, both the domed antireflective sapphire crystal is scratch resistant along with a scratch resistant polished steel ‘Trip-Tick®’ case.

Manufactured in Britain, this is a timepiece to be worn and cherished. Named after the boat their father lovingly hand-built for their mother, Bremont’s founding brothers Nick and Giles initially introduced the Lady K in 2021. A precious nod to their mother and her artistic and adventurous spirit. Nick recalls his mother sailing to Africa on The Lady K and being a woman who was as strong as she was creative. He comments, “The Bremont Lady K is an incredibly elegant piece, now coming in a variety of new colour combinations. We look back with fond memories to our time spent as a family on the Lady K and we’re thrilled to celebrate those adventures with these playful pieces which look great on both bracelet and leather strap options.”

In keeping with the original Lady K design, Bremont also introduces the compact timepiece in rose gold with a diamond set bezel and white mother of pearl dial. The ultra-feminine 18ct rose gold case is complemented by a vibrant pink, alligator embossed, calf leather strap to stunning effect. This is the first full rose gold piece in the Bremont women’s collection.

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FAWN FAWN BRACELET

JADE JADE BRACELET

Performancewise, the Lady K boasts a 42-hour power reserve and features an automatic chronometerrated movement, with 25 jewels, which can be seen through the exhibition case back.

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LADY K

FROST FROST BRACELET

SKY

SKY BRACELET

ROSE GOLD

Bremont introduces new colourful additions to the Lady K range inspired by the British seasons.

MAYA

The Bremont Maya is a stylish 37mm mechanical watch fusing contemporary design with elegance. Combining steel with elements of rose gold and a Tahitian mother of pearl dial to stunning effect, the Maya is the perfect choice for today’s modern traveller with its more compact case and Mayan design inspiration. The Bremont Maya is beautifully complemented by either a grey calf leather strap, a delicate pink embossed calf leather strap or polished steel bracelet to suit any occasion.

The iridescent tones of the Tahitian mother of pearl dial draw inspiration from Mexican cenotes, the captivating natural deep-water pools found throughout the Yucatan Peninsula which provided the original water supply to the ancient Maya. Once revered by the ancient Mayans as sacred wells, the underground cave-like pools are now magnets for adventurers and explorers alike.

Elegant yet practical in design, the dial features rose gold applied numerals and rose gold hands filled with SuperLumiNova®, beautifully following on from the rose gold bezel detail. The Maya has a date window at the 3 Hour position, an open case back through which the automatic movement

and Bremont decorated rotor can be seen, and the watch is made using Bremont’s signature Trip-Tick® three-piece case.

Not only has each steel case been hardened in the UK to over 2000 Vickers, making it over seven times more scratch resistant than normal watch grade steel, but the Maya also boasts a 38 Hour power reserve and is water resistant to 100m.

Bremont Co-Founder Nick English comments, “One of our most successful ladies’ models to date has been the Solo 37 Rose Gold from which the Maya is very much inspired. The Maya has a definitive air of elegance to it with the distinctive Tahitian mother of pearl dial framed by the rose gold detailing. It’s a piece very much aimed at the female watch lover who truly appreciates the quality, beauty and craftsmanship that has gone into a precision chronometer. As with all of our watches, it’s a timepiece designed to be worn for generations.”

The Maya embodies Bremont’s conventional core design principles, it is also a beautiful example of the brand’s overarching commitment to produce watches that cannot be beaten for quality in their given price point.

The Maya has a definitive air of elegance to it with the distinctive Tahitian mother of pearl dial framed by the rose gold detailing.

Introducing the Maya, a new addition to Bremont’s ladies’ offering.

The Maya is available on a variety of straps; pink embossed calf leather, grey calf leather or steel bracelet.

TIMELESS ELEGANCE

A CLASS ACT

MARK STRONG

Meet Bremont’s latest ambassador and longstanding friend of the brand; renowned actor and master of his craft, Mark Strong.

YOU VISITED BREMONT AT THE WING RECENTLY –WHAT DID YOU THINK?

I loved my visit to The Wing. I found it fascinating to see the intricacy with which the timepieces were all put together. Seeing the workshops in which they are all made and the incredible machines that are used to manufacture everything down to such fine tolerances was fascinating. Realising that a lot of those machines had been made specifically to make parts for watches that are put together at The Wing was a revelation. So, yes, I thoroughly enjoyed it.

WHERE DOES YOUR PASSION FOR WATCHES COME FROM?

I have always loved watches ever since I was a kid and I got my first electronic watch, which seems very space age when you consider it today. The look of a beautiful watch face, the accuracy of a quality timepiece, and the fact that you wear it on your wrist as a visible piece of jewellery, which is something that I don’t wear at all, is the reason that I love watches, especially mechanical ones.

HOW DO YOU FEEL KNOWING THAT YOU’RE WEARING A WATCH THAT HAS BEEN MADE IN BRITAIN.

It feels good knowing that I’m wearing a watch that was made in Britain. Knowing that it was engineered, crafted and created in the UK makes me feel very proud.

YOU HAVE PLAYED SOME ICONIC CHARACTERS, WHICH WAS YOUR FAVOURITE CHARACTER TO PLAY?

I played a lot of villains in my time. I often find that they’re the most colourful characters to play. It’s not that I want to necessarily plumb the dark side. It’s the fact that they tend to get the best lines and the best costumes. So I feel I’ve played quite a lot of iconic characters. I’d point to Frank D’Amico in Kick-Ass and to Lord Blackwood in Sherlock Holmes, but I’ve also been fortunate enough to play parts in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and The Imitation Game and Zero Dark Thirty movies that I admire and characters that are an interesting part of the plot. So I would say I kind of like all of the parts I play in a way, because otherwise I wouldn’t choose to do them in the first place.

OUTSIDE OF ACTING, WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO WITH YOUR TIME?

Outside of acting, the things I enjoy the most are travelling to different countries, visiting galleries, museums in those countries, finding out what they’re eating and drinking and getting to explore. In my job, I’m very lucky because I often get to stay in places longer than you would if you were just visiting as a tourist. I get to really find out and work out the ins and outs of a city where I’m staying, so travelling is probably my main passion. I play five-a-side football with a bunch of guys that I’ve been playing with for 20 years, so that’s something that keeps me fit and I do some boxing too, just to keep me on my toes.

WHAT ARE YOUR FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF THE NEW SUPERNOVA?

My first impression of the Supernova is that it is a really beautiful piece of kit. I think the bracelet is a little departure for Bremont, making it look very sleek and sporty. Although I feel it has a bit of a diver’s watch look about it, it feels incredibly comfortable to wear and sits beautifully on the wrist. I do absolutely love the way it looks especially when the light hits those polished parts of the case and bracelet.

WHAT ROLE DOES A MECHANICAL WRISTWATCH PLAY IN YOUR OWN PERSONAL FASHION CHOICES?

I just love wearing watches, largely because I don’t wear any other kind of jewellery, and I love the idea that you’re wearing something that’s beautifully designed but also practical.

YOU’RE FRONTING UP BREMONT’S NEW TAGLINE “TIME IS JUST TIME. IT’S WHAT YOU DO WITH IT THAT COUNTS.” – WHAT DOES THIS MEAN TO YOU?

I think the idea that what you do with time is important kind of goes to the fundamental core of what we’re doing on the planet. You know, we have one life depending on your beliefs, and it’s what you do with that life. And obviously the older you get and the less time you have, the more you realise how important every day, every hour, every second is in your life.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR MARK STRONG?

There are a number of films that are all coming out. I play a small part in a film called Tár that Cate Blanchett is currently wowing audiences and critics with that I have no doubt will go on a very strong Oscar run. I’ve got to do some little indie movies coming out too, one with Jodie Comer, a period drama called The Critic with Ian McKellen that I’m looking forward to, and I’m currently filming in Colombia doing an action movie called Shadow Force for Lionsgate.

HOW DOES IT FEEL TO JOIN BREMONT’S LINE UP OF AMBASSADORS?

I feel very proud to be a Brand Ambassador for Bremont, particularly as all the others are incredibly impressive, whether they’re rugby players or motorcyclists or mountain climbers, people that seem to have endurance and achievement as part of their makeup. So to be part of a group like that, it’s a good feeling.

As a long standing friend of the brand, in 2022 Bremont announced renowned British actor Mark Strong as one of its ambassadors. Mark’s passion for his craft and his impeccable style make him the perfect fit for the new Bremont Supernova Collection.

Time is just time. It’s what you do with it that counts.

MILITARY & SPECIAL PROJECTS

Bremont has built very close working relationships with military organisations around the world. As a result, we develop exclusive bespoke mechanical chronometers that pay tribute to individual units and their unique missions. It allows us to do something unlike any other luxury watch company: create mechanical watches that not only reflect our values, but also incorporate the 'DNA' of our military customers’ professions, aircraft and equipment. If sensibly maintained, a mechanical watch should last forever - unlike battery alternatives. So a quality watch is more than simply a timepiece, it is a family heirloom. Bremont’s passion for crafting beautifully engineered chronometers is shared by many of our military clients. We go to extraordinary levels to produce unique timepieces for Air Force, Navy and Army units around the world, far surpassing any other brand.

For more information head online to Bremont.com/military

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KRISTIN HARILA

KC: Where are you in the world right now?

KH: I am in the northern part of Norway. As far north as you can go and where I come from. It’s totally flat here, there are no mountains.

KC: Let’s give the audience a little bit of background... So there’s only 14 mountains on the planet which go above 8,000 metres and you have climbed 11 now? In just four and a half months?

KH: Yes, so right now, I have done 11 of the 14 peaks, over 8,000 metres. For the first one my plane left on the 8th of April and I think I’ve climbed one mountain every ten days now, so it’s been very busy.

KC: Well, I think you’re being very modest. It’s not very busy, it’s off the scale. It’s incredible. You’ve done the first Nepalese section. You’ve also done the Pakistan section, which I’ve always thought would probably be the hardest, and you are now entering what we hope is going to be the last part of the project. But what we had in Pakistan was the hardest so far?

KH: Yeah for sure, it’s been the hardest. Pakistan presented a lot of logistical issues whereas in Nepal it was so much easier because I know it so well. It was also so much warmer in Pakistan than in Nepal.

KC: What would your advice be for someone looking to make the step from 6,000 metre peaks to 8,000 metre peaks?

KH: I would perhaps try not to go all the way from six to eight, and look to make a step between at say 7,200m. It’s important to go step by step, higher and higher, and see how your body feels. You get more experience and understand your capabilities that way. Thinking back, one of the hardest climbs of my life so far was actually a 7,002m on a very easy mountain. You have to be as prepared as possible, no matter the height.

KC: Your endurance levels have been incredible throughout the first two phases. The next phase is possibly the hardest, but not necessarily for endurance. What are the things that most concern you about the challenges with Phase 3?

KH: Permission to climb is possibly the most challenging thing at this stage. COVID cases are also rising right now which is making it more difficult than ever. So that’s the latest news. I’m planning to leave for Nepal next week and start with the Manaslu climb, and then hopefully get the permission for the final peaks in time. We’re still hoping to complete this challenge in October. That’s the plan.

KC: In many ways it’s such a shame that politics seem to infiltrate everywhere, if anybody is reading this and has any influence in China, I’m sure that we’d love your help to get you over the line. So, talk to us about Manaslu…

KH: Yes, so Manaslu is tough and I know that there will be a lot of people on the mountain this autumn because of the summits, and it’s a popular 8,000 metre to climb. People have been missing the real summit on Manaslu, so I think there will be many more people this time around trying to get to the real summit.

KC: It could be a bit of a bottleneck, I guess? Manaslu is a big, open mountain and there’s lots of space, but you get to the shoulder and then they all narrow into a ridge line going up. So, what’s your inspiration for the challenge? What’s the motivation?

KH: After my Everest summit last year on the way back down to camp two, I met so many of my teammates on the way. Everyone was happy and celebrating, and I was just so sad that it was going to be over. I thought to myself, okay, I need to have a new goal right away because I’ll feel so empty after this expedition. I need to have something new to look forward to and push myself towards. So I called home to my dad and said ‘Hey, I’m going to plan K2 in the summer’. When I came home, I had to go into quarantine in a hotel in Oslo and stay there for ten days.

KC: Oh, yeah. Awful.

KH: Yeah, but it was a good time to think. I was allowed to go out and run, during which I kept thinking more and more about these 8,000 metre mountains. After four years in this sport, I felt that it was very far from equal and that also pushed me to want to start it right away. I saw big equipment and clothes companies producing new collections for climbing and they were huge. It was impossible to find a down suit small enough to fit me so I had to make a custom one in Kathmandu! That made me think that if I’m going to change something in this sport and show that women are just as capable as men, the best way is to prove it through my actions. Traditionally, it’s been a more male dominated sport. All of the books and films have been about men and people believe that men are stronger than women up in the mountains. I don’t think that’s true, we are just as strong.

KC: 100%. I had an ultra runner on my podcast today and we were talking about how the differences between males and females at the very top level are getting closer and closer, like the all time record for arguably one of the hardest ultra races in the world, which is the Spine Race in the UK. The outright record is held by women and I think it just shows you that the male dominated mentality is just not right, and people like

yourself, you’re championing this. So which watch are you wearing there?

KH: Supermarine S300. The strap looks loose because I got so skinny in Pakistan. I came home and I had lost ten kilos.

KC: Wow, ten kilos! Now, I’m going to be really rude, so forgive me. What did you weigh before if you lost ten kilos?

KH: A little bit more than 60, but I was preparing for 40, so I put on some extra kilos during the winter. For me, it’s important on the expedition to have some power in reserve.

KC: What happened on Nanga Parbat with the injury?

KH: So the first thing that happened when we came to Pakistan was that I actually fell off the car. I thought that my arm was broken for a couple of days but then I was fine and we had a long rest in base camp. On the way down from Nanga summit we were trying to get all the way to base camp, but it was too late. It was dark and rocky. The next morning, we went down and only 2 minutes from base camp there was a river bed that was dried out. My Sherpa crossed it first but

Kenton Cool is one of the world’s leading high-altitude climbers and avid adventurers. He’s climbed Mount Everest 16 times along with many other mountain peaks around the globe and is the only Brit to ski down two 8,000m peaks.

“If I’m going to change something in this sport and show that women are just as capable as men, the best way is to prove it through my actions.”

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when it was my turn a huge rock hit my leg. I had a problem with walking correctly after and my leg was really swollen. I walked through the night from base camp to the road. It took 12 hours to get to the hospital and the doctor was like, you cannot climb anymore. So of course, I was a little bit worried, but we had some time resting there and I think that was good for me in order to recover.

KC: Now I know that you’ve got a fantastic team with you but just tell us a little bit about these amazing individuals that are helping and supporting you do what you’ve been doing for the last four or five months.

KH: The teamwork is so important in this sport and in climbing these high mountains. If my Sherpas wanted to do all of them with me, I would take them with me because I think they do such an important job for all of us climbing 8,000 metres. Also, people climbing without Sherpas use fixed ropes normally. To me, it felt so much more important to do a project together than just do it for myself. So I wanted to share the project, and hopefully the record, with them.

KC: And so far you’ve climbed all 11 with the same incredible Sherpas?

KH: Yes, we are like a small family spending so much time together. They are super strong, carrying a lot, breaking trails, fixing rope. Sometimes I have three Sherpas, but two of them have been with me on all the mountains.

KC: In commercial climbing, which I’m involved with, they’re just incredible because they too, I think in the easiest terminology, are animals at altitude. Their ability to carry loads and keep going is immense. OK, so where can people find you? Where can people follow the rest of your journey?

KH: Mostly on social media… Instagram and Facebook (@kristin.harila) is where we try to update as much as possible.

KC: Well, it’s been amazing talking to you and I wish you all the best with the rest of this amazing endeavour!

ABOUT KRISTIN HARILA

Kristin Harila is a professional athlete from Norway. A former cross-country skier, Kristin currently runs her own guiding company and leads ski expeditions in the arctic. In May 2021, she set a world record becoming the fastest woman to climb Mount Everest and Lhotse in less than twelve hours. Her success in previous expeditions and summit attempts has inspired her to embark upon her latest challenge, ‘Bremont 14 Peaks’, a monumental effort to become the first woman in history and the second person ever to climb all 14 peaks above 8,000m in just 6 months. Only 44 people in history have summited all 14 peaks, in completing this challenge Kristin would also become the first person to do so from a Scandinavian country.

Tried and tested by many Bremont Ambassadors, the Supermarine collection is the go-to tool watch for any adventure. Built with an extremely robust Trip-Tick® case construction designed to protect its mechanical movement, the Supermarine comes in several iterations based on case size and water resistance. The S300 series is a 40mm dive watch with water resistance rating of 300m, providing a compact chronometer capable of withstanding the earth’s most hostile conditions.

Tested Beyond Endurance: Kristin has been putting the Bremont S300 to the test on the Bremont 14 Peaks Challenge.

“The team is incredibly important. For me personally, there is no way of completing just one 8,000 metre mountain alone. To have the Sherpas there is imperative for me to complete the challenge”.

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LAIRD HAMILTON

THE ULTIMATE WATERMAN

To test the new Waterman Apex Limited Edition, Bremont enlisted the help of world renowned big-wave surfer and all-round waterman Laird Hamilton to put the watch through its paces. Laird is an American sportsman, waterman, pioneer and innovator who has joined Bremont’s impressive line-up of Brand Ambassadors.

WHAT WAS IT LIKE GROWING UP IN HAWAII?

Growing up in Hawaii was a little bit like the Wild, Wild West. It was big ocean, big winds, powerful people and just a powerful land. So it was a strong way to learn on the oceans. My journey started in the rip tides at Banzai Pipeline, the most dangerous beach in the world at the time.

HOW DID YOU FALL IN LOVE WITH SURFING?

I fell in love with surfing because it was what all the men around me were doing when I was young. Everywhere I looked there were great watermen. They were great fishermen, great divers, great sailors and upmost great surfers, so surfing and being a waterman was the thing that all the men that I admired did. It was like the national sport and a cultural activity. The ocean is also a place of equality. It’s the grand master, the teacher.

HOW DID YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH THE OCEAN BEGIN?

As a kid, I began by body surfing, then boogie boarding, then short boarding, from there longboarding and stand-up paddling, wind surfing, kiting, foiling. You just have a plethora of activities and each is like a tool to utilise depending on the different conditions. As you get more proficient at each tool, you’re able to use these tools where the conditions require.

GROWING UP IN HAWAII, WERE THERE CERTAIN PEOPLE THAT YOU LOOKED UP TO?

Where I grew up lived the best watermen in the world and I admired those who were good men first, before being great watermen. The men that I looked up to were good fathers, good husbands, good friends, just good men. They were who I admired and respected. My stepdad was a phenomenal surfer and someone that I admired and wanted to emulate as a young man.

Designed to celebrate life on and under the water, the Waterman Apex is a high-performance mechanical dive watch forming part of Bremont’s iconic Supermarine range.

Limited to just 250 pieces, sales of the watch will also be supporting oceanic research for the pioneering non-profit organisation Bimini Shark Lab.

WHY DO YOU FEEL SO COMFORTABLE IN THE OCEAN?

Well, I think my comfort from the ocean comes from my understanding of it. I’ve developed a certain level of experience in the ocean and I have an idea of what it’s going to do. They say that there’s a predictability to chaos. If you truly understand the ocean then it never surprises you, it’s reliable and truthful and so you begin to understand where the waves come from, what the waves are going to do and what the current does.

WHAT DOES THE OCEAN MEAN TO YOU?

For me it’s where all life comes from. The ocean covers most of the earth and has the most amount of creatures in it. The biggest creatures, the most vicious ones, the most beautiful ones and the most fragile ones. The ocean means life. Without it, there is no life on earth.

ARE THERE MANY TIMES WHERE YOU HAVE BEEN TESTED BEYOND ENDURANCE?

I’ve done some pretty epic endurance challenges in my career, paddled between islands, paddled the English Channel, paddled the Molokai Channel, paddled some of the roughest channels in the world. I was working on the film called ‘Waterworld’ and I drove a jet ski from one island and got taken off course with bad visibility and was around 60 miles out in the ocean. I started to think about whether I was ever going to come back again and what that meant to me. I’ve been held under by waves and wondered if I was going to get back to the surface. As a young child, I was rescued weekly. I think that’s where I started to get comfortable with that feeling that you might not make it, and so I think that’s where a lot of the education came from at a young age. Those experiences have allowed me to go into certain situations that maybe should have been more dangerous for me than they were, because of my comfort and my experience.

HOW DO YOU NOT BREAK FROM SOMETHING LIKE THAT?

Well, I think the reason why the traumatic experiences that I’ve had in the ocean didn’t break me was because I love it. I love the ocean, and I would never want to jeopardise that relationship. It’s like it’s a relationship that you just don’t want to end. Even when times are tough, that doesn’t stop you. You don’t quit. And so that’s what keeps me coming back. I love the ocean and that will never end. I’m hard to discourage when I love something!

TELL US ABOUT YOUR WORKOUT ROUTINE AND WHY EXERCISING IS SO IMPORTANT TO YOU?

Exercising is just as important as eating, sleeping and drinking water. It’s a part of existence. I do it for mental clarity and focus, for preparation and to be able to continue to do things at the level that I’d like to do them. It brings clarity to thought because the system’s running well and is functioning optimally. I’ve developed an extensive workout routine over the years. Some of it has come from being hurt and a lot of it has come out of trying to create a fitness programme that’s sustainable and that I can do until I’m dead. A lot of my training is based on making me a better swimmer, making me hold my breath longer, making me stronger, making my balance better, but it’s also something that I can sustain and not get injured from.

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO ‘FIND YOURSELF’?

I think to find yourself takes honesty. You have to be honest, not only in your life, but to yourself. My mom said to me once ‘if you can’t be true to yourself, you can’t be true to anyone else’. Sometimes it’s uncomfortable, because the truth can hurt.

HAVE YOU EVER ENCOUNTERED SHARKS?

When I was young, I was diving on nets and experienced huge hammerheads and giant tigers, but for the amount of

time that I’ve been in the sea, the number of sharks I’ve seen is so very few. In Hawaii it’s believed that the spirits of your ancestors live in the sharks. They are just one of the most magnificent creatures that have ever existed on our Earth and so to protect them seems only natural. There are people I know that have been attacked by a shark and they always become the greatest advocates for shark preservation and protection because they know it’s not personal. When you spend any time with sharks, you realise that they really aren’t interested in us.

WHAT DOES OCEAN CONSERVATION MEAN TO YOU?

Caring for our oceans is of upmost importance. I’m involved with programmes that help the ocean and educate about its beauty and majesty. For some people, there’s a disconnect with the ocean, perhaps because of their proximity to it, but when you’re in it, doing things in it, surrounded by the creatures in it, it changes everything. We have to get people caring about it, through all of these activities we are raising awareness and creating engagement around the topic. In doing this, we all carry it and we all play a part in finding the solutions. I’ve been gifted with the opportunity to be able to do these things in the ocean that inspire people and so if I share that inspiration with other people then it will hopefully play a small part in making change. You never know who you are going to influence through your actions. I don’t know what child or what person I will be able to influence by sharing my love for the ocean and what they will then go on to do to affect change…They could be the next Jacques Cousteau!

YOU’VE BEEN TESTING THE BREMONT WATERMAN APEX FOR A LITTLE WHILE NOW, WHAT DO YOU MAKE OF ITS PERFORMANCE?

The first thought that comes to mind is durability. There are many other watches out there that you just can’t put through the same paces. You just look at this watch and you know that it has been engineered to tackle anything. There’s also something I really appreciate knowing that this has been hand-built by a craftsman and built to last. In the disposable world that we live in now, I think that is extremely important. The mechanism is amazing and to be able to see it working is incredible - it’s a piece of art that I can appreciate. What’s equally impressive is the fact that it’s water resistant to 500 metres. I hope I don’t go down past 100 metres but I know that it can go deeper than I can. So, if I’m down there and I don’t come back, at least the watch is going to be intact!

GAME. SET. MATCH

This year’s Wimbledon event saw Australian professional tennis player and Bremont Ambassador Matt Ebden proudly lift the Gentleman’s Doubles trophy alongside his playing partner Max Purcell. The epic 4 hour and 11 minute match saw Matt and Max defeat Croatia’s defending champions Nikola Mektic and Mate Pavic in a 5 set final, in a true test of physical endurance and mental perseverance. Following the celebrations, Bremont caught up with Matt to get the full debrief on what it’s like to win at this prestigious and quintessentially British event and his love for mechanical watches.

HOW DOES IT FEEL TO BE A WIMBLEDON CHAMPION?

It is hard to put into words. I’ve won some big titles and had many big moments in my career and achieved big goals, but Wimbledon Centre Court has something very weird and magical about it. I can’t really describe it other than a kind of aura, magic, fate and destiny that feels like it plays out. It’s unlike anything I’ve ever felt in the most remarkable way. I can only equate it a bit to what I heard John McEnroe say last week during the Centenary celebrations, “when I first won Wimbledon I felt like I could fly right out of the stadium”.

HOW MUCH TRAINING DO YOU GO THROUGH IN PREPARATION FOR AN EVENT LIKE WIMBLEDON?

An entire lifetime really. Mastering the sport of tennis and becoming a grand slam winning athlete and everything that comes with it, takes many years and in many different areas. After the French Open in Paris on clay, I spent 3 weeks at grass court lead in tournaments preparing and honing my skills and physical conditioning in order to be ready to perform at my best for what turned out to be 11 matches and 41 sets of tennis over 10 days of play at Wimbledon.

WHAT IS SO SPECIAL ABOUT COMPETING IN BRITAIN AND AT SUCH A PRESTIGIOUS EVENT?

It feels like winning Wimbledon is the pinnacle achievement

in life. Not just in tennis, but all sport. The hallowed turf, the history, the tradition, the royal connection, the past champions, and the great myths and legends. To be a tiny part of that history and a piece of that puzzle, is hard to comprehend and a surreal feeling.

THAT FINAL LOOKED LIKE A TRUE TEST OF ENDURANCE WITH MANY UPS AND DOWNS THROUGHOUT THE MATCH. HOW DID YOU BOTH PERSEVERE WHEN IT FELT LIKE YOUR BACK WAS ON THE ROPES?

Yes it definitely was. And for me the entire championship was. Making it to the final of the mixed doubles and the doubles events meant I played 11 matches in 10 days, often playing 2 matches in one day, often playing 8 sets in one day and sometimes spending 6 hours a day on the match court, hard to believe looking back at it.

My top tips are definitely having very good hydration, a well balanced and nutritious diet with enough energy and sustenance and of course enough sleep. The other top tip is working with world class physios and massage therapists like we do on the ATP Tour and at Wimbledon. Keeping our bodies loose, flexible and strong, and recovering very well after long matches. Lastly, I would say the use of ice baths, after long days and many hours on court, I will go in the

ice bath to cool my core temperature down and reduce inflammation in my body to allow it to heal fast and freshen up ready for the next match.

HOW DID YOU BOTH CELEBRATE THE WIN AND HOW DOES THIS RANK IN YOUR TOP CAREER MOMENTS?

We celebrated firstly on court, falling to our backs on the beautiful grass, not out of planning but of sheer disbelief and happiness. Then of course, with the trophies and with the crowd and the trophy walk around Centre Court. Then out to the front doors where all the crowd and public wait to greet and cheer for you. Then eventually with our teams and family and friends back inside after media and press commitments. We then felt obliged to head up to Wimbledon village to the Dog & Fox and celebrate with the people of Wimbledon! Many of them were in at the match supporting us so it made it extra special to go up and have some champagne and celebrate and take photos with everyone and have some fun. I would say this is the pinnacle so far. I have won a Grand Slam before at the Australian Open, and again reached the final there earlier this year. However, winning Wimbledon it seems is one of the pinnacles of world sport. In tennis, it seems to be the oldest, most historic grand slam we have, and one that is incredibly

special to me. I love playing on grass and my parents first brought me to Wimbledon as a kid to come and watch when I was 8 years old.

YOU’RE KNOWN FOR BEING A BIG WATCH FAN. WHAT IS IT THAT ATTRACTS YOU TO MECHANICAL WATCHES IN PARTICULAR?

My watch journey began as a young kid. My father came back from a holiday to the US and fished out this special watch for me from a display area that they could only access with a fishing rod. I was hooked. The story of it, and the fact he just had to get ‘that one’ for me left an indelible imprint. Then as an adult my sister bought me a nice watch for my 18th birthday which I wore at my wedding some 7 years later. Early on in my tennis career with a life of travel and sport came my further discovery of the watch industry and mechanical watches. It just seemed like the perfect fit – tennis and watches. The clocks around the courts, travel, timekeeping during matches, the history and precision, the connections are all there. For me, mechanical watches are much like life and even our minds. All the cogs and wheels and pieces must work together perfectly for it to keep perfect time. If one small part breaks or is out of balance, then the whole thing is thrown off, much like life. I also share such an affinity with time as I believe the only true thing in life that is limited is time, and therefore, I value it the most amongst anything.

WHICH BREMONT(S) DO YOU WEAR AND WHY?

I currently wear 2 different Bremonts on rotation. Firstly, the Broadsword Bronze with sotek dial on a variety of straps. The Broadsword design and construction for me is perfect, and I love the use and aesthetic of the small seconds on the dial. When I first visited the Bremont Boutique in New York on Madison Avenue, I was struck by the quality of the incredible coating applied to the bronze on the Broadsword. I was instantly taken back. At a perfect 40mm, with stunning design execution and a flawless case, along with the idea that the bronze can patina and age graciously and provide many different looks, I was definitely hooked and still am. I absolutely love wearing it, and never want to take it off.

Secondly, the Supermarine S302 in steel currently on a steel bracelet but also with various strap options that look impeccable. The S302 is a ‘strap monster’ because of the many hints of colour on the dial and bezel. Peachy pops of colour resembling patina, around the indices and on the bezel match so well with many straps and clothing options, as well as the burnt orange GMT hand and touches of red on the dial and seconds hand. All this on a beautiful matte black dial means so many colours complement it. I love the fact it is a 300m dive watch which can handle basically anything and the toughest conditions on earth as it is Tested Beyond Endurance. Also, it has a GMT hand (I am always travelling and changing time zones) for when I need to keep track of home

time, makes it an absolute winner for me. Everyday when I wake up I cannot wait to put on this watch and get so much joy out of wearing it. Similarly, at night I wear it right until I fall asleep as it wears so well on the wrist and I feel lost without it.

HOW DOES IT FEEL TO JOIN BREMONT’S LINE UP OF AMBASSADORS?

As a watch aficionado and lover, naturally I was very excited to partner with Bremont to share their story and beautiful watches worldwide. Being a tennis player means we are in one of the most widespread and widely travelled sports covering the globe, which gives me the chance to test the watches in a variety of different ways. Having a grandfather who was in the British Navy definitely gave me a great connection to the brand as Bremont has the seal of approval from His Majesty’s Armed Forces. I also really wanted to bring Bremont into the tennis world and let many of my friends, fans and followers around the world know about Bremont watches and their story.

Now, having won Wimbledon in England, with a British watch on my wrist, I couldn’t think of a more perfect fit.

S302

BROADSWORD BRONZE

Matt wears the S302 and the Broadsword Bronze.

RACING PEDIGREE

BREMONT CO-FOUNDER COMPETES AT THE CLASSIC, SILVERSTONE

To mark Bremont’s designation as Official Timing Partner to the iconic Classic at Silverstone, Bremont Co-Founder Nick English took part in the thrilling action, racing in his Austin Healey 100 against several other classic cars. Competing in the Woodcote Race at The Classic, Nick received Second in Class, gaining 14 places in the race, an amazing result.

“A few years ago I did what many others do and I set myself a bucket list of things that I wanted to achieve and racing at the Silverstone Classic was somewhere up there near the top. The opportunity to race against several other iconic cars at the legendary Silverstone Circuit is a slightly daunting but exciting prospect.” Nick English, Bremont Co-Founder.

Bremont lives and breathes motorsport and its links to racing run deep. We have partnered with British icons such as Jaguar, Williams Racing and the Isle of Man TT, creating beautiful watches which are designed and engineered to uncompromising standards.

The Classic at Silverstone features an incredible line-up of thrilling motorsport from pre-war through to current day and is one of the biggest historic car races in the world. Silverstone is home to the first ever British Grand Prix in 1948 and the Formula One Grand Prix in 1950, which is why it’s arguably the most famous circuit in the world.

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BREMONT EVENTS

CARS, BIKES & COFFEE AT THE WING

Bremont regularly hosts events at ‘The Wing’ where guests can discover the full collection of watches whilst exploring the home of British watchmaking, from manufacturing to watch assembly. Our most recent events include ‘Cars, Bikes & Coffee’ where guests are invited to bring their classic or iconic cars and bikes for a morning meet up.

JOIN ‘CLUB BREMONT’ TO GET INVOLVED

To be notified about upcoming Bremont events, sign-up to ‘Club Bremont’ at www.bremont.com.

STEP INSIDE

THE WING

Experience the new H1 Generation come to life at the home of British Watchmaking.

Since time began for Bremont in 2002 there has been the single-minded ambition to bring high-end industrial scale precision watch manufacture back to the UK where there was once an illustrious history.

Over two decades Bremont has introduced an enviable amount of watch part manufacture, watch assembly and chronometer testing which is all now housed at its purposebuilt 35,000 sq ft state-of-the-art sustainably designed ‘Manufacturing & Technology Centre’ in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, UK.

Also affectionally known as ‘The Wing’, the living-roofed Manufacturing & Technology Centre certainly rivals anything the Swiss have in the same sector, and is a true testament to what can be achieved with an incredibly skilled workforce, absolute focus and true passion.

Within this facility it is possible to witness the end-toend manufacturing process from watch case manufacture, parts for the Bremont manufactured ENG300 series movement being designed and machined, to Bremont trained watchmakers assembling chronometer rated watches and movements. There is also a chance to see the finished product in all of its glory at The Wing Boutique.

BOOK A TOUR

If of interest it is possible to book a tour of the facility. Please contact tours@bremont.com or visit www.bremont.com/products/the-bremont-tour to find out more.

Many years in development, the Supernova is Bremont’s first integrated bracelet design crafted by Bremont’s in-house engineers and manufactured to within extremely tight tolerances. A masterpiece in design and engineering, perfecting the case design has been an incredible journey. The special new timepiece also houses the Bremont ENG300 series movement. To bring this proprietary movement series to fruition, a new manufacturing line for machining base components and T0 assembly was realised at The Wing which required significant investment into new machinery, staff, and training. The ENG300 signals the first time in 50 years that mechanical movements have been built at scale on British shores.

Design, manufacture, assembly and testing all takes place at The Wing, plus much more.

The development of the complex Supernova case has been nothing short of a pursuit of perfection.

THE BOUTIQUE EXPERIENCE

Get the full Bremont experience – drop into one of our boutiques for a glass of English sparkling wine while discovering the full collection. Alternatively get the boutique experience online and book a virtual consultation with one of our sales representatives.

In 2012 Bremont opened its very first flagship store in the heart of Mayfair, London’s luxury quarter. It was awarded ‘Store Design of the Year’ at the prestigious UK Retail Jewellery Awards. Bremont has subsequently opened a number of other boutiques across the globe.

DISCOVER BREMONT

You can find Bremont at its many international Boutiques as well as select Authorised Dealers. To find out more and plan your visit, go to: www.bremont.com/pages/bremont-boutiques

THE WING Reading Road, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 4GE

Tel: +44 (0) 149 187 6200

Email: thewingboutique@bremont.com

BIRMINGHAM BOUTIQUE Unit SU 749, Level 5 Bullring & Grand Central, Bullring Shopping Centre, Birmingham, B5 4BG Tel: +44 (0) 121 758 7930

Email: birmingham.boutique@bremont.com

BLUEWATER BOUTIQUE Unit 112 Upper Level, Bluewater Shopping Centre, Greenhithe, Kent, DA9 9SS

Tel: +44 (0) 132 293 0666

Email: bluewater.boutique@bremont.com

BRISTOL BOUTIQUE Unit 146 Upper Level, The Mall at Cribbs Causeway, Bristol, BS34 5DG Tel: +44 (0) 117 452 8255

Email: bristol.boutique@bremont.com

CANARY WHARF BOUTIQUE 8A Canary Wharf Shopping Centre, Cabot Place, West Canary Wharf, London E14 4QT Tel: +44 (0) 203 943 5100

Email: canarywharf@bremont.com

CITY OF LONDON BOUTIQUE Royal Exchange, London EC3V 3LQ

Tel: +44 (0) 207 220 7134

Email: royalexchange@bremont.com

MANCHESTER BOUTIQUE Acresfield 8 St Ann’s Square, Exchange Street, Manchester M2 7HA Tel: +44 (0) 161 667 9799

Email: Manchester.Boutique@bremont.com

MAYFAIR BOUTIQUE 29 South Audley St, London W1K 2PE

Tel: +44 (0) 207 493 5150

Email: southaudley@bremont.com

BREMONT AT THE BIKE SHED LA 1580 Industrial Street, Los Angeles 90021

Tel: +1 213 465 7661

NEW YORK BOUTIQUE 501 Madison Avenue, New York NY 10022

Tel: +1 212 321 0012

Email: madison501@bremont.com

MELBOURNE BOUTIQUE St Collins Lane, 260 Collins Street, Melbourne

Tel: +61 (03) 9639 9440

Email: Melbourne.Boutique@bremont.com

HONG KONG BOUTIQUE 1 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, Hong Kong

Tel: +852 2395 0628

Email: hongkong@bremont.com

SHANGHAI BOUTIQUE

N144 & N146, North Piazza, HKRI Taikoo Hui, 789 West Nanjing Road, Shanghai, China

Email: shanghai@bremont.com.cn

AUTHORISED DEALERS

Discover Bremont’s Authorised Dealers and find your nearest store at: www.bremont.com/pages/store-locator

STRAP SELECTION

At a Bremont Boutique you have the benefit of having every strap variation available for your watch. This enables you to select the best combination for you, be that a leather, rubber, NATO, bracelet or many of the other options available. As well as being able to mix and match any strap with any watch in the collection, you’ll also be able to see our wide range of Bremont accessories on display.

PERSONALISATION

Bremont offers a personalisation service on all its leather goods at most Bremont Boutiques. Choose from a blind embossing or gold foil option to monogram anything from your watch strap, to the beautiful ‘Made in England’ leather wallet or roll that accompanies your watch.

EXPERIENCE

Simply book an appointment or stop by to chat with our friendly staff to discover our collection of watches and accessories at any Boutique. You’ll be offered a complimentary drink whilst browsing the entire collection and learning all about Bremont’s story and each of its timepieces.

VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE

We have put in place numerous measures to ensure the boutique environment is as safe as possible but we are equally available for virtual appointments. Let us bring the Bremont experience to you, wherever you may be!

01. BRITISH ENGINEERING

Great Britain has a wonderful history when it comes to watchmaking and has probably been the home to more advances in horology than any other nation. Bremont is making considerable investment with its UK watch making and manufacturing and in 2021 opened The Bremont Manufacturing & Technology Centre, a new state-of-the-art 35,000 sq ft purpose-built mechanical watch manufacturing centre enabling the full machining and manufacturing of Bremont’s watches. We verge on the obsessive in the desire to produce watches that are over-engineered for the task.

02. AVIATION AND MILITARY

The love and passion for aviation has coursed through the founders' veins from an early age. There has always been a very close association between time and aviation since the first brave adventurers took to the skies over 100 years ago. The love of aviation and its uncompromising demands are inherent in every Bremont watch. Hand-in-hand with Bremont's love of aviation is the company's appreciation of military. Bremont has worked closely with the military for a number of years.

FOUR QUESTIONS WITH: RUDY KARAKAND, MAYFAIR BOUTIQUE MANAGER

WHAT DOES YOUR ROLE AT BREMONT INVOLVE?

Essentially my role involves the running of the Mayfair Boutique. This includes many things, but most importantly it’s about introducing new customers to the brand and telling them the Bremont story and how we are bringing watchmaking back to the UK. I also love providing an informative, enjoyable and unique experience to every customer that visits the boutique.

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT YOUR ROLE?

Of all the things I do in my role, I most enjoy the interaction with people. I have worked for Bremont for nearly 9 years, and I have been very lucky to have met an incredible amount of clients who I have introduced to the brand. I now see some of my clients as friends, and this gives me a sense of achievement that I have made a difference to them and to the brand. But it is also the people I work with. People that I like to call family. There is a real sense of passion that runs through the company, and this runs from top to bottom. I am truly lucky to work with such an amazing team. Plus I get to wear a Bremont timepiece every day!

a must for any watch enthusiast. The importance of the British watchmaking industry in the early 19th century, and how much of an automatic movement was designed by British watchmakers is key to our present and future of manufacturing. We have made so many steps into design and manufacturing, and are very unique to anything else on the market. Also worth noting that we have produced some incredibly special watches in partnership with some equally important British companies.

WHICH BREMONT DO YOU WEAR AND WHY?

The Bremont I wear most is the ALT1-ZT/51. I chose this piece, as it gives me a small reminder of my favourite Bremont which is the P-51 Mustang. The ZT/51 has a very nice vintage look about it, and has the feature of a GMT function, as well as a chronograph, and with a brown vintage leather strap. All of this is why it is the Bremont that I wear daily.

03. ADVENTURE

A key design requisite for the timepieces from the outset was the desire to make beautifully robust and durable watches that were at home both in the workplace and of course in rather more physical environments. The watches continue to be tested to the limits, both in the workshop but also by Bremont’s ambassadors and partners.

WHAT WOULD YOU SAY TO ANYONE LOOKING TO ADD A BREMONT INTO THEIR WATCH ROTATION?

One of the really important factors here for anyone looking to add a Bremont to their collection is that we are a British brand who are re-invigorating the British watch industry. In an industry that is saturated by Swiss brands, to have a Bremont timepiece in their collection is

The Bremont Supernova 20 years in the making Over 300 components 10 in-house machining workcentres

12 stages of case finishing Machining accuracy up to 2 microns Hand finished case components 360 hours of H1 testing 65 hour power reserve

Time is just time. It’s what you do with it that counts.

We have spent our time advancing British watchmaking for over 20 years. The result? The Bremont Supernova.

Powered by a Bremont manufactured movement Designed, manufactured and assembled in England A new generation begins