MESSAGE FROM THE FOUNDERS 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, watches and 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 made in limited numbers and we’re proud that they are hand-built in the UK. Each is designed to appeal to those who share our passion for innovation and the 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.
Nick and Giles English, Bremont Co-founders
CONTENTS BREMONT HERITAGE
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BREMONT PILL ARS
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THE TIME IT TAKES
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MILITARY & SPECIAL PROJECTS
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THE COLLECTION
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LIMITED EDITIONS
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GLOSSARY
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CONTACT
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Bremont aims to make exquisitely engineered mechanical timepieces on British soil with the lofty objective of reinvigorating the nation’s horological past, using our adventurous spirit, passion for detail, desire to innovate and dedication to the highest quality of customer satisfaction.
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B R E M O N T, T H E B E G I N N I N G S
Tipping Point
Life for the English brothers has always been about a love of all things mechanical. When they weren’t flying vintage aircraft, Nick and Giles had spent most of their childhood making things in their gifted father’s workshop. They made models together, restored cars and they even helped him build an aircraft they still fly to this day. Euan, their father, was also passionate about mechanical timepieces. He would often bring home a clock from an auction for the brothers to try and bring back to life. This passion lives on in the wonderful engineering found in a Bremont timepiece.
The beautifully engineered mechanical movement of the Bremont ALT1-C, one of the very first models introduced into the collection (right) and Nick and Giles’ father Euan (below).
Their lives changed significantly one clear day in March 1995. Nick was practising for an air display with their father Euan, but the 1942 WWII Harvard aircraft they were flying was involved in an accident. Giles, waiting to take off for the next sortie, was told that his father had been killed and his brother had broken over 30 bones and probably wouldn’t make it. Six months later, however, Nick was back in the air and being flown by Giles. But things would never be the same again. Life was too short to waste. The two brothers decided to pursue what they enjoyed most: a life crafting beautifully engineered mechanical timepieces.
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The Bremont Story
THE NAME BREMONT
PA S S I O N F O R AV I AT I O N
In the late 1990s, Nick and Giles were flying across France in their 1930s biplane when the weather started to close in. A rough-running engine forced them to make an emergency landing. Keen to avoid the French authorities, the brothers were more than happy to accept the gracious help of the farmer whose field they had landed in. They stayed in his home, the aircraft took cover in the barn. It transpired their host had been just as keen on aviation as the brothers, as well as being a gifted engineer. Half-restored wall clocks lay everywhere, together with numerous engine parts. The farmer even still wore his own father’s wristwatch. It was a delightful evening. The brothers promised that his warm hospitality would never be forgotten. His name? Antoine Bremont.
At Bremont we are passionate about aviation. We take inspiration from all aspects of its magnificent heritage. Our pilots’ watches are lovingly engineered to be functional with finesse, whether in the hangar or heading for the clouds.
A few years later, after running a business restoring and maintaining historic aircraft, the brothers were able to follow their dream. They set up a small workshop in BielBienne, Switzerland. Five years later, after the most stringent testing programmes, the first Bremont watches were released. Today, their love of mechanical devices, engineering excellence, aviation and adventure continues to inspire the company. A strong desire to reinvigorate British watch making means that all Bremont watches are manufactured in the UK.
British Engineering T H E SUPE RM A R INE S .6 B The English brothers’ passion for aviation and British engineering excellence is epitomised by the Supermarine S.6B, a British racing seaplane developed by RJ Mitchell to take place in the Schneider Trophy Competition of 1931. The pioneering S.6B won the race with a speed of 340.08 mph and its design inspired the iconic Supermarine Spitfire.
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A B R I T I S H WAT C H C O M PA N Y It may surprise you to know that watch making is a very British trade. Every major escapement design and around three quarters of related innovations came from these shores. Much is owed to Thomas Tompion (1639-1713), the ‘Father of English Clock-Making’ and the remarkable Thomas Mudge (1715-1794), who invented the lever escapement still used in most watches today. John Harrison (1693-1776), meanwhile, solved the problem of accurately telling the time at sea and by doing so, in calculating longitude as well. They were followed by other illustrious names including John Arnold and more recently, George Daniels. Bremont is determined to be at the heart of a British revival in watch making. Our goal has always been to bring back as much of the process to the UK as possible and our watches are all designed, manufactured and assembled in England. That includes most of the bespoke parts used in our limited editions, as well as our hand-made leather packaging and accessories. We are also proud to work in partnership with some established manufacturing greats like the aviation pioneers Martin-Baker, responsible for supplying 70% of the world’s Air Forces with fighter ejection seat technology and the British car manufacturer, Jaguar.
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British Watch Making
BREMONT HQ All Bremont watches are manufactured and assembled here at our workshops in Henley-on-Thames.
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Engineered in Britain
MARINE CLOCK The inner workings of the Bremont B-2 Marine Clock. Hand built in the UK and inspired by John Harrison (1693 – 1776), inventor of the Marine Chronometer. Bremont offers bespoke Marine Clocks, customised to your requirements and built in limited numbers.
BREMONT PILLARS 1 British Engineering Great Britain has a wonderful watch making history and has probably been the home to more advances in horology than any other nation. Bremont is determined to play a pivotal role in the reinvigoration of this industry on British shores. Bremont builds many of its own watch components at its state-of-the-art Parts Manufacturing Facility. As a company we verge on the obsessive in the desire to produce watches that are over-engineered for the task in hand. This passion becomes very evident when you hold a Bremont watch.
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OFFICIAL TIMEKEEPER 2017 marked the first time in 178 years that worldrenowned rowing event, Henley Royal Regatta, appointed an Official Timekeeper. The event attracts thousands of visitors over five days and spectators enjoy over 200 races of an international standard. In keeping with the event’s rich tradition, time is measured mechanically by bespoke Bremont clocks and hand-made stopwatches.
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BREMONT PILLARS 2 Aviation and Military The love and passion for aviation has coursed through the founders’ veins from very early in their childhoods. 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 both 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.
Tested Beyond Endurance
H I G H A LT I T U D E Constructed to withstand the rigours of high altitude, our military watches adorn the wrists of combat personnel worldwide. If the military depend on them, you can.
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THE BREMONT HORSEMEN The Bremont Horsemen are a WWII aerobatic display team. The world’s only P-51 Mustang formation aerobatic team took off over a decade ago. Since then, it has grown to encompass other aircraft, including F8F Bearcats, F4U Corsairs, F-86 Sabres, the P-38 Lightning and, most recently, Spitfires.
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BREMONT PILLARS 3 Adventure A key design requisite from the outset was the desire to make beautifully robust and durable watches that were at home both in the workplace and 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.
Tested Beyond Endurance
CHARLEY BOORMAN British actor and adventurer. Together with Ewan McGregor, he embarked on an endurance adventure that was ‘The Long Way Down’. The series, a gruelling Scotland to Africa motorcycle journey, tested men and machines to the limit. Charley could always rely on his Bremont to function faultlessly. He still does.
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MAN AND MACHINE The Isle of Man TT Course is world famous and is renowned as one of the most dangerous road races. It is the last of the great challenges in motorsport and is the ultimate test of both man and machine. The first TT Race was held on the Isle of Man in 1907 and featured in the World Championship until 1976. As the Official Timing Partner, Bremont has teamed up with 2018 Senior TT champion Peter Hickman who is sure to put the British mechanical timepieces through their paces at this most iconic of race courses.
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PET E R H I C K M AN The world-famous TT course is the ultimate test of both man and machine. Credited with the fastest lap ever recorded, Bremont ambassador Peter Hickman is the 2018 Senior Isle of Man TT winner.
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UK assembly
BREMONT HQ
BRITISH WAT C H M A K I N G
Our British watch making facility is located in Henley-on-Thames, South Oxfordshire. A beautiful oak-framed building in the heart of the Chiltern Valley, it has been custom built for watch manufacture. Our long-term staged investment programme is aimed at developing watch making expertise in the UK. All of our key movement and case components are assembled and finished in Henley.
Our award-winning, custom-built HQ in Henley-on-Thames is home to our talented watch makers who carry out the assembly and servicing of Bremont timepieces. As part of our long-term investment in British watch making, Bremont is proud to support the BHI (British Horological Institute) and The British School of Watch Making. These two organisations promote British horology and provide training and education in the sector, securing the future of the UK market.
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B R E M O N T PA RT S MANUFACTURING FACILITY Bremont is making considerable investment in its UK watch making and manufacturing. Tens of thousands of parts are being made to extremely small tolerances each year at our facilities in Henley-on-Thames. Additionally, watch cases, parts finishing and movement part manufacture is all taking place in-house. This is part of a long staged investment programme and has seen Bremont invest in some state-of-the-art CNC mill-turning, metal cutting and finishing machinery, some of which are the first of their kind in this country. This investment will enable Bremont to manufacture significant quantities of beautifully engineered and finished watch parts on British shores. As a company, our in-house training and apprenticeship schemes have led to a whole new generation of watch makers and watch technicians on British soil. As a keen partner and supporter of the British School of Watch Making, Bremont is passionate about bringing watch making back to the UK where there was once an illustrious history.
UK manufacture Work being carried out at Bremont’s Parts Manufacturing Facility using machinery which is the first of its kind in this country, clockwise from the top. Bremont owns its own ultra precise turn and mill machining facility ensuring highly accurate and efficient production of case and movement parts. One-of-a-kind on British shores. This case and part finishing centre allows a choice of finishes to micro-millimetre accuracy. Movement main plates and bridges being milled from brass to extraordinary levels of tolerance. Polished cases being finished by hand at Bremont’s facilities.
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H E N L E Y WAT C H M A K I N G E X PA N S I O N In 2021 Bremont moves into its new state of the art watch making facility in Henley-on-Thames, UK. This custom built facility has been designed especially with watchmaking in mind and incorporates both assembly and machining of mechanical watch components. If you would like to book a tour of the facility please contact your local retailer or Bremont directly, limited places are available.
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Tried & Tested
M AT E R I A L RESEARCH To further the aim of bringing back as much watch manufacture to British shores as feasible, Bremont created a role at the AMRC for a PhD research student to work at the Centre and investigate watch parts and movement manufacturing processes.
B R E M O N T A N D T H E ‘A D V A N C E D MANUFACTURING RESE ARCH CENTRE’ Bremont is a proud partner of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), perfecting our techniques at the Centre’s world-leading machining and materials research facilities. The AMRC was set up to identify, research and resolve advanced manufacturing, machining and material challenges. The AMRC’s 125-plus industrial partners range from global giants like Boeing, Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems and Airbus through to smaller businesses like Bremont. Bremont’s work with the AMRC has led to the development of new metals like Custom 465® Stainless Steel, a premium melted alloy capable of superior strength, hardness and resistance, being used in some of its watches. Custom 465® Stainless Steel is the strongest of all commercially available stainless alloys. It was developed in response to the demands from the aerospace industry for materials that will keep aircraft flying for 30 years or more with minimum maintenance. It has been used for structural components such as flap tracks, actuators, engine mounts, and landing-gear hardware. Bremont’s use of Custom 465® Stainless Steel was a first in the watch industry.
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B R E M O N T T E C H N O LO GY
Tried & Tested
The Mechanical Watch Bremont is built on precise timekeeping. Only the highest quality components are used in our movements. Every core watch bearing the Bremont name is chronometer-tested, then further subjected to a rigorous quality control programme. The results are all documented in detailed records securely stored at our headquarters.
MOVEMENT FINISHING
Every watch in our core collection is accompanied by a performance certificate which confirms that the mechanical movement has passed each of the rigorous precision tests necessary for the ISO 3159 designation. The BWC movement, shown to the right, has been part-developed and designed in Britain with our Swiss partners. A number of the key constituent movement parts are also manufactured at the company’s workshops in the UK, which is the first step for Bremont towards manufacturing movements in their entirety on these shores.
Every Bremont movement is finished and decorated to the highest possible specification. The finish of a movement is not just decorative – it affects the running and durability of a mechanical timepiece.
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Optimum Legibility
B R E M O N T T E C H N O LO GY
SAPPHIRE & S U P E R - L U M I N O V A®
Watches are the most precise mechanical devices on the planet. Bremont aims to keep it that way. Our watches are subjected to rigorous testing procedures. For example, ISO 3159 certifications take 15 days to complete over several different temperature ranges and watch positions. The average daily variation rate must be between -4 and +6 seconds. With 86,400 seconds in a single day, it means every single Bremont watch is 99.998% accurate.
Our convex sapphire crystals come with a Mohs hardness rating of 9. That’s the equivalent to 2000Hv on the Vickers’ scale. Untreated crystals can allow light to reflect back, significantly affecting the legibility of the dial. So anti-reflective coatings are vapour-deposited to both sides of the glass in a vacuum environment, reducing reflections to less than 0.5% for optimum legibility. Under the crystal, Bremont carefully applies as many as 15 to 20 coats of Super-LumiNova® paint to a range of dials in our collection; it ensures optimal visibility in the poorest of lighting conditions.
Our ethos is brought to life in the design, specification and quality of the materials we insist upon. For example, we only use the finest Glucydur balance wheels as opposed to the ‘elaborate’ nickel equivalent found in many high-end luxury watches. Nine layers of anti-reflective treatment are applied to both sides of the sapphire crystals and B-EBE2000 hardening technology makes Bremont watch cases an average of seven times harder and more scratch-resistant than competitors’. The result is a distinctive range of elegant watches. This uncompromising quality is reflected in the 3-year guarantee.
1 Bremont Roto-Click®
Many Bremont watches have been designed from a clean sheet of paper. New bezel technology designed and built in-house is now integrated into a number of models such as the MB. The bezel rotates while gliding on a series of four ball bearings. These bearings knit into the gearing of the bezel to produce a most satisfying click for every minute rotated. 2 Bremont Anti-Shock
Designed by Bremont initially for the MB range of watches, our unique rubberised movement mount encloses the inner workings. A flexible ring then connects the mount to the outer case, absorbing shocks and allowing the inner case and movement to float. 3 Anti-Magnetic Faraday Cage
A number of Bremont models are designed to withstand the detrimental effects of magnetism on a watch’s movement. With a limited amount of space available, this is achieved by encasing the movement in a soft-iron Faraday cage. Any potentially harmful magnetic fields are then routed around the movement. These features apply to some models only.
B R E M O N T T E C H N O LO GY
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Bremont’s Trip-Tick® case construction All Bremont watch cases use Bremont Trip-Tick® construction consisting of three parts: (with the exception of The Armed Forces Collection) 1 The hardened steel bezel element, containing the sapphire crystal. 2 The central body section, consisting of a titanium or DLC treated
middle barrel. 3 The steel and crystal case back.
The separate middle section offers flexibility in both durability and design. It allows us to manufacture cases from different metals, such as titanium, to alter the watch’s weight. DLC, meanwhile, adds to the variety by using contrasting colours to distinguish between models. All Bremont watches are treated for hardness with B-EBE2000 technology. During this special stage in the case production the metal is heat-treated and diffused with carbon, then bombarded with electrons. The process dramatically increases the hardness and scratch resistance of the stainless steel. On the Vickers’ scale of hardness, for example, B-EBE2000 produces a watch case with a value of 2000Hv - approximately seven times that of the normal stainless steel used for watch cases.
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Tried & Tested
BREMONT TESTING
QUALITY CONTROL
Testing. It’s something of an obsession. Our first five years were devoted to it, both in the workshop and in the field. Watch parts are continually tested for tolerances, strength, hardness and finish. In fact, every single component undergoes the most rigorous quality controls. And it doesn’t stop there.
Our watches all undergo a stringent testing programme to meet the highest standards before they are released with a 3-year warranty.
Each movement in our core range is independently chronometer-tested over 15 days. Once assembled in their hardened cases, the movements are then checked and tested again before being regulated by the watch makers. The watches then enter a further testing programme involving mechanical and visual inspections. Finally, chronometers are assessed for accuracy, functionality, automatic winding and water resistance. So yes, testing is an obsession but one that results in every timepiece leaving our workshop with a 3-year warranty.
T E ST E D B E YO N D E N D U R A N C E THE BREMONT MB RANGE HAS SUCCESSFULLY ENDURED 12-30G THROUGHOUT THE 1ST SECOND OF EJECTION.
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BREMONT TESTING
INTENSE TESTING
Martin-Baker is a British aviation company responsible for supplying 70% of the world’s Air Forces with fighter ejection seat technology. They first approached Bremont to create the definitive aviation watch in 2007. More than simply putting a logo on an existing model, the Bremont MB range had to withstand the same rigorous testing programme as the ejection seats themselves.
Clockwise from top left: VIBRATION TESTING: The test shakes and vibrates the watch on the wrist of a test dummy to simulate a 30 year life of an aircraft. AIRCRAFT CARRIER DECK TEST: The ACDT test simulates the level of salt fog and humidity that an aircraft carrier deck would endure during a 6 month tour. MFOS CRASHWORTHY TEST: The MultiFunctional Operators Seat (MFOS) is used in helicopters such as the Blackhawk. This particular test pictured was simulating a dynamic forward crash at over 18G, moving at 42ft per second. LIVE EJECTION TEST: The new MBII being put through Martin-Baker’s live ejection testing.
The tests, some of which are shown on the left, included shock, salt-fog, temperature, pressure, vibration and live ejections to name but a few. The end product, the Bremont MB, has since become an icon in the world of military and civilian aviation, a watch that has truly been ‘Tested Beyond Endurance’.
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BREMONT TESTING Our intention from the outset was always to design and manufacture a mechanical watch in the UK. The watch would be designed around the principles of engineering and not fashion. It would look as visually arresting in decades to come as on the day it left the workshop and it would be equally at home in the boardroom as above the clouds or below the sea. Bremont watches have been Tested Beyond Endurance by explorers, adventurers, extreme divers and the military. Now, it’s your turn.
Tried & Tested
ROYAL N AV Y CL E ARAN C E D I V E RS The Royal Navy Clearance Divers are an elite team responsible for mine clearance operations based in Portsmouth who rely heavily on timing, precision and durability. The new Bremont Argonaut has been designed around these key principles.
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EXPEDITION 5
G R AV I T Y I N D U ST R I E S
Lethal hidden crevasses. 80mph winds. And temperatures as low as -25°C. Just a few of the conditions that ex-Royal Marines and Bremont ambassadors Louis Nethercott and Anthony Lambert have been facing during their world record attempt ‘Expedition 5’. They will attempt Baffin Island next, where temperatures can reach as low as -57°C. They rely on their durable Bremont S500’s to keep track of time during their epic task.
Dubbed the “real-life Iron Man”, Richard Browning is a British inventor and entrepreneur who founded Gravity Industries in 2017. Pioneers in aeronautical innovation, Gravity’s suite of patent pending technology augments the body and mind to enable unparalleled human flight. Bremont has teamed up with Gravity Industries to test the new ALT1-P2/ JET, the first DLC-coated case in the ALT1-P line, which takes a classic pilot’s watch into a new age of aviation.
Expedition 5 wear the S500, find out more on page 84.
Gravity Industries are putting the ALT1-P2/JET to the test, find out more on page 72.
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NIRMAL ‘NIMS’ PURJA AND BREMONT PROJECT POSSIBLE In just 6 months and 6 days, Nirmal “Nims” Purja MBE completed his challenge to summit Earth’s 14 tallest mountains, smashing the previous record of almost eight years and taking his place in mountaineering history. Earth’s 14 tallest mountains, all higher than 8,000m, enter the ‘death zone’ which is so-called because human life cannot exist there. This did not deter Nims, who joins a list of just 40 climbers to have completed what could be considered the ultimate mountaineering goal. Nims summited Earth’s 14 tallest mountains wearing the S300. The Bremont Project Possible Limited Edition marks the ultimate mountaineering achievement, find out more on page 123.
PETER HICKMAN As the Official Timing Partner of the Isle of Man TT, Bremont has teamed up with Senior TT champion Peter Hickman who is credited with the fastest lap ever recorded and puts Bremont’s British mechanical timepieces through their paces at this most iconic of race courses. The TT Course is world famous. It is the last of the great challenges in motorsport and is the ultimate test of both man and machine. Peter Hickman wears the ALT1-WT, find out more on page 76.
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BEN SAUNDERS
ALDO KANE
Ben has completed the longest unsupported polar journey in history when he re-traced the steps of Captain Scott’s illfated Terra Nova expedition. He later set out, in November 2017, to make the first solo and unsupported crossing of Antarctica. This west-to-east traverse from Berkner Island to the Ross Ice Shelf via the South Pole and the Shackleton Glacier was planned by Ben’s close friend Lt Col Henry Worsley, who nearly completed the expedition before falling ill and passing away in hospital in Chile in January 2016.
Aldo started his career in the Royal Marine Commandos and became one of the youngest Snipers in the UK armed forces. He spent 10 years in total operating around the globe in hostile environments including war zones in the Middle East. Aldo is a world record-breaking extreme adventurer and the epitome of the meaning ‘Tested Beyond Endurance’.
Bremont worked closely with Ben to develop two very special limited edition timepieces for these major expeditions, namely the Terra Nova and the Endurance respectively.
Aldo Kane wears the S300, find out more on page 82.
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ROSS EDGLEY
TO M C U R RY
Ross Edgley is an adventurer and author best known for becoming the first person in history to swim all the way around Great Britain. After 2,000 miles and 157 days the World Open Water Swimming Association announced it as the ‘World Swim of the Year 2018’ and it became officially recognised as “The World’s Longest Staged Sea Swim.” Now considered a leading expert in mental fortitude, physical resilience and work capacity, Ross published the Sunday Times Bestselling book “The World’s Fittest Book” in 2018 and began “The World’s Fittest Tour” in 2019 to teach people that the human body is far more powerful than even our own minds often lead us to believe. His latest book “The Art of Resilience” uses his swim experience and other amazing endurance feats, where he managed to overcome seemingly insurmountable pain, hardship and adversity. Used extensively by professional divers and the military alike, the new 45mm S2000 dive watch will be put through its paces by Ross as he prepares for challenges in 2020 and beyond.
As the Official Timekeeper of England Rugby, Bremont has teamed up with England star, Tom Curry, who became the youngest player to start an international for England in 90 years when he made his senior bow in Argentina on the 2017 summer tour. Considering only the great Jonny Wilkinson has been a younger debutant for England Tom is clearly in fine company. The Sale Sharks flanker had a breakthrough season in 2016/17 Tom was on the full international radar and made his Twickenham bow in an uncapped game against the Barbarians in May 2017. As a player who continuously puts his body on the line in every game Tom truly epitomises the term ‘Tested Beyond Endurance’.
Ross Edgley wears the S2000, find out more on page 86.
Tom Curry wears the Bremont Rose, find out more on page 119.
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M I L I TA RY & S P E C I A L P R O J E C T S
THE ARMED FORCES COVENANT
Bremont have built a very close working relationship with military organisations around the world. As a result, we develop exclusive bespoke mechanical chronometers to pay tribute to individual units and their unique missions. Bremont create special timepieces that not only reflect our values, but also incorporate the DNA of our military customers’ professions, aircraft and equipment.
As a British brand, working with the British Armed Forces has been a hugely important part of Bremont’s military journey and a great privilege. In 2019, Bremont officially signed the Armed Forces Covenant, a promise from Bremont to treat those who serve or who have served in the armed forces, and their families, fairly. It is a covenant between the people of the United Kingdom, Her Majesty’s Government and all those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces of the Crown and their families.
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If sensibly maintained, a mechanical watch should last forever - unlike battery or quartz alternatives. So a quality watch is more than simply a timepiece. It is an heirloom to be passed down through the generations. Bremont’s passion for crafting beautifully engineered chronometers is shared by many of our Military and Special Projects clients. We go to extraordinary levels to produce unique timepieces that reflect the DNA of each community, squadron and crew.
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The Bremont MBIII military edition for members of No. IX (B) Squadron RAF gets ready to take off with its matching IX (B) Tornado GR4 on one of the jet’s final flights prior to retirement.
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SOLO RANGE
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ARMED FORCES COLLECTION
Tested Beyond Endurance Approved by Her Majesty’s Armed Forces
Bremont is proud to enter into a partnership with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) honouring Her Majesty’s Armed Forces. Through this partnership Bremont become the sole luxury watch producer allowed to legitimately use the signs, symbols and insignia of all three services. This marks the first time that civilians can purchase official Bremont military timepieces bearing these emblems. Consequently, Bremont has released a military inspired range of watches incorporating the heraldic badges of the Royal Navy, British Army and the Royal Air Force. Bremont’s well-respected heritage and reputation within the military, specifically with the British military, made the British watch maker the natural partner of choice for the MoD.
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ARMED FORCES COLLECTION The Armed Forces range draws inspiration from the original ‘Dirty Dozen’ watches, a series of timepieces commissioned for the British Army during WW2 when Britain’s Ministry of Defence needed watches to issue to military personnel. Very strict performance specifications, for the time, were set which included waterproofing, regulation to chronometer specification, luminous markings on the dial and a robust case construction. The Bremont Broadsword is a contemporary take on the three handed ‘Dirty Dozen’ watch design which houses the chronometer rated BE-95-2AV movement inside its two-piece 40mm hardened steel case as well as a sub-second hand at 6 o’clock.
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B R EMO N T A R ROW
BREMONT BROADSWORD
BREMONT ARROW
BREMONT ARGONAUT
ARROW CASE BACK
The Bremont Arrow is a 42mm cased mono-pusher chronograph. The pusher at 2 o’clock on the two-piece hardened steel case will start, stop and reset the stopwatch on the chronometer rated BE-51AE movement. The Bremont Argonaut features a 42mm hardened steel case and is a military dive watch which houses a three-handed chronometer rated BE-92AV movement.
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The Arrow plays on the same British military DNA as the Broadsword but is aimed at the airman with its chronograph functionality, a necessity for any timed mission. The sub-dial at 9 o’clock is a running seconds and the chronograph has elapsed minutes on the 3 o’clock counter. Engineered with the utmost integrity, the Arrow is steadfastly accurate, durable and legible.
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A LT 1 R A N G E What makes the ultimate pilots’ watch? Inspired by their own love of flying, Bremont Co-founders Nick and Giles English set out to answer this question. The story of pilots and their wristwatches began when the first aviators took flight over a century ago. The ALT1 range takes inspiration from all aspects of its magnificent heritage and are lovingly engineered to be functional with finesse, whether in the hangar or heading for the clouds.
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ZULU TIMER The Bremont ALT1-ZT is a popular choice amongst our military clients. ZT stands for ‘Zulu Timer’ and allows the wearer to display local time together with another time zone.
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A LT 1 - C C L A S S I C The Bremont ALT1-C stays true to the technical values behind any revered automatic timepiece. Integrating an impeccably modified and chronometer-rated movement, the ALT1-C combines the traditional art of watch making with the very best in technical innovation, precision and durability. MOVEMENT Modified calibre BE-50AE automatic chronometer with 42-hour power reserve.
ALT1-C/CR
ALT1-C/AN
ALT1-C/RG
CASE 43mm Bremont Trip-TickÂŽ case construction in hardened brushed or polished stainless steel and 18 carat rose gold with domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal and exhibition case back.
A true classic
WATER RESISTANCE 10 ATM, 100 metres.
A LT 1 -C/ B L & A LT 1 -C/ WH-B K
STRAP Leather strap or stainless steel bracelet, crocodile (rose gold) and alligator (polished steel models). RATINGS/CERTIFICATION Chronometer rated to ISO 3159 standard. ALT1-C/PB
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ALT1-C/PW
NEW ALT1-C/ GRIFFON
The ALT1-C Blue has been redesigned in a signature blue, synonymous with the Royal Air Force. The panda dial design of the ALT1-C/WH-BK featuring black subdials and incorporating a subtle internal black bezel is a nice counterpart to the heritage themed ALT1-C/CR.
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A LT 1 - P 2 P I L O T The ALT1-P2 is designed for those who demand both accuracy and clarity. The clear Super-LumiNovaÂŽ hands and dial numbers make it a popular choice with aviation professionals. The modified tested Valjoux movement is finished to the highest possible standards. MOVEMENT Modified calibre BE-53AE automatic chronometer with 42-hour power reserve.
ALT1-P2/BK
ALT1-P2/CR
CASE 43mm Bremont Trip-TickÂŽ case construction in hardened stainless steel with domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal and exhibition case back.
New for 2020
A LT 1 -P2/J ET
WATER RESISTANCE 10 ATM, 100 metres. STRAP Leather strap or stainless steel bracelet. RATINGS/CERTIFICATION Chronometer rated to ISO 3159 standard.
ALT1-P2/BL/BR
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Passionate about celebrating British engineering and innovation as part of the testing cycle, Bremont has teamed up with veritable aviation pioneers Gravity Industries who are putting the ALT1-P2/ JET to the test in the next frontier of human flight. This model is the first DLCcoated case in this line.
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A LT 1 - Z T Z U L U T I M E R The Bremont ALT1-ZT was designed with aviators and world travellers in mind. ZT stands for ‘Zulu Timer’ and allows the wearer to display local time together with the official world time standard: Universal Time Coordinated (UTC), Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), or even Zulu Time (Z). MOVEMENT Modified calibre BE-54AE automatic chronometer with GMT and 42-hour power reserve.
ALT1-ZT/51
ALT1-ZT/BK
CASE 43mm Trip-Tick® case construction in hardened stainless steel with domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal and exhibition case back. FEATURES Roto-Click® internal bezel. WATER RESISTANCE 10 ATM, 100 metres. STRAP Leather strap or stainless steel bracelet. RATINGS/CERTIFICATION Chronometer rated to ISO 3159 standard. CASE BACK
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A LT 1 - W T W O R L D T I M E R The wonderfully over-engineered Bremont World Timer, ALT1-WT, is one of the more intricate military watches ever produced. Created for pilots and travellers the world over, it incorporates a complex, highly-finished dial. The Roto-Click® bezel enables the user to work out global time zones using the international landing location and the adjustable 24-hour hand can display UTC or ‘Zulu’ time.
ALT1-WT/WH
ALT1-WT/BK/BR
ALT1-WT/BL
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MOVEMENT Modified calibre BE-54AE automatic chronometer with GMT and 42-hour power reserve. CASE 43mm Trip-Tick® case construction in hardened stainless steel with domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal and exhibition case back. FEATURES Roto-Click® internal bezel. WATER RESISTANCE 10 ATM, 100 metres. STRAP Leather strap or stainless steel bracelet. RATINGS/CERTIFICATION Chronometer rated to ISO 3159 standard. View the full range and specification at Bremont.com
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A LT 1 - B
Tried & Tested
The ALT1-B chronograph hails directly from the military. The design closely mirrors the watch Bremont delivered to elite B-2 ‘Stealth Bomber’ Aircrew in 2012. It incorporates advanced elements of the Bremont chronograph range, including a modified BE-54AE GMT movement, DLC Trip-Tick® case and Roto-Click® internal bezel.
A LT 1 -B The bespoke B-2 ‘Stealth Bomber’ timepiece, pictured here in front of the B-2 aircraft, inspired the design of the ALT1-B.
MOVEMENT Modified calibre BE-54AE automatic chronometer with GMT and 42-hour power reserve. CASE 43mm Trip-Tick® case construction in DLC hardened stainless steel with domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal and exhibition case back. FEATURES Roto-Click® internal bezel. WATER RESISTANCE 10 ATM, 100 metres. STRAP Leather strap or DLC bracelet. RATINGS/CERTIFICATION Chronometer rated to ISO 3159 standard. View the full range and specification at Bremont.com
ALT1-B
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SUPERMARINE RANGE
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DR TIMMY GAMBIN In 2017, marine archaeologist and Bremont Ambassador Timmy Gambin took part in a special ceremony to commemorate the 75th anniversary of HMS Olympus which was tragically lost in 1942. The vessel struck a mine in the early hours of 8th May and nearly 90 men perished in what has been known as one of the worst naval disasters of the second world war. Timmy and his team marked the occasion by laying a commemorative plaque at the wreckage site.
Just as in aviation, timing is everything for a diver. Whether you dive for pleasure or your livelihood, Bremont offers diving watches to suit your requirements. Our dive watches are tested from 300m all the way down to 2,000m and are worn by professionals including Royal Navy Clearance Divers. Stainless steel cases and scratch resistant sapphire crystals ensure durability while our anti-shock movement mount protects the automatic chronometer movement. Super-LumiNovaŽ coated dials and bezels guarantee your watch’s visibility at low illumination. Some models also include an automatic helium escape valve to protect your watch from gas buildup during ascent. Bremont is pleased to offer essential dive watches that feel equally comfortable above or below the waves.
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S300 The Bremont Supermarine Type 300 range responds to a demand for a professional dive watch in a slightly smaller iteration. The watches’ namesake derives from the 1930’s aircraft company, Supermarine, whose first ever Spitfire prototype – the Type 300 – led to one of Britain’s most iconic aircraft. The 40mm case of the Type 300 is also slimmer being only 13mm from sapphire crystal to case back featuring a unidirectional ceramic rotating bezel.
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S300 W HI T E S300/BK/BR
S300/BL
S301/BK
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MOVEMENT Modified calibre BE-92AV automatic chronometer with 38-hour power reserve. CASE 40mm Bremont Trip-Tick® case construction in stainless steel with domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal and decorated case back. Ceramic uni-directional rotating bezel with Super-LumiNova®. WATER RESISTANCE 30 ATM, 300 metres. STRAP Leather strap, rubber Temple Island strap or stainless steel bracelet. Stainless steel bracelet comes with additional NATO strap. RATINGS/CERTIFICATION Chronometer rated to ISO 3159 standard.
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2019 saw Bremont introduce a white dial variation to the Bremont S300 range. Water resistant to 300 metres, the S300 white features a 40mm stainless steel case and polished ceramic uni-directional rotating bezel with Super-LumiNova®.
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S500 The S500 is Bremont’s first marine watch. An “amphibious watch” that is both classical in its design and aviation roots but very effective as a diving watch. 2018 saw several new models introduced into this range including the S501 which has been inspired by the design of the S301 launched in 2017. MOVEMENT Modified calibre BE-36AE automatic chronometer with 38-hour power reserve.
S500/BL/BR
S500/BK
CASE 43mm Bremont Trip-Tick® case construction in stainless steel with domed antireflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal and decorated case back. S501 features an exhibition case back. FEATURES Inner soft iron anti-magnetic Faraday cage (S500/BK and S500/BL) and protective anti-shock movement mount. Sapphire/Ceramic uni-directional rotating bezel and automatic helium escape valve.
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WATER RESISTANCE 50 ATM, 500 metres.
The S500 range was named as a tribute to the brothers’ love of the iconic British aircraft manufacturer responsible for the Supermarine S6B Schneider Trophy Seaplane and of course the incredible Supermarine Spitfire. The more vintage feel of the S501 is a big differentiator within this series and has proved incredibly popular since its launch.
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STRAP Integrated rubber strap, leather or stainless steel bracelet. RATINGS/CERTIFICATION Chronometer rated to ISO 3159 standard. S501
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S2000 Tested Beyond Endurance
Having been used extensively by professional divers and the military alike, the over-engineered S2000 has proved its metal and some. 2019 marked the introduction of a refreshed design for the S2000 with the release of two new distinctive red and yellow models, replacing the original. MOVEMENT Modified calibre BE-36AE automatic chronometer with 38-hour power reserve.
S2000
S2000 YELLOW
S2000 RED/BR
CASE 45mm Trip-Tick® case construction in stainless steel with domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal and decorated case back. FEATURES Inner soft iron anti-magnetic Faraday cage to protect movement. Protective anti-shock movement mount. Curved Sapphire uni-directional rotating bezel with X1 Grade Super-LumiNova® luminous coating. WATER RESISTANCE 200 ATM, 2000 metres. STRAP Integrated rubber strap or stainless steel bracelet. RATINGS/CERTIFICATION Chronometer rated to ISO 3159 standard. S2000 CASE BACK
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The S2000 undergoes considerable in-house testing and has been engineered to truly be the definitive dive watch. This has led to the design and construction of the ‘Anti-Shock’ movement mount to help protect it against large shocks. The beautifully finished and chronometer tested movement is also housed inside an Anti-Magnetic faraday cage to protect the balance, balance spring and escapement from any effects of magnetisation.
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MB RANGE
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THE BREMONT MBI The MBI (right) is only available to those individuals who have ejected using an MB ejection seat and can be identified quickly by its red aluminium barrel.
The robust nature of the MB range is not only down to the testing, but the over-engineered design of the watch. Both the movement and mechanism of the Martin-Baker have been designed to ‘float’ in a controlled manner within the Bremont patented Trip-Tick® case by attaching the inner case to it via a flexible ring. In doing so, shocks to the movement are minimised and shock energy absorbed. As well as this, the inner case that encloses the movement of the Bremont Martin-Baker has the function of an anti-magnetic shield. This inner case is made from soft iron and created to work as a ‘Faraday-Cage’ making the Bremont Martin-Baker watch immune to extreme magnetic fields, and a timepiece that has truly been ‘Tested Beyond Endurance’.
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MBII It’s over 10 years since the first Bremont Martin-Baker (MB) watch was released; a design born of the challenge to create a unique piece for pilots that had ejected using Martin-Baker ejection seats. It has become something of an icon in the worlds of civilian and military aviation. Whilst additional MB variations have been introduced along the way, the original design on which they’ve all been based hasn’t been updated - until now.
Design your own MBII
YO U R B R EMO N T YO U R WAY Build your own version of the iconic Bremont MBII timepiece, with over 1,000 possible combinations. Find out more overleaf. NEW MBII-BL/BLUE
NEW MBII-WH/ ORANGE
NEW MBII-BK/JET
NEW CASE BACK
MOVEMENT Modified calibre 11 1/4” BE-36AE automatic chronometer, with 38-hour power reserve. CASE B-EBE2000 hardened stainless steel or DLC Trip-Tick® case construction with knurled aluminium barrel. Case diameter 43mm, lug width 22mm. FEATURES Inner soft iron anti-magnetic Faraday cage and protective anti-shock movement mount. Patented inner bi-directional Roto-Click® bezel. WATER RESISTANCE 10 ATM, 100 metres. STRAP New Chalgrove strap. RATINGS/CERTIFICATION Chronometer rated to ISO 3159 standard. View the full range and specification at Bremont.com
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B U I L D YO U R O W N MBII ONLINE Bremont is excited to introduce a new online configurator which enables customers to design their own MB. The online system has preloaded dial, case, case back, barrel and strap choices to choose from for the MBII. The barrel colour options are blue, orange, yellow, green, and anthracite as well as military inspired purple, bronze, jet and titanium. The new movement design can be seen through a special open case back version which is a first in the MB collection. There are over 100 different possible designs in terms of case and dial, and over 1000 factoring in the different straps. The Bremont MB remains the most popular choice of model on which Bremont’s custom-made military watches are based. Aside from the obvious military connection with Martin-Baker, the option of different barrel colour possibilities in the MB range has proved particularly popular across numerous projects to date. Visit www.bremont.com/mb to configure yours.
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A N I CO N I C CA SE D ESI GN There are 9 knurled aluminium barrel colours to choose from, including purple, bronze, jet and aluminium versions. These additional colourways have been inspired by some of the exclusive military and special projects watches that Bremont has worked on for Officers of Royalty Protection, Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor Pilots and the RAF’s 100 Squadron to name a few.
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MBIII When the MBII was introduced back in 2008, its unique case design together with its distinct coloured barrel and groundbreaking technical features made it an instant favourite among aviators in the military and civilian world alike. The MBIII takes this one step further with the introduction of a GMT hand and the ability to tell the time in two time-zones simultaneously. MOVEMENT Modified calibre BE-93-2AV automatic chronometer with GMT and 42-hour power reserve.
MBIII
CASE 43mm Trip-Tick® case construction in hardened stainless steel with domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal and coloured barrel. FEATURES Inner soft iron anti-magnetic Faraday cage and protective anti-shock movement mount. Patented inner bi-directional Roto-Click® bezel. WATER RESISTANCE 10 ATM, 100 metres. STRAP Leather strap with additional rubber Temple Island strap. RATINGS/CERTIFICATION Chronometer rated to ISO 3159 standard.
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MBIII/BR
BRONZE
ORANGE
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U-2 Such is the clarity and durability of the U-2, that it has become a popular model on which many of our bespoke military projects have been based. A watch that has been ruthlessly engineered to be fit for purpose, however extreme that purpose may be.
U-2 RANGE The Bremont U-2 was designed exclusively for, and tested extensively by, the elite Spy Plane Squadron based at Beale, California. These incredible pilots regularly take their iconic aircraft up to 80,000 feet on reconnaissance missions that often last over 12 hours. The U-2 has been put through its paces at -50°c in the laboratory and out on missions.
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U-2 The DNA of the U-2 chronometer lies firmly with the military. The elite 9th Reconnaissance Wing at Beale wanted a watch with the same testing history as the Bremont MB but one that had also been custom-tested to their own requirements. MOVEMENT Modified calibre BE-36AE automatic chronometer with 38-hour power reserve. CASE 43mm Bremont Trip-Tick® case construction in hardened stainless steel or DLC with domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal and exhibition case back. The U-2/SS features a decorated case back.
U-2/SS
U-22
U -2/5 1 -J ET
FEATURES Patented inner bi-directional Roto-Click® bezel and protective anti-shock movement mount. U-2/SS features an Inner soft iron anti-magnetic Faraday cage. WATER RESISTANCE 10 ATM, 100 metres. STRAP Leather strap with additional rubber Temple Island strap. RATINGS/CERTIFICATION Chronometer rated to ISO 3159 standard.
U-2/BL/BR
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Bremont reveals dark side
The U-2/51-JET takes fresh design cues from a military project commissioned by the RAF’s 100 Squadron to celebrate their centenary and complement their Hawk T1 Jet aircraft. The 100 Squadron was the first squadron formed for night bombing back in 1917 and its stealthy appearance led to the introduction of a new case and middle barrel colour for this watch, aptly named ‘Jet’. The timepiece incorporates a striking combination of the brand’s trademark vintage ‘51’ lume, originally found on the Limited Edition P-51, together with heat treated steel blued hands.
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AIRCO RANGE The AIRCO models have been named after the ‘Aircraft Manufacturing Company Limited’, one of the first British military aircraft manufacturers. The watches are constructed using Bremont’s 40mm technical three piece ‘Trip-Tick®’ cases which are produced at the company’s facilities in the UK, housing the smaller but beautifully finished chronometer rated BE-92AV movement.
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AIRCO
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The AIRCO MACH 1 and MACH 3 boast a satin finished 40mm case, available in a series of military inspired dial colours including new blue and white versions for 2018. The MACH 2 features a 40mm polished stainless steel case and is probably best described as more of an officer’s dress watch available with a white or anthracite dial.
A I RCO R A N GE
MOVEMENT Modified calibre BE-92AE automatic chronometer with 38-hour power reserve.
AIRCO MACH 1/BK
AIRCO MACH 1/WH
AIRCO MACH 2/WH
AIRCO MACH 2/AN/BR
CASE 40mm Trip-Tick® case construction in hardened stainless steel and polished stainless steel with double curved anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal and exhibition case back. WATER RESISTANCE 10 ATM, 100 metres. STRAP Leather strap or stainless steel bracelet. RATINGS/CERTIFICATION Chronometer rated to ISO 3159 standard.
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Harking back to the classic pilots’ watches in terms of design, and with 2018 marking 100 years of military aviation, it seemed fitting to extend the range with the addition of the AIRCO MACH 3 which features the signature military RAF blue on the dial.
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SOLO RANGE The Bremont SOLO range is inspired by the classic pilot watches from the 1940s and comes in various case sizes and dial variations. The SOLO is a beautiful chronometer and legibility played a significant role in its design. An obvious choice for anyone interested in the allure of mechanical watches, the classic Bremont Trip-TickŽ case, hardened in the UK to over 2000Hv on the Vickers’ scale, is over seven times more scratch resistant than typical watch-grade steel. The SOLO range also contains our new Ladies Chronometer collection, the SOLO-34.
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SOLO Designed as a classic pilots’ watch, the SOLO is an obvious choice for those wanting to enter the world of Bremont automatic chronometers. No pilot ever forgets their first solo flight and the exhilaration as the wheels leave the runway. This feeling was an inspiration behind the SOLO and with it, the ability to leave a long lasting impression on its wearer. SOLO/PW
SOLO/PB
SOLO/WH
SOLO/CR/BR
MOVEMENT Modified calibre BE-36AE automatic chronometer with 38-hour power reserve. CASE 43mm Bremont Trip-TickÂŽ case construction in hardened stainless steel and polished hardened stainless steel (PW and PB) with domed antireflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal and exhibition case back. WATER RESISTANCE 10 ATM, 100 metres. STRAP Leather strap or stainless steel bracelet. RATINGS/CERTIFICATION Chronometer rated to ISO 3159 standard.
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SOLO-37 The smaller case of the SOLO-37 still adheres to Bremont’s key principles, yet will appeal to those who desire something slightly lighter on the wrist. Housed in a 37mm Trip-Tick® three-piece case and powered by the modified BE-36AE movement, it is available with a stainless steel or 18-carat rose gold top bezel. MOVEMENT Modified calibre BE-36AE automatic chronometer with 38-hour power reserve.
SOLO-37/BK-SI
SOLO-37/RG
SOLO-37/SI-RG
SOLO-37/SI/BR
CASE 37mm Bremont Trip-Tick® case construction in hardened stainless steel and 18 carat rose gold with domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal and exhibition case back. WATER RESISTANCE 10 ATM, 100 metres. STRAP Leather strap or stainless steel bracelet. RATINGS/CERTIFICATION Chronometer rated to ISO 3159 standard.
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SOLO-34 LADIES CHRONOMETER The SOLO-34 AJ line is named in honour of one of the English brothers’ childhood heroes, Amy Johnson, who flew her DH-60 Gypsy Moth from England to Australia in 1930. Complementing this model is the SOLO-34 LC timepiece which is classic and timeless and named after Lettice Curtis, arguably the most remarkable female pilot of the Second World War.
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SO LO -34
SOLO-34/AJ-BK/BR
SOLO-34/AJ-WH
MOVEMENT Modified calibre BE-92AV automatic chronometer with 42-hour power reserve. CASE 34mm Bremont Trip-Tick® case construction in polished stainless steel with domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal and exhibition case back. WATER RESISTANCE 10 ATM, 100 metres. STRAP Available on a variety of straps and stainless steel bracelet. RATINGS/CERTIFICATION Chronometer rated to ISO 3159 standard.
SOLO-34/AJ-MP
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SOLO-34/LC-WH/BR
The watches are manufactured using Bremont’s trademarked Trip-Tick® case construction and, as with other core collection timepieces, the polished SOLO-34 steel cases will undergo a similar hardening treatment. The new range includes the addition of the SOLO-34/AJ-MP which features a striking Mother of Pearl dial.
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BREMONT JAGUAR RANGE Jaguar first collaborated with Bremont during the launch of the cutting edge Jaguar C-X75 in 2010, for which we developed a unique, analogue dashboard clock in keeping with the 778 horsepower hybrid supercar’s futuristic nature and 205 mph performance.
Design Inspiration
J AG U A R E -T Y P E Drawing inspiration directly from the car, the watches feature a dial based on the look of a Lightweight RPM gauge and a subtle ‘red zone’ quadrant. The chamfered hour and minute hands replicate the instrument’s tachometer needle. The winding crown is even engraved with the pattern of the period-correct Dunlop racing tyres fitted to the E-Type.
Bremont and Jaguar have continued their relationship following an overwhelming response to the creation of six Bremont chronometers which complement each of the six ‘continuation’ lightweight E-Type sports racing cars recently built by Jaguar. The Bremont collection of Jaguar watches are dedicated to the road-going Jaguar E-Type which at its 1961 launch was not only the fastest production car in the world but, according to Enzo Ferrari, the most beautiful.
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MKI, MKII & MKIII Drawing inspiration directly from the iconic Jaguar E-Type, the 43mm watches feature a dial based on the look of a Lightweight RPM gauge and a subtle ‘red zone’ quadrant. The chamfered hour and minute hands replicate the instrument’s tachometer needle. MOVEMENT Bremont BWC/01 automatic movement with 50+ hour power reserve (BJ-I). Modified calibre BE-50AE automatic chronometer with 42-hour power reserve (BJ-II). Modified calibre BE-36AE automatic chronometer with 38hour power reserve (BJ-III).
BJ-I
BJ-II/WH
CASE 43mm Trip-Tick® case construction in polished and hardened stainless steel with exhibition case back and double domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal. MKIII features a closed case back decorated with Jaguar heritage logo.
Iconic Design
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FEATURES Tachymeter scale (BJ-II/WH). Inner soft iron anti-magentic Faraday cage and protective patented anti-shock movement mount (BJ-III).
Turning the MKI and MKII models over not only reveals the beautifully finished movement through the sapphire crystal case back, but a striking automatic winding weight in the form of an exquisite miniaturisation of a three-spoke E-Type steering wheel.
WATER RESISTANCE 10 ATM, 100 metres. STRAP Perforated blue calf-leather racing strap. MKI and MKII models come with additional strap. RATINGS/CERTIFICATION MKII and MKIII are chronometer rated to ISO 3159 standard.
BJ-II/BK
BJ-III
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D -T Y P E L I M I T E D E D I T I O N
Tried & Tested
Inspired by the iconic Jaguar D-Type this latest addition to the range is limited to 300 pieces. The blue dialled chronograph has brushed nickel sub-dials and a Tachymeter dial ring within a 43mm satin finished TripTick® case. The large exhibition sapphire case back shows the beautifully finished mechanical BE-50AE movement and the very intricate Jaguar steering wheel inspired rotor. The watch crown has the original Dunlop tyre tread etched into it and the heritage Jaguar logo finished beautifully in enamel on its end. Ian Callum, Jaguar’s former Director of Design has signed each leather wallet packaging for this exclusive model.
A B R I T I SH CL A SSI C In 1955 Jaguar planned to build 100 D-types but only 75 were completed; Jaguar Classic is now fulfilling the company’s original ambition by creating 25 all-new, periodcorrect sports cars. The D-type, which won the Le Mans 24 Hours race three times between 1955 and 1957, was powered by the six-cylinder XK engine. Jaguar Classic experts’ painstaking research, with exclusive access to original Jaguar engineering drawings and records, ensures each new D-type will be built to the authentic specifications laid down by competitions manager Lofty England and his engineers in the 1950s.
MOVEMENT Modified calibre BE-50AE automatic chronometer with 42-hour power reserve. CASE 43mm Trip-Tick® case construction in hardened stainless steel with exhibition case back and domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal. FEATURES Tachymeter scale. WATER RESISTANCE 10 ATM, 100 metres. STRAP Perforated blue calf-leather racing strap. RATINGS/CERTIFICATION Chronometer rated to ISO 3159 standard. Discover more online at Bremont.com
D-TYPE 300 PIECES
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E N G L A N D R U G BY Bremont is delighted to enter into a partnership that sees the home of rugby meet the home of British watchmaking. Rugby is an incredibly tough sport, steeped in English tradition and one in which Bremont shares many of its core values.
THE BREMONT ROSE Bremont is delighted to be Official Timekeeper to both England Rugby and Twickenham Stadium in a collaboration that celebrates shared values of durability, precision and technical ability. Through the new partnership Bremont has produced a series of special edition mechanical chronometers for both fans and players: The Bremont Rose.
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THE BREMONT ROSE The Bremont Rose is the first watch in Bremont’s range to aptly state ‘England’ on the dial as opposed to ‘London’ at 6 o’clock. The brushed steel chronograph features two sub-dials subtly embossed with the symbolic England Rose, combined with blued steel hands and a beautifully contrasting red chronograph second hand, a nod to the St George’s Cross. The Bremont Rose copy: Through the new partnership Bremont will produce a series of special edition mechanical chronometers for both fans and players. 2020 sees the release of the Bremont Rose. MOVEMENT Modified calibre BE-50AE automatic chronometer with 42-hour power reserve. CASE 43mm Bremont Trip-Tick® case construction in hardened stainless steel with anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal and exhibition case back. WATER RESISTANCE 10 ATM, 100 metres. STRAP Nubuck strap or stainless steel bracelet. RATINGS/CERTIFICATION Chronometer rated to ISO 3159 standard.
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BREMONT PROJECT POSSIBLE The Bremont Project Possible Limited Edition marks the ultimate mountaineering achievements by Bremont Ambassador Nirmal ‘Nims’ Purja MBE, on which he tested Bremont’s watches in some of the harshest environments on Earth. Limited to only 300 pieces, the new watch features GMT functionality and is based on Bremont’s celebrated Supermarine S500.
LIMITED EDITIONS Although all watches in the Bremont collection are manufactured in limited numbers, occasionally we embark on a very special project to produce something that is uniquely different and extremely limited in volume, typically due to the rarity of the materials we are working with. Whether it is the preservation of heritage or a subject that means a great deal to us, the key defining factor is our passion. Bremont’s first project of this sort was released in 2008, called the EP120, a special watch engineered using material from one of the most famous and iconic Spitfires flying, this wonderful plane was also owned by a friend of Nick and Giles’ father. The latest of these historic Limited Editions, the H-4 Hercules (seen overleaf), salutes Howard Hughes’ iconic and ground breaking flying boat of the 1940s and contains original birchwood from its fuselage. Equally the 2020 Bremont Project Possible (pictured left) celebrates an incredible mountaineering feat, one which we’re unlikely to see surpassed in this lifetime.
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BREMONT PROJECT POSSIBLE 2019 saw one man achieve the impossible. Bremont Ambassador Nirmal ‘Nims’ Purja MBE firmly took his place in mountaineering history when he completed Bremont Project Possible, a challenge to summit Earth’s 14 tallest mountains, all higher than 8,000m, in less than 7 months. To celebrate this remarkable feat and the ultimate mountaineering goal, the Bremont Project Possible is limited to only 300 pieces. Built from titanium and bronze, the timepiece boasts a dark blue dial with bronze bezel and ceramic blue insert, teamed with bronze hands.
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1 4 ‘D E AT H Z O N E’ MO U N TA I N S Turning the watch over reveals an open case back through which the rotor can be seen which details the heights of each of the 14 mountains, and in the order that Nims summited them.
MOVEMENT Modified calibre 11 ¼’’’ BE-93-2AV automatic chronometer with 42-hour power reserve. CASE 43mm Aviation-grade Ti 6-4 titanium case - Bronze uni-directional rotating bezel. Bremont Trip-Tick® construction with scratch resistant DLC treated case barrel. WATER RESISTANCE 10 ATM, 100 metres. STRAP 22mmn Khaki Vintage side stitch RATINGS/CERTIFICATION Chronometer rated to ISO 3159 standard. CASE BACK
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O R I GI N A L FA B R I C A sublime fusion of micro-engineering, watch design and aviation history, the Bremont H-4 Hercules Limited Edition chronometer is limited to only 300 Stainless Steel, 75 Rose Gold and 75 Platinum pieces. The H-4 Hercules salutes Howard Hughes’ iconic and ground breaking flying boat of the 1940s and contains original birchwood from its fuselage. MOVEMENT 25 jewel Bremont BWC/02 movement with 50+ hour power reserve. Rotor constructed using original birch wood from the H-4 Hercules fuselage, which has been carefully incorporated into each propeller blade.
The bridle leather packaging, which has been beautifully hand-crafted in England, even contains original aileron fabric from the H-4 Hercules that flew on November 2nd 1947.
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CASE 43mm Bremont Trip-Tick® construction in stainless steel, rose gold and platinum. Case diameter 43mm, lug width 22mm and domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal. FEATURES 24 hour GMT functionality. WATER RESISTANCE 10 ATM, 100 metres.
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T H E 1 9 47 CO L L E C T I O N Ronnie Wood has individually hand painted 47 limited edition watch dials whilst being on tour with Rolling Stones, a nod to the year he was born, 1947. Each watch in the collection is a one-of-a-kind piece, showcasing original art from Ronnie himself, and housing a rather special Vaucher Manufacture Fleurier movement with moon phase complication. The exquisitely hand-finished mechanism has been housed in a beautifully designed and engineered 42mm, 18 carat white gold case using Bremont’s signature Trip-Tick© three-piece format. MOVEMENT Modified calibre 11 ½’’’ based on DTE3022-31 automatic movement fitted with decorated rotor featuring Ronnie Wood’s signature. CASE White gold case in Bremont Trip-Tick® construction. Case diameter 42mm, height 12.8mm, lug width 22mm. WATER RESISTANCE 10 ATM, 100 metres. STRAP 22mm black alligator strap with white gold pin-buckle.
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HA N D PA I N T ED 47 L I MI T ED ED I T I O N WATCH D I A L S Ronnie Wood has individually hand painted 47 limited edition watch dials whilst being on tour with the Rolling Stones, a nod to the year he was born, 1947.
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BUYING BREMONT 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. Since then Bremont has opened five additional boutiques. Simply book an appointment or stop by to discover our collection of watches and accessories. Head online to Bremont.com to shop the range or alternatively, you can purchase your Bremont through our global network of Authorised Dealers. Find full location details online using our store finder. 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
HONG KONG BOUTIQUE 1 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, Hong Kong Tel: +852 2395 0628 Email: hongkong@bremont.com
MAYFAIR BOUTIQUE 29 South Audley St, London W1K 2PE Tel: +44 (0) 207 493 5150 Email: southaudley@bremont.com
NEW YORK BOUTIQUE 501 Madison Avenue, New York NY 10022 Tel: +1 212 321 0012 Email: madison501@bremont.com
MELBOURNE BOUTIQUE 260 Collins St, St. Collins Lane Shopping Precinct, Melbourne VIC 300 Tel: +61 (3) 9650 0777 Email: bremont.mel@bremont.com.au
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1 32 | GLOSSARY B-EBE2000 This is a special stage in the case production, in which the metal is bombarded with electrons to give the stainless steel a dramatically increased hardness and scratch resistance. On the Vickers scale of hardness, B-EBE2000 produces a watch case with a value of 2000, which is approximately seven times that of the normal stainless steel used for watch cases.
G L O S S A RY Anti-magnetic watches Watches that continue to operate (with deviations under particular limits) when exposed to the influence of magnetic fields of a certain strength may be called anti-magnetic according to DIN. Anti-shock movement mount A unique rubberised mount which encloses and secures the watch movement in a case connected to the outer case solely by a flexible ring. Shocks to the watch allow the movement case to float and absorb much of the shock energy. Automatic winding This relates to a watch where the mainspring is wound by harnessing the movement of the wearer’s arm/wrist. These movements cause the rotor (an oscillating weight) to rotate and wind the mainspring. Balance The balance works in combination with the balance-spring to regulate the rate of a mechanical watch. The balance usually comes in the form of a three-spoke wheel whereby oscillations are translated into the movement of the pallets via a small ruby pin (the impulse pin). In classical watch movements, the balance oscillates at a rate of 5 beats per second (bph), the equivalent to 18,000bph. To improve the precision, modern wristwatches have an increased rate of 19,800, 21,600, 28,800 or sometimes 36,000bph. In quality wristwatches, the balance is made of an alloy called Glucydur, a mixture of copper and beryllium and iron which has a hardness of 380
Vickers, allowing it to be carefully regulated and riveted in position. Temperature also has very little effect on this alloy. Balance spring (Below) A spiral of ribbon-shaped metal, coiled 12 to 15 times, that ensures that the balance oscillates at a regular rate. The balance spring is securely fastened to the balance’s axis of rotation and delivers the braking and acceleration energies required to keep the balance rotating. Nivarox is the special alloy used for quality springs. Nivarox is an alloy that doesn’t rust, and is immune to magnetism and temperature.
Calibre A term used to describe the form and/or size of a movement and often specifying the type of movement. Chronograph A watch with a stopwatch mechanism. Chronometer A chronometer defines the accuracy and testing over an official 15-day series of tests by the official Swiss Chronometer testing institute, over a range of temperatures and five physical positions. The average daily deviation rate of the movement must be between –4/+6 seconds per day.
Faraday cage A unique mechanism developed by Bremont consisting of a soft-iron housing in which the movement is cushioned, routing magnetic fields around the movement. Flyback The Flyback function allows an ongoing time measurement to be interrupted and a new one to be started instantaneously by merely pressing a button. It combines three steps – stop, reset to zero and restart – into one. In chronographs without the Flyback function, these three steps must be executed consecutively. This function was originally invented in the early days of aviation. The concept behind the complex function dates back to the era when flight-deck crews still navigated with maps and watches and often had to react very quickly to suddenly occurring events.
DLC (Right) Black Diamond-Like Coated hardened stainless steel. Domed crystal A convex pane of clear glass-like material (usually artificial sapphire) covering a watch’s dial.
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Escapement Energy from the mainspring is restrained by the escapement to help control the gear train. At the same time the escapement provides further energy to the balance spring where unavoidable losses due to friction are compensated. Contemporary wristwatches usually contain the pallet escapement which consists of the escapement wheel and its pinion.
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1 34 | GLOSSA RY GMT Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), or Zulu time (Z) is used as the standard clock of choice for international reference time in communications, military, aviation, maritime and other activities that cross time zones.
Mohs hardness scale This scale was devised to divide the whole spectrum of hardness using a scale of 1 to 10. “1” stands for a very soft material (talcum) and “10” for the hardest material (diamond).
Incabloc A shock absorption system used in pocket and wristwatches. Index (Adjustment) A device which can be used to set the rate of a watch by changing the effective length of the balance spring in the oscillation system.
Power reserve The maximum amount of time over which a mechanical movement can continue to run after its mainspring has been fully wound.
Jewels To minimise friction in the most important bearings, jewels are fixed to the anchor pallets and ellipse. A movement with a large number of jewels does not necessarily mean that the movement is of particularly high quality. Magnetism This can occur when a watch is subjected to a magnetic field. A magnetic field can emate from a variety of different sources in day to day life. Computer hard drives, medical equipment, large speaker systems, refrigerator doors, magnetic tablet cases, mobile phones, magnetic catches on handbags to name a few can all emit magnetic fields. Magnetism may lead to excessive rate gain which can cause a watch to run fast or stop entirely. Magnetic fields do not cause permanent damage and minor intervention only is required to return your Bremont to its usual excellent standard. Mechanical watches Watches that are powered by a mainspring whereby the oscillating system runs purely on a mechanical basis, e.g. balance or pendulum.
Retrograde “Retrograde” is featured on the Bremont Victory and sweeps a segment of a circle before springing back to the initial position to begin the movement again. Abraham-Louis Breguet used this type of retrograde mechanism in the late eighteenth century for functions such as the date or an equation of time. The Bremont Victory includes this complication and provides an aesthetically pleasing feature to any watch enthusiast. Roto-Click® Patented rotating bi-directional Roto-Click® inner bezel is a beautifully engineered ball-locking system containing a number of ball bearings that position the bezel accurately for greater readability. Rotor The oscillating mass which moves and turns freely about its axis in an automatic watch. The rotor winds up the mainspring as it swings. A clutch prevents the rotor from over-winding the mainspring. Sapphire crystal Sapphire crystal is the favoured material for watch crystal due to its exceptional hardness (9 on the Mohs scale). Using sapphire crystal is far more expensive to manufacture than mineral or acrylic crystals, however sapphire crystal glass provides excellent scratch resistant properties.
Shock absorption A system used to protect the very fragile pivots of the balance staff against breakage. The jewels for the pivots of the balance staff are elastically fitted to the main plate. In response to a severe shock, they give first. A watch with shock absorption properties should be able to meet the demands of DIN 8308-A. The testing includes the watch being hit by a hammer at 4.4m/s (equivalent of the watch being dropped from a one metre height onto a solid wooden floor). The watch must then not show a rate of deviation of more than +/- 60 seconds a day. Stainless steel An alloy of steel, nickel and chrome provides longevity and is extremely hard-wearing along with being favourable to the wearer. Super-LumiNova® (Right) A luminous paint used on the watch dial that does not display any radioactive properties. The luminous effect is based on the principle of phosphorescence. Super‑LumiNova® therefore needs to be charged by an external light source. As many as 15 to 20 coats of Super‑LumiNova® paint are applied to quality dials in very small measures to ensure that luminous dials are effective whilst not encroaching on the aesthetic qualities of a superior dial.
display local time together with the official world time standard – UTC, or Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), or Zulu time (Z). UTC (replacing GMT in 1972) is therefore used as the standard clock of choice for international reference time in communications, military, aviation, maritime and other activities that cross time zones. Vickers hardness A common scale used to determine the hardness of a material (using a pyramidal diamond indenter). The impression created by the diamond on the surface is measured and the hardness calculated. Stainless steel, for example, ranges from 200 to 240 HV, titanium 210 HV, sapphire crystal 2000 HV and diamond 4500 to 10,000. Water resistance A pressure resistance of at least 5 Bar is guaranteed for every Bremont watch. This corresponds to the pressure of water at a depth of 50 metres statically tested. Water resistant properties cannot be permanently guaranteed and we therefore recommend that seals are checked annually.
Trip-Tick® Trip-Tick® technology consists of 3 parts: the top bezel containing the sapphire crystal, the central body consisting of a middle barrel, and the steel or crystal back. For both longevity and aesthetics, the separate middle section allows our case designers to use differing constituents to alter the weight of the watch, and utilise contrasting colours offering variety between product styles. UTC UTC stands for ‘Universal Time Coordinated’ and allows the wearer to
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C O N TA C T UK Bremont Watch Company PO BOX 4741 Henley-on-Thames Oxfordshire RG9 9BZ Tel +44 (0) 1491 876 200 Email info@bremont.com USA Bremont Watch Company 501 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10022 Tel +1 212 321 0012 FOLLOW US Twitter.com/Bremont Facebook.com/TestedBeyondEndurance Instagram.com/BremontWatches Photography Acknowledgements Andy Wilson, Atom Moore, Martin Hartley, Vador. An additional thanks to all Bremont’s partners, friends and all others who have contributed to the collation of this brochure. All images and information in this brochure were correct at the time of printing.