BREMONT 2015–2016
CONTENTS BREMONT HERITAGE | 6 THE TIME IT TAKES | 25 BREMONT PRINCIPLES | 45 BREMONT PARTNERSHIPS | 53 THE COLLECTION | 85 SPECIAL & LIMITED EDITIONS | 131 GLOSSARY | 155 CONTACT | 160
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.
Giles English
Nick English
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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, 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 now 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.
Nick and Giles English, Bremont Co-founders
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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 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. His brother had broken over 30 bones and probably wouldn’t make it.
Harvard G-TEAC following the accident in March 1995 involving Nick and his Father Euan (below).
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 devices. When they weren’t flying old aircraft, Nick and Giles had spent most of their childhood making things in their gifted father’s workshop. Models. Restored cars. They even helped him build an aircraft they still fly to this day. Euan was also passionate about mechanical timepieces. He would often bring home an old clock from an auction for the brothers to try and get going again. This passion lives on in the classic curve of a Bremont timepiece.
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The Bremont Story
THE NAME BREMONT
BREMONT AND THE BLERIOT
In the late 1990s, Nick and Giles were flying across France in their 1930s biplane. The weather was closing 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 flown aircraft during the war, 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.
Mikael Carlson flying his original Bleriot across the English Channel in July 2009, 100 years after the original flight. Watch our brand video and find out much more at: www.bremont.com
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. And five years later, after the most stringent testing programmes, the first Bremont watches were released. Today, their love of mechanical devices, engineering excellence and flying continues to inspire the company. And a strong desire to reinvigorate British watch making means that all Bremont watches are now assembled in Henley-on-Thames, England.
British Aviation THE SUPE RMAR INE S .6B The S.6B was a British racing seaplane developed by RJ Mitchell to take place in the Schneider Trophy Competition of 1931. The S.6B won the race with a speed of 340.08 mph.
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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.
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1664 - Robert Hooke Balance Spring
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1807 - Thomas Young Chronograph
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1924 - John Harwood Automatic Winding
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Bremont is excited 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.
Our leather wallets and rolls are hand-crafted in the United Kingdom with great care and attention.
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We are also proud to work in partnership with some British manufacturing greats, including Norton, Jaguar and Martin-Baker. Bremont continues to build and promote this heritage, with a British HQ in Henley-on-Thames, parts manufacturing facility in Silverstone and the successful opening of two London boutiques.
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T R A D E O R G A N I S AT I O N S BHI (British Horological Institute) Established in 1858 to promote horology, the British Horological Institute provides education and training in the sector. Bremont is a keen supporter.
Br itish Watc h Maki n g BREMONT HQ All Bremont watches are manufactured and assembled here at our workshops in Henley-on-Thames and Silverstone.
The British School of Watch Making The School aims to produce graduates that can be counted amongst the world’s finest young watch makers, securing the future of the UK market. Bremont is a proud partner and supporter. AMRC (Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre) The AMRC with Boeing is a world-class centre of advanced machining and materials research for the aerospace and other high-value manufacturing sectors. Bremont is a partner and regularly uses the Centre’s world-leading facilities. Walpole Bremont is a member of Walpole, a not-for-profit organisation that furthers the interests of the British luxury industry by harnessing and sharing the collective knowledge, experience and resources.
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BREMONT BOUTIQUES
Award -Win n in g Comp a ny
You can purchase your watch through one of our many high-end luxury retailers that sell our watches, these can be found at www.bremont.com.
Luxury Watch Brand of the Year
Bremont has opened four Boutiques since 2012; each showcases the entire Bremont collection, set against a backdrop inspired by our heritage. In 2012 we opened our very first flagship store in the heart of Mayfair, London’s luxury quarter. It was recently awarded ‘Store Design of the Year’ at the prestigious UK Retail Jewellery Awards.
UK Retail Jewellery Awards, 2013
Store Design of the Year UK Retail Jewellery Awards, 2013
HSBC Global Connections Winners HSBC Global Connections Awards, 2013
Luxury Watch Brand of the Year UK Retail Jewellery Awards, 2012
Luxury Watch of the Year WatchPro Watches of the Year, 2012
People’s Choice Award Couture Watch & Jewelery Show, 2012
Breakthrough Brand of the Year Luxury Briefing Awards, 2012
Watch Brand of the Year UK Retail Jewellery Awards, 2011
Best Emerging British Luxury Brand Walpole British Luxury Awards, 2008
Mayfair, London 29 South Audley St, London W1K 2PE T: +44 (0) 207 493 5150 E: southaudley@bremont.com
Royal Exchange, London 12 The Courtyard, Royal Exchange, London EC3V 3LQ T: +44 (0) 207 220 7134 E: royalexchange@bremont.com
Hong Kong 1 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, Hong Kong T: 852 2395 0628 E: hongkong@bremont.com
New York 501 Madison Avenue, New York NY 10022 T: +1 212 321 0012 E: madison501@bremont.com
Tested Beyond Endurance Jason Heaton ice-diving with the Bremont S2000.
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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.
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S I LV E R STO N E , U K Bremont is making considerable investment in its UK watch making and manufacturing and in 2014 launched a new facility in Silverstone to produce case and movement components. Building on a significant in-house watch making knowledge, together with experience from the F1 industry, the facility is located at Silverstone to capitalise on local transferable skills in the CNC and machining space. 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. Alongside Bremont’s Henley based watch assembly facility, Bremont’s Silverstone facility offers the best foundation for growth.
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Bremont owns its own ultra precise turn and mill machining facility ensuring highly accurate and efficient production of case and movement parts.
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One-of-a-kind on British shores. This case and part finishing centre allows a choice of finishes to micro millimeter accuracy.
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Polished cases being finished by hand at Bremont’s facility in Silverstone.
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Movement main plates and bridges being milled from brass to extraordinary levels of tolerance.
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B R E M O N T T E C H N O LO GY
FINISHING
The Mechanical Watch Bremont is built on precise timekeeping. Only the highest quality components are used in our movements. Every watch bearing the Bremont name is chronometertested, then further subjected to a rigorous quality control programme. The results are all documented in detailed records securely stored at our headquarters. The only exceptions are some of our limited edition pieces, for which a stringent testing programme is well inside the C.O.S.C parameters. It goes without saying that their movements contain chronometer specification parts.
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.
Every watch in our core collection is accompanied by a performance certificate issued by the ‘Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres’ (C.O.S.C). The certificate confirms that the mechanical movement has passed each of the rigorous precision tests necessary for the chronometer designation.
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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, chronometer 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.
M AT E R I A L I N N O VAT I O N
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.
Bremont’s innovative approach to technology has seen the introduction of extremely durable materials such as Custom 465® Stainless Steel and Ti 6-4 Titanium into the Bremont Boeing range. Materials that have never been used in watch manufacture.
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Bremont’s Trip-Tick® construction All Bremont watch cases use Bremont Trip-Tick® construction consisting of three parts: 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.
Tr ied & Tes ted EXPLODED VIEW An exploded view of the Bremont MB shows the technology that has been integrated into this wonderfully over-engineered chronometer.
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Bremont Roto-ClickÂŽ 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.
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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.
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B R E M O N T T E C H N O LO GY Bremont B-EBE2000 Watch Case Treatment 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 defused 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. Bremont Sapphire Watch Crystals Our convex sapphire crystals come with a Mohs hardness rating of 9. That’s also the equivalent to 2000Hv on the Vickers’ scale. Untreated crystals can allow light to reflect back, significantly affecting the legibility of the dial. So antireflective coatings are vapour-deposited to both sides of the glass in a vacuum environment, reducing reflections to less than 0.5% for optimum legibility.
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Proprietary Movement
Automatic Movements Bremont focuses purely on beautifully made mechanical movements. Each one is finished with the highest levels of craftsmanship, whether in a clear-backed case or not and all are guaranteed to within -4 and +6 seconds per day. For this reason Bremont is one of the few watch makers to offer a 3-year warranty on every timepiece. Bremont produces some of the finest quality watches in its price point.
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Helium Escape Valve The Bremont Supermarine range features a helium escape valve. This springloaded single-direction valve is activated when the differential between the inner and outer pressure reaches a critical level. This results in the release of the gases trapped in the watch case. Watches with helium escape valves are pressure tested at our workshop. Super-LumiNovaÂŽ Bremont carefully applies as many as 15 to 20 coats of Super-LumiNovaÂŽ paint to a range of dials in our collection; it ensures optimal visibility in the poorest of lighting conditions.
The BWC/01 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. Pictured here within the Bremont Jaguar MKI.
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BREMONT TESTING
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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.
QUALITY CONTROL
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.
Our watches all undergo a stringent testing programme to meet the highest standards before they are released with a 3-year warranty.
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BREMONT TESTING
BEN SAUNDERS
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.
Ben Saunders is the third person in history to ski solo to the North Pole and holds the record for the longest solo Arctic journey by a Briton. At the end of 2013, Ben embarked on an extraordinary 1,800 mile expedition on foot to the South Pole. He is the first person to retrace and complete Scott’s heroic but ill-fated Terra Nova expedition.
British Made RONNIE WOOD Ronnie Wood unveiling his handpainted B-1 Marine Clock.
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1234 BREMONT PRINCIPLES 1 British Great Britain has a wonderful history when it comes to watch making 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.
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1234 BREMONT PRINCIPLES 2 Aviation 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.
Tried & Tested SUNLINER SQUADRON VFA-81 Hornet carrier based squadron showing their appreciation for the British company. Each member of the squadron wears a customised version of Bremont’s MBII.
Tr ied & Tes ted B-1 MARINE CLOCK The inner workings of the Bremont B-1 Marine Clock. Hand built in the UK and inspired by John Harrison (1693 – 1776), inventor of the Marine Chronometer.
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1234 BREMONT PRINCIPLES 3 Engineering Bremont builds many of its own watch components at its state-of-the-art parts manufacturing facility in Silverstone. 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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1234 BREMONT PRINCIPLES 4 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 work place, 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.
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.
Tested Beyond Endurance
KENTON COOL Kenton is one of the world’s leading alpine climbers with 11 Everest Summits under his belt amongst other incredible feats of human achievements. In 2011 Kenton became the focus of the world’s media after proving that 3G was now accessible on the summit of Mount Everest. He entered the record books for sending the first and only Tweet from the summit, and making many lists of the most epic tweets of all time.
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OFFICIAL TIMING PA RT N E R
Bremont is delighted to announce its appointment as Official Timing Partner to the 35th America’s Cup. Renowned as the oldest trophy in international sport the America’s Cup first took place in 1851 on the waters off England’s south coast.
Bremont is the first British Official Timing Partner of the America’s Cup since 1851, when the cup was first won following a race around the Isle of Wight in England, which was won by the schooner ‘America’.
Today the America’s Cup is a global event featuring high-tech hydrofoiling, wingsailed catamarans capable of speeds in excess of 40 knots. The crews are elite athletes contending with the great physical extremes of sailing such high performance boats. The competition was equally fierce in 1851, when an American syndicate brought a radical new yacht to English shores. The schooner, called America, was invited to compete in the Royal Yacht Squadron’s annual Isle of Wight regatta to win the ‘£100 mug’. America coasted home to victory with an eighteen minute lead. Legend states that Queen Victoria, watching this unparalleled winner cross the finish line, asked who was second. She was told, ‘Your Majesty, there is no second’. www.bremont.com/americascup
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OFFICIAL TIMING PA RT N E R
Bremont is delighted to announce its appointment as Official Timing Partner to ORACLE TEAM USA, the defending champions of the America’s Cup.
The precision engineering of modern America’s Cup boats provides a genuine correlation to Bremont’s precision manufacturing of luxury timepieces.
Established in 2000 by Oracle Corp company co-founder Larry Ellison, ORACLE TEAM USA has pushed the boundaries of racing yacht design and provided audiences with some of the most thrilling racing in the America’s Cup history. Representing the Golden Gate Yacht Club of San Francisco, ORACLE TEAM USAmounted challenges in 2003 and 2007 before going on to win the 33rd America’s Cup in 2010, beating Swiss defender Alinghi at Valencia, Spain. At the time, Oracle’s winning yacht USA-17 was the fastest boat ever to race for the Cup. The radical trimaran design featured a 223 foot rigid wingsail, the largest wing ever built, giving it a considerable advantage over the defending champion, Alinghi. ORACLE TEAM USA stormed home to victory, returning the America’s Cup to the USA for the first time since 1995. Aged just 30, Australian Jimmy Spithill became the youngest ever skipper to win the Cup. www.bremont.com/americascup
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BOEING 787
After working with The Boeing Company on special projects for a number of years, in 2014 Bremont announced an exclusive collaboration to develop a new line of mechanical timepieces. The partnership combines Boeing’s extraordinary expertise in advanced material technology with Bremont’s innovative track record in chronometer manufacture. It will also help to commemorate the aerospace company’s 100th anniversary in 2016.
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is a long-range, mid-size wide-body, twin-engine jet airliner.
Founded in 1916, Boeing is one of the world’s largest aircraft manufacturers. The second-largest aerospace and defence contractor and the US’s largest exporter. With a past dating back nearly 100 years, the Chicago-based giant’s archives read like a history of aviation. www.bremont.com/boeing
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Our partnership has been built on a shared love of aviation and precision engineering. Boeing’s expertise in material technology and Bremont’s record in beautifully engineered mechanical timepieces complement each other perfectly.
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Significant amounts of joint research has taken place at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) in Sheffield which is a joint venture between the University of Sheffield and Boeing. This 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 the Bremont Boeing range. 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. This is the first time Custom 465® Stainless Steel has been used in the watch industry.
The Bremont Boeing Stainless Steel models use the same Custom 465® Stainless Steel as used in the undercarriage of the F-18.
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M AT E R I A L RESEARCH
Bremont is a proud partner of the AMRC, perfecting our techniques at the Centre’s world-leading machining and materials research facilities.
To further the aim of bringing back as much watch manufacture to British shores as feasible, Bremont created a role at AMRC for a PhD research student to work at the Centre and investigate watch parts and movement manufacturing processes.
The AMRC was set up to identify, research and resolve advanced manufacturing, machining and material challenges. Nick English described the benefit to Bremont: “We wanted the watches to be special and unique within our range whilst adhering to our core principles like longevity, robustness and the aviation DNA that runs through our brand. When we talked to AMRC we fell in love with what they are doing. They were about being as efficient as you can with manufacturing processes, and they’re spending a lot of time on the materials. That was a very interesting thing for us as a brand and enabled us to start experimenting on what we could do with these watches. The end result was us designing a watch and using AMRC’s expertise on the materials and the manufacturing process. We started to work with this exciting new steel used in some parts of the case. It’s harder, stronger steel than previous watch grade steels and through other treatments we’re getting the corrosion resistance we wanted as well.”
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VIBRATION TESTING
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MBI
We have been working with Martin-Baker for several years. The limited edition Bremont MBI is solely for pilots who have ejected from an aircraft using a MartinBaker seat. This unique watch was even made to withstand the extremely rigorous testing programme designed for the seats themselves.
The MBI 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 tests involved shock, salt-fog, temperature, pressure, vibration and live ejections to name but a few. The end product has since become an icon in the world of military and civilian aviation. And while the MBI is reserved for the elite few, the MBII and MBIII are available to all. www.bremont.com/martin-baker
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Jaguar first collaborated with the Henley-on-Thames based watch company during the launch of the cutting edge Jaguar C-X75 in 2010, for which Bremont developed a unique, analogue dashboard clock in keeping with the 778 horsepower hybrid supercar’s futuristic nature and 205 mph performance. The two quintessentially British firms have now reinforced their partnership following the announcement of two new mechanical timepieces, the Bremont Jaguar MKI and MKII.
Bremont has produced a number of custom-made clocks for Jaguar including the clock for the C-X75 concept supercar and a bespoke mechanical clock and stopwatch for the Jaguar XJ75 Platinum concept car.
These watches are both 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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JAGUAR
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In working to capture the E-Type’s essence in a wrist watch, Jaguar’s Director of Design, Ian Callum and the creative team at Bremont homed-in on another of its signature features - the dashboard.
L I G H T W E I G H T E -T Y P E LIMITED EDITION
The MKI and MKII watches also follow on from the Bremont Jaguar Lightweight E-Type Limited Edition watch produced in late 2014, of which only six were manufactured to complement the new Jaguar Lightweight E-Type cars. These new cars are the ‘missing’ six vehicles from the ‘Special GT E-Type’ project, which originally started in February 1963 with the objective of building 18 cars. Only 12 of the aluminium-bodied Lightweight E-Types were eventually built and the remaining six designated chassis numbers lay dormant, until now. The six new cars carry those original, historic Lightweight E-Type chassis numbers. www.bremont.com/jaguar
Jaguar E-Type dashboard (below) and the Bremont Jaguar Lightweight E-Type Limited Edition watch (right).
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Tr i e d & Te s t e d TOUGH CONDITIONS On their 2013 expedition the team wore the Bremont Supermarine S500.
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WA L K I N G W I T H T H E WO U N D E D Walking With The Wounded (WWTW) is a UK-based charity with HRH Prince Harry as Patron. The organisation funds both the re-training and re-education of wounded servicemen and women, helping them find long-term employment once they leave the Armed Forces. WWTW stages extreme expeditions to illustrate the extraordinary determination and courage of our injured servicemen and women. These expeditions not only draw attention to the cause, but also raise significant funds. Bremont is a proud and active supporter of this incredible charity.
B L E T C H L E Y PA R K THE CODEBREAKER In 2013, Bremont Watch Company and the Bletchley Park Trust worked together to release Bremont’s limited edition watch, the Codebreaker. Produced in a limited edition of 240 stainless steel and 60 rose gold, this unique watch incorporated historical artefacts from Bletchley Park and a percentage of the proceeds contributed towards the ongoing restoration of Bletchley Park.
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BREMONT HORSEMEN W W I I A E R O B AT I C D I S P L AY T E A M In 2013, Bremont announced the arrival of ‘The Bremont Horsemen’ WWII 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.
HORSEMEN
F LY N AV Y H E R I TA G E T R U S T R OYA L N AV Y Bremont helps to support the Royal Navy’s unique collection of historic aircraft. It’s part of an entrepreneurial and philanthropic initiative to ensure the survival and promotion of the nation’s naval aviation heritage for future generations. Led by the Fly Navy Heritage Trust, a not-for-profit organisation, the initiative aims to raise an endowment to protect the iconic collection.
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N AT I O N A L M U S E U M O F T H E R O YA L N A V Y H M S V I C TO RY Bremont has worked with The National Museum of the Royal Navy to create a limited edition watch unlike any other ever created, the Bremont Victory Limited Edition. Each mechanical retrograde integrates original oak timber and copper from HMS Victory, making it both a mechanical masterpiece and a unique piece of history. Bremont has donated part of the proceeds to the future preservation and restoration of the ship.
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Tried & Tested
Bremont has built a very close working relationship with the military. As a result, we develop bespoke mechanical chronometers that mirror the individual identities of a number of squadrons. It has allowed us to do something unlike any other luxury watch company: create mechanical watches that not only reflect our values, but also those of individual squadrons.
T E ST E D B E YO N D ENDURANCE The U-2 Squadron watch was designed exclusively for, and tested extensively by, the elite U-2 Spy Plane Squadron based at Beale, California. These incredible pilots regularly take these iconic aircraft up to 80,000 feet on reconnaissance missions that often last over 12 hours. Left: Member of the B-2 Squadron with his Bremont watch in front of a B-2 ‘Stealth Bomber’ aircraft.
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SPECIAL PROJECTS & M I L I TA RY
If sensibly maintained, a mechanical watch should last forever - unlike quartz or battery 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 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.
Globemaster III C-17 Airlift Squadron
F-15E Eagle Driver
VMFA(AW)-242
Royal Navy Clearance Diver II
Tried & Tested F-15E The F-15E watch is based on the ALT1-C. Its bespoke features make it unique to the F-15E squadron, seen here in mid-flight.
Tried & Tested 3AAC WAT T I S H A M The ‘Bremont Bus’ sitting next to the Apache’s of 3 Regiment Army Air Corps at Wattisham, UK.
Made for Gentlemen
The Chivas 12 ‘Made for Gentlemen’ by Bremont limited edition gift tin houses a bottle of Chivas 12 blended Scotch whisky and boldly features deconstructed watch elements to showcase the elegant and complex engineering of Bremont chronometers.
THE COLLECTION |
THE COLLECTION ALT1 RANGE | 86 BREMONT BOEING RANGE | 102
NO11 & 12 LONG RANGE
Mosquito Fuel Gauge
Artificial Horizon Gauge
MK V Spitfire Airspeed Indicator
MK 19 Spitfire Altimeter
60
120
120
16
110
P O RT
60
0 10
40
40
80
60
20
NO1 CENTRE TANK
0
20
125
0 18 0
WHEEL BRAKES
10 0
80
LBS 0 IN
S TA R B D
SUPERMARINE RANGE | 126
40
110
SOLO RANGE | 122
30
40 60 80 20 10 0 120 20
S U P P LY 120
80
60 100 40 100 60 120 0 136
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U-2 RANGE | 118
10 0
FUEL GALLONS
MB RANGE | 114
14 0
BREMONT JAGUAR RANGE | 110
Oxford Triple Pressure Gauge
EP120 Spitfire clock
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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 Valjoux 7750-SO BI AC movement, the ALT1-C combines the traditional art of watch making with the very best in technical innovation, precision and durability.
ALT1-C/BK
ALT1-C/AN/BR
ALT1-C/GR/BR
ALT1-C/SI
F E AT U R E S MOVEMENT Calibre 13 1/4” BE-50AE automatic chronometer, 28 jewels, Glucydur balance, Anachron balance spring, Nivaflex 1 mainspring, 28,800 bph, 42-hour power reserve, Bremont moulded and skeletonised decorated rotor. FUNCTIONS Hour/minute/second, date at 6H, chronograph small counters with seconds and 30 minutes. CASE Hardened stainless steel Trip-Tick® construction with scratch-resistant DLC treated case barrel. Case diameter 43mm, lug width 22mm. CASE BACK Hardened stainless steel with integrated flat crystal, 5 stainless steel screws with polished heads. DIAL Metal dial with Super-LumiNova® coated nickel hands. 5 colour variations. C RY S TA L Domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal. WAT E R R E S I S TA N C E Water resistant to 10 ATM, 100 metres. R AT I N G S C.O.S.C chronometer tested. S T R A P/ B R A C E L E T Calf-skin leather with solid deployment buckle and engraved security clasp. Also available with stainless steel bracelet. C E RT I F I C AT I O N Individually serial numbered with accompanying C.O.S.C certification.
ALT1-C/CR
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A LT 1 - C R O S E G O L D
The Bremont ALT1-C is inspired by the great tradition of English watch making. It owes many of its design cues to some of the wonderful timeless classics of the past. The 18-carat rose gold case safely protects a beautifully modified 7750-SO-BI AC chronograph movement. It is also hallmarked at the London Assay Office, where hallmarking began over 700 years ago.
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F E AT U R E S MOVEMENT Calibre 13 1/4� BE-50AE automatic chronometer, 28 jewels, Glucydur balance, Anachron balance spring, Nivaflex 1 mainspring, 28,800bph, 42hour power reserve. Bremont moulded and decorated rotor. FUNCTIONS Hour/minute/second, date at 6H, chronograph small counters with seconds and 30 minutes. CASE 18 carat rose gold Trip-TickŽ construction with scratch resistant DLC treated case barrel. Case diameter 43mm, lug width 22mm. CASE BACK 18 carat rose gold with integrated flat crystal. DIAL Etched metal dial with off-white ground colours and treated steel hands. C RY S TA L Domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal. WAT E R R E S I S TA N C E Water resistant to 10 ATM, 100 metres. R AT I N G S C.O.S.C chronometer tested. S T R A P/ B R A C E L E T Black crocodile with 18 carat rose gold pin buckle. C E RT I F I C AT I O N Individually serial numbered with accompanying C.O.S.C certification.
ALT1-C/RG
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A LT 1 - C P O L I S H E D
The ALT1-C Polished is Bremont’s first non-limited edition polished steel watch that forms part of the core collection and is only produced in limited numbers each year. As with the core collection timepieces, this polished steel case will undergo a similar hardening treatment, providing high impact resistance but still retaining its polished surface finish. The signature coating gives the watch case extreme hardness, excellent toughness, good wear and high impact fatigue resistance; it is as such used widely in the aerospace industry.
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F E AT U R E S MOVEMENT Calibre 13 1/4� BE-50AE automatic chronometer, 28 jewels, Glucydur balance, Anachron balance spring, Nivaflex 1 mainspring, 28,800bph, 42-hour power reserve. Bremont moulded and decorated rotor. FUNCTIONS Hour/minute/second, date at 6H, chronograph small counters with seconds and 30 minutes. CASE Polished and hardened stainless steel Bremont Trip-TickŽ construction with scratch resistant DLC treated case barrel. Case diameter 43mm, lug width 22mm. CASE BACK Polished stainless steel with integrated flat crystal. DIAL Etched metal dial with off-white ground colours and treated steel hands. C RY S TA L Domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal. WAT E R R E S I S TA N C E Water resistant to 10 ATM, 100 metres. R AT I N G S C.O.S.C chronometer tested. S T R A P/ B R A C E L E T Black alligator with polished stainless steel pin buckle. C E RT I F I C AT I O N Individually serial numbered with accompanying C.O.S.C certification.
ALT1-C/PW
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A LT 1 - B
The ALT1-B (GMT) chronograph hails directly from the military. The design closely mirrors the watch Bremont delivered to the elite B-2 ‘Stealth Bomber’ Aircrew in 2012. Based on the ALT1-Z, it incorporates advanced elements of the Bremont chronograph range, including a modified BE-54E movement, Trip-Tick® case, Roto-Click® internal bezel, and black DLC case.
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F E AT U R E S MOVEMENT Calibre 13 1/4” BE-54AE automatic chronometer, 25 jewels, Glucydur balance, Anachron balance spring, Nivaflex 1 mainspring, 28,800 bph, 42-hour power reserve, Bremont moulded and skeletonised decorated rotor. FUNCTIONS Hour/minute/second, date at 3H, chronograph with Seconds, 30 minutes and 12 hours. 24H UTC hand. CASE DLC coated hardened stainless steel Trip-Tick® construction. Patented inner bi-directional Roto-Click® bezel operated by crown at 8H. Case diameter 43mm, lug width 22mm. CASE BACK DLC coated hardened stainless steel with integrated flat crystal, 5 stainless steel screws. DIAL Black metal dial with Super-LumiNova® coated hands and numerals. C RY S TA L Domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal. WAT E R R E S I S TA N C E Water resistant to 10 ATM, 100 metres. R AT I N G S C.O.S.C chronometer tested. S T R A P/ B R A C E L E T Calf-skin leather with DLC coated pin buckle. Also available with DLC coated stainless steel bracelet. C E RT I F I C AT I O N Individually serial numbered with accompanying C.O.S.C certification.
ALT1-B
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A LT 1 - P P I L O T
The ALT1-P is designed for those who demand both accuracy and clarity. The clear SuperLumiNova速 hands and dial numbers make it a popular choice with aviation professionals. The case has an integrated internally rotating bezel. Operated by a crown situated at 8H, it effortlessly measures the time of trips. The modified C.O.S.C tested Valjoux movement is finished to the highest possible standards.
ALT1-P/BK
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F E AT U R E S MOVEMENT Calibre 13 1/4” BE-53AE automatic chronometer, 27 jewels, Glucydur balance, Anachron balance spring, Nivaflex 1 mainspring, 28,800 bph, 42-hour power reserve, Bremont moulded and skeletonised decorated rotor. FUNCTIONS Hour/minute/second, date at 4.5H, chronograph with Seconds, 30 minutes and 12 hours. CASE Hardened stainless steel Trip-Tick® construction with scratch-resistant DLC treated case barrel. Patented inner bi-directional Roto-Click® bezel operated by crown at 8H. Case diameter 43mm, lug width 22mm. CASE BACK Hardened stainless steel with integrated flat crystal, 5 stainless steel screws with polished heads. DIAL Metal dial with Super-LumiNova® coated hands and numerals. 2 colour variations. C RY S TA L Domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal. WAT E R R E S I S TA N C E Water resistant to 10 ATM, 100 metres. R AT I N G S C.O.S.C chronometer tested. S T R A P/ B R A C E L E T Calf-skin leather with solid deployment buckle and engraved security clasp. Also available with stainless steel bracelet. C E RT I F I C AT I O N Individually serial numbered with accompanying C.O.S.C certification.
ALT1-P/BL/BR
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A LT 1 - Z Z U L U
The Bremont ALT1-Z was designed with aviators and world travellers in mind. Z stands for ‘Zulu Time’ 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). UTC replaced GMT in 1972 as the international reference standard for communications, military, aviation, maritime and other activities that span multiple time zones.
ALT1-Z/BK/BR
ALT1-Z/CR
F E AT U R E S MOVEMENT Calibre 13 1/4” BE-54AE automatic chronometer, 25 jewels, Glucydur balance, Anachron balance spring, Nivaflex 1 mainspring, 28,800 bph, 42-hour power reserve, Bremont moulded and skeletonised decorated rotor. FUNCTIONS Hour/minute/second, date at 3H, chronograph with Seconds, 30 minutes and 12 hours. 24H UTC hand. CASE Hardened stainless steel Trip-Tick® construction with scratch-resistant DLC treated case barrel. Patented inner bi-directional Roto-Click® bezel operated by crown at 8H. Case diameter 43mm, lug width 22mm. CASE BACK Hardened stainless steel with integrated flat crystal, 5 stainless steel screws with polished heads. DIAL Metal dial with Super-LumiNova® coated nickel hands. 3 colour variations. C RY S TA L Domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal. WAT E R R E S I S TA N C E Water resistant to 10 ATM, 100 metres. R AT I N G S C.O.S.C chronometer tested. S T R A P/ B R A C E L E T Calf-skin leather with solid deployment buckle and engraved security clasp. Also available with stainless steel bracelet. C E RT I F I C AT I O N Individually serial numbered with accompanying C.O.S.C certification.
ALT1-Z/DG
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A LT 1 - Z T Z U L U T I M E
Forming part of the ALT1-Z range the ALT1-ZT has the same features with the introduction of the Roto-Click速 bi-directional inner rotating bezel. The GMT hand combined with chronograph functionality measuring seconds, minutes and hours make this model ideal for travel. For additional clarity Bremont deploys the same hand design as the MB series, including the second time zone marker, which has been so effective on the MBIII. It is the first time black hands with full white Super-LumiNova速 can be seen in this range.
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F E AT U R E S MOVEMENT Calibre 13 1/4” BE-54AE automatic chronometer, 25 jewels, Glucydur balance, Anachron balance spring, Nivaflex 1 mainspring, 28,800 bph, 42-hour power reserve, Bremont moulded and skeletonised decorated rotor. FUNCTIONS Hour/minute/second, date at 3H, chronograph with Seconds, 30 minutes and 12 hours. 24H GMT hand. CASE Hardened stainless steel Trip-Tick® construction with scratch-resistant DLC treated case barrel. Patented inner bi-directional Roto-Click® bezel operated by crown at 8H. Case diameter 43mm, lug width 22mm. CASE BACK Hardened stainless steel with integrated flat crystal, 5 stainless steel screws with polished heads. DIAL Metal dial with Super-LumiNova® coated nickel hands. C RY S TA L Domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal. WAT E R R E S I S TA N C E Water resistant to 10 ATM, 100 metres. R AT I N G S C.O.S.C chronometer tested. S T R A P/ B R A C E L E T Calf-skin leather with solid deployment buckle and engraved security clasp. Also available with stainless steel bracelet. C E RT I F I C AT I O N Individually serial numbered with accompanying C.O.S.C certification.
ALT1-ZT/BK
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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/BL/BR
ALT1-WT/BK
F E AT U R E S MOVEMENT Calibre 13 1/4” BE-54AE automatic chronometer, 25 jewels, Glucydur balance, Anachron balance spring, Nivaflex 1 mainspring, 28,800 bph, 42-hour power reserve, Bremont moulded and skeletonised decorated rotor. FUNCTIONS Hour/minute/second, date at 3H, chronograph with Seconds, 30 minutes and 12 hours. 24H UTC hand and World Time Zone function. CASE Hardened stainless steel Trip-Tick® construction with scratch-resistant DLC treated case barrel. Patented inner bi-directional Roto-Click® bezel with Global time-zones operated by crown at 8H. Case diameter 43mm, lug width 22mm. CASE BACK Hardened stainless steel with integrated flat crystal, 5 stainless steel screws with polished heads. DIAL Metal dial with Super-LumiNova® coated nickel hands. 3 colour variations. C RY S TA L Domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal. WAT E R R E S I S TA N C E Water resistant to 10 ATM, 100 metres. R AT I N G S C.O.S.C chronometer tested. S T R A P/ B R A C E L E T Calf-skin leather with solid deployment buckle and engraved security clasp. Also available with stainless steel bracelet. C E RT I F I C AT I O N Individually serial numbered with accompanying C.O.S.C certification.
ALT1-WT/WH
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BREMONT BOEING MODEL 1
The Bremont Boeing Model 1 is manufactured from parts including super-strong durable metals unique to the Bremont Boeing range - Custom 465速 Stainless Steel. This Stainless Steel is an extremely tough, double vacuum-melted, age hardenable alloy developed for the aerospace industry and used by Boeing, for example, in the undercarriages of F-18s and 747 Jumbo jets.
BB1-SS/WH
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F E AT U R E S MOVEMENT Calibre 13 1/4” BE-36AE automatic chronometer, 25 jewels, Glucydur balance, Anachron balance spring, Nivaflex 1 mainspring, 28,800 bph, 38-hour power reserve, Bremont Boeing skeletonised decorated rotor. FUNCTIONS Hour/minute/second, date at 4.5H. CASE Bremont Trip-Tick® construction in Custom 465® Stainless Steel with scratch resistant DLC treated case barrel. Bi-directional rotating bezel with SuperLumiNova®. Protective anti-shock decorated movement mount. 43mm diameter, 22mm lug width. CASE BACK Custom 465® Stainless Steel exhibition case back. DIAL Metal dial with Super-LumiNova® coated hands and numerals. 2 colour variations. C RY S TA L Domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal. WAT E R R E S I S TA N C E Water resistant to 10 ATM, 100 metres. R AT I N G S C.O.S.C chronometer tested. S T R A P/ B R A C E L E T Seattle (organic polymer) strap and additional strap. C E RT I F I C AT I O N Individually serial numbered with accompanying C.O.S.C certification.
BB1-SS/BK
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BREMONT BOEING MODEL 1 TI-GMT
The Model 1 Titanium GMT is manufactured from Boeing aviation-grade Ti 6-4, which is significantly stronger than commercial titanium and used widely in both airframes and engine components. Its features include GMT functionality, a bi-directional rotating bezel and Bremont’s unique Trip-TickŽ case construction with integrated crown guard. As with the Model 1 Stainless Steel, the beautifully decorated movement is suspended in Boeing blue decorated steel with rubber anti-shock mounts visible through a stunning crystal case back.
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F E AT U R E S MOVEMENT Calibre 13 1/4” BE-93-2AE automatic chronometer, 21 jewels, Glucydur balance, Anachron balance spring, Nivaflex 1 mainspring, 28,800 bph, 42-hour power reserve, GMT functionality. Bremont Boeing skeletonised decorated rotor. FUNCTIONS Hour/minute/second and 24H GMT hand with date at 4.5H. CASE Boeing aviation-grade Ti 6-4 titanium with bi-directional rotating bezel with Super-LumiNova® and crown guard. Bremont Trip-Tick® construction with scratch resistant DLC treated case barrel. Protective anti-shock decorated movement mount. Case diameter 43mm, lug width 22mm. CASE BACK Ti 6-4 titanium exhibition case back. DIAL Metal dial with Super-LumiNova® coated hands and numerals. C RY S TA L Domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal. WAT E R R E S I S TA N C E Water resistant to 10 ATM, 100 metres. R AT I N G S C.O.S.C chronometer tested. S T R A P/ B R A C E L E T Seattle (organic polymer) strap and additional strap. C E RT I F I C AT I O N Individually serial numbered with accompanying C.O.S.C certification.
BB1-TI-GMT/BK
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BREMONT BOEING M O D E L 2 47
Inspired by Boeing’s progressive twin-engined Model 247 airliner from the 1930s, Bremont’s unique chronograph has two sub-dials that reflect the aircraft’s radial engines. The case is manufactured from Custom 465® Stainless Steel. The Bremont Trip-Tick® case construction incorporates a screw down crown and chronopushers. The Model 247 also features an exhibition sapphire crystal case back through which the automatic chronometer movement can be seen.
BB247-SS/BK
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F E AT U R E S MOVEMENT Calibre 13 1/4” BE-50AE automatic chronometer, 28 jewels, Glucydur balance, Anachron balance spring, Nivaflex 1 mainspring, 28,800 bph, 42-hour power reserve, Bremont Boeing skeletonised decorated rotor. FUNCTIONS Hour/minute/second, date at 4.5H, chronograph small counters with seconds and 30 minutes. CASE Bremont Trip-Tick® construction in Custom 465® Stainless Steel with scratch resistant DLC treated case barrel. Bi-directional rotating bezel with SuperLumiNova®. 43mm diameter, 22mm lug width. CASE BACK Custom 465® Stainless Steel exhibition case back. DIAL Metal dial with Super-LumiNova® coated hands and numerals. 2 colour variations. C RY S TA L Domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal. WAT E R R E S I S TA N C E Water resistant to 10 ATM, 100 metres. R AT I N G S C.O.S.C chronometer tested. S T R A P/ B R A C E L E T Seattle (organic polymer) strap and additional strap. C E RT I F I C AT I O N Individually serial numbered with accompanying C.O.S.C certification.
BB247-SS/WH
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BREMONT BOEING M O D E L 2 47 T I - G M T
Following on from the Model 247 Stainless Steel this model is manufactured from the same lightweight aircraft grade Ti 6-4 Titanium. With a sleek dark grey dial design its key features include chronograph and GMT functionality, a bidirectional rotating bezel with Super-LumiNova速 and a beautifully decorated Bremont Boeing rotor visible through the crystal case back.
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F E AT U R E S MOVEMENT Calibre 13 1/4”BE-54AE automatic chronometer, 25 jewels, Glucydur balance, Anachron balance spring, Nivaflex 1 mainspring, 28,800bph, 42-hour power reserve, GMT functionality. Bremont Boeing skeletonised decorated rotor. FUNCTIONS Hour/minute/second. Chronograph small counters with seconds, 30 minutes and 12 hours. 24H GMT hand with date at 4.5H. CASE Boeing aviation-grade Ti 6-4 titanium with bi-directional rotating bezel with Super-LumiNova®. Bremont Trip-Tick® construction with scratch resistant DLC treated case barrel. Case diameter 43mm, lug width 22mm. CASE BACK Ti 6-4 titanium exhibition case back. DIAL Metal dial with Super-LumiNova® coated hands and numerals. C RY S TA L Domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal. WAT E R R E S I S TA N C E Water resistant to 10 ATM, 100 metres. R AT I N G S C.O.S.C chronometer tested. S T R A P/ B R A C E L E T Seattle (organic polymer) strap and additional strap. C E RT I F I C AT I O N Individually serial numbered with accompanying C.O.S.C certification.
BB247-TI-GMT/DG
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BREMONT JAGUAR MKI
The MKI responds to the call for a more accessible version of the original ‘Lightweight E-Type’ Limited Edition watch by reproducing many of its design features but substituting the white gold and aluminium of the Lightweight’s case for a slimmer version in polished stainless steel. Save for the addition of a date window at the six o’clock position, the tachometer inspired dial is similar to that of the Lightweight, featuring an off-set small seconds indicator and a distinctive ‘red line’ quadrant. Behind the dial lies Bremont’s new proprietary BWC/01 movement.
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F E AT U R E S MOVEMENT Bremont BWC/01-10 automatic with 25 jewels, Glucydur balance, Nivarox CT balance spring and Nivaflex 1 mainspring. Highly efficient double reverser bi-directional winding mechanism to achieve 28,800bph and 50+ hour power reserve. Miniaturised Jaguar E-Type steering wheel rotor with Growler emblem. FUNCTIONS Hour/minute, small seconds counter at 9H. Date at 6H. CASE Polished stainless steel Bremont Trip-Tick速 construction with stainless steel case barrel. Case diameter 43mm, lug width 22mm. CASE BACK Polished stainless steel exhibition case back. DIAL Black metal dial with treated steel hands. C RY S TA L Double-domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal. WAT E R R E S I S TA N C E Water resistant to 10 ATM, 100 metres. S T R A P/ B R A C E L E T Calf-skin leather with polished stainless steel pin buckle.
BJ-I/BK
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BREMONT JAGUAR MKII
The MKII instantly transports the wearer back to the golden era of 1960s sports car motoring, its black dial carrying the Jaguar Heritage logo above the six o’clock position and its hour markings being in the style of the numerals found on E-Type instruments. The classic chronograph layout - featuring two subdials at the three o’clock and nine o’clock positions - is achieved through the use of the decorated BE-50AE automatic movement which has been specially customised by Bremont to a unique specification.
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F E AT U R E S MOVEMENT Calibre 13 1/4� BE-50AE automatic, 28 jewels, Glucydur balance, Anachron balance spring, Nivaflex 1 mainspring, 28,800bph, 42-hour power reserve. Miniaturised Jaguar E-Type steering wheel rotor. FUNCTIONS Hour/Minutes, small seconds counter at 9H. Date at 6H. Chronograph centre sweep seconds hand, 30 minutes counter at 3H. CASE Polished stainless steel Bremont Trip-TickŽ construction with scratch resistant DLC treated case barrel. Case diameter 43mm, lug width 22mm. CASE BACK Polished stainless steel with integrated flat crystal, 5 stainless steel screws with polished heads. DIAL Black metal dial with treated steel hands. C RY S TA L Double-domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal. WAT E R R E S I S TA N C E Water resistant to 10 ATM, 100 metres. R AT I N G S C.O.S.C chronometer tested. S T R A P/ B R A C E L E T Calf-skin leather with polished stainless steel pin buckle. C E RT I F I C AT I O N Individually serial numbered with accompanying C.O.S.C certification.
BJ-II/BK
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MBII
The Bremont MB was designed to be quite simply the definitive British aviation chronometer. Tested and designed in conjunction with the iconic British aviation company Martin-Baker, responsible for supplying 70% of the world’s air forces with fighter ejection seat technology, the watch had to withstand the same rigorous testing as the seats themselves. This included shock, vibration, temperature extremes, and salt-fog tests amongst others.
MBII/OR
MBII
MBII/GN
MBII/AN
F E AT U R E S MOVEMENT Calibre 13 1/4” BE-36AE automatic chronometer, 25 jewels, Glucydur balance, Anachron balance spring, Nivaflex 1 mainspring, 28,800 bph, 38-hour power reserve, Bremont moulded and skeletonised decorated rotor. FUNCTIONS Hour/minute/second, date and day at 3H. CASE Hardened stainless steel Trip-Tick® construction with case barrel in various colours. Inner soft iron anti-magnetic Faraday cage to protect movement. Protective patented anti-shock movement mount. Patented inner bidirectional Roto-Click® bezel operated by crown at 4H. Case diameter 43mm, lug width 22mm. CASE BACK Hardened stainless steel decorated case back with 6 stainless steel screws with polished heads. DIAL Black metal dial with Super-LumiNova® coated hands and numerals. C RY S TA L Domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal. WAT E R R E S I S TA N C E Water resistant to 10 ATM, 100 metres. R AT I N G S C.O.S.C chronometer tested. S T R A P/ B R A C E L E T Calf-skin leather strap with pin buckle and Temple Island rubber strap. C E RT I F I C AT I O N Individually serial numbered with accompanying C.O.S.C certification.
MBII/OR
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MBIII
When the MBII was introduced back in 2008, nobody quite expected the impact it would have on the aviation watch world. Its unique case design together with its distinct coloured barrel and ground-breaking 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, whilst keeping the MB DNA that has made this watch a must for any serious collector.
MBIII/BZ
MBIII
MBIII/OR
MBIII/AN
F E AT U R E S MOVEMENT Calibre 13 1/4” BE-93-2AE automatic chronometer, 21 jewels, Glucydur balance, Anachron balance spring, Nivaflex 1 mainspring, 28,800 bph, 42-hour power reserve, Bremont moulded and skeletonised decorated rotor. FUNCTIONS Hour/minute/second, date at 3H, 24H GMT hand. CASE Hardened stainless steel Trip-Tick® construction with case barrel in various colours. Inner soft iron anti-magnetic Faraday cage to protect movement. Protective patented anti-shock movement mount. Patented inner bi-directional Roto-Click® bezel operated by crown at 4H. Case diameter 43mm, lug width 22mm. CASE BACK Stainless steel decorated case back with 6 stainless steel screws with polished heads. DIAL Black metal dial with Super-LumiNova® coated hands and numerals. C RY S TA L Domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal. WAT E R R E S I S TA N C E Water resistant to 10 ATM, 100 metres. R AT I N G S C.O.S.C chronometer tested. S T R A P/ B R A C E L E T Calf-skin leather strap with pin buckle and Temple Island rubber strap. C E RT I F I C AT I O N Individually serial numbered with accompanying C.O.S.C certification.
MBIII/BZ
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U-2
The Bremont U-2 was designed exclusively for, and tested extensively by, the elite U-2 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. Three retail models are available and each have been put through their paces at 100,000 feet and -40째C in the laboratory and out on missions.
U-2/DLC
U-2/SS
F E AT U R E S MOVEMENT Calibre 13 1/4” BE-36AE automatic chronometer, 25 jewels, Glucydur balance, Anachron balance spring, Nivaflex 1 mainspring, 28,800 bph, 38-hour power reserve, Bremont moulded and skeletonised decorated rotor. FUNCTIONS Hour/minute/second, date and day at 3H. CASE Hardened stainless steel Trip-Tick® construction. Inner soft iron antimagnetic Faraday cage to protect movement (excluding models with an exhibition case back). Protective patented anti-shock movement mount. Patented inner bi-directional Roto-Click® bezel operated by crown at 4H. Case diameter 43mm, lug width 22mm. CASE BACK Stainless steel decorated case back with 6 stainless steel screws with polished heads. U-2/BL features an exhibition case back. DIAL Metal dial with blue or black ground colours. Super-LumiNova® coated hands and numerals. C RY S TA L Domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal. WAT E R R E S I S TA N C E Water resistant to 10 ATM, 100 metres. R AT I N G S C.O.S.C chronometer tested. S T R A P/ B R A C E L E T Calf-skin leather strap with pin buckle and Temple Island rubber strap. C E RT I F I C AT I O N Individually serial numbered with accompanying C.O.S.C certification.
U-2/BL
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U-22
True to its aviation roots, the updated date display of the U-22 was designed to reflect the view on an altimeter which balances the dial well. Differing from the U-2, the bi-directional rotating inner bezel, originally designed to measure 60 minutes, works as a compass quadrant which is often useful in navigation weather mapping. The bronze barrel colour was specifically inspired by a number of military watches Bremont has produced in the past based on the anti-reflective coating used on their cockpit canopies.
CASE BACK
F E AT U R E S MOVEMENT Calibre 13 1/4” BE-36AE automatic chronometer, 25 jewels, Glucydur balance, Anachron balance spring, Nivaflex 1 mainspring, 28,800 bph, 38-hour power reserve, Bremont moulded and skeletonised decorated rotor. FUNCTIONS Hour/minute/second, date and day at 3H. CASE Hardened stainless steel Trip-Tick® construction. Protective patented antishock movement mount. Patented inner bi-directional Roto-Click® bezel operated by crown at 4H. Case diameter 43mm, lug width 22mm. CASE BACK Stainless steel exhibition case back with 6 stainless steel screws with polished heads. DIAL Metal dial with Super-LumiNova® coated hands and numerals. C RY S TA L Domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal. WAT E R R E S I S TA N C E Water resistant to 10 ATM, 100 metres. R AT I N G S C.O.S.C chronometer tested. S T R A P/ B R A C E L E T Calf-skin leather strap with pin buckle and Temple Island rubber strap. C E RT I F I C AT I O N Individually serial numbered with accompanying C.O.S.C certification.
U-22/BZ
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SOLO
Inspired by the classic pilot watches from the 1940s, the Bremont SOLO comes in three different dial variants. Legibility played a significant role in its design. The SOLO is a beautiful chronometer, an obvious choice for anyone interested in the allure of mechanical watches. The classic Bremont 43mm 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.
SOLO/WH/BR
SOLO/CR
F E AT U R E S MOVEMENT Calibre 13 1/4” BE-36AE automatic chronometer, 25 jewels, Glucydur balance, Anachron balance spring, Nivaflex 1 mainspring, 28,800 bph, 38-hour power reserve, Bremont moulded and skeletonised decorated rotor. FUNCTIONS Hour/minute/second, date at 3H. CASE Hardened stainless steel Bremont Trip-Tick® construction with scratchresistant DLC treated case barrel. Case diameter 43mm, lug width 22mm. CASE BACK Hardened stainless steel with integrated flat crystal, 5 stainless steel screws with polished heads. DIAL Metal dial with Super-LumiNova® coated hands and numerals. 3 colour variations. C RY S TA L Domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal. WAT E R R E S I S TA N C E Water resistant to 10 ATM, 100 metres. R AT I N G S C.O.S.C chronometer tested. S T R A P/ B R A C E L E T Calf-skin leather with pin buckle. Also available with stainless steel bracelet. C E RT I F I C AT I O N Individually serial numbered with accompanying C.O.S.C certification.
SOLO/WH-SI
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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-TickŽ threepiece case and powered by the modified BE-36AE movement, it is available with a stainless steel or 18 carat rose gold top bezel.
SOLO-37/BK-SI
SOLO-37/RG/BR
SOLO-37/SI/BR
SOLO-37/SI-RG
F E AT U R E S MOVEMENT Calibre 13 1/4� BE-36AE automatic chronometer, 25 jewels, Glucydur balance, Anachron balance spring, Nivaflex 1 mainspring, 28,800 bph, 38-hour power reserve, Bremont moulded and skeletonised decorated rotor. FUNCTIONS Hour/minute/second, date at 3H. CASE Hardened stainless steel Bremont Trip-TickŽ construction with stainless steel or 18 carat rose gold top bezel and scratch-resistant DLC treated case barrel. Case diameter 37mm, lug width 20mm. CASE BACK Hardened stainless steel with integrated flat crystal, 5 stainless steel screws with polished heads. DIAL Metal dial with silver or rose gold coloured applied indexes. C RY S TA L Domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal. WAT E R R E S I S TA N C E Water resistant to 10 ATM, 100 metres. R AT I N G S C.O.S.C chronometer tested. S T R A P/ B R A C E L E T Calf-skin leather with pin buckle. Also available with stainless steel bracelet. C E RT I F I C AT I O N Individually serial numbered with accompanying C.O.S.C certification.
SOLO-37/RG
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S500
The Supermarine S500 is a diver’s watch inspired by our aviation principles. An anti-magnetic Faraday cage encases the beautifully finished chronometer-tested BE-36AE movement, as does the patented anti-shock case mount. The 43mm case can withstand depths of up to 500 metres although it has been tested far deeper. It also has an automatic helium escape valve for professional diving requirements. The bezel, meanwhile, offers extraordinary luminosity in low light conditions.
S500/BK
S500/SI
S500/BK-GN/BR
S500/BL
F E AT U R E S MOVEMENT Calibre 13 1/4” BE-36AE automatic chronometer, 25 jewels, Glucydur balance, Anachron balance spring, Nivaflex 1 mainspring, 28,800 bph, 38-hour power reserve, Bremont moulded and skeletonised decorated rotor. FUNCTIONS Hour/minute/second, date and day at 3H. CASE Stainless steel with uni-directional rotating bezel with Super-LumiNova®. Inner soft iron anti-magnetic Faraday cage and protective patented anti-shock movement mount. Automatic helium escape valve and crown protector. Case diameter 43mm, lug width 22mm. CASE BACK Stainless steel screw-in and decorated case back. DIAL Metal dial with Super-LumiNova® coated hands and numerals. 4 colour variations. C RY S TA L Domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal. WAT E R R E S I S TA N C E Water resistant to 50 ATM, 500 metres. R AT I N G S C.O.S.C chronometer tested. S T R A P/ B R A C E L E T Integrated rubber strap with pin buckle. Also available with stainless steel bracelet. C E RT I F I C AT I O N Individually serial numbered with accompanying C.O.S.C certification.
S500/BK/BR
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S2000
Following the success of the Supermarine S500, Bremont launched the Supermarine S2000 with professional divers in mind. The larger 45mm case has been re-engineered to withstand depths of 2000m or 6560ft.
CASE BACK
F E AT U R E S MOVEMENT Calibre 13 1/4” BE-36AE automatic chronometer, 25 jewels, Glucydur balance, Anachron balance spring, Nivaflex 1 mainspring, 28,800 bph, 38-hour power reserve, Bremont moulded and skeletonised decorated rotor. FUNCTIONS Hour/minute/second, date and day at 3H. CASE Stainless steel with uni-directional rotating bezel with Super-LumiNova®. Inner soft iron anti-magnetic Faraday cage and protective patented anti-shock movement mount. Automatic helium escape valve and crown protector. Case diameter 45mm, lug width 22mm. CASE BACK Stainless steel screw-in and decorated case back. DIAL Metal dial with Super-LumiNova® coated hands and numerals. C RY S TA L Domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal. WAT E R R E S I S TA N C E Water resistant to 200 ATM, 2000 metres. R AT I N G S C.O.S.C chronometer tested. S T R A P/ B R A C E L E T Integrated rubber strap with pin buckle. Also available with stainless steel bracelet. C E RT I F I C AT I O N Individually serial numbered with accompanying C.O.S.C certification.
S2000
Tr ied & Tested BREMONT KINGSMAN Colin Firth (Harry Hart) wears the Bremont Kingsman Special Edition Rose Gold. Part of the Kingsman Special Edition range.
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KINGSMAN
Bremont Watch Company was selected to produce a collection of three unique custom made watches for the film. Each Kingsman agent in the film wears a beautifully crafted Kingsman Special Edition Rose Gold on an alligator strap, whilst the trainee recruits sport the black stealth-like Kingsman Special Edition DLC chronograph. Additionally, the Kingsman Special Edition Stainless Steel model is worn by Merlin (Mark Strong) who is the trainer of these potential super spies for the top secret Kingsman organisation. The watches are an integral tool in the secret agents’ gadget line-up.
BKM-SS
BKM-DLC
F E AT U R E S ( R O S E G O L D ) MOVEMENT Calibre 13 1/4” BE-54AE automatic chronometer, 25jewels, Glucydur balance, Anachron balance spring, Nivaflex 1 mainspring, 28,800bph, 42-hour power reserve. Bremont moulded and decorated skeletonised rotor. FUNCTIONS Hour and Minute, Second counter at 9H, date at 3H. Chronograph with Seconds, 30 minutes and 12 hours, 24H UTC hand and World Time Zone function. CASE 18 carat rose gold Bremont Trip-Tick® construction with DLC treated case barrel. Internally rotating bi-directional bezel with global time zones operated by crown at 8H with Bremont Roto-Click® technology. Case diameter 43mm, lug width 22mm. CASE BACK 18 carat rose gold exhibition case back. DIAL White metal dial. Super-LumiNova® coated hands. C RY S TA L Domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal. WAT E R R E S I S TA N C E Water resistant to 100 ATM, 100 metres. R AT I N G S C.O.S.C chronometer tested. S T R A P/ B R A C E L E T Alligator with 18 carat rose gold pin buckle. C E RT I F I C AT I O N Individually serial numbered with accompanying C.O.S.C certification.
BKM-RG
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A M E R I C A’ S C U P
The America’s Cup Series is a classic watch collection befitting the history of the Cup and Bremont has launched two Special Edition watches, the Bremont ACI and ACII. These models have been inspired by the legendary J-Class yachts of the 30s, both classic and beautiful. Carrying the ‘London’ mark on the dial all of the watches are built in the UK using the highest quality components. The watches are also delivered in Bremont’s English made America’s Cup leather wallets.
AC II
AC I CASE BACK
F E AT U R E S ( A C I ) MOVEMENT Calibre 13 1/4” BE-36AE automatic chronometer, 25 jewels, Glucydur balance, Anachron balance spring, Nivaflex 1 mainspring, 28,800 bph, 38-hour power reserve, Bremont moulded and skeletonised decorated rotor. FUNCTIONS Hour/minute/second, date at 6H. CASE Polished stainless steel Bremont Trip-Tick® construction with scratch-resistant DLC treated case barrel. Protective anti-shock decorated movement mount. Case diameter 43mm, lug width 22mm. CASE BACK Polished stainless steel with integrated flat crystal, 5 stainless steel screws with polished heads. DIAL Metal ‘Auld Mug’ embossed dial with blue steel hands and classic numerals. C RY S TA L Domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal. WAT E R R E S I S TA N C E Water resistant to 10 ATM, 100 metres. R AT I N G S C.O.S.C chronometer tested. S T R A P/ B R A C E L E T Temple Island rubber strap with polished stainless steel pin buckle. C E RT I F I C AT I O N Individually serial numbered with accompanying C.O.S.C certification.
AC I
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ORACLE TEAM USA
In partnering with ORACLE TEAM USA, the current defenders of the America’s Cup, Bremont has a very special and unique opportunity to work with them to create a practical and beautifully engineered collection of sailing watches, setting a new standard in technical innovation, precision and durability. ORACLE I
ORACLE I CASE BACK
F E AT U R E S ( O R A C L E I I ) MOVEMENT Calibre 13 1/4” BE-93-2AE automatic chronometer, 21 jewels, Glucydur balance, Anachron balance spring, Nivaflex 1 mainspring, 28,800 bph, 42-hour power reserve, Bremont moulded and skeletonised decorated rotor. FUNCTIONS Hour/minute/second, date at 3H. 24H GMT hand. CASE Satin and polished titanium with uni-directional rotating bezel with SuperLumiNova®. Inner soft iron anti-magnetic Faraday cage and protective patented anti-shock movement mount. Automatic helium escape valve and crown protector. Case diameter 43mm, lug width 22mm. CASE BACK Titanium screw-in and ORACLE TEAM USA decorated case back. DIAL Metal dial with applied indexes. Super-LumiNova® coated indexes and hands. C RY S TA L Domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal. WAT E R R E S I S TA N C E Water resistant to 50 ATM, 500 metres. R AT I N G S C.O.S.C chronometer tested. S T R A P/ B R A C E L E T Integrated red rubber strap and black kevlar style strap with titanium pin buckle. C E RT I F I C AT I O N Individually serial numbered with accompanying C.O.S.C certification.
ORACLE II
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W R I G H T F LY E R
The Bremont Wright Flyer contains a piece of original fabric from Wilbur and Orville Wright’s ‘Wright Flyer’. It was the aircraft that made the world’s first free, controlled and sustained flights in a power-driven heavier-than-air flying machine at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina on December 17, 1903. Limited to 300 Stainless Steel, 100 Rose Gold and 50 White Gold, the Wright Flyer features Bremont’s first ever proprietary movement: the BWC/01.
WF-SS 300 PIECES
WF-RG 100 PIECES
F E AT U R E S MOVEMENT Bremont BWC/01 33.4mm Automatic with 25 jewels, Glucydur balance, Nivarox CT balance spring and Nivaflex 1 mainspring. Highly efficient double reverser bi-directional winding mechanism to achieve 28,800bph and 50+ hour power reserve. ROTOR Each Bremont Wright Flyer Limited Edition rotor features some of the original muslin material used to cover the 1903 Wright Flyer aircraft. The muslin is layered between the period decorated rotor plate and a sapphire crystal window. CASE Available in polished stainless steel, rose gold or white gold. All versions feature Bremont’s Trip-Tick® case construction with integrated decoration ring. 43mm case diameter with standard 22mm lug width and a case thickness of 14mm including the crystal. CASE BACK Exhibition type with integrated domed crystal, secured with 4 polished headed screws. Engraved markings with specific limited edition serial number. DIAL Metal dial with white or black base colour, decorated with period numerals and Wright Flyer date specific ‘1903’ sub-dial. Bespoke Bremont Super-LumiNova® luminous coating. C RY S TA L Domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal. WAT E R R E S I S TA N C E Water resistant to 100 ATM, 100 metres. S T R A P/ B R A C E L E T Alligator strap with pin buckle to complement case material.
WF-WG 50 PIECES
Kit t y H aw k , 1 903 Orville taking first flight with Wilbur running alongside at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, 17 December 1903.
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T E R R A N O VA
In late 2013, the renowned polar explorer, Ben Saunders and his team mate Tarka L’Herpiniere walked from Scott’s hut on the north shore of Ross Island in Antarctica to the South Pole. Once there, they turned around and walked the 900 miles back - pulling their own supplies by sled the whole way. Their record-breaking 1,800 mile trek was the first to complete Scott’s route to the South Pole. On the outside of their jackets the two polar explorers wore their new Terra Nova chronometers. Far too cold for any type of battery operated device, the light titanium Supermarine with its GMT functionality and specially oiled mechanical movement became an indispensable tool. Using the chronometer to measure longitude, the watch could also point to the South Pole using the GMT hand and the sun.
F E AT U R E S MOVEMENT Calibre 13 1/4” BE-93-2AE automatic chronometer, 21 jewels, Glucydur balance, Anachron balance spring, Nivaflex 1 mainspring, 28,800 bph, 42-hour power reserve, Bremont moulded and skeletonised decorated rotor. FUNCTIONS Hour/minute/second, date at 3H. 24H GMT hand. CASE Satin and polished titanium with bi-directional rotating bezel with SuperLumiNova®. Inner soft iron anti-magnetic Faraday cage and protective patented anti-shock movement mount. Automatic helium escape valve and crown protector. Case diameter 43mm, lug width 22mm. CASE BACK Titanium screw-in and Terra Nova decorated case back. DIAL Metal dial with Super-LumiNova® coated hands and numerals. C RY S TA L Domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal. WAT E R R E S I S TA N C E Water resistant to 50 ATM, 500 metres. R AT I N G S C.O.S.C chronometer tested. S T R A P/ B R A C E L E T Integrated rubber strap with pin buckle. Also available with titanium bracelet. C E RT I F I C AT I O N Individually serial numbered with accompanying C.O.S.C certification.
TN 300 PIECES
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CODEBREAKER
Bletchley Park is credited with shortening the war by around two years and saving millions of lives. Inspired by a classic ‘40s officer’s watch, the Codebreaker incorporates historical artefacts from the site. Pine from the floorboards of the iconic Hut 6 - the centre of the operations. Paper from one of the few remaining punch cards - used to analyse the vast amount of coded data. The wheel of an original Enigma machine has even been used for the watch’s rotor.
CODEBREAKER-SS 240 PIECES
CODEBREAKER-RG 60 PIECES
F E AT U R E S MOVEMENT BE-83AR Flyback chronograph, 13 1/4�, 39 Jewels, Glucydur balance with Nivarox 1 mainspring, 28,800 bph, Incabloc shock protection and 46-hour power reserve. Perlage and blued screwed decoration with hand crafted stainless steel and Bombe inspired rotor. FUNCTIONS Hours, minutes, sweep Flyback chronograph seconds, 30 minute chronograph counter and 60 second hand, GMT second time zone, date. CASE Hardened stainless steel or 18 carat rose gold Bremont Trip-TickŽ construction with treated inner barrel with punch card limited edition number (material from Bletchley Park). Case diameter 43mm, lug width 22mm. CROWN Crown inlaid with pinewood from Hut 6, Bletchley Park. CASE BACK Hardened stainless steel or 18 carat rose gold case back with integrated sapphire crystal. Automatic rotor inspired by the Bombe machine incorporating parts of an original German Enigma rotor. DIAL Etched metal dial and treated brass hands. C RY S TA L Domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal. WAT E R R E S I S TA N C E Water resistant to 10ATM, 100 metres. STRAP Black crocodile with Codebreaker NATO style leather strap or embossed calf leather.
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RONNIE WOOD
Artist and musician Ronnie Wood has worked with Bremont to create a unique series of ‘Art Clocks’. Using Bremont’s B-1 Marine Clock, both the dial and internal case of each clock has been hand painted by Ronnie and each depicts a different period of his life. The Bremont B-1 Marine Clock is one of the most sophisticated Marine Chronometers ever made. This Best of British collaboration is designed to offer a new perspective on art and clock-making.
RONNIE WOOD LIMITED B-1 MARINE CLOCK
B-1 MARINE CLOCK | SPECIAL & LIMITED EDITIONS |
B-1 MARINE CLOCK Movement The B-1 Marine Clock is built in the UK. A classic English design escapement is hand wound via a built-in winding crank with twin fuse balanced motive power, Harrison-type roller bearing, ballrace, jewels for motive power, train, escapement and balance. POWER RESERVE 40 days minimum Functions Time of day (local) Time of day (home) Trip or voyage time (days & hours) Date (AM/PM) Power reserve (state of wind) Water resistant Customisation on request DIAMETER: 300mm WEIGHT: Typically 16kg actual weight LIMITED B-1 MARINE CLOCK MOVEMENT
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V I C TO RY
HMS Victory remains the oldest serving warship still in commission. Launched in 1765, she became famous as Lord Nelson’s flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The Bremont Victory is a completely unique timepiece, commemorating the ship and Nelson himself. Incorporating oak timber and copper from the vessel, the watch also houses a very special BE-83AR chronograph movement with retrograde seconds and date. The Bremont Victory was available in a limited run of both stainless steel and rose gold, and the watch houses the very special BE-83AR chronograph movement with retrograde seconds and date. PREVIOUS LIMITED EDITION. NOW UNAVAILABLE.
VICTORY/SS
VICTORY/RG
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P-51
The limited edition Bremont P-51 was built on the interest generated by the very special EP120 Limited Edition. The P-51 is a chronograph chronometer built with original parts from the famous 1944 Mustang WWII aircraft P-51K-10. A veteran of the Pacific war, it was also known as ‘Fragile but Agile’. The signature Bremont hardened case and sapphire ensure the term doesn’t apply to the watch itself. PREVIOUS LIMITED EDITION. NOW UNAVAILABLE.
P-51
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N O RTO N
Norton, one of the world’s most iconic motorcycle brands, is known for its unrivalled success at the Isle of Man TT races and legendary ‘Featherbed’ frame. To mark a long-awaited return to the UK, Norton wanted to team up with a watch brand that shared its ethos, heritage and passion for engineering. As the Official Timing Partner for the Festival of Speed, Bremont produced a limited edition chronograph based on the same eyecatching styling as Norton’s Commando 961. PREVIOUS LIMITED EDITION. NOW UNAVAILABLE.
NORTON
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EP120
The limited edition EP120 watch isn’t simply named after a famous 1942 Spitfire Mk V aircraft, it contains parts of it. Arguably the most credited WWII fighter in existence, the aircraft shot down six German aircraft on a single day in 1942. Now based in Duxford, Cambridgeshire, some of EP120’s original parts were saved during restoration and have been integrated into the dials and movement of the watch. The watch also features a black DLC treated steel and titanium case housing a C.O.S.C-certified skeletonised movement. The modified 13 1/4” BE-53AE automatic chronometer incorporates a 24-hour UTC function and 30-minute Chrono ‘Time of Trip’ dial. PREVIOUS LIMITED EDITION. NOW UNAVAILABLE.
EP120
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U-2 LIMITED EDITION
The Bremont U-2 was designed exclusively for, and tested extensively by, the elite U-2 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 core U-2 watches have been put through their paces at 100,000 feet and -40째C in the laboratory and out on missions - as was this special edition, limited to just 150 pieces. PREVIOUS LIMITED EDITION. NOW UNAVAILABLE.
U-2/LE
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DESCENT
Following the success of the Supermarine S500, Bremont released the limited edition Supermarine Descent, an all-black, DLC-coated marine watch. The classic curved profile of the 43mm case is distinctly Bremont, as is the unique Trip-Tick速 three-piece case construction, which resists water to a depth of 500m or 1640ft.
DESCENT
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STRAP COLLECTION At Bremont we understand that from time to time you may want to change the strap on your watch, whether this be for function or performance or simply to enhance the look. For this reason we produce a range of straps and bracelets to suit any environment or occasion. Available in a range of colours and materials, such as luxury calf leather, military NATO, high grade marine rubber, alligator and stainless steel, you can easily adapt your Bremont to your needs. To view our strap range visit your local authorised dealer or our online boutique where you can also find other Bremont accessories: www.bremont.com/boutique
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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.
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.
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
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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.
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.
Calibre A term used to describe the form and/or size of a movement and often specifying the type of movement.
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.
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 and only then can the movement be awarded as a chronometer and ultimately receive a certificate issued by the COSC.
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
C.O.S.C (Right) Contrôle Officiel des Chronomètres is an independent non profit testing body for watches manufactured in Switzerland to defined accuracies. DLC 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. C.O.S.C Certificate
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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. 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. 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. 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 it’s 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.
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Mohns hardness scale This scale was devised to divide the whole spectrum of harness using a scale of 1 to 10. “1” stands for a very soft material (talcum) and “10” for the hardest material (diamond). Power reserve The maximum amount of time over which a mechanical movement can continue to run after its mainspring has been fully wound. 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.
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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 dials of watch dial and 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 10 Bar is guaranteed for every Bremont watch. This corresponds to the pressure of water at a depth of 100 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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Tes ted Beyo n d En d u ra n c e CHARLIE PITCHER In 2013 Bremont supported British rower Charlie Pitcher on his impressive Trans-Atlantic solo row. Charlie rowed 3000 miles from La Gomera, off the northwest coast of Africa, to Barbados. Bremont was the official timekeeper.
C O N TA C T UK Bremont Watch Company PO BOX 4741 Henley-on-Thames Oxfordshire RG9 9BZ Tel +44 (0) 845 0940 690 Email info@bremont.com USA Bremont Watch Company 501 Madison Avenue New York NY 10022 Tel +1 212 321 0012 Bremont.com Twitter.com/Bremont Facebook.com/TestedBeyondEndurance Instagram.com/BremontWatches Photography Acknowledgements Andy Wilson, Gishani Ratnayake, Jason Heaton, Andy Ward, John Dibbs:The Fighter Collection, Phil Broadhurst and Atom Moore. An additional thanks to all Bremont’s partners, friends and all others who have contributed to the collation of the 2015–2016 brochure. Design and production: Bremont Watch Company. All of the images and information in this brochure were correct at the time of printing.
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