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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 made in limited numbers; we’re proud that many parts are manufactured and all watches are now hand-built 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
C ONTENTS BREMONT HERITAGE
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BREMONT PILL ARS
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THE TIME IT TAKES
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MILITARY & SPECIAL PROJECTS
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THE COLLECTION
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LIMITED EDITIONS
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BUYING BREMONT
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GLOSSARY
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CONTACT
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Bremont aims to make exquisitely engineered mechanical timepieces on British soil with the lofty objective of reinvigorating the nation’s horological past, using our adventurous spirit, passion for detail, desire to innovate and dedication to the highest quality of customer satisfaction.
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B REMONT, THE B EG I NN I NGS
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 and 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 vintage 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 a clock from auction for the brothers to try and bring back to life. This passion lives on in the classic curve of a Bremont timepiece.
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The Bremont Story
THE NAME B REMONT
pa s s i o n f o r av i at i o n
In the late 1990s, Nick and Giles were flying across France in their 1930s biplane. 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 been just as keen on aviation as the brothers, as well as being a gifted engineer. Half-restored wall clocks lay everywhere, together with numerous engine parts. The farmer even still wore his own father’s wristwatch. It was a delightful evening. The brothers promised that his warm hospitality would never be forgotten. His name? Antoine Bremont.
At Bremont we are passionate about aviation. We take inspiration from all aspects of its magnificent heritage. Our pilots’ watches are lovingly engineered to be functional with finesse, whether in the hangar or heading for the clouds.
A few years later, after running a business restoring and maintaining historic aircraft, the brothers were able to follow their dream. They set up a small workshop in BielBienne, Switzerland. Five years later, after the most stringent testing programmes, the first Bremont watches were released. Today, their love of mechanical devices, engineering excellence, aviation and adventure continues to inspire the company. A strong desire to reinvigorate British watch making means that all Bremont watches are manufactured in the UK.
British Engineering T h e sUPERMARINE S .6 B The English brothers’ passion for aviation and British engineering excellence is epitomised by the Supermarine S.6B, a British racing seaplane developed by RJ Mitchell to take place in the Schneider Trophy Competition of 1931. The pioneering S.6B won the race with a speed of 340.08 mph and its design inspired the iconic Supermarine Spitfire.
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A B R I T I SH W AT C H C OMPAN Y It may surprise you to know that watch making is a very British trade. Every major escapement design and around three quarters of related innovations came from these shores. Much is owed to Thomas Tompion (1639-1713), the ‘Father of English Clock-Making’ and the remarkable Thomas Mudge (1715-1794), who invented the lever escapement still used in most watches today. John Harrison (1693-1776), meanwhile, solved the problem of accurately telling the time at sea and by doing so, in calculating longitude as well. They were followed by other illustrious names including John Arnold and more recently, George Daniels. Bremont is determined to be at the heart of a British revival in watch making. Our goal has always been to bring back as much of the process to the UK as possible and our watches are all designed, manufactured and assembled in England. That includes most of the bespoke parts used in our limited editions, as well as our hand-made leather packaging and accessories. We are also proud to work in partnership with some established manufacturing greats like the aviation icons Boeing and Martin-Baker, and the British car manufacturer, Jaguar.
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British Watch Making
Bremont HQ All Bremont watches are manufactured and assembled here at our workshops in Henley-on-Thames and Ruscombe.
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Engineered in Britain
Marine Clock The inner workings of the Bremont B-2 Marine Clock. Hand built in the UK and inspired by John Harrison (1693 – 1776), inventor of the Marine Chronometer. Bremont offer bespoke Marine Clocks, customised to your requirements and built in limited numbers.
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B REMONT P I LLARS 1 British Engineering Great Britain has a wonderful watch making history and has probably been the home to more advances in horology than any other nation. Bremont is determined to play a pivotal role in the reinvigoration of this industry on British shores. Bremont builds many of its own watch components at its state-of-the-art Parts Manufacturing Facility. As a company we verge on the obsessive in the desire to produce watches that are over-engineered for the task in hand. This passion becomes very evident when you hold a Bremont watch.
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OFF I C I AL T I MEKEEPER 2017 marked the first time in 178 years that worldrenowned rowing event, Henley Royal Regatta, appointed an Official Timekeeper. The event attracts thousands of visitors over five days and spectators enjoy over 200 races of an international standard. In keeping with the event’s rich tradition, time is measured mechanically by bespoke Bremont clocks and hand-made stopwatches.
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B REMONT P I LLARS 2 Aviation and Military The love and passion for aviation has coursed through the founders’ veins from very early in their childhoods. There has always been a very close association between time and aviation since the first brave adventurers took to the skies over 100 years ago. The love of aviation and its uncompromising demands are both inherent in every Bremont watch. Hand-in-hand with Bremont’s love of aviation is the company’s appreciation of military. Bremont has worked closely with the military for a number of years.
Tested Beyond Endurance
H I GH ALT I TUDE Constructed to withstand the rigors of high altitude, our military watches adorn the wrists of combat personnel worldwide. If the military depend on them, you can.
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THE B REMONT HORSEMEN The Bremont Horsemen are a WWII aerobatic display team. The world’s only P-51 Mustang formation aerobatic team took off over a decade ago. Since then, it has grown to encompass other aircraft, including F8F Bearcats, F4U Corsairs, F-86 Sabres, the P-38 Lightning and, most recently, Spitfires.
HORSEMEN
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B REMONT P I LLARS 3 Adventure A key design requisite from the outset was the desire to make beautifully robust and durable watches that were at home both in the work place and in rather more physical environments. The watches continue to be tested to the limits, both in the workshop but also by Bremont’s ambassadors and partners.
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Tested Beyond Endurance
C HARLE Y B OORMAN British actor and adventurer. Together with Ewan McGregor, he embarked on an endurance adventure that was ‘The Long Way Down’. The series, a gruelling Scotland to Africa motorcycle journey, tested men and machines to the limit. Charley could always rely on his Bremont to function faultlessly. He still does.
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UK assembly
B REMONT H Q
B R I T I SH W AT C H MAK I NG
Our British watch making facility is located in Henley-on-Thames, South Oxfordshire. A beautiful oak-framed building in the heart of the Chiltern Valley, it has been custom built for watch manufacture. Our long-term staged investment programme is aimed at developing watch making expertise in the UK. All of our key movement and case components are assembled and finished in Henley.
Our award-winning, custom-built HQ in Henley-on-Thames is home to our talented watch makers who carry out the assembly and servicing of Bremont timepieces. As part of our long-term investment in British watch making, Bremont is proud to support the BHI (British Horological Institute) and The British School of Watch Making. These two organisations promote British horology and provide training and education in the sector, securing the future of the UK market.
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B REMONT PARTS MANUFA C TUR I NG FA C I L I T Y Bremont is making considerable investment in its UK watch making and manufacturing and in 2014 launched a new facility to produce case and movement components. 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 Parts Manufacturing Facility offers the best foundation for growth.
UK manufacture Work being carried out at Bremont’s Parts Manufacturing Facility using machinery which is the first of its kind in this country, clockwise from the top. Bremont owns its own ultra precise turn and mill machining facility ensuring highly accurate and efficient production of case and movement parts. One-of-a-kind on British shores. This case and part finishing centre allows a choice of finishes to micro-millimetre accuracy. Movement main plates and bridges being milled from brass to extraordinary levels of tolerance. Polished cases being finished by hand at Bremont’s facility in Ruscombe.
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Tried & Tested
THE AMR C W I TH B OE I NG
MATER I AL RESEAR C H
Bremont is a proud partner of the AMRC, perfecting our techniques at the Centre’s world-leading machining and materials research facilities. The AMRC was set up to identify, research and resolve advanced manufacturing, machining and material challenges.
To further the aim of bringing back as much watch manufacture to British shores as feasible, Bremont created a role at the AMRC for a PhD research student to work at the Centre and investigate watch parts and movement manufacturing processes.
Significant amounts of joint research has taken place at the Advanced Material 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.
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B REMONT TE C HNOLOG Y
Tried & Tested
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 chronometer-tested, 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 conducted, well inside the C.O.S.C parameters. It goes without saying that their movements contain chronometer specification parts.
MOVEMENT F I N I SH I NG
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. The BWC/01, illustrated to the right, has been part-developed and designed in Britain with our Swiss partners. A number of the key constituent movement parts are also manufactured at the company’s workshops in the UK, which is the first step for Bremont towards manufacturing movements in their entirety on these shores.
Every Bremont movement is finished and decorated to the highest possible specification. The finish of a movement is not just decorative – it affects the running and durability of a mechanical timepiece.
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Optimum Legibility
B REMONT TE C HNOLOG Y
SAPPH I RE & SUPER - LUM I NOVA®
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.
Our convex sapphire crystals come with a Mohs hardness rating of 9. That’s the equivalent to 2000Hv on the Vickers’ scale. Untreated crystals can allow light to reflect back, significantly affecting the legibility of the dial. So anti-reflective coatings are vapour-deposited to both sides of the glass in a vacuum environment, reducing reflections to less than 0.5% for optimum legibility. Under the crystal, Bremont carefully applies as many as 15 to 20 coats of Super-LumiNova® paint to a range of dials in our collection; it ensures optimal visibility in the poorest of lighting conditions.
Our ethos is brought to life in the design, specification and quality of the materials we insist upon. For example, we only use the finest Glucydur balance wheels as opposed to the ‘elaborate’ nickel equivalent found in many high-end luxury watches. Nine layers of anti-reflective treatment are applied to both sides of the sapphire crystals and B-EBE2000 hardening technology makes Bremont watch cases an average of seven times harder and more scratch-resistant than competitors’. The result is a distinctive range of elegant watches. This uncompromising quality is reflected in the 3-year guarantee.
B REMONT TE C HNOLOG Y 1 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. 2 Bremont Anti-Shock
Designed by Bremont initially for the MB range of watches, our unique rubberised movement mount encloses the inner workings. A flexible ring then connects the mount to the outer case, absorbing shocks and allowing the inner case and movement to float. 3 Anti-Magnetic Faraday Cage
A number of Bremont models are designed to withstand the detrimental effects of magnetism on a watch’s movement. With a limited amount of space available, this is achieved by encasing the movement in a soft-iron Faraday cage. Any potentially harmful magnetic fields are then routed around the movement. These features apply to some models only.
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B REMONT TE C HNOLOG Y
Bremont’s Trip-Tick® case 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. 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.
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B REMONT TEST I NG
Q UAL I T Y C ONTROL
Testing. It’s something of an obsession. Our first five years were devoted to it, both in the workshop and in the field. Watch parts are continually tested for tolerances, strength, hardness and finish. In fact, every single component undergoes the most rigorous quality controls. And it doesn’t stop there.
Our watches all undergo a stringent testing programme to meet the highest standards before they are released with a 3-year warranty.
Each movement in our core range is independently chronometer-tested over 15 days. Once assembled in their hardened cases, the movements are then checked and tested again before being regulated by the watch makers. The watches then enter a further testing programme involving mechanical and visual inspections. Finally, chronometers are assessed for accuracy, functionality, automatic winding and water resistance. So yes, testing is an obsession but one that results in every timepiece leaving our workshop with a 3-year warranty.
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B REMONT TEST I NG
I NTENSE TEST I NG
Martin-Baker is a British aviation company responsible for supplying 70% of the world’s Air Forces with fighter ejection seat technology. They first approached Bremont to create the definitive aviation watch in 2007. More than simply putting a logo on an existing model, the Bremont MB range had to withstand the same rigorous testing programme as the ejection seats themselves.
Clockwise from top left: VIBRATION TESTING: The test shakes and vibrates the watch on the wrist of a test dummy to simulate a 30 year life of an aircraft. AIRCRAFT CARRIER DECK TEST: The ACDT test simulates the level of salt fog and humidity that an aircraft carrier deck would endure during a 6 month tour. MFOS CRASHWORTHY TEST: The Multifunctional Operators Seat (MFOS) is used in helicopters such as the Blackhawk. This particular test pictured was simulating a dynamic forward crash at over 18G, moving at 42ft per second. EXTREME TEMPERATURE ENDURANCE: The watch is held for one day in temperatures as low as -40° C, and then up to +40° C for a further 24 hours.
The tests, some of which are shown on the left, included shock, salt-fog, temperature, pressure, vibration and live ejections to name but a few. The end product, the Bremont MB, has since become an icon in the world of military and civilian aviation, a watch that has truly been ‘Tested Beyond Endurance’.
TESTED B E Y OND ENDURAN C E THE BREMONT MB RANGE HAS SUCCESSFULLY ENDURED 12-30G THROUGHOUT THE 1ST SECOND OF EJECTION.
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Tested Beyond Endurance
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.
I N THE F I ELD At Bremont we ensure that the timepieces are tested thoroughly, not only in the workshop, but out in the field by our Ambassadors. Clockwise from the top: British explorer Ben Saunders reached the South Pole whilst testing the new Endurance Limited Edition on his Solo Trans-Antarctic Expedition and pictured left with a watch maker at Bremont HQ. World record breaking British mountaineer, Jake Meyer, the youngest Briton to climb Everest and the Seven Summits. World record breaking adventurer Olly Hicks, who successfully completed the world’s first documented crossing from Greenland to Scotland by kayak. Former Royal Marine Commandos Louis Nethercott and Anthony Lambert who have embarked on ‘Expedition 5’ - a worldfirst expedition to traverse the planet’s five largest islands, unsupported.
Tested Beyond Endurance
ALE X GREGOR Y M B E Double Olympic Champion and multiple World Champion, Alex Gregory has been a full member of the British Men’s rowing squad since 2006 and was awarded the MBE in the 2013 New Year’s Honours list. Since making the change from sculling to sweep in 2008, he has twice been crowned Olympic Champion with the men’s four – at London 2012 and Rio 2016 – and won a fantastic five World Championship gold medals.
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MARK HEALE Y Mark Healey is a professional waterman, big-wave surfer, award-winning spearfisherman, free-diver, photographer, filmmaker, and part-time Hollywood stuntman. Mark relies on the durability and precision of his Supermarine S2000 whilst navigating the oceans and being subjected to their tough conditions.
Tried & Tested
THE B REMONT B US The ‘Bremont Bus’ sitting next to the Apache’s of 3 Regiment Army Air Corps at Wattisham, UK.
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M I L I TAR Y & SPE C I AL PRO J E C TS
b e s p o k e wat c h e s f o r m i l i ta ry personnel
Bremont have built a very close working relationship with military organisations around the world. As a result, we develop exclusive bespoke mechanical chronometers to pay tribute to individual units and their unique missions. Bremont create special timepieces that not only reflect our values, but also incorporate the DNA of our military customers’ professions, aircraft and equipment.
Left: A fighter pilot shows off his Bremont MBII “Fighter Weapons Instructor Training” watch during a flight in the F-16 Viper. Right: The Bremont Royal Marines Commando S500 pictured before a dive and the Bremont MBIII for VAQ-135 looks out from the cockpit of an EA-18G Growler at an F/A-18F Super Hornet refuelling with a KC-10 Extender.
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If sensibly maintained, a mechanical watch should last forever - unlike battery or quartz alternatives. So a quality watch is more than simply a timepiece. It is an heirloom to be passed down through the generations. Bremont’s passion for crafting beautifully engineered chronometers is shared by many of our Military and Special Projects clients. We go to extraordinary levels to produce unique timepieces that reflect the DNA of each community, squadron and crew.
C-17 Globemaster III
AH-64 Apache
F-14 Tomcat Pilot
Royal Tank Regiment
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Tried & Tested
Bremont MBIII T o r n a d o I DS Bremont do a tremendous amount of work with the Royal Air Force. Pictured is the Bremont MBIII Tornado IDS watch on the wing of a Typhoon during drogue refuelling operations with a KC-767A tanker.
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I NV I C TUS GAMES , UK TEAM Official Supporter of the UK Team Bremont are immensely proud to be an official supporter of the UK Team for the Invictus Games. We marked the partnership by creating bespoke Bremont bracelets for each of the 90-strong team and have now created a collector’s edition, with all proceeds going to support the UK Team via Help for Heroes. Bremont are fortunate to have had the opportunity to work extensively with the military, designing and manufacturing watches for squadrons all over the world. The opportunity to honour those who have served our country in this way is something we are very proud to do.
Tried & Tested
SHO W Y OUR SUPPORT The Bremont Invictus Games UK Team Supporter Bracelet is available to purchase online whilst stocks last, with all proceeds going to support the UK Team via Help for Heroes. shop.bremont.com
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UK ATHLETES Bremont are extremely proud to be working with the UK Team and its amazing athletes. Former Royal Marine Commando Mark Ormrod (right) was out on a routine foot patrol in Helmand Province in 2007 when he stepped on and triggered an Improvised Explosive Device. He lost both his legs and right arm. Despite his injuries, Mark won four medals and was presented with an Exceptional Performance Award at the 2017 Invictus Games in Toronto.
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MB RANGE
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U-2 RANGE
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AIRCO RANGE
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SOLO RANGE
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BREMONT BOEING RANGE
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BREMONT JAGUAR RANGE
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LIMITED EDITIONS LIMITED EDITION ARCHIVE
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Z ULU T I MER The Bremont ALT1-ZT is a popular choice amongst our military clients. ZT stands for ‘Zulu Timer’ and allows the wearer to display local time together with another time zone. View the range on page 64.
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ALT 1 RANGE What makes the ultimate pilots’ watch? Inspired by their own love of flying, Bremont Co-founders Nick and Giles English set out to answer this question. The story of pilots and their wristwatches began when the first aviators took flight over a century ago. The ALT1 range takes inspiration from all aspects of its magnificent heritage and are lovingly engineered to be functional with finesse, whether in the hangar or heading for the clouds.
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ALT 1 - C C L A S S I C The Bremont ALT1-C stays true to the technical values behind any revered automatic timepiece. Integrating an impeccably modified and chronometer-rated movement, the ALT1-C combines the traditional art of watch making with the very best in technical innovation, precision and durability. MOVEMENT Modified calibre BE-50AE automatic chronometer with 42-hour power reserve.
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ALT1-C/RG
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CASE 43mm Bremont Trip-TickÂŽ case construction in hardened brushed or polished stainless steel and 18 carat rose gold with domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal and exhibition case back. WATER RESISTANCE 10 ATM, 100 metres. STRAP Leather strap or stainless steel bracelet, crocodile (rose gold) and alligator (polished steel models). CERTIFICATION Individually serial numbered with accompanying C.O.S.C certification.
View the full range and specification at Bremont.com
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ALT 1 - C/ B L & ALT 1 - C/ W H - BK The ALT1-C Blue has been redesigned in a signature blue, synonymous with the Royal Air Force. This understated blue is a nod to the landmark year of the RAF centenary, befitting for a brand steeped in aviation heritage. The panda dial design of the ALT1-C/WH-BK featuring black subdials and incorporating a subtle internal black bezel is a nice counterpart to the heritage themed ALT1-C/CR.
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ALT 1 - P 2 P I L O T The ALT1-P2 is designed for those who demand both accuracy and clarity. The clear Super-LumiNovaÂŽ hands and dial numbers make it a popular choice with aviation professionals. The modified C.O.S.C tested Valjoux movement is finished to the highest possible standards. MOVEMENT Modified calibre BE-53AE automatic chronometer with 42-hour power reserve.
ALT1-P2/BK
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CASE 43mm Bremont Trip-TickÂŽ case construction in hardened stainless steel with domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal and exhibition case back. WATER RESISTANCE 10 ATM, 100 metres. STRAP Leather strap or stainless steel bracelet. CERTIFICATION Individually serial numbered with accompanying C.O.S.C certification.
View the full range and specification at Bremont.com
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ALT 1 - Z T Z U L U T I M E R The Bremont ALT1-ZT was designed with aviators and world travellers in mind. ZT stands for ‘Zulu Timer’ and allows the wearer to display local time together with the official world time standard: Universal Time Coordinated (UTC), Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), or even Zulu Time (Z). MOVEMENT Modified calibre BE-54AE automatic chronometer with GMT and 42-hour power reserve.
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CASE 43mm Trip-Tick® case construction in hardened stainless steel with domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal and exhibition case back. FEATURES Roto-Click® internal bezel. WATER RESISTANCE 10 ATM, 100 metres. STRAP Leather strap or stainless steel bracelet. CERTIFICATION Individually serial numbered with accompanying C.O.S.C certification. CASE BACK
View the full range and specification at Bremont.com
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ALT 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.
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MOVEMENT Modified calibre BE-54AE automatic chronometer with GMT and 42-hour power reserve. CASE 43mm Trip-Tick® case construction in hardened stainless steel with domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal and exhibition case back. FEATURES Roto-Click® internal bezel. WATER RESISTANCE 10 ATM, 100 metres. STRAP Leather strap or stainless steel bracelet. CERTIFICATION Individually serial numbered with accompanying C.O.S.C certification. View the full range and specification at Bremont.com
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ALT 1 - B The ALT1-B chronograph hails directly from the military. The design closely mirrors the watch Bremont delivered to elite B-2 ‘Stealth Bomber’ Aircrew in 2012. It incorporates advanced elements of the Bremont chronograph range, including a modified BE-54AE GMT movement, DLC Trip-Tick® case and Roto-Click® internal bezel. MOVEMENT Modified calibre BE-54AE automatic chronometer with GMT and 42-hour power reserve. CASE 43mm Trip-Tick® case construction in DLC hardened stainless steel with domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal and exhibition case back. FEATURES Roto-Click® internal bezel. WATER RESISTANCE 10 ATM, 100 metres. STRAP Leather strap or DLC bracelet. CERTIFICATION Individually serial numbered with accompanying C.O.S.C certification. View the full range and specification at Bremont.com
ALT1-B
Tried & Tested
ALT 1 - B The bespoke B-2 ‘Stealth Bomber’ timepiece, pictured here in front of the B-2 aircraft, inspired the design of the ALT1-B.
Tested Beyond Endurance
DR T I MM Y GAM B I N In 2017, marine archaeologist and Bremont Ambassador Timmy Gambin took part in a special ceremony to commemorate the 75th anniversary of HMS Olympus which was tragically lost in 1942. The vessel struck a mine in the early hours of 8th May and nearly 90 men perished in what has been known as one of the worst naval disasters of the second world war. Timmy and his team marked the occasion by laying a commemorative plaque at the wreckage site.
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SUPERMAR I NE RANGE Just as in aviation, timing is everything for a diver. Whether you dive for pleasure or your livelihood, Bremont offer diving watches to suit your requirements. Our dive watches are tested from 300m all the way down to 2,000m and are worn by professionals including Royal Navy Clearance Divers. Stainless steel cases and scratch resistant sapphire crystals ensure durability while our anti-shock movement mount protects the automatic chronometer movement. Super-LumiNovaŽ coated dials and bezels guarantee your watch’s visibility at low illumination. Some models also include an automatic helium escape valve to protect your watch from gas buildup during ascent. Bremont are pleased to offer essential dive watches that feel equally comfortable above or below the waves.
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S300 The Bremont Supermarine Type 300 range responds to a demand for a professional dive watch in a slightly smaller iteration. The watches’ namesake derives from the 1930’s aircraft company, Supermarine, whose first ever Spitfire prototype – the Type 300 – led to one of Britain’s most iconic aircraft. The 40mm case of the Type 300 is also slimmer being only 13mm from sapphire crystal to case back featuring a uni-directional ceramic rotating bezel.
S300/BK/BR
S300/BL
S301/BK
CASE BACK
MOVEMENT Modified calibre BE-92AE automatic chronometer with 38-hour power reserve. CASE 40mm Bremont Trip-Tick® case construction in stainless steel with domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal and decorated case back. Laser engraved ceramic uni-directional rotating bezel with Super-LumiNova®. WATER RESISTANCE 30 ATM, 300 metres. STRAP Leather strap, rubber Temple Island strap or stainless steel bracelet. Stainless steel bracelet comes with additional NATO strap. CERTIFICATION Individually serial numbered with accompanying C.O.S.C certification.
View the full range and specification at Bremont.com
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S500 The S500 is Bremont’s first marine watch. An “amphibious watch” that is both classical in its design and aviation roots but very effective as a diving watch. 2018 has seen several new models introduced into this range including the S501 which has been inspired by the design of the S301 launched in 2017. MOVEMENT Modified calibre BE-36AE automatic chronometer with 38-hour power reserve. CASE 43mm Bremont Trip-Tick® case construction in stainless steel with domed antireflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal and decorated case back. S501 features an exhibition case back.
NEW S500/BL
NEW S500/BK
NEW S501
NEW S501 CASE BACK
FEATURES Inner soft iron anti-magnetic Faraday cage (S500/BK and S500/BL) and protective patented anti-shock movement mount. Sapphire/Ceramic uni-directional rotating bezel and automatic helium escape valve. WATER RESISTANCE 50 ATM, 500 metres. STRAP Integrated rubber strap, leather or stainless steel bracelet. CERTIFICATION Individually serial numbered with accompanying C.O.S.C certification.
View the full range and specification at Bremont.com
New for 2018
S 5 0 0 RANGE One newcomer to the range is the Supermarine S501 which has drawn direct inspiration from the S301 released in 2017. The more vintage feel was a big differentiator within this series and has proved incredibly popular since its launch. Additionally, Bremont is releasing two new variants of the S500, the S500/BL and the S500/BK. Both models are an evolution of the original S500 line-up.
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S2000 With professional divers in mind, Bremont increased the size of the original Supermarine case to 45mm and re-engineered it to withstand further depths of 2000m/6560ft. As with the S500, extensive testing in the UK by Bremont has led to the design and construction of the ‘Anti-Shock’ COSC certified movement mount to help protect it against large shocks. MOVEMENT Modified calibre BE-36AE automatic chronometer with 38-hour power reserve. CASE 45mm Trip-Tick® case construction in stainless steel with domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal and decorated case back. FEATURES Inner soft iron anti-magnetic Faraday cage and protective patented anti-shock movement mount. Sapphire uni-directional rotating bezel with Super-LumiNova® luminous coating and automatic helium escape valve. WATER RESISTANCE 200 ATM, 2000 metres. STRAP Integrated rubber strap or stainless steel bracelet. CERTIFICATION Individually serial numbered with accompanying C.O.S.C certification. View the full range and specification at Bremont.com
S2000/BR
Tested Beyond Endurance
THE B REMONT M B I The MBI (right) is only available to those individuals who have ejected using an MB ejection seat and can be identified quickly by its red aluminium barrel.
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M B RANGE The robust nature of the MB range is not only down to the testing, but the over-engineered design of the watch. Both the movement and mechanism of the Martin-Baker have been designed to ‘float’ in a controlled manner within the Bremont patented Trip-Tick® case by attaching the inner case to it via a flexible ring. In doing so, shocks to the movement are minimised and shock energy absorbed. As well as this, the inner case that encloses the movement of the Bremont Martin-Baker has the function of an anti-magnetic shield. This inner case is made from soft iron and created to work as a ‘Faraday-Cage’ making the Bremont Martin-Baker watch immune to extreme magnetic fields, and a timepiece that has truly been ‘Tested Beyond Endurance’.
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MBII The Bremont MBII 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. MOVEMENT Modified calibre BE-36AE automatic chronometer with 38-hour power reserve.
MBII-BK
ORANGE
GREEN
MBII-WH
BLUE
ORANGE
ANTHRACITE
CASE 43mm Trip-Tick® case construction in hardened stainless steel with domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal and coloured barrel. FEATURES Inner soft iron anti-magnetic Faraday cage and protective patented antishock movement mount. Patented inner bi-directional Roto-Click® bezel. WATER RESISTANCE 10 ATM, 100 metres. STRAP Leather strap with additional rubber Temple Island strap. CERTIFICATION Individually serial numbered with accompanying C.O.S.C certification. View the full range and specification at Bremont.com
GREEN
ANTHRACITE
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MBIII When the MBII was introduced back in 2008, its unique case design together with its distinct coloured barrel and groundbreaking technical features made it an instant favourite among aviators in the military and civilian world alike. The MBIII takes this one step further with the introduction of a GMT hand and the ability to tell the time in two time-zones simultaneously. MOVEMENT Modified calibre BE-93-2AE automatic chronometer with GMT and 42-hour power reserve. CASE 43mm Trip-TickÂŽ case construction in hardened stainless steel with domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal and coloured barrel. FEATURES Inner soft iron anti-magnetic Faraday cage and protective patented antishock movement mount. Patented inner bi-directional Roto-ClickÂŽ bezel. WATER RESISTANCE 10 ATM, 100 metres. STRAP Leather strap with additional rubber Temple Island strap. CERTIFICATION Individually serial numbered with accompanying C.O.S.C certification.
View the full range and specification at Bremont.com
MBIII
BRONZE
ORANGE
ANTHRACITE
Tested Beyond Endurance
U-2 Such is the clarity and durability of the U-2, that it has become a popular model on which many of our bespoke military projects have been based. A watch that has been ruthlessly engineered to be fit for purpose, however extreme that purpose may be.
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U - 2 RANGE The Bremont U-2 was designed exclusively for, and tested extensively by, the elite Spy Plane Squadron based at Beale, California. These incredible pilots regularly take their iconic aircraft up to 80,000 feet on reconnaissance missions that often last over 12 hours. The U-2 has been put through its paces at -50°c in the laboratory and out on missions.
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U-2 The DNA of the U-2 chronometer lies firmly with the military. The elite 9th Reconnaissance Wing at Beale wanted a watch with the same testing history as the Bremont MB but one that had also been custom-tested to their own requirements. MOVEMENT Modified calibre BE-36AE automatic chronometer with 38-hour power reserve. CASE 43mm Bremont Trip-TickÂŽ case construction in hardened stainless steel or DLC with domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal and exhibition case back. The U-2/SS features a decorated case back.
U-2/SS
U-22
U-2/BL
NEW U-2/51-JET CASE BACK
FEATURES Patented inner bi-directional Roto-ClickÂŽ bezel and protective patented antishock movement mount. U-2/SS features an Inner soft iron anti-magnetic Faraday cage. WATER RESISTANCE 10 ATM, 100 metres. STRAP Leather strap with additional rubber Temple Island strap. CERTIFICATION Individually serial numbered with accompanying C.O.S.C certification.
View the full range and specification at Bremont.com
New for 2018
U -2/51 - J ET The U-2/51-JET adds a new dimension to the range taking fresh design cues from a military project commissioned by the RAF’s 100 Squadron to celebrate their centenary and complement their Hawk T1 Jet aircraft. The 100 Squadron was the first squadron formed for night bombing back in 1917 and its stealthy appearance led to the introduction of a new case and middle barrel colour for this watch, aptly named ‘Jet’. The new timepiece incorporates a striking combination of the brand’s trademark vintage ‘51’ lume, originally found on the Limited Edition P-51, together with heat treated steel blued hands.
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A I R C O RANGE The AIRCO models have been named after the ‘Aircraft Manufacturing Company Limited’, one of the first British military aircraft manufacturers. The watches are constructed using Bremont’s 40mm technical three piece ‘Trip-Tick®’ cases which are produced at the company’s facilities in the UK, housing the smaller but beautifully finished chronometer rated BE-92AE movement.
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AIRCO The AIRCO MACH 1 and MACH 3 boast a satin finished 40mm case, available in a series of military inspired dial colours including new blue and white versions for 2018. Whilst the MACH 2 features a 40mm polished stainless steel case and is probably best described as more of an officer’s dress watch available with a white or anthracite dial. MOVEMENT Modified calibre BE-92AE automatic chronometer with 38-hour power reserve.
AIRCO MACH 1/BK
NEW AIRCO MACH 1/WH
NEW AIRCO MACH 2/WH
NEW AIRCO MACH 3/BL
CASE 40mm Trip-Tick® case construction in hardened stainless steel and polished stainless steel with double curved anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal and exhibition case back. WATER RESISTANCE 10 ATM, 100 metres. STRAP Leather strap or stainless steel bracelet. CERTIFICATION Individually serial numbered with accompanying C.O.S.C certification.
View the full range and specification at Bremont.com
New for 2018
A IRCO RANGE ADD I T I ONS Harking back to the classic pilot’s watches in terms of design, and with 2018 marking 100 years of military aviation, it seemed fitting to extend the range with the addition of the new AIRCO MACH 3 which features the signature military RAF blue on the dial. A natural extension to the range for 2018 also sees the MACH 1 and MACH 2 available in white dial variants.
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SOLO RANGE The Bremont SOLO range is inspired by the classic pilot watches from the 1940s and comes in various case sizes and dial variations. The SOLO is a beautiful chronometer and legibility played a significant role in its design. An obvious choice for anyone interested in the allure of mechanical watches, the classic Bremont Trip-TickŽ case, hardened in the UK to over 2000Hv on the Vickers’ scale, is over seven times more scratch resistant than typical watch-grade steel. The SOLO range also contains our Ladies Chronometer collection, the SOLO-32.
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SOLO Designed as a classic pilots’ watch, the SOLO is an obvious choice for those wanting to enter the world of Bremont automatic chronometers. No pilot ever forgets their first solo flight and the exhilaration as the wheels leave the runway. This feeling was an inspiration behind the SOLO and with it, the ability to leave a long lasting impression on its wearer. SOLO/PW
SOLO/PB
SOLO/WH
SOLO/CR/BR
MOVEMENT Modified calibre BE-36AE automatic chronometer with 38-hour power reserve. CASE 43mm Bremont Trip-TickÂŽ case construction in hardened stainless steel and polished hardened stainless steel (PW and PB) with domed antireflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal and exhibition case back. WATER RESISTANCE 10 ATM, 100 metres. STRAP Leather strap or stainless steel bracelet. CERTIFICATION Individually serial numbered with accompanying C.O.S.C certification.
View the full range and specification at Bremont.com
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SOLO - 3 7 The smaller case of the SOLO-37 still adheres to Bremont’s key principles, yet will appeal to those who desire something slightly lighter on the wrist. Housed in a 37mm Trip-Tick® three-piece case and powered by the modified BE-36AE movement, it is available with a stainless steel or 18-carat rose gold top bezel. MOVEMENT Modified calibre BE-36AE automatic chronometer with 38-hour power reserve.
SOLO-37/BK-SI
SOLO-37/RG
SOLO-37/SI-RG
SOLO-37/SI/BR
CASE 37mm Bremont Trip-Tick® case construction in hardened stainless steel and 18 carat rose gold with domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal and exhibition case back. WATER RESISTANCE 10 ATM, 100 metres. STRAP Leather strap or stainless steel bracelet. CERTIFICATION Individually serial numbered with accompanying C.O.S.C certification.
View the full range and specification at Bremont.com
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SOLO - 3 2 LADIES CHRONOMETER The SOLO-32 AJ line is named in honour of one of the English brothers’ childhood heroes, Amy Johnson, who flew her DH-60 Gypsy Moth from England to Australia in 1930. Complementing this model is the SOLO-32 LC timepiece which is classic and timeless and named after Lettice Curtis, arguably the most remarkable female pilot of the Second World War.
SOLO-32-AJ/BK/BR
SOLO-32-AJ/WH
SOLO-32-LC/WH
SOLO-32-LC/RG-BK
MOVEMENT Modified calibre BE-10AE automatic chronometer with 40-hour power reserve. CASE 32mm Bremont Trip-Tick® case construction in polished stainless steel and 18 carat rose gold with domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal and exhibition case back. WATER RESISTANCE 5 ATM, 50 metres. STRAP Available on a variety of straps and stainless steel bracelet. CERTIFICATION Individually serial numbered with accompanying C.O.S.C certification.
View the full range and specification at Bremont.com
Tested Beyond Endurance
AV I AT I ON GRADE MATER I ALS The Bremont Boeing models and the F/A-18 Super Hornet share the same hardened Custom 465ÂŽ Steel and aviation-grade Ti 6-4 Titanium.
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B REMONT B OE I NG RANGE After working with Boeing 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. Working with Boeing’s material research expertise and AMRC’s development of innovative manufacturing processes, Bremont has set a new standard in aviation timepieces. The Bremont Boeing Model 1 and Model 247 are stunning advanced designs constructed from aviation grade metals which in some cases are new to watch manufacture. Whilst using cutting edge and more modern materials, the timepieces act as classic tributes to an earlier era in Boeing’s rich history.
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MODEL 1 The Model 1 features Bremont’s unique Trip-Tick® case construction with an integrated crown guard. The beautifully decorated movement is suspended in Boeing blue decorated steel with rubber anti-shock mounts visible through a stunning crystal case back. MOVEMENT Modified calibre BE-36AE automatic chronometer with 38-hour power reserve (BB1-SS). Modified calibre BE-93-2AE automatic chronometer with GMT and 42-hour power reserve (BB1-TI-GMT).
BB1-SS/WH
BB1-SS/BK/BR
BB1-TI-GMT/BK
CASE BACK
CASE 43mm Trip-Tick® case construction in Custom 465® Stainless Steel (BB1-SS) or Ti 6-4 Titanium (BB1-TI-GMT) with domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal and exhibition case back. FEATURES Crown guard and protective anti-shock decorated movement mount. WATER RESISTANCE 10 ATM, 100 metres. STRAP Seattle (organic polymer) strap or stainless steel/titanium bracelet with additional strap. CERTIFICATION Individually serial numbered with accompanying C.O.S.C certification. View the full range and specification at Bremont.com
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MODEL 2 4 7 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 TripTick® case construction incorporates a screw down crown and pushers and features an exhibition sapphire crystal case back. MOVEMENT Modified calibre BE-50AE automatic chronometer with 42-hour power reserve (BB247-SS). Modified calibre BE-54AE automatic chronometer with GMT and 42-hour power reserve (BB247-TI-GMT).
BB247-SS/WH/BR
BB247-SS/BK
BB247-TI-GMT/DG
CASE BACK
CASE 43mm Trip-Tick® case construction in Custom 465® Stainless Steel (BB247SS) or Ti 6-4 Titanium (BB247-TI-GMT) with domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal and exhibition case back. FEATURES Bi-directional rotating bezel with Super-LumiNova®. WATER RESISTANCE 10 ATM, 100 metres. STRAP Seattle (organic polymer) strap or stainless steel/titanium bracelet with additional strap. CERTIFICATION Individually serial numbered with accompanying C.O.S.C certification. View the full range and specification at Bremont.com
Design Inspiration
J AGUAR E - T Y PE Drawing inspiration directly from the car, the watches feature a dial based on the look of a Lightweight RPM gauge and a subtle ‘red zone’ quadrant. The chamfered hour and minute hands replicate the instrument’s tachometer needle. The winding crown is even engraved with the pattern of the period-correct Dunlop racing tyres fitted to the E-Type.
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B REMONT J AGUAR RANGE Jaguar first collaborated with Bremont during the launch of the cutting edge Jaguar C-X75 in 2010, for which we developed a unique, analogue dashboard clock in keeping with the 778 horsepower hybrid supercar’s futuristic nature and 205 mph performance. Bremont and Jaguar have continued their relationship following an overwhelming response to the creation of six Bremont chronometers which complement each of the six ‘continuation’ lightweight E-Type sports racing cars recently built by Jaguar. The Bremont collection of Jaguar watches are dedicated to the road-going Jaguar E-Type which at its 1961 launch was not only the fastest production car in the world but, according to Enzo Ferrari, the most beautiful.
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MK I , MK I I & MK I I I Drawing inspiration directly from the iconic Jaguar E-Type, the 43mm watches feature a dial based on the look of a Lightweight RPM gauge and a subtle ‘red zone’ quadrant. The chamfered hour and minute hands replicate the instrument’s tachometer needle. MOVEMENT Bremont BWC/01 automatic movement with 50+ hour power reserve (BJ-I). Modified calibre BE-50AE automatic chronometer with 42-hour power reserve (BJ-II). Modified calibre BE-36AE automatic chronometer with 38hour power reserve (BJ-III).
BJ-I
BJ-II/WH
BJ-II/BK
BJ-III
CASE 43mm Trip-Tick® case construction in polished and hardened stainless steel with exhibition case back and double domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal. MKIII features a closed case back decorated with Jaguar heritage logo. FEATURES Tachymeter scale (BJ-II/WH). Inner soft iron anti-magentic Faraday cage and protective patented anti-shock movement mount (BJ-III). WATER RESISTANCE 10 ATM, 100 metres. STRAP Perforated blue calf-leather racing strap. MKI and MKII models come with additional strap. CERTIFICATION Individually serial numbered with accompanying C.O.S.C certification (except BJ-I).
Iconic Design
STEER I NG W HEEL Turning the MKI and MKII models over not only reveals the beautifully finished movement through the sapphire crystal case back, but a striking automatic winding weight in the form of an exquisite miniaturisation of a three-spoke E-Type steering wheel.
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100 years of the RAF
SP I TF I RE N 3 2 0 0 The Bremont 1918 contains original parts of the Supermarine Spitfire MKI N3200 which landed on the beach of Sangatte during the Dunkirk evacuation and was later discovered and restored by the Aircraft Restoration Company in the UK. Discover the 1918 on page 114.
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L I M I TED ED I T I ONS Although all watches in the Bremont collection are manufactured in limited numbers, occasionally we embark on a very special project to produce something that is uniquely different and extremely limited in volume, typically due to the rarity of the materials we are working with. Whether it is the preservation of heritage or a subject that means a great deal to us, the key defining factor is our passion. Bremont’s first project of this sort was a prime example, released in 2008 the EP120 was engineered using material from one of the most famous and iconic Spitfires flying, this wonderful plane was also owned by a friend of Nick and Giles’ father. In 2017, the Bremont 1918 Limited Edition was released to commemorate an important milestone in 2018 when the Royal Air Force celebrates its centenary year.
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ENDURAN C E The new Bremont Endurance set out with Bremont Ambassador and Polar Explorer Ben Saunders in November 2017 to make the first solo and unsupported crossing of Antarctica. This west-to-east traverse from Berkner Island to the Ross Ice Shelf via the South Pole and the Shackleton Glacier was planned by Ben’s close friend Lt Col Henry Worsley, who nearly completed the expedition before falling ill and passing away in hospital in Chile in January 2016. MOVEMENT Modified calibre BE-93-2AE automatic chronometer with GMT and 42-hour power reserve. CASE 43mm Trip-Tick® case construction in titanium with exhibition case back and domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal. FEATURES Protective patented anti-shock movement mount. Sapphire uni-directional rotating bezel with compass and Super-LumiNova® luminous coating. WATER RESISTANCE 50 ATM, 500 metres. STRAP Orange NATO strap or titanium bracelet with Temple Island rubber strap. CERTIFICATION Individually serial numbered with accompanying C.O.S.C certification. Discover more online at Bremont.com
NEW ENDURANCE 300 PIECES
New for 2018
TESTED B E YOND ENDURAN CE Named in homage to Shackleton’s ship ‘Endurance’, and in honour of the route he completed with his team which Ben was retracing solo, the name is of course also a nod to the company maxim of being ‘Tested Beyond Endurance’. Shackleton getting his men back alive was one of the greatest stories of human endeavour and leadership, qualities Ben has certainly demonstrated over his twelve expeditions in the polar regions and having covered more than 7,000km there since 2001.
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1918 British military aviation reaches an important milestone in 2018 when the Royal Air Force celebrates its centenary year. This venerable institution provides aerial protection for the UK and her interests. The 1918 incorporates material from four exceptionally historic aircraft which fought with the RAF during major campaigns of both world wars. A percentage of the proceeds from the sale of the 1918 will go to the Royal Air Forces Association. MOVEMENT Modified calibre BE-16AE automatic chronometer with 12 hour GMT and 42-hour power reserve.
1918/WG 75 PIECES
1918/RG 75 PIECES
1918/SS 275 PIECES
CASE BACK
CASE 43mm Trip-TickÂŽ case construction in polished stainless steel, rose gold and white gold with exhibition case back and anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal. Bremont decorated rotor featuring metal and wood veneer from 4 original RAF aircraft which flew in WWI and WWII. FEATURES Telemeter function. WATER RESISTANCE 10 ATM, 100 metres. STRAP Alligator/Crocodile strap with pin buckle to complement case material and additional NATO strap. CERTIFICATION Individually serial numbered with accompanying C.O.S.C certification.
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Original RAF aircraft
BATTLE OF B RITA IN In addition to a veneer of original wood from the Shuttleworth Collection’s 1917 SE5a (F-904), a Bristol Blenheim (MK IL 6739), a Supermarine Spitfire (MK IA N3200) and a Hawker Hurricane (MK.I P3717) that all flew during the summer of 1940 are incorporated into this remarkable timepiece. All four aircraft still fly today.
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DH - 8 8 The Bremont DH-88 Limited Edition celebrates the astonishing de Havilland DH-88 Comet, Grosvenor House, the aircraft that captured the world’s imagination with a phenomenal recordbreaking flight in 1934. Fighting exhaustion and significant mechanical challenges, whilst barely stopping for over three days, two men in their pioneering British racing aircraft won the incredible air-race from England to Australia. MOVEMENT Modified calibre BE-54AE automatic chronometer with GMT and 42-hour power reserve. CASE 43mm Trip-Tick® case construction in polished stainless steel or rose gold with exhibition case back and domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal. Rotor features some of the spruce plywood used in the original 1934 de Havilland Comet ‘Grosvenor House’. WATER RESISTANCE 10 ATM, 100 metres. STRAP Alligator strap with pin buckle to complement case material. CERTIFICATION Individually serial numbered with accompanying C.O.S.C certification. Discover more online at Bremont.com
DH-88/RG 82 PIECES
DH-88/SS 282 PIECES
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Tested Beyond Endurance
DH - 8 8 The DH-88 story perfectly encapsulates the core values that inspire Bremont. A tremendous engineering achievement, the Comet’s adventurous journey secured its rightful place in aviation history.
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B OE I NG 1 0 0 In 2016, to celebrate the Centenary of Boeing, Bremont released 300 ‘Boeing 100’ Limited Edition watches. In recognition of Boeing’s leading position as a commercial aircraft manufacturer, carbon fibre composite from the historically significant and technologically advanced Boeing Dreamliner flying testbed aircraft, ZA004, can be found integrated into the crown of each timepiece. MOVEMENT Modified calibre BE-54AE automatic chronometer with GMT and 42-hour power reserve. CASE 43mm Trip-Tick® case construction in Aviation-grade Ti 6-4 Titanium with exhibition case back and anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal. Carbon fibre composite incorporated into crown. FEATURES Bi-directional rotating bezel with Super-LumiNova®. WATER RESISTANCE 10 ATM, 100 metres. STRAP Leather strap. CERTIFICATION Individually serial numbered with accompanying C.O.S.C certification. Discover more online at Bremont.com
BB100 300 PIECES
Boeing Centenary
BOE I NG 1 0 0 The anniversary timepiece is manufactured from Boeing aviation-grade Ti 6-4 Titanium, a special metal that is significantly stronger than commercial titanium and used widely in both airframes and engine components within the aerospace industry. The dial also uses the Boeing heritage logo to pay tribute to this major milestone in aviation history.
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Wright Flyer
P-51
CODEBREAKER
EP120
Limited Edition
EP 1 20 The Limited Edition EP120 watch is named after (and contains parts of) the famous 1942 Spitfire Mk V aircraft, which is possibly the most credited WWII fighter in existence and is now based in Duxford in Cambridgeshire.
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B U Y I NG B REMONT In 2012 Bremont opened its very first flagship store in the heart of Mayfair, London’s luxury quarter. It was awarded ‘Store Design of the Year’ at the prestigious UK Retail Jewellery Awards. Since then Bremont has opened three additional boutiques. Simply book an appointment or stop by to have a chat with our friendly staff and discover our collection of watches and accessories. Alternatively, you can purchase your Bremont through our global network of Authorised Dealers. Find full location details online at Bremont.com/Nearest-Stores
Mayfair Boutique 29 South Audley St, London W1K 2PE Tel: +44 (0) 207 493 5150 Email: southaudley@bremont.com
City of London Boutique Royal Exchange, London EC3V 3LQ Tel: +44 (0) 207 220 7134 Email: royalexchange@bremont.com
New York Boutique 501 Madison Avenue, NY 10022 Tel: +1 212 321 0012 Email: madison501@bremont.com
Bremont’s collection of luxury accessories are also available online at shop.bremont.com
Hong Kong Boutique 1 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, Hong Kong Tel: 852 2395 0628 Email: hongkong@bremont.com
NEW YORK
CITY OF LONDON
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GLOSSAR Y Anti-magnetic watches Watches that continue to operate (with deviations under particular limits) when exposed to the influence of magnetic fields of a certain strength may be called anti-magnetic according to DIN. Anti-shock movement mount A unique rubberised mount which encloses and secures the watch movement in a case connected to the outer case solely by a flexible ring. Shocks to the watch allow the movement case to float and absorb much of the shock energy. Automatic winding This relates to a watch where the mainspring is wound by harnessing the movement of the wearer’s arm/wrist. These movements cause the rotor (an oscillating weight) to rotate and wind the mainspring. Balance The balance works in combination with the balance-spring to regulate the rate of a mechanical watch. The balance usually comes in the form of a three-spoke wheel whereby oscillations are translated into the movement of the pallets via a small ruby pin (the impulse pin). In classical watch movements, the balance oscillates at a rate of 5 beats per second (bph), the equivalent to 18,000bph. To improve the precision, modern wristwatches have an increased rate of 19,800, 21,600, 28,800 or sometimes 36,000bph. In quality wristwatches, the balance is made of an alloy called Glucydur, a mixture of copper and beryllium and iron which has a hardness of 380
Vickers, allowing it to be carefully regulated and riveted in position. Temperature also has very little effect on this alloy. Balance spring (Below) A spiral of ribbon-shaped metal, coiled 12 to 15 times, that ensures that the balance oscillates at a regular rate. The balance spring is securely fastened to the balance’s axis of rotation and delivers the braking and acceleration energies required to keep the balance rotating. Nivarox is the special alloy used for quality springs. Nivarox is an alloy that doesn’t rust, and is immune to magnetism and temperature.
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G LOSSA RY | 12 5 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
1 2 6 | GLOSSARY 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 its usual excellent standard. Mechanical watches Watches that are powered by a mainspring whereby the oscillating system runs purely on a mechanical basis, e.g. balance or pendulum.
Mohs hardness scale This scale was devised to divide the whole spectrum of hardness using a scale of 1 to 10. “1” stands for a very soft material (talcum) and “10” for the hardest material (diamond). 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.
G LOSSA RY | 12 7 Shock absorption A system used to protect the very fragile pivots of the balance staff against breakage. The jewels for the pivots of the balance staff are elastically fitted to the main plate. In response to a severe shock, they give first. A watch with shock absorption properties should be able to meet the demands of DIN 8308-A. The testing includes the watch being hit by a hammer at 4.4m/s (equivalent of the watch being dropped from a one metre height onto a solid wooden floor). The watch must then not show a rate of deviation of more than +/- 60 seconds a day. Stainless steel An alloy of steel, nickel and chrome provides longevity and is extremely hard-wearing along with being favourable to the wearer. Super-LumiNova® (Right) A luminous paint used on the watch dial that does not display any radioactive properties. The luminous effect is based on the principle of phosphorescence. Super‑LumiNova® therefore needs to be charged by an external light source. As many as 15 to 20 coats of Super‑LumiNova® paint are applied to quality dials in very small measures to ensure that luminous dials are effective whilst not encroaching on the aesthetic qualities of a superior dial.
display local time together with the official world time standard – UTC, or Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), or Zulu time (Z). UTC (replacing GMT in 1972) is therefore used as the standard clock of choice for international reference time in communications, military, aviation, maritime and other activities that cross time zones. Vickers hardness A common scale used to determine the hardness of a material (using a pyramidal diamond indenter). The impression created by the diamond on the surface is measured and the hardness calculated. Stainless steel, for example, ranges from 200 to 240 HV, titanium 210 HV, sapphire crystal 2000 HV and diamond 4500 to 10,000. Water resistance A pressure resistance of at least 5 Bar is guaranteed for every Bremont watch. This corresponds to the pressure of water at a depth of 50 metres statically tested. Water resistant properties cannot be permanently guaranteed and we therefore recommend that seals are checked annually.
Trip-Tick® Trip-Tick® technology consists of 3 parts: the top bezel containing the sapphire crystal, the central body consisting of a middle barrel, and the steel or crystal back. For both longevity and aesthetics, the separate middle section allows our case designers to use differing constituents to alter the weight of the watch, and utilise contrasting colours offering variety between product styles. UTC UTC stands for ‘Universal Time Coordinated’ and allows the wearer to
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