Bremont

Bremont is a British watch company and was founded in 2002 with a focus on aviator timepieces and mechanical complications. All Bremont Classic watches are Chronometer certified and hand built with limited numbers.

Tool Time: Three Tough Newcomers from Bremont, Hamilton, and Mühle-Glashütte

If diamonds are a girl’s best friend, then tools might be a boy’s favorite toy. From drills to jigsaws, hammers to pliers, men’s toolboxes have the right helper for every task – just ask Dad. No wonder tools designed to be worn on the wrist have been in high demand since the rise of the wristwatch....

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Jun 3, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

It’s Time – WatchTime New York 2024 Tickets On Sale Now!

After an incredible show in 2023, WatchTime New York, the premier collector’s event in North America, is set to return to Manhattan from October 18th to 20th, 2024. WatchTime New York 2024 promises to be even more spectacular, with the show marking the 25th anniversary of WatchTime and bringing together the world’s finest watchmakers, timepieces,...

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Jun 20, 2024 by WatchTime

Three New Diver Watches to “Sea” from Tissot, Oris, and Bremont

With summer almost in full swing, let’s have a look at some of the latest diver’s watches of the season. With their robustness and air of discovery and adventure, these instrument-like timepieces leave a striking impression on the wrist – whether on dry land or in the water. In addition to their distinctive looks, dive...

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May 24, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

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Time for the Movies: 10 Times a Watch Stole the Spotlight from the Actors

This article is from the WatchTime Archives. (Warning: Spoilers ahead.) Watches in movies have fascinated watch fans since collecting timepieces became (at least) as interesting as getting an autograph from your favorite actor. From Steve McQueen’s Monaco in Le Mans (1971), Ripley’s (Sigourney Weaver) Seiko Giugario in Aliens (1986), Christian Bale’s Datejust in American Psycho...

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May 5, 2024 by Roger Ruegger

Bremont Launches New Terra Nova Collection

While many new releases at Watches and Wonders 2024 were variations on existing models or reinterpretations of popular designs, Bremont surprised attendees at the start of this month with a completely new collection of tool watches called Terra Nova. Inspired by military pocket watches from the early 20th century, this collection includes a two-hand timepiece,...

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May 1, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

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Flying High: Five Watches with Altimeters

The function of an altimeter is simple: It measures the altitude of an object above any fixed level, with sea level being the most common point of reference. It is used in a number of activities, from extreme sports like skydiving, to ground-based activities like hiking, climbing, and skiing, but its most prominent usage has...

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Apr 20, 2024 by WatchTime

The Great Watch Climb: Mountaineering Watches

This article was originally written by watch journalist Roberta Naas and published in the May/June 2022 Issue of the WatchTime print magazine. In the past decade, we have witnessed more and more professional climbers and explorers tackle the world’s tallest and most treacherous mountains wearing rugged timepieces designed to withstand unfathomable extremes. It is a phenomenon, though,...

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Mar 10, 2024 by WatchTime

Debuting at WatchTime New York 2023: The New Bremont Supermarine GMT S302

Always a fan favorite at WatchTime New York, British watchmaker Bremont this year returns to North America’s biggest watch event of the year, this time to unveil an updated edition within their popular Supermarine series. Fully dubbed the Supermarine GMT S302, the updated diver-travelers watch consists of three color options, including a primarily steel edition,...

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Oct 18, 2023 by Caleb Anderson

Bremont and Williams Racing Present the WR-45 Chronograph Limited Edition

Marking the third year of its partnership with Williams Racing, Bremont launches the WR-45 Chronograph ahead of the 77th Formula 1 Aramco British Grand Prix at Silverstone, which will take place on July 9, 2023. The limitation of only 244 pieces references the number of times Williams has achieved races in podium over the years. The...

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Jun 30, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Testing Extremes: The Bremont MB Viper

For the latest addition to Bremont’s manufactured movement series, the caliber ENG300, the British watchmaker created an extreme test environment for the model to endure prior to its debut. Created in partnership with British aviation company Martin-Baker, modeled the intense circumstances faced by a pilot, ultimately developing the limited edition MB Viper that seamlessly supports...

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Jun 12, 2023 by Caleb Anderson

On the Wings of History: Bremont Introduces the Vulcan Pilot’s Watch

The Avro Vulcan was a jet powered, tail-less, delta-wing, high altitude strategic bomber, operated by the Royal Air Force (RAF) from 1956 until 1984. Heralded as a symbolic last defense against nuclear war, it is one of the most iconic aircrafts in the RAF’s history. British watchmaker Bremont now pays tribute to this symbol of...

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May 17, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Photo Recap: The Bremont X WatchTime Event in Miami Beach

This past Thursday, May 4th, Bremont and WatchTime Magazine teamed up for their latest collaboration as part of an exclusive event in Miami Beach. Taking place at Rudolf Budja Gallery Bar as part of the Williams Racing pop-up in celebration of Miami Grand Prix week, the special event was hosted by Bremont Manager Director Chris...

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May 6, 2023 by WatchTime

Davide Cerrato Appointed CEO of Bremont

Today, Britain’s largest manufacturer of luxury watches, Bremont, announced the appointment of seasoned veteran Davide Cerrato as their new CEO and Board member. Bremont has been run by Nick and Giles English since the siblings founded the company, which is best known for their pilot’s watches, in 2002. The appointment comes after the £48.4M ($59M)...

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May 2, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Bremont Launches Limited Edition to Honor King Charles

British watchmaker Bremont releases a limited edition based on the Martin-Baker ‘MB’ range on the occasion of the coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, which will take place on Saturday, May 6, 2023. Limited to just 50 pieces, the MBII King Charles III is presented in a stainless steel case measuring 43mm in...

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Apr 28, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Join WatchTime and Bremont for an Exclusive Event in Miami Beach

Here at WatchTime, we are always looking for an opportunity to get our community together, whether it be for WatchTime New York or a collector’s event, like last year’s South Coast Plaza gathering. Kicking off the event calendar this year, WatchTime is collaborating with British watchmaker Bremont to offer an exclusive showing of two of...

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Apr 26, 2023 by WatchTime

Billionaire Bill Ackman Invests in Bremont, Valuing British Watchmaker at Over $100 Million

In business news, Bremont announced that billionaire investor and apparent watch-lover Bill Ackman is buying a minority stake in the British brand, valuing it at just around ~$125 million. Hedge fund manager and CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, Ackman is putting his personal money into the investment which is described as a “substantial minority”...

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Jan 26, 2023 by Bilal Khan

Showing at WatchTime New York 2022: The New Bremont Supernova

WatchTime New York 2022 is just five days away, with the iconic event making its seventh annual return to Midtown Manhattan’s Gotham Hall on October 21-23. The three-day horological event is dedicated to showcasing various timepieces and giving guests the opportunity to converse with industry professionals. Over the course of the weekend, more than 30...

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Oct 16, 2022 by WatchTime

A Shark on the Move: Introducing the Bremont Waterman Apex

Last month, British maker Bremont debuted the latest addition to its Supermarine dive watch family. Dubbed the Waterman Apex, the model is a follow-up to the 2018 limited edition Supermarine Waterman, that watch largely designed with influences from big-wave surfer, Mark Healey. Following the trend, Bremont is continuing to lean into the notion of what...

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Aug 5, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

Bremont Supermarine Collection Joined by S300 Kaimu and Vigo Editions

Two new notably elegant yet technically fully approved diver’s watches join Bremont’s Supermarine family. The designs of the Kaimu and Vigo draw inspiration from two contrasting coastlines that reflect the monochrome color palette of the new S300 timepieces. The Vigo is inspired by the eponymous coastline in north-western Spain, distinguished by its white sands. By...

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Jul 11, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Custom California: Bremont Partners with Bamford for the Limited S500 Bamford Special Edition

The Bremont S500 Bamford Special Edition represents an exciting fusion of British design from Bremont and Bamford Watch Department. The collection was born out of a long-standing friendship between Bremont Co-founders Nick and Giles English and George Bamford, as well as mutual respect and admiration for each other’s craft. The resulting Special Edition, limited to...

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Apr 27, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Bremont Dives Deep with the Supermarine Descent II

Bremont has unveiled its new releases for 2022. Among the line-up is the Supermarine Descent II, a striking addition to its renowned Supermarine 500 collection, which is water-resistant to 500 meters and offers a GMT indication. The 43mm diver’s watch is made from aviation-grade titanium and features a unidirectional bronze bezel with a sapphire insert that...

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Mar 12, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

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