Bremont will be attending the BASELWORLD Watch and Jewellery Show later this month in Switzerland. The show starts on Thursday 24th March and once again Bremont can be found at the Swissotel Le Plaza Basel in the Phoenix Suite. If you are interested in meeting up please contact us to make an appointment. The new P-51 Limited Edition, the very new unseen SOLO range and of course the B-1 Marine Clock will all be on display.
We are delighted to announce the arrival of our new on-line store The Bremont Boutique. Here you can find an array of straps, bracelets, buckles, cufflinks, leather-goods and other accessories available for purchase.
The Boutique offers Bremont wearers the opportunity to tailor their watches with a wide variety of strap colours and styles. Further products are being added to the store with time so don't forget to regularly check-up on its development.
Nick and Giles English, co-founders of Bremont Watch Company have been asked to become ambassadors to the Royal Navy Heritage Trust. The aim of the trust is to help support the Royal Navy's unique collection of flying historic aircraft as part of a bold entrepreneurial and philanthropic initiative to underpin the survival and promotion of the nation's Naval aviation heritage for future generations.
The Fly Navy Heritage Trust was formed in 1991 with the object of raising funds to keep the Royal Navy's historic aircraft flying and to promote and preserve the nation's Naval aviation heritage for future generations.
The Royal Naval Air Service and Fleet Air Arm have been at the forefront of many courageous actions over the past 100 years earning numerous Battle Honours and 4 Victoria Crosses. The iconic Swordfish, the Sea Fury and the Seahawk aircraft of the Royal Navy Historic Flight serve as a living memorial and tribute to all those who have served with the Royal Naval Air Service and Fleet Air Arm since 1909. Bremont are extremely proud to be involved with the Trust, read more here.
Following on from the great success and interest generated by the arrival of the very special and unique EP120 Limited Edition watch back in late 2008, Bremont are releasing the Limited Edition 'Bremont P-51', a chronograph chronometer built with original parts from the famous 1944 Mustang WWII aircraft P-51K-10 (serial number 44-12016), a Pacific war veteran also known as 'Fragile but Agile'.
Original aluminium metal from the aircraft fuselage is integrated into both the dial and the movement of the timepiece; with the dial itself inspired by the clocks found in the P-51 aircraft. The watch will be limited to only 251 pieces and will be unveiled at Basel 2011 and released in the autumn.
All EP120 owners will have the option and first right of refusal to reserve a matching number on a P-51. View the P-51 brochure.
If you wish to reserve one of these iconic timepieces please contact your Authorised Bremont Dealer .
Until the advent of air transport, the sea was the only way of reaching the British Isles. Maritime history has therefore played a very significant part in shaping the lives of the British people. Navigation at sea is as critical as navigation in the air, and in both cases a reliable timepiece is essential.
As a British watch company we have always felt the influence of John Harrison and what he single-handedly managed to achieve in the world of horology and maritime history. As a testament to his achievements and as a result of our love for clocks and the sea, we are proud to have created this unique clock that is designed and built entirely in England, the Bremont B-1. With each clock being handmade and customised to client's requirements the B-1 will only be built in very limited numbers.
The Bremont B-1 kept the classical style of a marine clock but has been packed full of unique features; three time zones, time of a trip chronograph of 90 days, date, power reserve indicator and one of the longest power reserves of a clock of that size.
To ensure the reliability of the clock and its ability to track long intervals, fully-wound, it will run for at least 40 days. A power reserve indicator (state of wind) can be found on the dial with the timepiece also showing GMT and the date.
The in-house B-1 movement uses a classic English-lever escapement and a twin fusee. In order to enable the clock to be used on Super Yachts and protect it against the salt fog, we have housed the whole movement in a water-resistant aluminum case with a diameter of 30cm. It will be shown at Basel in March 2011. Read the B-1 product brochure.
Bremont are delighted to formally have Ben Saunders onboard as a Bremont ambassador. Ben is a polar explorer and a record-breaking long-distance skier, with four North Pole expeditions under his belt.
He is one of three people in history to ski solo to the North Pole, the youngest to do so by more than ten years, and holds the record for the longest solo Arctic journey by a Briton. Read more about Ben here
This week Ben left the UK to embark on a record breaking solo speed ski attempt to the North Pole. The expedition will start (weather depending) on the 16th/17th March.
Ben attempted this expedition this time last year but sadly had to pull out due to a faulty fuel vessel leaking and contaminating his entire food supply. We wish Ben the very best of luck with his attempt, you can track his progress through his own website www.bensaunders.com
Bremont is also in the process of developing a new Polar watch with Ben. Ben currently uses a Supermarine 500 which he has already tested regularly down to -40°C.
In addition to the ATG Bremont Forum, A new Bremont forum has emerged for fans of the brand. The ALT1TUDE Forum is packed with fantastic images and information on Bremont; it is a great place to share your passion. Sign up to become a member and get involved.
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