Description

At a time of austerity, one American defied convention to build the largest aircraft in the world. Famously known as the ‘Spruce Goose’, the H-4 Hercules and Howard Hughes’ genius was defined by one minute. One minute of flight on 2nd November 1947. In that time Howard Hughes’ vision for the greatest aircraft ever built was vindicated. It’s fitting therefore that the aircraft is being commemorated by a timepiece of this stature. 

A sublime fusion of micro-engineering, watch design and aviation history, the Bremont H-4 Hercules Platinum Limited Edition chronometer is limited to only 75 pieces. It salutes this iconic flying boat of the 1940s and contains original birchwood from its fuselage. A percentage of the proceeds from each limited edition will go towards the preservation of the aircraft at the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum in McMinnville, Oregon, USA.

Movement

The 25 jewel Bremont BWC/02 movement is based on the original proprietary automatic BWC/01 calibre built in partnership with movement house, La Joux Perret, and is housed in a beautifully finished 43mm case. The new slate grey coloured BWC/02 movement has GMT functionality, along with hours, minutes, a smaller non-hacking seconds hand at 9 o’clock and the date at 6 o’clock. Each Bremont H-4 Hercules Limited Edition rotor is constructed using original birch wood from the H-4 Hercules fuselage, which has been carefully incorporated into each propeller blade.

Technical Specification

Bremont BWC/02 automatic with 25 jewels, Glucydur balance, Nivarox CT balance spring, Highly efficient double reverser bi-directional winding mechanism to achieve 28,800bph and 50+ hour power reserve. Galvanised NAC (Nickel Anthracite Coating) balance cock, barrel bridge and train bridge.

Technical Features

FUNCTIONS
Hours, minutes, non-hacking small seconds at 9 o’clock and 24 hour GMT. Date at 6 o’clock.

CASE
Platinum Bremont Trip-Tick® construction. Case diameter 43mm, height 14.40mm, lug width 22mm. Screw-down crown.

CASE BACK
Platinum with integrated flat crystal. 4 screws to compliment case material.

DIAL
Matt brown metal dial with polished applied indexes, polished nickel/rose gold hands with Super-LumiNova®. 24 hour marked dial ring and brushed nickel calendar disc.

CRYSTAL
Anti-reflective scratch resistant crystal.

WATER RESISTANCE
Water resistant to 10 ATM/100 metres.

STRAP
Vintage leather strap with Platinum pin buckle and additional Grey vintage NATO strap.

LIMITED TO 75

Engineered in Britain

Much like the ‘Spruce Goose’, the new Bremont Limited Edition timepiece has been crafted as much as manufactured and each is carefully hand-built and tested at Bremont’s state-of-the-art workshops in Henley-on-Thames, UK. The limited edition bridle leather packaging, which also incorporates original aileron fabric from the aircraft that flew on the 2nd November 1947, is beautifully designed and manufactured in England.

WHAT'S IN THE BOX

Your Bremont watch package is crafted with the highest level of care and detail at our headquarters in Henley-on-Thames. 

Inside you will find your new Bremont watch accompanied by an exclusive leather wallet which features aileron fabric from the original aircraft, a dust bag and multipurpose watch tool. A Tech note wallet carrying your ISO 3159 certificate, international warranty, warranty card and other useful notes is also included inside your package along with your Bremont welcome pack and £25 voucher. 

"I want to be remembered for only one thing; my contribution to aviation."

Howard Hughes

A first for Bremont

This is the first time Bremont have produced a watch in a platinum finish. The design of the Bremont H-4 Hercules Limited Edition is reminiscent of the 40s style of the aircraft, from the dark brown tones to the beautifully applied numerals, every aspect of the timepiece harks back to Howard Hughes’ masterpiece of aviation engineering.

A Piece of History

Each Bremont H-4 Hercules Limited Edition rotor is constructed using original birch wood from the H-4 Hercules fuselage, which has been carefully incorporated into each propeller blade.

Trip-Tick® Case

The Bremont H-4 Hercules Limited Edition features the iconic 43mm Trip-Tick® case design in platinum.

Galvanic finishing

The new slate grey coloured BWC/02 movement has GMT functionality and the design has been inspired by the distinctive colour of the aircraft itself.

Made in Britain

The bridle leather packaging, which also contains original aileron fabric from the H-4 Hercules that flew on November 2^nd 1947, has been designed and manufactured here in England.

World’s largest flying boat makes first and final flight

The H-4 Hercules and, to a degree, Howard Hughes’ genius was defined by one minute. One minute of flight on 2nd November 1947. In that time Howard Hughes’ vision for the greatest aircraft ever built was vindicated. It’s fitting therefore that the aircraft is being commemorated by a timepiece of this stature.

Watch the film below to learn about this triumphant story and the new Bremont H-4 Hercules Limited Edition or read the brochure.

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