2022 Bremont H1 Supernova 40mm Pitch Black Automatic
Ref: SUPERNOVA-PI-N-B
Specification
Lugs : 25mm (Integrated)
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box & Papers : Box & Papers
Case Material : Stainless Steel
Warranty : 12-Months Warranty
Points of Mention
This watch is sold with its original Bremont presentation box, travel case, H1 Certificate, and paperwork. It also has an integrated Bremont brushed and polished stainless steel bracelet with a hidden butterfly deployment clasp opened by the Bremont logo, all links are provided. The watch is from December 2022 and is sold in worn condition; however, as you can see from the photographs, it is in fair condition overall. The watch comes with our 12-Months Warranty.
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The Watch
Here we have a 2022 Bremont H1 Supernova 40mm Pitch Black Automatic, their first flowing integrated bracelet design incorporating their in-house Bremont ENG375 movement. The curvaceous 40mm polished and brushed case introduces the new Trip-Tick case, a refinement to their classic three-piece design with a DLC-treated case barrel, hardened bezel and their patented Anti-shock mount for their movement. The flowing lines lead to a lug-to-lug length of 53mm and a case thickness of 11mm, giving the watch an impressive wrist presence. On the right side, a screw-down crown with a polished enamelled Bremont logo is protected by crown guards. The hardened bezel has soft corners and an attractive combination of polishing and brushing, holding a flat AR-coated sapphire crystal above the pitch-black sector-style dial. A minute chapter ring coated in SuperLumiNova surrounds applied nickel-plated baton indexes infilled with SuperLumiNova, marking the hours, and, at 3 o’clock, a double date window. The raised centre disc has the nickel-plated sword hands infilled with SuperLumiNova complemented by a red-tipped tapered sweeping second hand; at 6 o’clock, we have the nickel-plated power reserve; at 12 o’clock, you have the Bremont motif completing this distinctive and versatile timepiece. On the reverse, a screwed-down exhibition case showcased the spectacular in-house Automatic Bremont Cal. 11 1/2’’’ ENG375, 22 jewels, beating at 25,200 beats per hour. Decorated in Rhodium and Gold plating, they use modern materials such as a Silicon escape wheel and a skeletonised Gold Plated rotor; the movement has been tested to Bremonts H1 Timing standard, which is comparable to ISO 3159:2009 Chronometer standards. Bremont pays homage in the name of Harrison's H1 marine timing device used to solve the nautical traveller's issue of measuring longitude at sea. The watch comes paired with its integrated Bremont brushed and polished stainless steel bracelet with a butterfly deployment clasp opened by the Bremont logo, and all links are provided. The watch has its Bremont presentation box, travel case, H1 Timing Certificate and paperwork.
Personal Note
With all the dramatic changes at Bremont, it feels great to get a previous model in, though this Supernova was one of the final productions from the brand and was also received with mixed emotions, although I've found collectors have warmed up to the watch when seen in the metal and on the wrist, it's a surprisingly comfortable and unique watch. I would not hesitate to snap this up today if you are interested, the savings you are getting on RRP are eye-watering!
The Brand
Bremont was founded in 2002 by the brothers Nick and Giles English. Their watch designs are inspired by their love of flying and everything mechanical. During the 1990s, while flying their 1930s biplane over France, they got into trouble and had to land in a field. Not wishing to get the authorities involved, they were met by the farm owner, who gave them and the plane shelter; it turned out he had flown during the war and was an engineer. The brothers, grateful to the kind farmer, promised him they would never forget him; his name was Antoine Bremont. In 1995, they were involved in an accident and sadly lost their father, Dr Euan English, while flying their World War II-vintage Harvard aircraft. His loss and their injuries drove the brothers to create a fitting legacy. Moving into their Manufacturing & Technology Centre in 2021. Innovation and producing technologically advanced timepieces has been an ever-expanding experience for Bremont. Their military connections through special edition watches and tireless work with Help for Heroes and The Royal British Legion means their late fathers' legacy will continue to grow.