2021 Bremont ALT1-C Griffon Tribute to the Spitfire
Ref: ALT1-C-GRIFFON-R-S
Specification
Lugs : 22mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box & Papers : Box & Papers
Case Material : Stainless Steel
Warranty : Manufacturer Warranty
Points of Mention
This watch is sold with its original Bremont box and paperwork. The watch comes paired on its original black Bremont leather strap with a signed buckle. The watch is from June 2021 and is sold in worn condition, however, overall as you can see the watch is in great condition. The watch comes with its original Manufacturer Warranty.
The Watch
This 2021 Bremont ALT1-C Griffon pays tribute to the Spitfire that Bremont Co-Founders Nick and Giles English’s father operated and Rolls-Royce now owns. The PR Mk XIX was the specialised photo-reconnaissance variant of the Spitfire and was one of the few with a Griffon engine and last of its type.
The 43mm hardened stainless steel Trip-Tick construction system is made up of 3 parts, a hardened steel bezel, a middle section made from DLC treated middle barrel, and finally a steel case back. The case is DLC coated in a scratch-resistant treatment. On the right side, we have the chronograph pushers and a signed screw-down crown. The smooth bezel holds a domed sapphire crystal AR coated. Above a black dial. A 60-minute track is precisely printed with large Arabic numerals coated in aged SuperLuminova. At 3 o’clock a 30-minute register and 9 o’clock a small seconds register each with concentric circles. At 6 o’clock a framed date window. Steel sword hands coated in SuperLuminova and a red-tipped chronograph hand. The Bremont logo at 12 o’clock with “Automatic Chronometer" at 6 o’clock completes this striking bi-compax chronograph. On the reverse, a screwed-down exhibition case back. Inside an automatic Bremont Cal. 13 1/4''' BE-50AE, 28 jewels, 28,800 beats per hour. Chronometer certified to ISO 3159 standard made with Glucydur balance, Anachron balance spring, Nivaflex 1 mainspring. The decorated rotor is skeletonised with the pistons of the iconic Griffon engine. The watch comes fitted on its original 22mm Bremont black leather strap with a signed buckle and comes with its Bremont presentation box and papers.
Personal Note
This is one attractive Bremont in my opinion, the faux patina really pops against the tone of the dial and it balances that vintage appeal with modern robustness you've come to expect from Bremont, all housed in a larger 43mm case for those who really want that vintage look with the modern twist. I wouldn't hesitate on this model at this price.