Not all images were able to load for printing. Please close the print window and try again. The Bremont Supermarine 500m, now in Stainless Steel
Bremont’s imposing diver resurfaces in steel, with an attractive 3D wave pattern on its dial.
With Davide Cerrato at the helm, British brand Bremont has streamlined its collections into three thematic outdoor arenas: Land (Terra Nova), Sea (Supermarine) and Air (Altitude). Bremont’s Supermarine dive watch collection underwent a radical makeover and resurfaced as the Supermarine 300 in 40mm cases, followed by the formidable Supermarine 500m in larger 43mm cases. First introduced in a limited Jungle Green ceramic case, Bremont releases a new standard production steel model with a black ceramic bezel and a new, black dial decorated with an attractive wavy pattern.
As a brand that earned its wings with pilot and military watches, Bremont’s original Supermarine dive watch of 2009 was named after the famous Supermarine S6B seaplane and the Supermarine Spitfire. If you visit Bremont’s website, you will notice that the second-generation Supermarine models sit alongside Bremont’s pre-Cerrato models like the Waterman Apex II with high-performance diving capabilities and GMT functionality. The giveaway between old and new collections is the logo: on older models, you’ll see the original propeller logo, while second-generation models feature the new compass logo.
The latest Supermarine 500m is a robust tool watch designed for nautical adventures above and below the waves. Resistant to depths of 500 metres, the Supermarine comes in a brushed 43mm stainless steel case with a thickness of 12.98mm. Using 904L steel, which is more resistant to corrosion and scratches, the case is built for the depths and features a helium escape valve, a screw-down caseback, and an oversized screw-down crown with faceted crown guards. The matte black ceramic unidirectional dive bezel has raised laser-engraved grey numerals and markings, along with the classic luminescent pip at noon.
The novelty here is the new 3D black wave design on the dial. Unlike the regular-spaced waves of the Omega Seamaster, the undulating waves on the Supermarine are wider and more organic-looking, almost like the natural ridges produced in seabed sand. Legibility is ensured thanks to the application of Super-LumiNova on the sword-shaped hands and applied indices. An unobtrusive date window at 3 o’clock with a black background completes the functions. The only touch of colour is orange used to highlight the minute markers at 60, 15 and 45, as well as the ‘London’ at 6 o’clock and ‘Supermarine’.
A domed anti-reflective sapphire crystal protects the dial, and the sealed caseback is engraved with a map of the world’s oceans. Powered by the calibre BB64AH (Sellita SW300-1A), the 4Hz automatic movement has an upgraded power reserve of 56 hours, a Glucydur balance wheel, an Anachron balance spring and a Nivaflex mainspring.
The Supermarine 500m dive watch is available on Bremont’s Supermarine quick-release steel bracelet decorated with polished and satin-brushed links and a micro-adjustment feature for EUR 5,200. Alternatively, the Supermarine can be acquired with a quick-release black chevron rubber strap or a grey and black woven NATO-style fabric strap for EUR 4,900. More information at bremont.com.
6 responses
Why bother doing this?
Looks like a Venezianico with a Breitling bracelet
What a mid Timex. Not even a Waterbury. Alas Bremont has died.
The Christopher Ward attack dogs have arrived.
Manufacturers always release SS models first followed later by their ceramic counterparts. Interesting Bremont chose the other way around. Anyway, still boring.
I really like the original (now heritage) pieces from Bremont – the MB series was a great angle and the Argonaut Bronze is a personal favourite. I’d often considered them, trying them on but I just didn’t feel the connection I wanted. Still – a brand I liked and regularly wanted
However, over Euro 5000 for non-cosc (unless I missed something) is “ambitious”. Even their recent re-edition of the MB line had the same issue. When your competing against the likes of Tudor you need more than a wave dial. The new direction isn’t working for me.
My big issue is the Argonaut Bronze I mentioned is £3650 chronometer certified, an acceptable price for the engineering. When you start going over £4000-£5000 you start encountering more Breitling’s, IWCs and even Omega isn’t too far about that. As a consumer, if you’re going to drop that amount of money then you’ll be tempted to pay an extra bit to get the one you truly want. I think this is something Tudor are going to run into with Metas – they’re not cheap and a little bit more will get you an Omega, that’s when brand recognition kicks in.
Bremont look to be trying to take on the luxury watch brands but in reality they don’t have the branding or engineering and should probably focus on cleaning up the Entry-Luxury world of Tudor, Longines etc.
In short if I was going to have a British brand with a military/tool aesthetic I’d much rather have a Vertex