Bremont B-1, a maritime history

Until the advent of air transport, the sea wasthe 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.

In 1735, Harrison (1693-1776) presented the first of a series of timepieces he would refine for the remainder of his life. His son took the fourth prototype on a test voyage to Jamaica in 1761, the watch lost only four seconds during the 81 days of the voyage. Sadly, Harrison’s rivals for the prize conspired against him, the inventor only received his due when King George III intervened. The monarch tested the fifth prototype himself, finding it to be accurate to within one third of one second per day. Harrison eventually received part of the prize when he was in his eighties. Harrison’s inventions would influence devices that would improve navigation for the next century and a half, until superseded by electronics.

The Bremont B-1 tells the local time as well as the time at your home. Furthermore it tells the time of a trip of up to 90 days, by days, hours and months. When fully wound, the timepiece will run for 40 days. The dial displays the power reserve indicator (state of wind) and also shows GMT and the date.

B-1 will be produced in very limited numbers. They will be built to order at a rate of approximately one a month.
Prices will be offered on application, determined by each client’s specific requirements.