Looking at the Bremont Military Watches and Special Projects Division
If you decided to buy a Bremont watch, you could go to your nearest Bremont boutique (or their online store) and buy almost any model in their catalogue that your heart desired. What you can’t buy, however, are any of the pieces from the Bremont Military Watches and Special Projects Division. These pieces are created specifically for elite military units around the world, produced with bespoke features, but all based on models in the core Bremont range. While these watches are typically created in collaboration with units from the US or British air forces and navies, Bremont has also produced a number of collections with different Australian units. These are three such models that we saw in the metal at the latest Bremont event in Melbourne. C-130J-30 Super Hercules Based on the Bremont ALT1-ZT for the base model, this chronograph also features a head-up display (HUD) date window and a prominent GMT hand. Its links to the RAAF 37 Squadron are proudly shown with a front profile of the C-130J Super Hercules that it is named after, and a propeller inside the 9 o’clock chronograph sub-dial. RAAF 75 SQN The RAAF 75 SQN watch is based on the MBIII by…
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Editor’s note: Recently, we talked about some sports watches with an integrated bracelet that could be great alternatives to the usual suspects from Audemars Piguet and Patek Philippe. Thing is, though, there’s another awesome timepiece from one member of the horological holy trinity that also fits the bill for an awesome integrated sports timepiece – the Vacheron Constantin Overseas. In particular, we’re taking a look back to when Felix got the chance to go hands-on with a seriously beautiful example of the Overseas. When it comes to Vacheron Constantin’s SIHH releases, there’s no doubt the pieces that were the talk of the town (and rightfully so) were the epic Twin Beat and the slightly less epic but epically attractive Overseas Tourbillon. And I get it, they’re both great watches. The Twin Beat is a triumph of clever engineering and the Overseas Tourbillon is downright gorgeous. But the heart wants what the heart wants. And the Vacheron Constantin my heart wanted wasn’t really a new watch at all. But, instead, an existing piece on a new bracelet. And, boy, what a difference a bracelet can make. But before we get to that, a quick recap on the Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual…
We’re pretty sure that most of you are already aware of just how absurdly ridiculous Mr John Mayer’s watch collection is, thanks to myriad Instagram posts, news stories and two rather famous Talking Watches episodes. But the sheer scope and significance of the musician’s horological haul still tends to beggar belief, especially if you’ve ever wondered what it must all be worth. Well, consider the wondering over, at least for some of his collection, because a rather enthusiastic chap on the interwebs has gone and tallied up the total value of 27 of Mayer’s prized possessions. Granted, the estimates are in American dollars but, still, if we had to guess what the 41-year-old Grammy winner’s collection equated to in local currency it would be comparable to the value of a stately Mosman or Toorak mansion. Anyway, Mayer’s quite clearly got some form of clairvoyance (that Daytona collection!) and you can check out the full breakdown of all 27 of the watches over at rescapement.com.
It seems like only yesterday that Breitling released their Navitimer 1 Airline Editions. Evidently, time doesn’t stop for the aeronautically enthusiastic watchmaker, though, because they’ve just dropped this – the Breitling Aviator 8 Day & Date 41 Etihad Airways Limited Edition. Based on Breitling’s standard Aviator 8 Day & Date 41, the Etihad Airways edition sees the 41mm timepiece score a black dial with contrasting Arabic numerals, as well as the hour, minute and second hands being finished in a distinctive rose gold colour. The quirky dial is actually a first for Breitling, as the Swiss watchmaker has never before produced a timepiece that incorporates the Arabic language into the dial, with the numerals and day and date complications all featuring the world’s fifth most spoken language. Finished in black steel, the collaborative timepiece is equipped with Breitling’s tried and true Caliber 45 movement. The in-house workhorse is self-winding, chronometer certified and offers owners a maximum of 45 hours of power reserve. Launched during New York Fashion Week by Emirates at a VIP event celebrating the airline and watchmaker’s third year of partnership, the limited edition Aviator 8 Day & Date 41 Etihad Airways has also been…