Super Limited Edition Bremont Celebrates TT Races

A special batch of just 67 Bremont Chronometer watches, with the famous Mountain course on the caseback, plus the TT Races logo on the dial, have just been released. The white dial chronograph has a real racebike clocks look, with sharp tipped red needles marking the stopwatch seconds, plus adding contrast to the sub-dials. Silicone rubber strap, sapphire crystal and a bi-directional bezel finish off … Continue reading Super Limited Edition Bremont Celebrates TT Races

Two New Aviation Watches From Bremont

Say hello to the Viper and the Vulcan. First up, let’s consider the very utilitarian looking Viper, which has a case modelled on an aviation instrument or test rig. The hands are really jet pilot tester, the screw down bezel plate is kinda in your face with its crudeness, the template simplicity. The rest of the case is black, again functional and uber industrial, all … Continue reading Two New Aviation Watches From Bremont

Bremont’s Coronation Watch is 100 Pieces Ltd Edition

It’s a low number for sure, but will it be a true collectors item? Maybe so, as the reign of Charles III is likely to be fairly brief compared to his mother’s tenure anyway. For watch fans the point worth noting is that this is a mildly customised variant of the MB model in the Bremont range, with a decorated caseback, plus royal purple hand, … Continue reading Bremont’s Coronation Watch is 100 Pieces Ltd Edition

Shoreham Snowdon is a Versatile Tool Watch

This one is on Kick right now and with over £19,000 of funding, it is definitely going ahead. The Shoreham Snowdon is named after the highest peak in Wales and something of a tourist magnet on any sunny day, with long queues of people marching to the summit. It’s also a symbol of Wales too, like Mt Cook in NZ, Fuji in Japan or Ben … Continue reading Shoreham Snowdon is a Versatile Tool Watch

Open Heart Vitae Is An Alternative Choice

Yes, you could buy a Swiss watch anytime. Your colleagues and friends might be impressed, or not. But there are alternatives and when you really want to go your own way, sometimes a UK brand with its own style is worth a look. Christopher Ward, Bremont, Marloe, Storm and more all have their merits but Vitae in London have a unique take and at £599 … Continue reading Open Heart Vitae Is An Alternative Choice

Marloe GMT: Miyota Power, Tool Watch Vibes, Decent Value

The latest model from UK brand Marloe is a GMT, with a Miyota automatic movement, sapphire box crystal and a 42mm wide steel case. Nice compromise size for most watch fans. There’s a choice of light blue or a kind of stardust black dial, which really sets off the orange tipped GMT hand too. Plenty of lume on the watch as well. Here’s the word … Continue reading Marloe GMT: Miyota Power, Tool Watch Vibes, Decent Value

Marloe Pacific 55 in Gold Celebrates the Jet Age

The Pacific 55 in gold tone is one of those watches that catches the trend of 2023 – you can see gold cars, shoes, motorcycles and watches all over the show – and the jetliner age of air travel perfectly. The jet age from the 50s to the 70s was a golden era for many people. For the first time on human history, international travel … Continue reading Marloe Pacific 55 in Gold Celebrates the Jet Age