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Introducing The New Bremont Terra Nova Collection with 3 Bronze Models

Durable and elegant pieces inspired by early 20th-century military pocket watches

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In 2024, Bremont gave its "Terra Nova" collection a fresh update, unveiling stainless steel timepieces inspired by early 20th-century military pocket watches. For this year, the collection expands to include three new models made from a high-strength Cupro-Aluminium bronze alloy. This innovative material combines exceptional resilience with a controlled patina process, resulting in a unique golden tone accented by a warm reddish hue.

Terra Nova 40.5mm Date Bronze

Let's start with the simplest model in the collection, the Terra Nova 40.5mm Date Bronze. This watch combines rugged versatility with a 40.5mm two-piece Cupro-Aluminium bronze case that’s 11.11mm thick, has a push-in crown, and a striking dark green gradient dial. The stainless steel case back is coated in a bronze PVD finish, and with 100m of water resistance, it’s ready for everyday wear. To make reading the time effortless, it’s fitted with full-block Super-LumiNova numerals and rose gold-plated hands, which really pop in low light. The date sits at 3 o’clock.

The watch is powered by the Calibre BE-36AE, a modified automatic Sellita SW200-1 movement that runs at a frequency of 28,800 vph (4Hz) and offers 38 hours of power reserve. You can choose from a black and green NATO-style strap, a khaki green nubuck strap, or a full-bronze articulated bracelet. Prices are £3,250 / AED 14,900 for the first two options, or £3,600 / AED 16,500 for the full-bronze bracelet.

Technical specifications: Terra Nova 40.5mm Date Bronze

Case: Cupro-Aluminium bronze
Diameter: 40.5mm
Height: 11.11mm
Dial: dark green gradient
Movement: Calibre BE-36AE, automatic, based on Sellita SW200-1
Power reserve: 38 hours
Frequency: 28,800vph (4Hz)
Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, date
Bracelet / Strap: black and green NATO-style strap, khaki green nubuck strap, bronze bracelet
Availability: Permanent line
Price: (Strap) £3,250 / AED 14,900 , (bracelet) £3,600 / AED 16,500

Terra Nova 40.5mm Turning Bezel Power Reserve Bronze (Limited to 100 Pieces)

The Terra Nova 40.5mm Turning Bezel Power Reserve Bronze is the only limited edition in the trio, as only 100 pieces are made. Its 40.5mm Cupro-Aluminium bronze case is 11.9mm thick and features a bi-directional engraved compass bezel. The warm caramel gradient dial evokes vast desert landscapes, while rose gold-plated hands and vintage Super-LumiNova ensure clarity in any lighting condition. A power reserve indicator sits at 6 o’clock, complemented by a small seconds subdial at 9 o’clock.

Powering the watch is the Calibre BE-79AL, an automatic movement based on a modified Sellita SW279. It operates at a frequency of 28,800 vph (4Hz) and delivers a 38-hour power reserve. Completing the timepiece is a Cupro-Aluminium bronze bracelet, with a price tag of £4,450, approximately AED 20,400.

Technical specifications: Terra Nova 40.5mm Turning Bezel Power Reserve Bronze

Case: Cupro-Aluminium bronze
Diameter: 40.5mm
Height: 11.9mm
Dial: caramel gradient
Movement: Calibre BE-79AL, automatic, based on Sellita SW279
Power reserve: 38 hours
Frequency: 28,800vph (4Hz)
Functions: hours, minutes, small seconds, date, power reserve
Bracelet / Strap: bronze bracelet
Availability: Limited to 100 pieces
Price: £4,450 / AED 20,400

Terra Nova 42.5mm Chronograph Bronze

The final variant is the Terra Nova 42.5mm Chronograph Bronze, featuring a 42.5mm Cupro-Aluminium bronze case with a 14.8mm thickness. It boasts a bi-directional bronze compass bezel with a black ceramic insert. The deep green gradient dial houses a 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock, a date display at 6 o’clock, and a small seconds subdial at 9 o’clock.

Powering the watch is the Calibre BE-50AV, a modified Sellita SW510BH automatic movement that operates at a frequency of 28,800 vph (4Hz) and offers a 56-hour power reserve. It is available on a bronze three-link bracelet for £5,700 / AED 26,200, or on a green nubuck leather strap or a NATO-style strap woven on traditional French looms for £5,350 / AED 24,500.

Technical specifications: Terra Nova 42.5mm Chronograph Bronze

Case: Cupro-Aluminium bronze
Diameter: 42.5mm
Height: 14.8mm
Dial: green gradient
Movement: Calibre BE-50AV, automatic, based on Sellita SW510BH
Power reserve: 56 hours
Frequency: 28,800vph (4Hz)
Functions: Chronograph, hours, minutes, small seconds, date
Bracelet / Strap: bronze bracelet, green nubuck leather strap, NATO-style strap
Availability: Permanent line
Price: (Bracelet) £5,700 / AED 26,200, (Strap) £5,350 / AED 24,500