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New Bremont Jaguar Collection Debuts at Bremont’s Hong Kong Boutique OCTOBER 2015
(From left) Model Anna, Mr. Denis Martinet, Bremont’s Managing Director for Asia, Mr. Peter Lao, Bremont’s General Manager for Asia and Model Donavan
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The ongoing partnership between British watchmaking brand Bremont and British car manufacturer Jaguar has led to the creation of a much anticipated Bremont Jaguar collection of watches. First launched at Baselworld 2015, the sensational MKI and MKII models have arrived at the Bremont Hong Kong Boutique, 1 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, for their debut in this part of the world on 20th October 2015.
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The launch event kicked off with a welcome speech by Mr. Denis Martinet, Bremont’s Managing Director for Asia, followed by a demonstration of the Bremont Jaguar MKI and MKII as seen on two models dressed up in racing suits. To mark the occasion, The Classic Car Club of Hong Kong arranged to display an iconic classic car Jaguar E-Type outside the Bremont Hong Kong Boutique for guests and connoisseurs alike to appreciate.
The collaboration of the two distinguished British names not only cemented their long-term association but was also testament to the overwhelming response received when Bremont exquisitely crafted six chronometers to complement each of the six Jaguar Lightweight E-Type racing cars. Inspired by the limited edition LWE version, these watches are dedicated to the road-going Jaguar E-Type which at its 1961 launch was not only the fastest production car in the world but, according to Enzo Ferrari, the most beautiful. In working to capture the E-Type’s essence in a wrist watch, Jaguar’s Director of Design Ian Callum and the creative team at Bremont homed-in on some of its signature features, most obviously the dashboard. The speedometer and tachometer (or ‘rev counter’), on the dashboard, essentially inspired the look of the new Bremont Jaguar MKI and MKII watches.
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The MKI responds to the call for a more accessible version of the original ‘Lightweight’ limited edition watch by reproducing many of its design features but substituting the white gold and aluminum of the Lightweight’s case for a slimmer version in polished stainless steel. Save for the addition of a date window at the six o’clock position, the tachometer-inspired dial is similar to that of the Lightweight, featuring an off-set small seconds indicator and a distinctive ‘red line’ quadrant between three and four o’clock.
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Behind the dial and domed crystal of the 43mm MKI watch lies a new movement with date functionality based on Bremont’s meticulously finished self-winding proprietary BWC/01. Turning the MKI over not only reveals the beautifully finished movement through the sapphire crystal case back, but also one of the most intriguing features of the watch: a striking automatic winding weight in the form of an exquisite miniaturisation of a three-spoke E-Type steering wheel, completed with the iconic Jaguar head its center.
The MKII, meanwhile, instantly transports the wearer back to the golden era of 1960s sports car motoring that its black dial carries the Jaguar heritage logo above the six o’clock position and its hour markings are in the style of the numerals found on E-Type instruments. The classic chronograph layout - featuring two sundials at the three o’clock and nine o’clock positions – is achieved through the use of the beautifully decorated BE-50AE automatic movement which has been specially customised by Bremont to a unique specification, a subtle ‘red line’ on the 60-minute counter paying homage to the E-Type’s tachometer.
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MKI and MKII are entirely built in the UK with Bremont signature three part, “Trip-Tick” technology presenting the 43 mm stainless steel case, which is seven times harder than that of a normal steel watch. Still, a double-domed crystal enhances the vintage appearance of the MKII. Visible through a sapphire crystal case back, the mechanism again pays tribute to the E-Type with an automatic ‘steering wheel’ winding weight in the same style as that of the MKI. Further automotive imagery can be seen in the ‘tyre tread’ winding crown, which is topped with the Jaguar heritage logo to match that of the dial. MKI and MKII watches will be supplied with a perforated ‘racing’ strap in true ‘60s style, together with a black alligator strap. Mr. Denis Martinet, Bremont’s Managing Director for Asia said during the opening speech, “Back in 2012, we were inspired by Jaguar racecars and dedicated to turn this thoughts into the design of our next watch. Today, it is much a delight that I can be here to share the new Bremont Jaguar collection with you, namely the remarkable MKI and MKII. One significant signature is the iconic dashboard of Jaguar racecars - a subtle ‘red line’ on the 60-minute counter paying homage to the E-Type’s tachometer - which have been designed into MKI and MKII. This is the watch dedicated to watch and racecar lovers.”
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(From left) Model Anna, Mr. Peter Lao, Bremont’s General Manager for Asia, Mr. Denis Martinet, Bremont’s Managing Director for Asia, and Model Donavan with an iconic classic car Jaguar E-Type outside the Bremont Hong Kong Boutique, arranged by The Classic Car Club of Hong Kong.
THE JAGUAR E-TYPE - AN AUTOMOTIVE LEGEND The Jaguar E-Type sports car, created by former aircraft designer Malcolm Sayer, was unveiled outside the Restaurant du Parc des Eaux Vives during the Geneva Salon at 4.30 pm on March 15, 1961. Its radical appearance and promise of being ‘the fastest production car in the world’ caused near hysteria and resulted in 500 orders being placed during the show. During its 14-year production run, the E-Type evolved to feature first a 4.2 litre engine and, ultimately, Jaguar’s 5.3 litre V12. It was offered with manual or automatic transmission and, in final ‘Series 3’ form, fixed-head models were available only with family-friendly two-plus-two bodywork. More than 72,000 E-Types were built, with around 12,000 being sold in Britain and the majority going to the USA. Celebrated owners included Frank Sinatra, George Harrison, Britt Ekland, Peter Sellers, Sir Jackie Stewart and George Best. The best Series 1 ‘flat floor’ E-Type roadsters now command more than £100,000.
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About Bremont Bremont is an award-winning British luxury watch brand, manufacturing mechanical watches in Henley-on-Thames, UK. Co-founded by brothers Nick & Giles English in 2002, Bremont has made a substantial impact on the watch industry in a very short period of time. The brand remains true to its original principles of durability, legibility and precision, also manufacturing watches for some of the most exclusive military squadrons around the world. Bremont continues to play an influential role in revitalising the British watch industry, the birthplace of numerous timekeeping innovations still used today. Recent collaborations have seen Bremont work with the likes of aviation giant Boeing and the iconic British firm Jaguar. 2015 marks the brands Hollywood film debut in Matthew Vaughn’s Kingsman: The Secret Service which additionally sees Nick English making a cameo appearance.
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BREMONT JAGUAR MKI
MOVEMENT Bremont BWC/01-10 33.4mm Automatic with 25 jewels, Glucydur balance, Nivarox CT balance spring and Nivaflex 1 mainspring. Highly efficient double reverser bi-directional winding mechanism to achieve 28,800bph and 50+ hour power reserve. Miniatureised Jaguar E-Type steering wheel rotor with Growler emblem.
CASE BACK Stainless steel with integrated flat crystal, 4 stainless steel screws. DIAL Black metal dial with treated steel hands. CRYSTAL Double-domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal.
FUNCTIONS Hour/Minutes, small seconds counter at 9H. Date at 6H.
WATER RESISTANCE Water resistant to 10 ATM, 100 metres.
CASE Polished and hardened stainless steel Bremont TripTick® construction with stainless steel case barrel. Case diameter 43.00mm, lug width 22.00mm, case thickness 16.00mm.
STRAP Calf skin leather with stainless steel pin buckle.
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BREMONT JAGUAR MKII
MOVEMENT Calibre 13 1/4” BE-50AE automatic, 28 jewels, Glucydur balance, Anachron balance spring, Nivaflex 1 mainspring, 28,800bph, 42 hour power reserve. Miniatureised Jaguar E-Type steering wheel rotor.
DIAL Black metal dial with treated steel hands. CRYSTAL Double-domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal.
FUNCTIONS Hour/Minutes, small seconds counter at 9H. Date at 6H. Chronograph centre sweep seconds hand, 30 minutes counter at 3H.
WATER RESISTANCE Water resistant to 10 ATM, 100 metres. RATINGS C.O.S.C chronometer tested.
CASE Polished and hardened stainless steel Bremont TripTick® construction with scratch resistant DLC treated case barrel. Case diameter 43.00mm, lug width 22.00mm, case thickness 16.00mm.
STRAP Calf skin leather with stainless steel pin buckle. CERTIFICATION Every watch case and movement is engraved with its Bremont serial number and is accompanied with its C.O.S.C certification.
CASE BACK Stainless steel with integrated flat crystal, 5 stainless steel screws with polished heads.
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