Bremont's newest mechanical chronometer is called the ‘Bremont ionBird’, produced in collaboration with Rolls-Royce, whose next-generation 'Spirit of Innovation' aircraft aims become the fastest electric plane in history. This new watch celebrates that partnership, and will be worn by the plane's test pilots during the development and record-breaking flights.
The Bremont ionBird uses a lightweight aviation grade titanium 43mm case and houses a BE-93-2AV chronometer rated GMT movement which is safely cushioned against shock using Bremont’s proprietary ‘Anti-Shock’ technology inside the case. The two time zones are clearly displayed on the very readable dials, and there is a nod back to the early days of aviation with the vintage feel numerals and bronze hands. The watch is presented on a brown Nubuck leather strap.
In addition to the watch itself, as the project's official timing partner, Bremont was also involved in the design of the plane’s cockpit which will be equipped with a Bremont stopwatch, and the company has supplied machined canopy release parts from its own Henley-on-Thames manufacturing facility.
Specifications:
- Case: 43mm Titanium Trip-Tick® case construction
- Caseback: Stainless steel with exhibition sapphire glass window
- Dial: Superluminova-coated hands & numerals
- Crystal: Domed sapphire
- Movement: Automatic, Bremont BE-93-2AV (ETA 2892-A2 base) with GMT
- Power Reserve: 42 hours
- Strap: 22mm stitched Nubuck leather
Functions:
- Chronometer certified, ISO 3159 rated
- GMT, second time zone, date at 4:00
- Water Resistance: 100 meters (10atm)
- Bi-directional rotating 24hr bezel
