The Bremont company has just released the Longitude watches, which, in addition to being a completely new collection, also mark the debut of the brand's long-awaited in-house movement. The new ENG300 series will be fully assembled at the brand's new factory "The Wing" in Henley-on-Thames, with the ENG376 caliber being the first. Bremont has fully acquired the rights to the K1 caliber from THE+ (associated with Horage), redesigned 80% of the weight of the movement, and can now claim that the movement will be 100% assembled in-house. This has truly been long-awaited for Bremont and marks a new chapter in the history of the British watch brand led by the English brothers.
The ENG300 caliber will meet chronometer standards (though not COSC certified), and Bremont reports a timekeeping accuracy of +/- 3 seconds per day. The ENG376 model, equipped with a silicon escapement, custom-made balance bridge, and tungsten rotor, will be the first in the series of new Bremont Manufacture calibers that the brand will produce. It is safe to say that expectations will be high, and after spending some time at The Wing and working with the new Longitude, I feel confident that the significant investments of time and money (remember, Bremont does not have a corporate umbrella and the accompanying funds) will allow Bremont to take its place in the category that the brand has long aspired to.
The Bremont Longitude watches themselves are released in three limited editions: 150 pieces in steel, 75 in rose gold, and 75 in white gold. Not only does the name of the watch pay homage to England's history in chronometry, but also the brass taken from the historic Flamsteed Meridian line at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, from which the outer bezel of the movement is made.
The Longitude watches are housed in a 40mm case with a thickness of 12.5mm and a lug-to-lug height of 49mm, featuring a large date window and a power reserve indicator inspired by the red ball seen atop the Royal Observatory. These are truly beautiful and very well-made watches with an impressive case and elegantly simple design, finally complemented by a genuine in-house movement.
Turning the case over, you can see the well-finished ENG376, which operates at a frequency of 25,200 vph and has a 65-hour power reserve. The striking combination of rhodium and gold finishes on the bridges and small details like blued screws truly reflect what the brand is trying to achieve and convey by creating its first in-house movement.
The opening of The Wing and the debut of the ENG376 model marked the beginning of a new chapter in the brand's development, and the English brothers promise that new calibers will appear in the near future, which will be significantly more accessible than the costly Longitude collection.
Having recently visited The Wing and spent some time with the brand's staff and management, I plan to delve deeper into this product and the brand's plans in the near future, so stay tuned. For now, the price of the limited collection Bremont Longitude is $16,995 in steel, $23,995 in rose gold, and $24,995 in white gold. You can find more detailed information on bremont.com.