Bremont
Henley-on-Thames, United Kingdom · Est. 2002
Founded by Nick English, Giles English
Bremont was founded in 2002 by brothers Nick and Giles English in Henley-on-Thames, England, with a mission to revive British watchmaking. The brand produces robust, aviation-inspired timepieces assembled at its dedicated manufacture in Henley and is one of the few genuine watch manufacturers based in the United Kingdom.
- Founded
- 2002
- Headquarters
- Henley-on-Thames, United Kingdom
- Group
- Independent
- Price Segment
- Mid
- Status
- Active
Key Collections
- MBIII — Martin-Baker ejection seat-tested pilot's watch, available only to those who have ejected using a Martin-Baker seat.
- Supermarine — Professional dive watch collection with anti-magnetic inner cases and depths to 2000m.
- ALT1 — Aviation chronograph range with bi-compax and tri-compax dial layouts for pilot functionality.
- Airco — Vintage-inspired pilot's watches paying tribute to the Aircraft Manufacturing Company of WWI.
Timeline
- 1995 — Founders' father Dr. Euan English killed in a Harvard aircraft crash, spurring the brothers' watchmaking ambition
- 2002 — Founded by brothers Nick and Giles English in Henley-on-Thames, England
- 2007 — Developed exclusive partnership with Martin-Baker ejection seat company
- 2014 — Opened manufacturing facility in Henley-on-Thames
- 2021 — Opened The Wing, a 35,000 sq ft manufacturing centre
- 2023 — Bill Ackman's Hellcat Acquisitions invested £48.4 million, becoming majority owner
- 2025 — Debuted Altitude Perpetual Calendar GMT Mono-Pusher at Watches & Wonders (Agenhor module, 50 pcs), its most complicated watch ever.
- 2025 — Launched Supermarine 500m in stainless steel and Terra Nova Jumping Hour collection.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bremont
- Are Bremont watches British-made?
- Bremont designs, machines components, and assembles its watches in Henley-on-Thames, England. They are all COSC or ISO chronometer certified.
- What is the Martin-Baker connection?
- Bremont has an exclusive partnership with Martin-Baker; certain models like the MBIII can only be purchased by people who have survived an ejection using a Martin-Baker seat.
- Who owns Bremont?
- Since 2023, American billionaire Bill Ackman's Hellcat Acquisitions holds a majority stake, with founders Nick and Giles English remaining as brand ambassadors.