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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 (2013) — Bremont’s MBIII is a Martin-Baker-inspired pilot’s watch built around the brand’s ejection-seat testing story, positioned as the commercial MB model with tougher aviation credentials, a Faraday-cage-style anti-magnetic construction, and a clearly instrument-led design. Key references: MBIII, MBIII Stealth Limited Edition, MBII.
  • Supermarine (2009) — Bremont’s Supermarine is the brand’s professional dive-watch family, currently framed as a full-function mechanical collection for life below and above the waves, with modern 904L-steel models and a broader line that spans core dive references and special editions. Key references: Supermarine 500m, Supermarine 300M, Supermarine Full Ceramic Tactical Black.
  • ALT1 — Bremont's ALT1 is the British brand's aviation chronograph family, spanning classic chronograph, Zulu-time, world-timer, and hardened pilot-watch variants with official pages that emphasize chronometer-rated movements, durability, and cockpit-friendly timing functions. Key references: ALT1-C, ALT1-ZT, ALT1-WT, ALT1-P2 Jet.
  • Airco — Bremont's Airco is a vintage-leaning aviation watch family named after the Aircraft Manufacturing Company Limited, using the brand's Trip-Tick case construction across dressier pilot-watch references such as Mach 1, Mach 2, and Mach 3. Key references: AIRCO MACH 1, AIRCO MACH 2, AIRCO MACH 3.

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.

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