Bremont Watch Company

Bremont Watch Company
Private
Industry Watchmakers
Founded 2002
Founder Nick English, Giles English
Headquarters Henley-on-Thames, England
Key people
 chairman: John Ayton
Products Watches
Website bremont.com

Bremont Watch Company is a luxury aviation-themed British watchmaker based in England. Annual production is approximately 8,000-10,000 pieces.[1]

History

Bremont was founded by brothers Nick and Giles English. The brothers had gained mechanical experience from their father Dr Euan English. This involved from clock assembly, aeroplane- and yacht construction. On 4 March 1995 Euan English was killed and Nick was badly injured when their World War II-vintage Harvard aircraft crashed during a training flight for an air show. The crash spurred the brothers to sell watches.[2]

Awards

Since its founding, Bremont claims to have received awards in various fields: HSBC Global Connections, overall winner, 2013; UK Retail Jewellery Awards, double winner, 2013; Luxury Briefing Awards, ‘Breakthrough Brand’, 2012; UK Jewellery Awards, ‘Watch Brand of the Year Award’, 2011.[3]

Military

Bremont has created a number of special-edition watches for serving or former members of the armed forces, based on its commercial models. Purchases of these watches are restricted to people who have flown in the subject aircraft, served in the military units commemorated or, in one case, served on board a particular warship.[4][5]

References

  1. ↑ Thomas, Daniel (18 August 2016). "The rebirth of British watchmaking". Bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
  2. ↑ "Bremont, the beginnings". Bremont.com. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
  3. ↑
  4. ↑ "Military". Bremont.com. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
  5. ↑ "5 Brands with an Aviation History". Menswearstyle.co.uk. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
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