10 years on Bremont refreshes ALT1-P range

Dubai, UAE, December 12, 2017:  2017 marks the 10th anniversary since the launch of Bremont’s first collection of watches having spent  5 years in R&D. Part of that launch collection  back in 2007 was the ALT1-P chronograph  which has become a popular choice with civilians and aviation professionals. ‘P’ stands for Pilot as this is a model  designed with aviators in mind who demand both accuracy and clarity. Bremont always aimed to create classically understated watches which would never date and the ALT1-P has exemplified this being synonymous with the core Bremont values. As with every classic design, evolution  is a necessity and this year sees Bremont  update one of its classics.

Giles English, Bremont Co-Founder; “The first Bremont collection comprised a three-model  line-up  of pilot chronographs which included the ALT1-P. It is not only a watch Nick and I are incredibly proud of as an integral  part of the brand’s heritage but also as a timepiece  we believe will look as good now as it will in 20 years’ time. Updating the design seemed like a natural progression for this functional yet stylish pilot’s watch.”

The 2017 ALT1-P has new dials and hands housed in a new case design, which remains 43mm in dimension. For the first time, a cream coloured dial will be added to the range to sit alongside the well-known and respected blue and black variants. There is an enlarged exhibition case back with a sapphire crystal to showcase the beautifully finished chronometer-rated automatic BE-53AE movement. New larger Super-LumiNova® hands, and effective  dial markers, remain an important feature to maintain the legibility the ALT1-P has become renowned for.

As with most core range pieces the ALT1-P has a stainless steel case made to an exceptional  hardness of 2000 Vickers which is seven times that of an average stainless steel watch case. The convex sapphire crystal is equally as hard and has nine layers of anti- reflective coating applied to both sides of the glass for increased legibility. The high standard of finish and attention to detail seen in everything from the hand-cut and engraved winding rotor in the sapphire crystal case back to the meticulous machining of the three-part Trip-Tick® cases take considerable time and skill to apply.

ALT1- p  WATCH  FEATURES 

 MOVEMENT 
Modified calibre 13 ¼’’’ BE-53AE automatic chronometer fitted with Bremont decorated rotor and 27 jewels, Glucydur balance, Anachron balance spring with Nivaflex 1 mainspring. Rated frequency of 28,800 A/h with 42-hour minimum power reserve.

FUNCTIONS
Hour, minute and small second hands, with stop second function and date at 4H30, adjusted via decorated crown. Chronograph function with sweeping centre second hands complimented
with 30-minute and 12-hour counters.

CASE
Coated stainless steel case of Bremont Trip-Tick® construction with scratch resistant DLC treated case barrel. Case diameter
43mm, lug width 22mm, case thickness 16.5mm.

CASE BACK 
Stainless steel with integrated exhibition size flat sapphire crystal, fitted with 5 stainless steel screws with polished heads.
 
DIAL 
Matt (BK) or sunburst (BL) metal dial with dial ring and Super-LumiNova® coated numerals/markers.  Black hands with Super-LumiNova®

CRYSTAL 
Domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal.

WATER RESISTANCE
Water resistant to 10 ATM, 100 metres.

RATINGS
C.O.S.C chronometer tested.

STRAP
22mm calf leather strap with pin buckle or stainless steel bracelet.

CERTIFICATION 
C.O.S.C chronometer certified. Individually serial numbered with accompanying C.O.S.C certification.