The first diving watch Bremont ever produced was the 43mm Supermarine 500 which was introduced back in 2009. Co-Founders Nick and Giles English had wanted to build a robust but beautifully engineered diving watch that was very practical in design, but also tied into the brand’s strong aviation heritage. The watch had to also hold its own against any other mechanical professional diving watch in terms of engineering, design and price point. The range was named as a tribute to the brothers’ love of the iconic British aircraft manufacturer responsible for the Supermarine S6B Schneider Trophy Seaplane and of course the incredible Supermarine Spitfire.

Bremont S500/BK
Bremont S500/BK

One new entrant to the range is the Supermarine S501 which has drawn direct inspiration from the S301 released in 2017. The more vintage feel was a big differentiator within this series and has proved incredibly popular since its launch. Translating some of those design cues into the slightly bigger size was a natural development. Once again, the black dial is accented by coloured applied indexes which use the company’s iconic ‘P-51’ Super-LumiNova, the new look unidirectional ceramic rotating bezel has also been carried on along with the band of copper around the crown to set off the indexes.

Bremont Dive Watch
Bremont S500/BL

A knurled effect on the dial has been incorporated for the first time, an effect also seen on the middle barrel of the MB range, which adds certain depth to the face of the watch. Bremont has used an exhibition case back with this model, another first for the Supermarine range, enabling the beautifully finished and decorated movement to be showcased. Much of the development for the thicker crystal case back came from a military project, something that was critical to ensure the watch could still reach depths of 500m.

Bremont Case Back

Additionally, Bremont is releasing two new variants of the S500, the S500/BL and the S500/BK. Both models are an evolution of the original S500 line-up. Whilst the S500/BL no longer has a solid 20 minute marker on its sapphire bezel, the day date window has been kept from the original design. The blue dial has been updated to match the same pantone as the S300 Blue and the applied indexes are filled with C3 lume. The S500/BK draws on some of the design elements from the more technical S2000 model, its black dial is framed by a new unidirectional ceramic bezel insert. Still very much aviation inspired, the closed case backs of both models feature an engraving of the Supermarine Seaplane, something that has become somewhat of a trademark of this range, and subtly highlighting the connection between sea and air.

Nick English, Bremont Co-Founder; “Having introduced, and seen such a positive response to the new S300 range last year we felt it was time to revisit our original diver’s watch. We have always believed this line to be a huge amount of watch for the price point with the innovative ‘anti-shock’ technology it houses, which can also be found in the MB range, from the movement suspension mount to the anti-magnetic faraday cage in the models with closed case backs.

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Bremont S500/BL

The Supermarine has become a bit of an explorers watch of choice due to the watch being immensely durable. We have elite military forces both in the UK and US wearing the Supermarine line, and some inspirational ex-military like the Row2Recovery duo who have just smashed the world record for the fastest row across the Atlantic. We’re incredibly proud to have created a product which military and dive professionals alike can rely on.”

Inspired by Bremont’s core principles, these specialised 43mm dive watches are all built to chronometer specification and are certified to 500m. Over-engineered in all respects, the design of the Supermarine has been built using Bremont’s unique Trip-Tick three-piece case construction and features the distinctive off-set crown with crown protector on the side of the inner barrel.

Bremont S501
Bremont S501

 

Bremont S501

Technical specifications:

Movement: Modified calibre 11 1⁄2’’’ BE-36AE automatic chronometer, 25 jewels, glucydur balance. Anachron balance spring, Nivaflex 1 mainspring, 28,800 bph, 38-hour power reserve, Bremont moulded and skeletised decorated rotor.

Functions: Hour/minute/second, date at 3H.

Case: Stainless steel Bremont Trip-Tick case construction with scratch resistant DLC treated case barrel. Protective patented anti-shock movement mount. Ceramic unidirectional rotating bezel with Super-LumiNova luminous coating. Case diameter 43mm. Overall height 16mm. Strap lug width 22mm.

Bremont S501 Case Back
Bremont S501 Case Back

Case Back: Stainless steel exhibition case back.

Dial: Metal dial with applied indexes. Super-LumiNova coated indexes and hands.

Crystal: Double anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal.

Water resistance: Water resistant to 50 ATM, 500 metres.

Ratings: C.O.S.C chronometer tested.

Strap: 22mm vintage leather or stainless steel bracelet.

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

Dive Watch Blue Dial
Bremont S500/BL

 

Bremont S500/BL

Technical Specification:

Movement: Modified calibre 11 1⁄2’’’ BE-36AE automatic chronometer, 25 jewels, glucydur balance. Anachron balance spring, Nivaflex 1 mainspring, 28,800 bph, 38-hour power reserve, Bremont moulded and skeletised decorated rotor.

Functions: Hour/minute/second, day and date at 3H.

Case: Stainless steel Bremont Trip-Tick case construction with scratch resistant DLC treated case barrel. Inner soft iron anti-magnetic Faraday cage to protect movement. Protective patented anti-shock movement mount. Sapphire unidirectional rotating bezel with Super-LumiNova luminous coating. Case diameter 43mm. Overall height 16mm. Strap lug width 22mm.

Affordable Dive Watch

Case Back: Stainless steel screw-in and decorated case back.

Dial: Metal dial with applied numerals. Super-LumiNova coated indexes and hands.

Crystal: Double anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal.

Water resistance: Water resistant to 50 ATM, 500 metres.

Ratings: C.O.S.C chronometer tested.

Strap: 22mm integrated rubber or stainless steel bracelet.

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

Affordable Dive Watch
Bremont S500/BK

 

Bremont S500/BK

Technical Specification:

Movement: Modified calibre 11 1⁄2’’’ BE-36AE automatic chronometer, 25 jewels, glucydur balance. Anachron balance spring, Nivaflex 1 mainspring, 28,800 bph, 38-hour power reserve, Bremont moulded and skeletised decorated rotor.

Functions: Hour/minute/second, date at 3H.

Case: Stainless steel Bremont Trip-Tick case construction with scratch resistant DLC treated case barrel. Inner soft iron anti-magnetic Faraday cage to protect movement. Protective patented anti-shock movement mount. Ceramic unidirectional rotating bezel with Super-LumiNova luminous coating. Case diameter 43mm. Overall height 16mm. Strap lug width 22mm.

Case Back: Stainless steel screw-in and decorated case back.

Dial: Metal dial with applied indexes. Super-LumiNova coated indexes and hands.

Crystal: Double anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal.

Water resistance: Water resistant to 50 ATM, 500 metres.

Ratings: C.O.S.C chronometer tested.

Strap: 22mm integrated rubber or stainless steel bracelet.

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

The price for the Bremont S500 Blue/Black is $4,495 and for the S501 $4,775.

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