Bremont Boeing Model 1, Model 247 Ti-GMT Titanium Watches

By Harlan Chapman-Green

Bremont is a name synonymous with pilots and aerospace industry, what with their very successful Wright Flyer model that takes pieces from the actual plane. However, this piece isn’t made from the blades of a turbofan engine and the strap isn’t made from a recycled 747 tire.

What is special is that Bremont now works closely with the materials department at Boeing and the Advanced Material Research Centre at the University of Sheffield to work on new ways of manufacturing. The current ranges of the Boeing, the Model 1 and Model 247 use aviation grade materials. I should point out that the Ti means that it’s made of titanium 6-4, which is much stronger than normal titanium. However, that can be a good thing as titanium is a very strong metal, the slight downside will present itself to those who like weightier pieces.

BREMONT BOEING MODEL 1 Ti-GMT

“So, what else is interesting about this watch?” I hear you ask. I can answer that, the first piece of good news is that this watch is a GMT watch which adds an extra level of functionality but also makes this piece just that little bit more desirable as well as being very practical for pilots which, I’m sure you’re aware of now, is where this watch is aimed. It’s also a certified chronometer which ensures greater accuracy. There’s also a date on the watch face at half past 4.

BREMONT BOEING MODEL 247 Ti-GMT

Now onto the part I really like about this watch; design. There are a couple of features that really catch my eye with this piece, but first lets look at a few others. The first is that on the crown (and pushers on the chronograph version) there’s a twisted design to them which seems very futuristic and makes a welcome change from the simple plain crowns and pusher we’re used to seeing on watches nowadays. Also, the side of the watch case is decorated to look like the gears that you might find in a car gearbox. I’m not an expert with planes to be perfectly honest with you, but all the same it’s a nice design touch.

As well as this there’s the end of the seconds hand which has the Boeing ‘tick’ on the end which looks pretty cool and is, like the crown, is a nice change from the arrows or plain hands that we usually see. My absolute favourite part of the watch can be found on the reverse side, if you turn the watch over you’ll see the automatic movement. The rotor of the watch is engraved in such a way that it looks exactly like the blades on a turbofan engine that you’d find on a Boeing aeroplane.  It’s not made of gold or anything fancy like that, but it’s a nice touch.

I really like theese watches. It takes flash and melds it perfectly with industry to make a great looking watch that’s functional and ready to be used on flights around the globe straight out of the box. The looks are great, the attention to detail is wonderful and the little extras are the icing to this already icing covered cake. For more info, please visit bremont.com

Harlan Chapman-Green – Contributing Editor

First introduced to horology with the Patek Philippe Calibre 89 by his father few years ago, Harlan enjoys his passion for fine horology. He prefers to spend his time in the boutiques of upmarket brands, trying out new pieces constantly. His preferred 3 brands are A. Lange & Söhne, Breguet and Vacheron Constantin. Although not much for the smaller brands, he still finds the complications intriguing and wishes to own one watch from each of his three favourites. Read his articles here.