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Broussard
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Bremont Supermarine 500

Kong suggested I might post a few pictures of a new watch - apologies if this isn't up to your normal standards!

The Supermarine 500 is Bremont's first "amphibious" watch. Water-resistant to 500m, it's classically designed, with strong styling and is named after the famous British aircraft manufacturer of the same name. Supermarine's designer, RJ Mitchell was responsible for the Schneider Trophy-winning Supermarine S6-B in 1931 and, of course, the iconic Supermarine Spitfire. The S6-B was the first 'plane to top 400m mph, and can be seen on the caseback.



I'm not sure what exactly influenced the design of the crown guard, but I'd like to think it was the S6-B's air intakes, giving the watch it's aviation, as well as diving, cues.



The rubber strap is cleverly integrated into the case, and wears well. Even the Bremont buckle has been designed to reflect the design of the lugs.



There's an automatic Helium Release Valve, and the watch is made from Bremont's unique Trip-Tick three-piece case. The PVD'd barrel remains, and the lugs appear to have been extended slightly from previous models, with sweeping curves.



There's a 120 click sapphire bezel, and the sapphire glass is, of course, coated in Bremont's usual nine layers of AR.



There are four variations - Blue, Black, Green and Silver, I chose blue to echo the colours of the original S6-B. I hope you like it.

Mat