Bremont has been in the news in recent months, notably thanks to the arrival of Davide Cerrato, a veteran of the watch industry, as CEO. The brand surprised everyone at the last Watches & Wonders with a new logo and a new collection, the Terra Nova. Focus on the Terra Nova 40.5 Turning Bezel Power Reserve model, a bold and sophisticated adventure watch.
A design inspired by military pocket watches from the beginning of the 20th century
The Bremont Terra Nova 40.5 Turning Bezel Power Reserve sports a 40.5mm cushion case which gives it an undeniable presence on the wrist. The dial is full of details, such as the large vintage Super-LumiNova Arabic indexes, the date at 3 o'clock, the power reserve indicator and the large seconds sub-dial. Despite the profusion of elements, the whole remains coherent and perfectly readable day and night thanks to the oversized sword hands.
If the design is inspired by military pocket watches from the beginning of the 20th century, the Terra Nova is not a simple homage but a modern reinterpretation of these ancestors. The cushion case plays a key role in this modernization while ensuring excellent comfort on the wrist thanks to relatively short lugs and a thickness contained under 12 mm.
A high-end finish for an adventure watch
Bremont opted for 904L stainless steel, more expensive but also more resistant to corrosion than the classic 316L. A wise choice for a field watch like the Terra Nova, even if its superb finish risks making the first scratch painful!
A reliable movement and a power reserve to monitor
The Terra Nova is equipped with the BE-79AL caliber, based on the Sellita SW279. If a manually wound movement could have been preferred for the pleasure of manipulating the crown, this automatic version remains a consistent choice for an adventure watch. The only downside is the relatively modest power reserve of 41 hours, fortunately easily controllable thanks to the dedicated indicator.
Price-wise, count on $3,950 for this Bremont Terra Nova 40.5 Turning Bezel Power Reserve, a price justified by the manufacturing quality and careful finishes. Don't hesitate to take a look at the steel bracelet, a modern and comfortable alternative to the original leather strap.
With this new Terra Nova collection, Bremont proves that it is a brand on the rise, capable of offering sophisticated and daring adventure watches. A flawless model for this 40.5 Turning Bezel Power Reserve which is sure to appeal to fans of high-end field watches!
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