In a brilliant follow-up to their celebrated partnership, Bremont and Bamford Watch Department present the Aurora—an enthralling fusion of engineering prowess and design ingenuity. Limited to just 500 pieces and priced at £4900, this latest addition to the Supermarine family takes its inspiration from the mesmerizing Aurora Borealis, mirroring the enthralling greens of the northern lights through boldly applied Super-LumiNova® accents. Housed in a 43mm DLC-coated stainless steel Trip-Tick case, the Aurora remains mission-ready with GMT functionality, 500 meters of water resistance, and a patented anti-shock movement mount to ensure impeccable precision under the harshest conditions.
The dial pays homage to traditional California sandwich layouts, with cut-out numerals that reveal a vibrant layer of luminescent material underneath. This layered construction amplifies legibility, particularly in low-light environments, allowing the vivid green numerals and hour markers to pop against the stealthy black background.
Enhanced by a polished sapphire 24-hour bezel insert, the Aurora artfully displays day and night markings in a sophisticated bi-colour scheme. Whether you are tracking a second time zone or diving deep below sea level, the watch’s robust DLC-coated crown protector, automatic helium escape valve, and screw-down case back provide all the durability and reliability you’d expect from two industry stalwarts.
Powering this captivating timepiece is a modified Calibre 11 1/2’’’ BE-93-2AV automatic movement. With 25 jewels, a power reserve of approximately 50 hours, and a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour, the Aurora balances cutting-edge performance with mechanical refinement. Bremont’s exacting attention to detail extends to the movement’s key components, including a Glucydur balance wheel, Anachron balance spring, and a Nivaflex mainspring, ensuring both stability and longevity. The domed sapphire crystal, treated with anti-reflective coating, grants an unobstructed view of the dial’s dynamic interplay between matte black surfaces and luminous green highlights.
Completing the look is a tactile black nubuck leather strap, stitched in green to echo the watch’s vivid palette. The DLC-treated pin buckle keeps everything secure, providing comfort and style whether you’re at high altitudes or probing the ocean’s depths. At 51mm in length and 16.5mm thick, the case offers a commanding wrist presence without compromising wearability, and the 22mm lug width ensures effortless strap changes for those who desire a more personal touch.
By harnessing Bamford’s bold aesthetic approach and Bremont’s commitment to producing some of the world’s most robust tool watches, the Aurora stands as an extraordinary tribute to the stunning cosmic phenomena that inspire it. With its limited run, remarkable engineering, and eye-catching design, the Bremont Bamford Aurora radiates adventure, ready to guide you from the depths of the sea to the shimmering lights of the night sky.
