BEHIND THE DESIGN OF THE BREMONT SUPERNOVA – THE FIRST BRITISH WATCH TO GO TO THE MOON
As the first British watch to go to the moon and stay on the lunar surface indefinitely aboard Astrolab’s Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) FLIP Rover, the Bremont Supernova Chronograph has been designed with a level of craftsmanship that befits this purpose.
The timepiece encapsulates modernity, the next frontier of human exploration, and the essence of everything a tool watch designed to endure against the harshest conditions should be. Every piece and component reflects the elements of the coming lunar mission, and it is a feat of engineering that will cement Bremont’s place in space travel as part of the FLIP rover’s lunar operations to come.
Watch the video below to learn more about the design of the new space-inspired collection.
SPACECRAFT INSPIRED
From a visual standpoint, the Supernova Chronograph has been constructed with a design that represents and pays homage to human space travel. With the bold and angular geometric design of the case, the watch is inspired by spacecraft both real and imagined in science fiction, with a grid that’s reminiscent of spacecraft solar arrays and solar energy sail panels - much alike the deployable solar array panel that’s part of the FLIP lunar rover itself.
LIGHT IN THE VOID
Delving deeper into the visual side of the Supernova Chronograph’s design, the complex dial is made up of a baseplate that’s covered with the latest generation of blue-emission Super‑LumiNova®. This luminosity provides exceptional visibility and clarity in low-light conditions, which makes it perfect for the darkness of space.
The blue light of the glow is reminiscent of the warp speed effect often seen in science fiction space travel, as well as the glow of reactors that power fictional spaceships. This gives the dial a touch of magic and a hint of contained power, with the impression of the watch itself releasing internal energy.
With significant durability that comes from the 904L steel, the case consists of a highly complex structure, all of which are connected from the back of the case to the front with screws that are hidden by a robust black ceramic decahedral bezel.
Overall, the complex and precise engineering behind the Supernova is befitting of a watch that will endure the rigours of space travel, with the Lunar South Pole as its permanent destination. From its materials and its resilience against extreme elements, to its visual and design features that fit the aesthetic of space technology, the Supernova Chronograph has been made with one clear purpose - to go further than any British watch before it, conquer the frontier of space, and show that the sky is no longer the limit.
In the coming weeks and months, we will continue to provide updates on Moon Mission I, including more details about the FLIP rover, the Supernova Chronograph and the testing protocols as they prepare for the mission.
Watch this space, stay informed, and witness history in the making
