Jaguar C-type
THE COMPETITION LIVES on
Inspired by the iconic C-type
Tested Beyond Endurance
Designed & engineered in Britain
Jaguar C-type
- Regular price
- $6,495.00
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- Sale price
- $6,495.00
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In 1948 Jaguar launched its first post-war sports car at The London Motor Show, the Jaguar XK120. Inspired by its design, the XK120 C was later introduced in 1951, which became widely known as the Jaguar C-type for ‘Competition’ and renowned as a pioneering race car exuding elegance and sophistication. The car was a huge success and unbeatable on the track due to its curvy aerodynamic aluminium bodywork, sophisticated dual-overhead cam 3.4 litre straight sixengine culminating in winning the 1951 and 1953 celebrated 24 hours Le Mans Race and setting a new lap record in the process. The C-type was the first ever race car to use pioneering disc brake technology.
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3 year warranty
Bremont focuses purely on beautifully made mechanical movements and every watch in our core collection has passed each of the rigorous precision tests necessary for the ISO 3159 chronometer designation. Every movement is finished to the highest levels of craftsmanship and all are guaranteed to within -4 and +6 seconds per day. For this reason Bremont is one of the few watch makers to offer at least a 3-year warranty on every timepiece.
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Proudly made in the UK
Great Britain has a wonderful history when it comes to watch making and has probably been the home to more advances in horology than any other nation. Bremont is determined to play a pivotal role in the reinvigoration of this industry on British shores and as a result, Bremont manufactures parts at its Parts Manufacturing Facility and every Bremont is hand-build and tested before leaving the Henley-on-Thames workshop.
Description
Bremont is honoured to celebrate this icon of British racing with the introduction of the Bremont Jaguar C-type, combining Bremont’s design aesthetic with the C-type’s signature simplicity and elegance. Originally designed by British Jaguar car designer, aerodynamicist and artist Malcolm Sayer, the C-type was famed for its exceptionally fluid shape, and as with previous Bremont x Jaguar designs, the 43mm case of the Bremont Jaguar C-type draws inspiration from the car itself. The new model joins Bremont’s esteemed collection of Jaguar watches, a series of notable pieces paying homage to both the E-type and D-type respectively. The Bremont Jaguar collection beautifully celebrates these important parts of automotive history, ensuring the legacy and spirit of these legendary cars continues.
An anodized aluminium bezel directly references the original aluminum bodywork and the silver-plated multi-level sunburst dial design, with brushed dial ring, features the heritage Jaguar logo, black gloss numerals and white sub dials. The red accent on the 9 hour sub dial draws inspiration from the original Smiths gauges from the C-type complemented by the chronograph hand inspired by the needle seen on the original C-type tachometer. Chronograph and tachymeter functions ensure it will perfectly time that running mile.
Tech spec
The finer detail you’ll want to know...
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MOVEMENT
Modified Calibre 13 1/4" BE-50AV
27 Jewels
Glucydur balance wheel
Anachron balance spring
Nivaflex mainspring
28,800bph (4Hz)
42-hour power reserve -
FUNCTIONS
Central Hour/Minute
Small seconds counter at 9H
Chronograph 30 minutes counter at 3H
Chronograph centre sweeping hand
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CASE
Stainless steel Bremont Trip-Tick® case construction with scratch resistant PVD treated case middle.
Bi-directional rotating bezel, anodized aluminium bezel insert with Tachymeter markers.
Screw down crown and pair of screw down chronograph pushers.
Case Diameter: 43mm
Case Length: 49mm
Case Depth: 15.8mm
Lug Width: 22mm -
CASE BACK
Stainless steel with decorative coin depicting a C-type hood badge, 5 stainless steel screws with polished heads.
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DIAL & HANDS
Silver plated multi-level dial incorporating Bremont's classic raised central section with sunburst finishing and debossed Jaguar Heritage logo. Satin finished lower section with black gloss printed numerals.
Brushed dial ring with minute track.
White sub dials at 3H and 9H with fine CD lines, framed with polished nickel rings.
Red accent on 9H sub dial inspired by Smiths gauges.
Date at 6H.
Matte black hour and minute hands filled with Super-LumiNova® (Blue emission).
Chronograph hand inspired by the needle seen on the C-type tachometer. Black sub dial hands. -
CRYSTAL
Domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal.
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WATER RESISTANCE
20 ATM, 200 metres.
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RATING & CERTIFICATION
Chronometer rated to ISO 3159 standard.
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STRAP
Tan brown leather racing strap.
“We have enjoyed a special relationship with Jaguar over the past 14 years, working with them on a wonderful series of watch designs honouring some of their most celebrated cars.”
GILES ENGLISH, BREMONT CO-FOUNDER
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British Made
REINVIGORATING THE BRITISH WATCH INDUSTRY
It is not completely unexpected to find that the world sets its time by Greenwich and not by Geneva. Whilst Geneva and Switzerland may be producing the vast majority of luxury wristwatches today, this certainly wasn’t always the case. In 1800 half of the world's watches, around 200,000 pieces a year, were produced on British shores by British watchmakers, which is an incredible statistic. Another wonderful statistic is that probably over 60-70% of the innovation in a modern day mechanical watch has come from Britain, including every major escapement design. Bremont's mission has always been to play a part in bringing back watchmaking to British shores.
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