BREMONT INTRODUCES TWO JUMPING HOUR MODELS TO THE TERRA NOVA FIELD WATCH COLLECTION
Bremont unveils two innovative Jumping Hour complications within the Terra Nova field watch collection, a first for the British watch brand. As the brand celebrates its 23rd year, the brand continues to innovate and evolve, showcasing Bremont’s ability to push boundaries in both style and design, capturing the spirit of contemporary watchmaking. With the development of an entirely new Jumping Hour calibre, created exclusively with Sellita, Bremont is demonstrating its strength in design trends.
Styled and meticulously crafted, the new introductions to the Terra Nova line combine mechanical innovation with military-inspired design, offering rugged elegance and precision for the modern watch enthusiast. The bold introduction of a jumping hour movement into the Terra Nova collection demonstrates the versatility of the range and its design. First introduced in 2024, The series of contemporary field watches, with their unique, geometric cushion shaped case, low profile, and shortened lugs present a modern design, inspired by military pocket watches of the early 20th century.
Two variants of this iconic complication are introduced: The first is a limited edition 38mm edition, ‘capped’ in cupro-aluminium bronze with apertures on the case placed in a linear formation typical of the ‘Montre a guichet’ style; The second is a 40.5mm contemporary iteration of the Terra Nova in polished and brushed 904L steel with a black gloss dial, offering a more refined and elegant aesthetic.
Davide Cerrato, Bremont CEO comments: “I’ve always loved the Jumping Hour complication. It’s quite rare and something of a connoisseur’s complication. It’s complex to realise but simple in its appearance. It also mixes digital and analogue references which I love and almost mirrors my own life’s journey. It’s mechanical at heart but digital in its display – born analogue but having to learn and grow with digital.”
The Jumping Hour movement, first introduced in the 19th century, gained popularity during the Art Deco era of the 1920s and 1930s and remains a sought-after complication for collectors today. Its ingenious design ensures precise timekeeping and clean readability, showcasing remarkable mechanical craftsmanship.
The high performance Bremont Jumping Hour movement operates through a system of gears and springs, allowing the hour disc to “jump” to the next numeral at the exact moment the minute hand completes a full revolution. In this instance the calibre developed is high performance with high torque, ensuring the jump is less than 1/10 second.
This unique mechanism guarantees precision and clarity while also offering a visually dynamic way of tracking time. Bremont has partnered with renowned movement manufacturer Sellita to secure an exclusive two-year agreement for this movement, Calibre BC634, reinforcing the brand’s desire to continuously innovate and explore new complications to surprise and delight its clients.
THE TERRA NOVA 38MM BRONZE JUMPING HOUR
Drawing inspiration from the iconic “trench watches” of the early 20th century, the 38mm Terra Nova Jumping Hour in bronze embraces the robust nature of military watches whilst incorporating modern mechanical innovations. Limited to 100 pieces, this edition features a vertically brushed cupro-aluminium bronze case, a highperformance alloy known for its durability and ability to develop a unique yet even patina over time. Whilst aesthetically contemporary in its appeal, the case offers additional protection to the Jumping Hour movement, which is displayed in the ‘montre a guichet’ style, through apertures for the hour, minute, and second indicators.
The central aperture features the Bremont Wayfinder logo overlain with a sweeping seconds hand, evoking a traditional compass and reinforcing Bremont’s passion for adventure and exploration.
The 38mm case size is a nod to the current trends for smaller watches, while the material continues the Terra Nova Bronze series introduced earlier this year.
Available with a brushed, cupro-aluminium bronze alloy Terra Nova bracelet or a vintage inspired tan box-stitch leather strap, this watch is both a functional tool and an elegant tribute to the past.
THE TERRA NOVA 40.5 JUMPING HOUR
Bremont also introduces the Terra Nova 40.5mm Jumping Hour in 904L steel with an elegant black gloss dial. This unique model takes the Terra Nova collection in a new direction, offering an elegant aesthetic while retaining the design integrity of the collection – from the polished cushion case and distinct numerals, to the signature minute track with lume filled minute triangle markers.
The clean, legible and highly original layout presents an innovative take on the positioning of the hour and minute windows. The luminescent hour numeral, triangular markers and full Super-LumiNova® sweeping seconds hand ensure optimal legibility whilst presenting another original approach to the design of this exciting and original new model.
The 40.5mm Jumping Hour also utilises the same innovative Sellita movement Calibre BC634 with a 56-Hour power reserve, but with a distinct twist—its unique hour and minute positioning allows the eye to naturally flow from left to right, creating a balanced and dynamic viewing experience. This model is offered with a choice of either a 904L steel polished and brushed bracelet or a black leather strap.
The Terra Nova Jumping Hour models, with their innovative design and historical inspiration, offer a compelling fusion of function and style. These timepieces represents Bremont dedication to both heritage and future innovation, making them essential for any discerning watch enthusiast.
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