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LIMITED EDITION COMET DH-88 WATCH TESTED BEYOND ENDURANCE ISSUED FOR THE INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE OF ALL CONCERNED

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LIMITED EDITION

C O M E TDH-88

WATCH

TESTED BEYOND ENDURANCE

ISSUED FOR THE INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE OF ALL CONCERNED

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THE DH-88 COMET BREMONT WATCH COMPANY

AIRCRAFT STATISTICS

Type Machine

Design Purpose

Wingspan

Overall Length

Engine

Weight (empty)

Weight (loaded)

Max speed at sea level

Range

England-Australia Race Time

Two seat monoplane

Long distance racing

44ft 0in

29ft 0in

Two 230hp De Havilland

Gipsy Six R six cylinder in line

2,840 lbs

5,320 lbs

220 mph

2,925 miles

70 hours 54 minutes

Bremont is an award-winning British company producing beautifully engineered chronometers at our headquarters in Henley-on-Thames.

Time began for Bremont in 2002, when we embarked on a journey to make beautifully crafted pilot’s watches of exceptional quality. Inspired by a love of flying historic aircraft, of watches and all things mechanical, our timepieces had to be tested beyond the normal call of duty. The watches in our core range are all COSC-certified and we are one of the few companies offering a 3-year warranty on every product. Immensely precise, reliable and durable, Bremont watches are hand built in limited numbers.

Each is designed to appeal to those who share our passion for - and appreciation of - the innovation and mastery behind a beautiful mechanical wristwatch. We hope you enjoy the same satisfaction when you try on a Bremont watch, as we do in creating one.

Nick & Giles English, Bremont Co-Founders

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CELEBRATING THE GREATEST AIR RACE OF ALL TIME:THE BREMONT DH-88

“You have thrilled the world… Your epic flight has manifested the courage and endurance for which British airmen are justly famed. The world is indebted to you for demonstrating aviation’s ability

to draw closer the peoples of the earth.”

SIR MACPHERSON ROBERTSON, 22 OCTOBER 1934

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The Bremont 2016 Limited Edition celebrates the astonishing de Havilland DH-88 Comet, Grosvenor House, the aircraft that captured the world’s imagination with a phenomenal record-breaking flight in 1934. Fighting exhaustion and significant mechanical challenges, whilst barely stopping for over three days, two men in their pioneering British racing aircraft won the incredible air-race from England to Australia.

During the golden age of flight, the England to Australia record became the goal of many legendary aviators. The Smith brothers first completed the hazardous journey in 1919, taking 27 days and 20 hours. There would be many failures, but repeated attempts saw the time gradually reduced to just over seven days by 1934. The infamous MacRobertson Air Race aimed to, and succeeded in, shrinking that record further and in doing so, encourage the operation of a fast and safe commercial air route to Australia.

To commemorate this feat and to raise funds for the Shuttleworth Collection, Bremont introduces the ‘Limited Edition Bremont DH-88’ chronometer, a special timepiece which has been painstakingly handcrafted in the company’s workshops in England and in an elegant style reminiscent of that wonderful 1930s era. The 282 stainless

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steel and 82 rose gold cases house the beautifully finished BE-54AE chronometer rated chronograph movement with GMT functionality. Constructed ensuring the durability and precision Bremont is renowned for, the timepieces also incorporate original spruce plywood from the undercarriage assembly of this winning aircraft.

Bremont Co-Founders Nick and Giles English, themselves pilots of de Havilland aircraft, feel a strong affinity for the Comet:

“That golden age of aviation is a period we have always loved. We were inspired by the great races of that time and the Comet, a true feat of engineering, is one of the most famous historic racing aircraft out there. The fact it’s still flying is amazing.” - Nick English.

“The Shuttleworth Trust is a unique museum with over 40 flying aircraft with some of the only flying examples of their type in the world. Founded by Dorothy Shuttleworth in 1944 in memory of her son who died in a flying accident, it was set up as a charity to keep these amazing aircraft flying. Both Nick and I, through our father, have always had close personal connections to the Trust and we are pleased to be supporting it with a percentage of all proceeds from the sales of the DH-88 watches going to the charity.” - Giles English.

The aircraft’s story perfectly encapsulates the core values that inspire Bremont. A tremendous engineering achievement, the Comet completed an adventurous journey that secured its rightful place in aviation history. Through its own example of fine British craftsmanship, the Limited Edition Bremont DH-88, Bremont pays tribute to the Comet.

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THE WORLD’S GREATEST AIR RACE

“You have been convened to make arrangements for an International Air Race from London to Melbourne in connection with the Centenary

Celebrations. Make it the greatest race yet conducted in the world.”

SIR MACPHERSON ROBERTSON’S CHARGE TO THE AIR RACE COMMITTEE,

DELIvERED AT ITS FIRST MEETING ON MONDAY 3 APRIL 1933

***

Excited voices and the roar of piston engines shattered the dawn at Mildenhall. Car headlights illuminated the darkness of the surrounding fields. On 20 October 1934, it seemed the world had descended upon this usually peaceful English airfield. An unprecedented crowd 60,000 strong came to witness the start of the MacRobertson Air Race. Even King George v and Queen Mary had visited to wish the participants good luck for their gruelling 11,300-mile journey.

Twenty aircraft waited to take off, with the greatest pilots of six nations ready in their cockpits, competing for fame, prestige and a £10,000 first prize. The participating types varied widely but one elegant design stood out. Great Britain’s hopes for victory relied on the de Havilland DH-88 Comet, purpose built purely for the race. At 06:30 the flag dropped and at 45-second intervals the aeroplanes launched. The race was on. As the crowds drifted away, Mildenhall became quiet once more and their focus turned towards the finish line.

Sponsored by Australian businessman Sir Macpherson Robertson, the Royal Aero Club was engaged to oversee race proceedings. With no limit on aircraft size or power, competitors could compete for the speed race or best handicap performance. Along the route were five compulsory control points with the finish line at Flemington Race Course, Melbourne, where the victorious winner would fly low-level between two pylons.

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DE HAVILLAND SAVES THE DAY

The race announcement generated great excitement in the aviation

world, with enthusiastic pilots searching for generous backers to

sponsor suitable aircraft. The press quickly realised that no British

aircraft in production had the speed or range required to win the race.

With modern American transport aircraft likely to scoop the prize and

potential British embarrassment looming, Sir Geoffrey de Havilland

proposed to design and build a new aircraft capable of victory, at a sale

cost of £5,000. His company gambled on underwriting the production

costs, hoping to gain considerable prestige if their design should win.

Within weeks, three orders for the DH-88 Comet were submitted.

Using an uprated version of the new Gypsy Six engine, they developed

a streamlined twin-engine aircraft constructed of spruce plywood

with a thin tapered cantilever high-speed wing. The aircraft had dual

pitch propellers and a manually retractable undercarriage, state of the

art features not seen before on British aircraft. To give adequate range,

the long narrow fuselage would house three fuel tanks: two ahead of

the cockpit and one behind. Sat in-line with dual controls, the pilots

inconveniently shared just one set of instruments on the forward

cockpit panel.

With time at a premium, de Havilland staff worked day and night to keep

their promised delivery schedule. The aircraft were serious contenders,

with a cruising speed of 220mph and a range of 2,900 miles. Painted an

eye-catching racing red, Comet G-ACSS Grosvenor House made its first

flight just eleven days before the race. Purchased by Albert O Edwards,

Managing Director of London’s prestigious Grosvenor House Hotel, it

would be flown by pilots Charles W A Scott and Tom Campbell Black.

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THE PILOTS

The two had met recently at the Royal Aero Club bar, quickly becoming firm friends. An ex-Royal Air Force pilot and current holder of the England-Australia record, Scott had flown for fledgling airline QANTAS, ferrying passengers and mail in Australia. Black learned to fly with the Royal Naval Air Service, later becoming a pioneer of East African aviation. After being selected to fly the Comet, Scott recalled, ‘We had a look at the machine on paper, and both of us realised that if the real thing could be produced in the workshop, then we had the right aeroplane for the job’.

THE COMPETITION

Great Britain now stood a solid chance of winning, but victory was far from guaranteed. The race attracted aviation’s most competent pilots, and participating aircraft types ranged from small single engine mono- and biplanes, competing primarily for the handicap prize, to larger state of the art transport aircraft.

Chief amongst the competition was the Dutch KLM entry, flying the very latest passenger aircraft, the Douglas DC2. KLM were keen to demonstrate the possibility of a fast, comfortable and safe air service to Australia. Their immaculately uniformed airline pilots would follow their regular air route for much of the race, and carry three passengers and a bag of mail for the Dutch East Indies.

An American entry came with the new Boeing 247D. A commercial competitor to the DC2, they hoped the race would prove the aircraft’s pedigree. The other DH-88 Comets would also be a great threat to Scott and Black. Pilots Jim and Amy Mollison had purchased Comet Black Magic. A world famous aviatrix and first woman to fly solo to Australia, Amy was better known by her maiden name Johnson.

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BAGHDAD

MILDENHALL

ALLAHABAD

C H I N A

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STAGE ONE – BAGHDAD

As many of the smaller aircraft struggled with bad weather over Europe, Black Magic forged ahead to reach Baghdad first at 7:10pm (all times GMT). The dust cloud from their take-off still lingered at 9:02pm when Grosvenor House arrived. Bad weather had forced an emergency landing at RAF Kirkuk, but by 9:33pm they left Baghdad to chase Black Magic. Next to arrive was the DC2, after seamless refuelling stops at Rome, Athens and Aleppo. After a spot of dinner, they departed Baghdad at midnight, closely followed by the Boeing that had narrowly escaped a close encounter with a mountain.

STAGE TWO – ALLAHABAD

Grosvenor House arrived first at 9:18am, 21 October, to be greeted by large crowds and blazing temperatures. The DC2 followed later with crew and passengers looking remarkably fresh. Departing at 3:15pm, they gained time on the Boeing, which landed at 10:26pm after struggling to find Allahabad. Their lead now well and truly lost, Black Magic arrived at 5:25am, 22 October.

After landing at Karachi in record-breaking time, their departure was twice aborted with an undercarriage problem followed by the loss of a vital map. Their situation worsened when a compass discrepancy left them hopelessly lost. Landing in a field with near empty tanks, they sourced cheap fuel from a bus station. Upon arrival at Allahabad, they discovered six engine cylinder heads and pistons burnt out. Their race was over.

STAGE THREE – SINGAPORE

Now utterly exhausted, the Grosvenor House pilots arrived at 10:31pm on 21 October, having battled through thunderstorms across the Bay of Bengal. Disaster was narrowly avoided when fatigue caused Scott to make a heavy downwind landing by mistake. Engineers pronounced the undercarriage unharmed and they proceeded at 11:42pm. The DC2 still held second place, arriving at 6:44am on 22 October, followed by the Boeing at 2:28pm.

STAGE FOUR – DARWIN

Grosvenor House headed to Darwin via Koepang. Scott recalled, ‘I hate and loathe the Timor Sea. If anything happens to the motor there, that’s the end of pilot and machine’. To their utter horror, halfway across, their port engine cut out. With only one engine to keep them safe, they were hugely relieved to sight land. Reaching Darwin at 11:08am 22 October, they were greeted by chaotic scenes. vast crowds surged towards them and the press went wild at the incredible new record they had set. The pilots’ concern was solely for their engines. Two hours later, although still running rough, their engine was pronounced serviceable and they departed. Hoping to gain from Grosvenor House’s problems but now flying over unfamiliar territory, the DC2 landed at 11:00pm.

STAGE FIVE – CHARLEVILLE

After briefly losing their way and terrified their engines may fail, Grosvenor House arrived at 10:40pm on 22 October. Extremely fatigued but with victory in their sight, they waited impatiently whilst engineers installed two new cylinder heads. They took off but returned minutes later with low oil pressure. Scott began to lose hope, knowing the DC2 was catching up, but at 12:59am they got underway determined to complete the race.

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VICTORY AT MELBOURNE!

Although the shortest leg, the final 787 miles to Melbourne felt never-ending for the exhausted Grosvenor House pilots. Still concerned for their engines, they struggled to stay awake and alert taking ten minute turns on the controls. When the city of Melbourne finally came into sight, Scott gratefully dived down towards Flemington Race Course, oblivious to the roar of ecstatic crowds.

Scott and Black had reached Melbourne in an outstanding time of 2 days and 23 hours. Utterly exhausted but jubilant, they were soon positioned on a podium in front of expectant public and eager press. Macpherson Robertson announced: ‘You have thrilled the world… Your epic flight has manifested the courage and endurance for which British airmen are justly famed. The world is indebted to you for demonstrating aviation’s ability to draw closer the peoples of the earth’.

After speeches and handshakes the pilots were allowed to take the rest they so desperately needed. Good wishes flooded in, including a cable from the King: ‘The Queen and I warmly congratulate you both on your wonderful feat. We are very glad we saw you at Mildenhall before setting out on your great adventure, and trust that you are not unduly tired after the strain of the past three days’.

While Scott and Black were on the podium, others were still racing to the finish. After Charleville, the DC2 lost their way in darkness, and in desperation landed at Albury racecourse where the townspeople used car headlights to light an impromptu runway for them. Despite losing time, they secured second place on 24 October just a few hours ahead of the Boeing.

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GROSVENOR HOUSE STILL THRILLING CROWDS

Alongside the determination and impeccable navigation skills of its pilots, the Comet had proved itself a winning design. The type continued setting records after the race. Only five Comets were manufactured and today Grosvenor House is the only remaining airworthy example, thanks to the care of the Shuttleworth Collection. Abandoned after the War, it was given to the Collection in 1965 and made its first flight post-restoration in 1987. Developed solely for the air race, the Comet’s undercarriage proved to be a weak point under sustained use. After a failure in 2002 the Collection undertook approved modifications to strengthen it. The plywood used in the Bremont 2016 Limited Edition is taken from the original structure removed during this process.

By collaborating with the Shuttleworth Trust, Bremont is supporting their charitable works and proceeds from the Bremont 2016 Limited Edition will help keep the Comet airborne. Based at Old Warden, the sleek red racing machine regularly thrills crowds at summer air displays, reminding spectators of its victorious participation in the world’s greatest air race.

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60 second chronograph counter

Minute hand

Push-button A

30 minute chronograph counter

Push-button B

Date indicator

Screw-down setting crown (positions I, II & III). Unscrew crown to reach position I

Second hand

Hour hand

Roto-click® bezel crown

24 hour hand (GMT)

12 hour chronograph counter

FIG. 1

KEY TO FIG. 1

I II III

7

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

1

2

3

4

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5

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THE BREMONT DH-88AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH

Your Bremont DH-88 Limited Edition shows you the time in hours,

minutes and seconds, and the date. With the chronograph you can

measure up to 12 hours in hours, seconds and minutes. It also shows the

time in another time zone using its 24 hour hand (or UTC hand).

The mechanical movement with automatic winding has a free-swinging

rotor that keeps the mainspring wound via the motion of your wrist.

The movement in your Bremont DH-88 has 25 jewels, runs at 28,800

bph and has a 42-hour power reserve once fully wound. The watch is

water resistant to 100m (10ATM) and the dial is protected by a dual anti-

reflective sapphire crystal that is retained securely (in the case of low

pressure found at extreme altitudes).

To ensure that this rather special watch continues to run beautifully for

years to come you must follow the important operating instructions

detailed overleaf.

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WATCH FUNCTIONSKEY TO FIG. 2

USING THE SETTING CROWN

Hand-winding

Rapid correction of date and 24 hour hand

Position for setting the time with stop second and correction of the

date at every passing of midnight

Do not use the rapiD Date anD Day correction between 20:00 anD

03:00 as this may Damage the Date change mechanism.

USING THE SIMPLE TIMING FUNCTION

Push-button Start

Stop

Push-button Reset to zero

Do not push both pushers simultaneously.

FIG. 2

1

2

3

A

B

1

2

3

A

B

I

II

III

I II III

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CHANGING STRAPKEY TO FIG. 3

REMOVING A STRAP

Use the forked end of your watch tool to carefully lever the spring bar

out of the lugs.

FITTING A STRAP

Place one end of the spring bar into the hole in the lug and use the

forked end of the watch tool to lever the other end into position.

if you require a strap change for your Dh-88 it is aDviseD that

you visit your authoriseD Dealer to avoiD Damage to the case.

FIG. 3

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WINDING THE WATCH

Your watch has a screw-in crown. The purpose of the screw-in crown is

to protect the watch from penetrating water and to avoid unintentional

adjustment of the time or date. To unscrew the crown, rotate the crown

to the left where it will automatically assume position I. Your Bremont

DH-88 Limited Edition can be wound from crown position I by rotating

the crown in a clockwise motion. The movement will automatically start

with just a few revolutions of the rotor, however it is better to wind the

movement fully with about 30 revolutions of the crown. By doing this

you will achieve maximum accuracy and have a power reserve of about 42

hours even when the watch is not on your wrist.

SETTING THE DATE

You can adjust the date by gently pulling the crown out to position II.

You will now be able to change the date by rotating the crown clockwise.

Do not change the Date between 20:00 anD 03:00.

SETTING THE TIME

Pull the crown out to position III, this will stop the movement, you can

now position the minute hand exactly. When setting the time, it is worth

noting that the date change always takes place at midnight (00:00). If this

change has already taken place at 12:00 noon, you must move the hands

forward by 12 hours. To start the second hand, push the crown back to

position I. Ensure that the crown is screwed back in after setting the

watch. This can be achieved by pushing the crown in whilst rotating it in

a clockwise direction.

USING THE ROTATING BEZEL AND TIMING FUNCTION

Your Bremont DH-88 Limited Edition is fitted with an internally rotating

Roto-Click® bezel with hour calibration. The bezel can be moved, both in a

clockwise and anti-clockwise direction using the bezel crown positioned

at 8 o’clock. To use the timing function, rotate the bezel until the red

triangle marker is in line with the minute hand, the elapsed time can now

be measured and read using the minute hand against the minute and hour

markers on the dial ring.

USING THE 24 HOUR HAND

The 24 hour hand allows the wearer to tell the time in an additional time

zone. Before setting the 24 hour hand ensure that the local time is set on

the watch first. To set the 24 hour hand, pull the crown out to position

II, this will not stop the movement from running. Whilst the crown is in

position II, rotate the crown anti-clockwise to set the 24 hour hand to the

24 hour markers on the dial ring. For example, if you set the watch to 13:00

local time and your second location is 5 hours ahead, you would set the

24 hour hand at 18 hours.

CHRONOMETER TESTING

Your Bremont watch is chronometer tested and accompanied by a

performance certificate issued by the ‘Controle Officiel Suisse des

Chronometeres’ (COSC) to show that the mechanical movement has

passed all of the rigorous precision tests - a necessity of the chronometer

designation.

remember to complete anD return the cosc registration carD to

bremont to register your watch anD receive your certificate.

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The chronometer certification, which takes 15 days to complete over several

different temperature ranges and watch positions, means that the average

daily variation rate will be between -4 and +6 seconds. With 86,400 seconds

in a single day, this gives Bremont’s watches an accuracy of 99.998%.

WATCH CARE

Bremont watches are put through extensive testing before they are

released from the workshop - whether it is for time-keeping precision,

temperature, shock and scratch resistance or pressure testing; all of our

strict tolerances have to be met. Although Bremont watches have more

than proved their resilience before they are released from our workshop,

we want to ensure that the enjoyment that comes from wearing a

Bremont timepiece lasts generations. We therefore recommend that the

following tips for watch care are observed.

CLEANING

Use warm water followed by a microfibre cloth to clean metal and

sapphire.

CROWN

Ensure that the crown is screwed in to prevent entry of water into the

mechanism.

SEA WATER

Wash with fresh water following exposure to saline water.

SHOCKS AND JOLTS

Avoid any heavy shocks to the watch.

MAGNETIC FIELDS

Avoid contact with electrical equipment and strong magnets such as

speakers, magnetic tablet case covers and radio alarm clocks.

TEMPERATURE

Keeping the watch in contact with the wrist will help minimise any

exposure to extremes. Bremont recommend that you do not wear your

watch near hot water, for example in the shower, steam room or jacuzzi.

Extreme changes in temperature can cause moisture to permeate the

seals and cause condensation to form inside of the watch.

CHEMICALS

Wash with warm fresh water if it is exposed to solvents etc. to avoid

damage to seals and watch straps.

SERVICING YOUR BREMONT

Every part of your watch has been carefully chosen from the best

selection of materials available. In spite of this, a number of parts will

always be subject to natural wear. It is therefore important that these

points of wear are always kept lubricated.

We recommend that you have a maintenance service carried out every

3 to 5 years.

Only an accredited Bremont agent should carry out the servicing of a

Bremont watch. To find your nearest repair and service centre please

contact Bremont Watch Servicing on:

+44 (0) 845 0940 690 or email [email protected]

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INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY

THE FOLLOWING WARRANTY APPLIES TO WATCHES SOLD BY

BREMONT DIRECTLY OR THROUGH A BREMONT

AUTHORISED DEALER ONLY.

Congratulations on your Bremont timepiece which has been hand

assembled at the Bremont watch making facility in Henley-on-Thames,

England. Each timepiece has undergone strict quality control and testing

procedures by our highly skilled Bremont watchmakers.

Should you experience an issue with your Bremont watch, please contact

your Authorised Dealer to arrange for your timepiece to be sent to a

Bremont Service Centre. Only Bremont Authorised Service Centres are

entitled to perform service and warranty work for the purposes of this

warranty. Any work undertaken by a non-Bremont authorised agent will

invalidate this warranty.

Your Bremont watch is covered under warranty against manufacturing

defects for 3 years from date of original purchase. In order for work

to be carried out under warranty, you will be required to present, with

your Bremont watch and an explanation of the alleged defects, the duly

completed, dated and stamped (by the Authorised Dealer at the time of

original purchase) warranty card that relates to your Bremont watch. You

are responsible for any transportation costs, including but not limited to

postage, packaging materials and insurance in returning your watch for

repair. After warranted works are completed, your watch will be returned

to you at Bremont’s cost. In the event that, following receipt of your

watch, the required works are not covered by this warranty, you will be

contacted and a quote for undertaking any required repair or other work

will be given to you.

You will be responsible for such costs and, in those circumstances, the

costs incurred in returning the watch to you whether or not such works

are subsequently undertaken at your request.

The warranty does not cover straps and clasps or defects and damage

caused by:

A. Theft, loss, fire or damage through natural causes;

B. Deliberate misuse, negligence or accidents;

C. Improper use (knocks, dents, scratches etc.)

D. Repairs/servicing not provided by an Authorised Bremont Service

Centre;

E. Regular wear and tear.

For the Bremont International Warranty to remain valid, service and

warranty work must be carried out by an Authorised Bremont Service

Centre. Work carried out by other parties will result in the warranty being

invalidated.

In order to ensure that your Bremont mechanical timepiece is running to

its full potential for years to come, it will require regular maintenance and

Bremont advises that you arrange a full service by an authorised Bremont

Service Centre, every 3 to 5 years and the costs of such servicing work are

not covered by this warranty but all such servicing works are separately

warranted at the relevant time.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSRachel Morris, NSW State Library, The Shuttleworth Collection

All images and information correct at the time of printing

© Bremont Watch Company, 2016

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