British watchmaker Bremont takes one giant leap for watch-kind! Teaming up with Astrolab, their new Supernova line takes a permanent vacation to the Moon.
When you talk about watches in relation to the Moon, there are only a few names that immediately come to mind. The most prominent of these is Omega, which has made it part of its marketing for decades. If you are a watch nerd, names like the Seiko Pogue or the Bulova Lunar Pilot also make the list.
But with the advent of the recent Artemis II mission that flew around the Moon, who says there is not room for one more? Certainly not Bremont. Since 2002, the British brand has been searching for new and creative ways to break the glass ceiling in the watch industry. Since its rebrand, it has created timepieces built to withstand some of the harshest environments on Earth. Now, only one frontier remains: the final frontier. Or, as Tim Curry puts it in Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3, “SPACE!”
As Watches and Wonders 2026 gets underway, Bremont has looked beyond our planet and into the stars. With the debut of its new Supernova collection, it both unveils a fresh design and begins a partnership with American space company Astrolab. This collaboration will take a Bremont watch to the Moon… and keep it there!
Trip-Ticking, Never Slipping
Before heading into orbit, though, it is worth bringing things back down to Earth. The new Supernova collection presents a case profile that feels both new and familiar within the brand’s catalogue. Measuring 41mm in diameter, 48.7mm lug-to-lug, and 14.4mm thick, it is as robust as it sounds. This is due in large part to several elements of the case construction.
First is the use of 904L stainless steel, noted for its improved scratch resistance, corrosion resistance, and brighter finish compared to standard 316L. This is paired with a multifaceted black ceramic bezel, which shares those properties while remaining lightweight. Bremont’s signature Trip-Tick case design is also present, with a black DLC-coated mid-case separating the 904L top and bottom sections.
The Supernova is also an integrated bracelet watch, which usually suggests it will wear slightly larger than its on-paper dimensions. However, the inclusion of female end links may allow for greater articulation than is typical for this style. If that is not to your taste, the watch is also available on a black rubber strap with a deployant clasp.
Fantastic Voyage
The new design is where the Supernova truly distinguishes itself from its siblings. Drawing inspiration from spacefaring engineering, it introduces sharp geometric lines, angular facets, and polygonal surfaces across the bezel, crown, and pushers. The dial is equally ambitious.
Inspired by the geometry of solar arrays and spacecraft panels, it features a three-dimensional black galvanic grid structure with triangular pathways that draw the eye inward. Beneath this sits a full layer of Super-LumiNova, delivering exceptional legibility while giving it the look of a Star Wars control panel.
Triangular applied indices and rhomboidal hands, all filled with Super-LumiNova, maintain consistency with the overall geometric theme. The chronograph sub-dials at 3 and 9 o’clock mirror the main dial’s grid pattern and are framed by galvanic silver rings, adding depth and precision. A tachymeter scale also encircles the dial, allowing for quick readings of speed over time.
Of course, the design and its name are shaped by Bremont’s mission with Astrolab. The brand is set to make history as part of Astrolab’s FLIP (FLEX Lunar Innovation Platform) rover mission. The rover is scheduled to land at the lunar south pole later this year, during winter in the Southern Hemisphere.
Aboard Astrobotic’s Griffin-1 mission, the Supernova will become the first watch to remain permanently on the Moon. Unlike previous timepieces worn by astronauts, this watch will exist as a lasting artefact on the lunar surface, making the Supernova, in a sense, the ultimate watch on the Moon. We wish Bremont, Astrolab, and all involved the very best with this ambitious mission.
A Capable Chronograph
Powering the Supernova is Bremont’s Calibre BC77, an automatic movement operating at 28,800 vibrations per hour (4Hz) with a 62-hour power reserve. Adjusted to chronometer specifications, it features a chronograph complication with a 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock and a small seconds display at 9 o’clock, complemented by a date window at 6 o’clock. The decorated rotor, visible through the caseback, adds a final touch of refinement to an otherwise purpose-driven movement.
Initial Thoughts
As far as rebrands go, Bremont’s has had a rough reception within the online watch community. While not all of the criticism surrounding the initial shift feels justified, the industry was clearly frothing to see what would come next. That said, the move from purely aviation-focused design to a broader exploration of extreme environments has been a welcome evolution. Much of Bremont’s current lineup feels purpose-built, and each new collection has reinforced this refreshed identity.
With the Supernova, Bremont takes a confident step into uncharted territory, both literally, given that one of its watches will sit 384,000 kilometres away; and figuratively, as it embraces a more contemporary design language. What it has already shown is that watchmaking can, and will, go further than ever before, and that the horological world still has a long way to go.
Reference: Bremont Supernova Chronograph Bracelet / Rubber Strap
Specifications:
| Dimensions | 41mm case diameter x 48.7mm lug-to-lug x 14.4mm thickness |
| Case | 904L stainless steel with black ceramic bezel & black DLC steel midcase |
| Dial | Black galvanic, 3D printed with white accents |
| Crystal | Sapphire |
| Caseback | Open sapphire |
| Movement | Automatic Cal. BC77 with chronograph (30min register), small seconds, & date complications |
| Power Reserve | 62h |
| Beat Rate | 4Hz / 28,800VpH |
| Water Resistance | 100m / 10bar |
| Strap/Bracelet | Interchangeable integrated steel bracelet with butterfly clasp / Black rubber strap with deployant clasp |