Bremont brings elevated watchmaking into the Supernova collection with this striking 41mm Tourbillon. Contemporary, architectural, and mechanically expressive, it feels like one of the boldest statements in Bremont’s current lineup.
The all-new Bremont Supernova 41mm Tourbillon marks a new chapter for the collection, showcasing a fresh expression of the brand’s modern watchmaking direction. While Bremont has long been built on pillars of vintage military and aviation-inspired designs, this release pushes the brand into a more architectural and contemporary space, pairing a slim 41mm 904L steel case with a flying tourbillon and a sharp, well-executed skeletonised design.
Being unveiled only four years ago, the Supernova collection is Bremont’s modern watchmaking line, created to push the brand into a more contemporary and design-led space. The collection also introduced Bremont’s first-ever integrated bracelet design, making it a significant step forward and an important milestone in the brand’s history. The Supernova collection formed part of Bremont’s broader “H1 Generation” of watches, which marked a new era for the brand in both movement-making and case design.
We have just recently seen one of the boldest feats not just for Bremont, but for modern watchmaking as well, with the brand set to become the first British watch brand to go and remain on the Moon. Our very own Mario has covered this timepiece in detail, but the important point to note here is that the watch falls under the Supernova collection. While the case carries the same structural and architectural design language the Supernova line is known for, the blue luminous chronograph dial is anything but ordinary.
While this latest Supernova Tourbillon does not quite have the same bold aesthetic as the space-bound Supernova, it still delivers an eye-catching design thanks to its skeletonised dial, unique bridge layout, and, of course, the flying tourbillon complication.
Modern Architecture, Openworked Drama
The case of this latest Supernova Tourbillon is, as mentioned earlier, made from 904L stainless steel, a higher-grade steel often highlighted for its corrosion resistance and the bright sheen it gives off. The case is made up of a complex multi-part construction, almost like a sandwich design, which features a DLC-coated black middle section that adds a nice touch of contrast against the steel components.
The deep black bezel also has a multifaceted design, which helps reinforce the timepiece’s contemporary and architectural style. The sharp lines of the bezel perfectly complement the angular surfaces of the case, giving the whole watch a sharper and more technical presence on the wrist.
The integrated bracelet, which transitions seamlessly into the case, is another key part of the Supernova’s overall appeal, as it helps reinforce the watch’s modern and polished identity. I like how the angular surfaces of the case are reflected in the bracelet design, along with the various finishing techniques, such as the vertically brushed surfaces and polished chamfered edges, all of which help further highlight the bracelet’s sharp architecture.
The dial continues that sharp design language, with the movement skeletonised in a way that not only highlights the key components, but also adds an artistic framework that holds everything in place. There are so many cool elements within this dial, yet they all work harmoniously together to create an intricate design with a highly technical complication integrated into it.
Bremont states that the skeletonised framework has been arranged in a geometric structure that echoes the architectural identity of the Supernova collection. As you can see from the bridges, it features light blue lines running through the individual “plates”, which are in fact filled with Super-LumiNova. This, paired with the Super-LumiNova on the hour markers and even the flying tourbillon, gives the timepiece a striking display of colour that really comes to life in low-light conditions.
While there are many different elements to this dial that capture attention, the highlight feature is the flying tourbillon at 6 o’clock. Its open, unsupported construction gives the lower half of the dial a real sense of motion and mechanical theatre, while also reinforcing the Supernova Tourbillon’s technical skeletonised identity. The flying tourbillon certainly feels beautifully integrated within the skeletonised framework of the movement.
Mechanical Substance Beneath The Surface
The skeletonised movement that creates this visual appeal is the BHC91180MH, a hand-wound calibre that has been developed alongside La Joux-Perret. For those that may not know, La Joux-Perret is a respected Swiss movement specialist known for producing and developing calibres for a wide range of watch brands. So having their expertise involved in this project gives the Supernova Tourbillon even more credibility from a mechanical standpoint.
For a manual-wound movement, it operates at an impressive 4Hz (28,800 VpH) with 23 jewels, while offering a handy 60-hour power reserve. The key feature of the movement is, of course, the flying tourbillon, which makes one revolution every 60 seconds and also serves as a running seconds display.
Initial Thoughts
Bremont’s Supernova 41 Tourbillon feels like one of the clearest statements yet about the brand’s direction towards contemporary watchmaking. Rather than lean on the aviation and military cues that have shaped so much of the brand’s history, they are expanding their horizons with architectural driven modern designs. The 41mm 904L steel case, black ceramic bezel, integrated bracelet design, and sharply skeletonised dial all working together to create something that feels far more design-led.
The technical movement also backs up the visual aesthetic we get, with the hand-wound BHC91180MH calibre developed with La Joux-Perret delivering accuracy and power that makes this timepiece fit to be suitable for daily wear. With a slim profile of 41mm x 10.72mm thick, it is also presented in a wearable design that certainly carries wrist presence. And it’s this balance that makes the timepiece noteworthy. It is not just Bremont trying to show it can make a tourbillon, but Bremont showing it can build a modern, wearable, and genuinely distinctive halo piece around one.
Bremont Supernova 41mm Tourbillon
Reference & Specifications
| Feature | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Reference | Bremont Supernova 41mm Tourbillon |
| Dimensions | 41mm x 10.72mm thick, lug-to-lug: 48.70mm |
| Case | Stainless steel 904L “screw-less” case construction with a DLC black case middle. Black ceramic bezel. |
| Crystal | Domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal. Bremont Branding on crystal. |
| Dial | Black Skeletonised movement bridges infilled with dark blue Super-LumiNova® (Blue emission). Bremont signature flying tourbillon carriage. Black Galvanic metal dial ring including Indexes filled with dark blue Super-LumiNova® (Blue emission). |
| Caseback | Stainless steel 904L |
| Movement | Manual-wound BHC91180MH, beating at a frequency of 4Hz (28,800 VpH) |
| Functions | Hours, minutes & flying tourbillon (also acting as the constant seconds). |
| Power Reserve | 60 hours |
| Water Resistance | 100 metres (10 ATM) |
| Strap | Stainless steel 904L integrated bracelet with quick release mechanism. |