Bremont Supersonic: Bremont's Tribute to Concorde

Now, British Airways, which, along with Air France, was one of only two airlines to fly the Concorde from 1976 to 2003, becomes the latest British organization to partner with Bremont for the launch of a historically significant timepiece To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the aircraft, now sadly permanently grounded, Bremont launches its eighth historical limited-edition timepiece, the Bremont Supersonic, incorporating parts of one of the most famous and iconic planes in history - Concorde The blue hands of the Supersonic echo British Airways blue on Concorde's famous livery and a subtle motif of the plane's iconic silhouette can be seen on the second-hand subdial.

The elegant design of Concorde gave it an instantly recognizable silhouette, which has been incorporated into the movement of the Bremont Supersonic "Concorde was more than just metal She inspired pride and emotion - that is truly a rare thing.

We are delighted to dedicate the Bremont Supersonic chronometer to this remarkable type and will incorporate aluminum from Concorde Alpha Bravo into the watch The Bremont Supersonic is our unique tribute to the world's only successful supersonic airliner; it's an honor to work with a prestigious company such as British Airways and for them to trust us with their Concorde heritage." "Concorde made the dream of supersonic travel a reality She was a landmark in aircraft design and her incredible achievements make her a classic example of British engineering at its finest.

She was cutting edge throughout her 27-year service." Alex Cruz, British Airways' Chairman and CEO, said: "Concorde was such a magnificent piece of engineering and will always be an important part of our heritage We are hugely excited to have partnered with Bremont, another British brand with a history of exceptional design, as we celebrate Concorde's 50th year and look ahead to our centenary in 2019." The Bremont Supersonic in stainless steel, with blued steel hands and Connolly leather strap in Concorde blue, is limited to 300 pieces and retails for $12,495. Source