Bremont’s Jaguar collection pays tribute to some of the most notable British racing icons of the 20th century, mainly the C-type, D-type, and E-type cars. Each of the timepieces created by Bremont as an homage to these cars, displays the exquisite design of the motor vehicles, along with the British engineering and rich automotive history that surrounds them.
Now, on the 70th anniversary of Duncan Hamilton’s iconic 1953 Le Mans race win, Bremont is introducing a new version of their C-type model. This 1953 Le Mans race was iconic due to the fact the Jaguar C-Types finished first, second, and fourth, marking a historic win. The latest C-type timepiece to celebrate this special occasion is created with reference to the lightweight tubular chassis and aluminum body of the iconic racecar that produced this historic win. The C-Type racecar had a fluid design shape giving it exceptional aerodynamics. Taking the notable design features and the car’s classic shape, the all-new C-type timepiece was created.
Bremont CEO Davide Cerrato comments: “There is an intrinsic link between motorsport and high-end watchmaking. Automotive inspired timepieces date back to the early rally timers used in the 30s with wristwatches coming in in the 60s at a time when drivers really depended on them, using chronograph functionality to record lap times and pit stops. It’s been over 70 years since the release of the C-type and Bremont is thrilled to continue celebrating Jaguar’s incredible motoring heritage with the release of this new piece.”
The previous C-type that was created by Bremont was a white dial with white chronograph counters and a black tachymeter bezel. For the 2023 rendition of the C-type, Bremont has used a black dial with contrast white sub-dials, and for the very first time, the brand has used a steel bezel insert for the tachymeter scale. This steel bezel matches well with the 3-piece steel case.
This 43mm monochrome C-type chronograph timepiece is a modern take on a motoring classic and is a fine addition to Bremont’s Motorsport collection. Stripping the colour palette back to the original silver-coloured chassis presents the Smiths-inspired sub-dials and vintage details in an altogether refreshing and modern way. The stainless steel Trip-Tick® case has been constructed with a scratch-resistant PVD-treated middle case.
The brushed finish of the bezel is done in reference to the famous disc brake of the C-type, which was the first ever racecar to use this type disc brake design. The screw-down crown comes engraved with the original Jaguar heritage Dunlop tire tread, which Bremont states took quite an amount of time to get the crown design to match up with the tire tread.
Bremont’s CEO Davide Cerrato loves this new design, and in regards to this new C-type, comments “There is an intrinsic link between motorsport and high-end watchmaking. Automotive-inspired timepieces date back to the early rally timers used in the 30s with wristwatches coming in in the 60s at a time when drivers really depended on them, using chronograph functionality to record lap times and pit stops. It’s been over 70 years since the release of the C-type and Bremont is thrilled to continue celebrating Jaguar’s incredible motoring heritage with the release of this new piece.”
We personally do feel that this new dial design is a step up from the previous rendition of the Jaguar C-type timepiece. The reverse panda look gives the watch a more stand-out appearance, while the steel bezel with brushed finish is a nice touch that also adds a nice shiny effect on the dial. The reverse panda dial layout mirrors the gauges from the C-type with white gloss numerals, a white small seconds sub-dial at 9 o’clock, and a white chronograph 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock. A large date window is shown at the 6 o’clock hour mark, while the 5 and 7 o’clock Arabic numerals are removed, which incidentally also puts more focus back on the date window.
This new Bremont C-type comes with a (drivers) black leather strap with holes, which can be changed to the strap of your choice. Bremont has used the modified Calibre 13 1/4’’’ BE-50AV movement in this timepiece, which features a glucydur balance wheel and anachron balance spring. The movement operates at a great frequency of 4Hz (28,800 VpH) which offers a high level of accuracy, while also providing a decent power reserve of 56 hours. The case back of the timepiece comes with a decorative coin that depicts the Jaguar “Growler” hood badge.
The latest of a three-watch release, this new C-type showcases Bremont’s history and expertise while also celebrating the 70th anniversary of the 1953 Le Man’s race, with a racing-inspired timepiece with just the right amount of details to make it a modern timepiece with ties back to its history. Visit the Bremont website (click here) to see the interview of Bremont’s ‘Icons of Motorsport’ which has special guests including Williams Racing F1 drivers, Alex Albon, and Logan Sargeant and Isle of Man TT legend Peter Hickman. The event also elaborates more about this timepiece and the history of Jaguar watches, along with the brand’s other newest racing-inspired timepieces.
Reference: Jaguar C-type Collection
Specification
- Case: 43mm
- Case Material: Stainless steel Bremont Trip-Tick® case
- Dial: Black metal multi-level dial incorporating Bremont’s classic raised central section with a debossed Jaguar Heritage logo
- Crystal: Domed anti-reflective, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
- Water resistance: 200m (20 bar)
- Movement: Modified Calibre 13 1/4’’’ BE-50AV
- Power reserve: 56 hrs
- Strap: Black leather racing strap with stainless steel pin buckle
Availability: Made To Order via through Bremont.com
Australian Recommended Retail Pricing: $9,300
