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Bremont Time Capsule H-4 Hercules Automatic – H-4-Hercules-SS

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Bremont Time Capsule H-4 Hercules Automatic – H-4-Hercules-SS

Bremont Time Capsule H-4 Hercules Automatic – H-4-Hercules-SS

The passage tells the story of Howard Hughes and the legendary Spruce Goose, the largest aircraft built during a period of austerity. Emphasizing Hughes' visionary achievement with one minute of flight in 1947, the narrative introduces the Bremont H-4 Hercules Limited Edition chronometer, designed to honor this historic aircraft.

This watch, a blend of micro-engineering, watch design, and aviation history, is released in limited editions: 300 in Stainless Steel, 75 in Rose Gold, and 75 in Platinum. Notably, it incorporates original birchwood from the Spruce Goose's fuselage. Proceeds from each sale contribute to preserving the aircraft at the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum in Oregon.

The passage also highlights the historical prominence of British watchmaking, noting that in 1800, half of the world's watches were crafted in Britain. It emphasizes Britain's significant contribution (60-70%) to the innovation in modern mechanical watches, including escapement design. Bremont, aligning with this heritage, aims to rejuvenate the British watch industry, expressing a commitment to bringing watchmaking back to British shores.

The passage showcases the remarkable tale of the Spruce Goose, introduces the Bremont H-4 Hercules Limited Edition watch, and underscores Bremont's broader mission in reviving Britain's historical role in watchmaking.
$11,895.00
Bremont Time Capsule H-4 Hercules Automatic – H-4-Hercules-SS
$11,895.00

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The passage tells the story of Howard Hughes and the legendary Spruce Goose, the largest aircraft built during a period of austerity. Emphasizing Hughes' visionary achievement with one minute of flight in 1947, the narrative introduces the Bremont H-4 Hercules Limited Edition chronometer, designed to honor this historic aircraft.

This watch, a blend of micro-engineering, watch design, and aviation history, is released in limited editions: 300 in Stainless Steel, 75 in Rose Gold, and 75 in Platinum. Notably, it incorporates original birchwood from the Spruce Goose's fuselage. Proceeds from each sale contribute to preserving the aircraft at the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum in Oregon.

The passage also highlights the historical prominence of British watchmaking, noting that in 1800, half of the world's watches were crafted in Britain. It emphasizes Britain's significant contribution (60-70%) to the innovation in modern mechanical watches, including escapement design. Bremont, aligning with this heritage, aims to rejuvenate the British watch industry, expressing a commitment to bringing watchmaking back to British shores.

The passage showcases the remarkable tale of the Spruce Goose, introduces the Bremont H-4 Hercules Limited Edition watch, and underscores Bremont's broader mission in reviving Britain's historical role in watchmaking.