Bremont Bamford S500
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Bremont Bamford S500
New release Ltd edition from Bremont. Whats your thoughts, Bamford bandwagon or cool watch?
I actually quite like it in some ways, for a diver its an interesting take and I like the blue cutout style. Unsure about the California numerals but again, adds a bit of interest.
Its a bit of a beast though at 43mm x 16.5mm depth and 51mm L2L.
I actually quite like it in some ways, for a diver its an interesting take and I like the blue cutout style. Unsure about the California numerals but again, adds a bit of interest.
Its a bit of a beast though at 43mm x 16.5mm depth and 51mm L2L.
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Re: Bremont Bamford S500
I've just been watching their, dark and moody, 1960's Spy Thriller style video on this. . .
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. . Yes; I'll go with cool watch and would gladly swap my Supermarine S2000 for one. Mind you, a C60 Abyss SH21 is equally cool.
I've not looked at the price but presumably the Bamford connection adds a 20% premium.
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. . Yes; I'll go with cool watch and would gladly swap my Supermarine S2000 for one. Mind you, a C60 Abyss SH21 is equally cool.
I've not looked at the price but presumably the Bamford connection adds a 20% premium.
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Re: Bremont Bamford S500
Yup, thanks Stephen. I've seen that on Facebook now.Soporsche wrote:I think it was £3,995 Guy!
Doesn't actually seem too bad (high).
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Re: Bremont Bamford S500
It’s a standard S500 size and shape, with a cutout Cali dial over a solid disc of luminous material. The handset is first for Bremont, as is the ceramic relief bezel with polished markings.
At £3,995 it’s a £500 premium over a standard steel S500 (I think the DLC usually adds a couple of hundred quid), and it’s cheaper than the recent S502 Jet.
I was initially put off by the California dial but have warmed to it and now I really like it and all things considered it’s not extortionate for a Bremont LE with a Bamford connection.
I was at the launch and spent a good amount of time with each of the brothers and with George Bamford himself - very approachable for a billionaire.
At £3,995 it’s a £500 premium over a standard steel S500 (I think the DLC usually adds a couple of hundred quid), and it’s cheaper than the recent S502 Jet.
I was initially put off by the California dial but have warmed to it and now I really like it and all things considered it’s not extortionate for a Bremont LE with a Bamford connection.
I was at the launch and spent a good amount of time with each of the brothers and with George Bamford himself - very approachable for a billionaire.
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I like that
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Re: Bremont Bamford S500
Me too. I would normally allow a DLC, California dial with blue undertones style watch to pass by uncommented as I wouldn't be fussed, but this is really nice (IMO - I appreciate it's not for everyone!)
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First time I think I've seen Giles wearing a tie!0uatiOW wrote: ↑Thu Apr 28, 2022 2:20 am It’s a standard S500 size and shape, with a cutout Cali dial over a solid disc of luminous material. The handset is first for Bremont, as is the ceramic relief bezel with polished markings.
At £3,995 it’s a £500 premium over a standard steel S500 (I think the DLC usually adds a couple of hundred quid), and it’s cheaper than the recent S502 Jet.
I was initially put off by the California dial but have warmed to it and now I really like it and all things considered it’s not extortionate for a Bremont LE with a Bamford connection.
I was at the launch and spent a good amount of time with each of the brothers and with George Bamford himself - very approachable for a billionaire.
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Re: Bremont Bamford S500
Wasn't sure about this when I looked at it this morning, but it has grown on me considerably. The California dial and the blue make it really interesting. The stumbling block for me would be the thickness and the value proposition at £4K. As always with Bremont, what would £4K get you from other manufacturers? That said it's different, with a dial that will certainly draw attention and discussion.
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I’m clearly ignorant of this but I think it’s a bit odd, an homage to a rich bloke’s son? I may wait for the Bremont Tamara Ecclestone, motorsport style of course.
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Re: Bremont Bamford S500
Yep the Bamford association means nothing to me either. I was looking at it purely from a watch/value/aesthetic perspective.
As per Des's comments I always end up looking at their price point vs other brands and to date haven't really bought into the Bremont proposition.
I do have to say that aside from the thickness, Its growing on me re its looks.
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Re: Bremont Bamford S500
He's a rich bloke's son who has his own watch company - I don't think it's an homage to anything, more a collaboration.
Don't like it one bit, but some of their modifications/designs are decent.
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