Bremont is taking its seriously capable Supermarine collection into colder waters with the new Supermarine Full Ceramic Deep Blue, a 500 metre dive watch that combines a deep blue ceramic case with the sort of technical specification that makes it far more than a pretty face. Limited to just 250 pieces worldwide, this latest addition brings a fresh colourway to Bremont’s full ceramic collection, inspired by the dramatic meeting point of ocean and ice.
Priced at £6,450, the Deep Blue is aimed at collectors who appreciate a proper tool watch but fancy something a little more adventurous than the usual blacked out diver. And while the colour might suggest something suited to a Mediterranean beach club, this is a watch designed to feel at home in considerably less forgiving environments.
Ceramic Meets The Deep Blue
The headline attraction is the 43mm monobloc case, crafted from blue ceramic. Ceramic has become an increasingly popular material in luxury watchmaking thanks to its excellent scratch resistance, low weight and ability to retain its finish over time. However, working with the material is far from straightforward, with Bremont moulding and sintering ceramic powder at temperatures of around 1,450°C to achieve the finished case.
The result is a matte blue exterior that gives the Supermarine a distinctive personality without sacrificing its purposeful character. Inside, a titanium container provides the structural foundation, while the titanium unidirectional bezel features a knurled edge and blue ceramic insert. A screw down crown and helium escape valve complete the serious diving credentials.
At 43mm across, with a 50mm lug to lug measurement and a thickness of approximately 13mm, this is no shrinking violet on the wrist. Nevertheless, the use of ceramic helps keep the watch head to a surprisingly manageable 74 grams, making it considerably lighter than its dimensions might suggest.
A Dark Dial With Plenty Of Detail
Against the blue case, Bremont has opted for a black dial with a three dimensional wave pattern, adding texture without cluttering the display. Applied trapezoidal hour markers follow the shape of the bezel and create a naval inspired crosshair motif at the centre, giving the watch a recognisable identity within the wider Supermarine family.
The black gold plated hands and indexes are filled with blue emitting Super LumiNova, providing visibility when the light disappears beneath the surface. A discreet date window sits at three o’clock, while the overall layout remains refreshingly focused on legibility.
Turn the watch over and the blue PVD treated titanium case back reveals an engraved map of the world's oceans. It is a considered detail that reinforces the watch's maritime inspiration, while connecting the design to the idea of the oceans as one vast, interconnected body of water.
Built For More Than The Beach
The Supermarine Full Ceramic Deep Blue offers water resistance to 500 metres, or 50 ATM, putting it firmly into serious dive watch territory. The combination of a screw down crown, helium escape valve and unidirectional bezel gives it the practical equipment expected of a watch designed for demanding underwater use.
Bremont has also put the new colourway through its paces in Iceland, where brand ambassador Aldo Kane, a former Royal Marine and experienced extreme environment specialist, tested the watch in freezing glacial lakes and across the country's glaciers. It is a suitably unforgiving environment in which to demonstrate the watch's ambitions, and a welcome reminder that the Supermarine is intended to be used rather than simply admired through a shop window.
Automatic Power From The BB64AH
Powering the Deep Blue is Bremont's BB64AH automatic movement, based on the Sellita SW300 platform. It features 25 jewels, a Glucydur balance wheel, an Anachron balance spring and a Nivaflex mainspring, operating at 28,800 vibrations per hour.
The movement delivers a 56 hour power reserve, giving the watch a little more than two days of running time when fully wound. Hours, minutes, central seconds and a date display keep the functionality straightforward, which feels entirely appropriate for a watch whose priorities are durability, legibility and dependable performance.
It may not be the sort of movement that will have collectors reaching for their loupe to admire elaborate finishing, but its specification is well suited to the job at hand. This is a practical mechanical diver, and the emphasis is firmly on capability.
A Strap With A Twist
The version featured here comes on a blue embossed rubber strap with a leather lining and quick release system. The textured surface complements the ceramic case, while the leather lining adds a more considered finish than a conventional rubber strap.
The quick release mechanism also makes changing straps straightforward, allowing owners to switch up the look without the usual faff of reaching for a spring bar tool.
Bremont offers the Deep Blue in alternative strap configurations too, including black rubber and a black and blue NATO style option, with the same £6,450 asking price.
Specification
Case Size: 43mm
Case Material: Blue ceramic with titanium inner container
Case Back: Blue PVD treated titanium
Thickness: Approximately 13mm
Lug To Lug: 50mm
Bezel: Unidirectional titanium bezel with blue ceramic insert
Dial: Black with three dimensional wave pattern
Crystal: Sapphire crystal
Movement: Bremont BB64AH automatic, based on the Sellita SW300
Power Reserve: 56 hours
Frequency: 28,800 vibrations per hour
Jewels: 25
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds and date
Water Resistance: 500 metres / 50 ATM
Lume: Blue emitting Super LumiNova
Strap: Blue embossed rubber with leather lining and quick release system
Limited Edition: 250 pieces worldwide
Price: £6,450
Winding Things Up
The Bremont Supermarine Full Ceramic Deep Blue is a confident evolution of the brand's modern dive watch, bringing a more distinctive colour palette to a collection that already has the technical credentials to back up its looks. The blue ceramic case is the obvious draw, but the lightweight construction, 500 metre water resistance and thoughtful dial detailing make this more than a simple exercise in changing the colour scheme.
At £6,450, it sits firmly in luxury watch territory, with plenty of competition from established Swiss names. Its combination of British watchmaking identity, full ceramic construction and serious underwater capability gives it a character of its own, however, particularly for anyone who prefers their dive watches with a little more colour.
Limited to 250 pieces worldwide, the Deep Blue will not be for everyone, especially those who favour smaller watches or more traditional case materials. For collectors after a modern, technically capable diver that stands apart from the usual sea of black ceramic, though, Bremont has made a compelling case for taking the plunge.
