Del 4,372 Posted February 29, 2020 Following on from my failed Chrono24 Panerai purchase, I changed tack completely and picked up this lovely Bremont Argonaut yesterday. It’s one of Bremont’s Armed Forces models (for civilians!). I’ve admired Bremonts for a while and nearly bought a Solo last year but it didn’t feel exactly what I was looking for at the time but this Argonaut really ticked my boxes and I decided to go ahead this time. This is the blurb from Bremont:- The Argonaut, a name inspired by Greek mythology and synonymous with Navy history having appeared on Commissioned ships for nearly 250 years. This exciting new 42mm hardened steel-cased military dive watch, houses a three-handed chronometer rated BE-92AV movement. The internal rotating bezel is operated by a crown at 4 o’clock, and readability on both the hands and dial have been crucial in the design process. With minutes being so critical in the marine environment, the highly legible orange minute hand can be seen very clearly and is filled with custom green Super-LumiNova®. · BE-92AV automatic chronometer with 42-hour power reserve · 42mm satin and polished two-piece case construction with uni-directional rotating bezel · Water resistant to 30 ATM, 300 metres · 20mm Navy Blue sailcloth strap and additional 20mm blue Temple Island rubber strap The watch comes in a really nice watchroll-type package, as you can see from the photos below, and the spare rubber strap and springbar tool are nice additions. It is very comfortable to wear and is a great size for daily use. I also love the caseback! The sapphire crystal is slightly domed and has AR, and the case has lines machined into the sides to add some nice detail, plus both crowns have detail added too (the Bremont logo on “2” and a hatched-type logo on “4”). All in all, I’m delighted with this purchase! And so to some pics! 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rikracy 1,693 Posted February 29, 2020 A Very, very nice pick up, Sir! Congrats and enjoy! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BravoDelta 22,275 Posted February 29, 2020 Very nice indeed! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 21,674 Posted February 29, 2020 Top stuff, Del !! Thanks for sharing your latest acquisition with us. I think yours is only the second Bremont that I'm aware of on the forum. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Realism 72 Posted February 29, 2020 Pam vs Breitling, to a Pam... Only to purchase a Bremont.... Talk about a 180 degrees flip whahaha... Albeit throwing in an unforseen circumstance ...I guess there will no talks of NWBIG on this one.... Lol 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Not That Rich 21 Posted February 29, 2020 Lovely pick up Del, enjoy mate 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,372 Posted February 29, 2020 Thanks for all the comments guys! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadApple 13,079 Posted February 29, 2020 VERY nice - quite PAMesque 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM284 1,505 Posted February 29, 2020 That’s an absolute cracker! Nothing like some quality retail therapy after a disappointing pam purchase! You have a truly admirable collection! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deju 1,836 Posted February 29, 2020 Love the inner rotating bezel, the dial and colours. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Callumz 40 Posted February 29, 2020 looks great Del! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Intresting 21,505 Posted February 29, 2020 Nice watch! Lovely dial, PAM like hour markers. Do the hour and minute hands glow different ? Would love to see a lume shot! Wear it in good health 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Khronos 1,339 Posted February 29, 2020 Damn Del, that is something else indeed, congrats! I appreciate little details with the packaging and accessories.. The watch is gorgeous and it fits your wrist perfectly. I wonder how it compares to the Longines Legend Diver, I had that one on my radar for a while now... But I find the Bremont much more special. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sammysmiths 41 Posted February 29, 2020 That is delicious. I own a Bremont MB II. I love their military links being ex Royal Air Force. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piccolo 655 Posted February 29, 2020 Pretty good Pam substitute mate, nice one! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,372 Posted February 29, 2020 3 hours ago, Intresting said: Nice watch! Lovely dial, PAM like hour markers. Do the hour and minute hands glow different ? Would love to see a lume shot! Wear it in good health Lume shot added in the photos now! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moondustesp 134 Posted February 29, 2020 Very nice congratulations 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simey83 1,814 Posted February 29, 2020 Absolutely stunning mate!! Just lovely. Enjoy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatarms 7,694 Posted February 29, 2020 Hell yeah! That is beautiful. Love Bremont and that looks just awesome on the wrist. Great pickup, bud! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill_C 148 Posted February 29, 2020 Nice pick up! She's a beautySent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Intresting 21,505 Posted February 29, 2020 3 hours ago, Del said: Lume shot added in the photos now! Thats a beaut. You should be very satisfied. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Popperini 17,593 Posted February 29, 2020 Sweet timepiece sir. Nice choice!Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFleischer 4,350 Posted February 29, 2020 Very sweet looking piece, congrats ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abe Fromen 1,618 Posted February 29, 2020 Ooooh Del.. that's one schweeeeeet pick up, mate. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theviking 196 Posted February 29, 2020 Oink oink. Nice pick up Del, WIGH. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites