One of the Coolest Contemporary Field Watches Just Got a Compelling Makeover

It might change how you think about bronze watches.

a closeup of a bronze bremont tool watch

Published February 12, 2025

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Last April, British independent watch brand Bremont caused a stir when it unveiled a dramatic rebrand at the Watches and Wonders trade show in Geneva.

The brand unveiled a new logo, a new ethos and several new collections. The poster child of the new Bremont was the Terra Nova collection, a series of unique and attractive field watches with 904L stainless steel cushion-shaped cases, neo-vintage styling and solid-block Super-LumiNova indices.

Bremont’s rebrand and, by extension, the Terra Nova, proved fairly controversial among fans of the brand, who missed the nods to Bremont’s aviation roots and lamented the loss of longstanding hallmarks of the brand in the new designs, like its proprietary three-piece “Trip-Tick” case.

But now that the dust has settled, I think most can see the Terra Nova for what it is: a really good-looking, highly original and very capable collection of tool watches. I’ve liked the Terra Nova from the start, and now the brand has given the collection a thorough makeover in a brand-new material that may gain it some more fans.

a bremont bronze watch in sane — One of the more unique field watches on the market just got even quirkier.

Bremont’s Bronze Age

Bremont has unveiled the Terra Nova Bronze Collection, which sees the Terra Nova Date, Chronograph and Power Reserve models all get their stainless steel cases and bracelets swapped out for bronze.

But just as Bremont opted for tougher 904L stainless steel over more common 316L steel for the original Terra Nova, the brand also sought out a more rugged version of bronze for these bronzed beauties.

The new watches boast cases and bracelets made from cupro-aluminum bronze (copper-aluminum), which has some distinct advantages over the more commonly utilized phosphor/tin bronze.

a man plays with sand while wearing a bremont bronze watch — The cupro-aluminum bronze alloy used in the watches is more durable than traditional bronze.

The first difference is aesthetics, as cupro-aluminum bronze has more of a yellow-gold appearance whereas phosphor bronze is more reddish. The good looks of cupro-aluminum last longer, too, as this form of bronze develops a patina more slowly and more evenly than its counterpart.

It’s also a more rugged material than traditional bronze, boasting higher tensile strength and greater scratch resistance. Despite its toughness, it’s still lighter than both tin bronze and stainless steel thanks to the lightweight aluminum and silicon in its chemical makeup.

Outside of the material swap, there are some minor aesthetic changes made to the collection, with the “Wayfinder” compass logo and block-numeral indices all having shrunk just a bit to bring a more balanced look to the dial.

three bremont bronze watches in sand — Three models in the Terra Nova line have been given a bronze makeover.

Pricing and Availability

I think bronze is a natural fit for the Terra Nova collection, as it perfectly meshes with the field watches’ unique neo-vintage styling. The choice of a more premium, tougher bronze also makes sense for Bremont, given the brand’s reputation for rugged tool watches and the use of 904L steel in the base models.

All three new watches get gradient dials that are darker at the sides and lighter in the middle, adding to the aged look. The three-hander and chronograph both received green dials, while the power-reserve model has a brown dial. The natural colors again are a solid choice, matching the outdoorsy vibes of the collection.

a closeup of a bremont bronze watch — The power-reserve version is a limited edition of 100 pieces.

The chronograph and three-hander are each available on either a nylon NATO strap, a nubuck leather strap, or a quick-release bronze bracelet. The power-reserve model, which is a limited edition of 100 pieces, is only available on the bracelet.

The Terra Nova Bronze collection is available now from Bremont, with the Terra Nova 40.5 Date Bronze retailing for $3,750 on a strap and $4,150 on a bracelet; the Terra Nova 42.5 Chronograph bronze going for $6,150 on the strap and $6,550 on the bracelet; and the limited-edition Terra Nova 40.5 Power Reserve Bronze landing in the middle at $5,100.