The Bremont Kingsman watch collection draws inspiration from the cinematic setting of *Kingsman: The Secret Service*, while also incorporating the structure and functions of the brand's classic military watches. It integrates British watchmaking tradition with the demands of the spy setting, and can be broken down into several key elements:
*Kingsman: The Secret Service* Characters and Plot This collection is a collaboration tailor-made for the spy film, with the three watches precisely matching the identities and personalities of the different characters in the movie. For example, the rose gold special edition corresponds to the main Kingsman agents, using high-end 18K rose gold to match the agents' sophisticated and dignified image; the stainless steel special edition aligns with the instructor Merlin's calm and capable persona, with a practical multi-scenario timekeeping design; and the black DLC special edition is suitable for the trainees, its mysterious and durable style matching the high-intensity training scenes. Furthermore, the dials incorporate exclusive logos such as the Kingsman insignia, strengthening the connection with the film's IP and making the watches an extension of the film's elements.
The Structure and Functions of Bremont's Classic Watches
The series of watches was not designed from scratch, but rather draws heavily on the core characteristics of the brand's existing classic models. The rose gold and stainless steel special editions are based on Bremont's ALT1-WT world time watch, retaining its core functions of GMT world time and chronograph, ensuring practicality for espionage missions such as cross-time zone time reading. The black DLC special edition is inspired by the ALT1-B watch, continuing the stealthy design and practicality of this military-style timepiece, allowing the watch to meet the needs of covert operations while maintaining the brand's heritage. Furthermore, the entire series utilizes Bremont's patented Trip-Tick® case structure, ensuring the watch's stability and durability.
British Gentleman Style and the Practical Needs of Espionage
On one hand, as a British brand, Bremont incorporates the refinement and gentlemanly style of traditional British watchmaking into its designs. The rose gold special edition, paired with an alligator leather strap and a white dial with luminous hands, balances elegance and sophistication; the stainless steel special edition features a black leather strap with contrasting white stitching, exuding a low-key and composed style, both perfectly matching the film's image of a top agent possessing both a gentlemanly appearance and a mysterious identity. Furthermore, tailored to the scenarios depicting the agents' missions, the watches enhance practical functions, such as a rotating bezel that calculates global time zones, an adjustable 24-hour hand displaying UTC time, and a chronometer-certified movement with a 42-hour power reserve, making the watch both an accessory and a reliable tool for the agents.
Film-Related Costume Design Concepts
The series also indirectly incorporates costume design ideas from the film. When Bremont collaborated with the film's producers and the online shopping website Mr Porter to create this series, they referenced the costume design concepts of the film's costume designer, Ariana Phillips, ensuring the watch's style echoes the agents' clothing styles in the film. For example, the choice of materials and color matching of the watches are consistent with the agents' appropriate yet functional clothing style, forming a unified gentleman agent style from clothing to accessories.