Best British Dive Watch? Bremont S302 

Hi Martyn, I think you’re the first person I’ve found who has one too! Glad to hear you love it too. I wear it every day and I’m still not tired of it! Glad you went leather strap, I think it’s the way to go. I have the light beige strap for it too, so stiff but looks great. Having gone to Bremont Townhouse a few weeks ago I believe we might see some upgrades on the bracelet soon 🤞🏼 they certainly know about the issues.

Hi Carlos sorry I totally missed your comment! I think you’ve got a great predicament there to solve 😂 They are both brilliant watches but in very different ways. I have both of them sat next to each other in the watch box. If you want a complication and like to travel get the S302. If you like better residuals, heritage and wearability go with the BB58. Since getting the BB58 Bronze the S302 definitely doesn’t get as much wrist time. Let me know which side you end up on, I’m sure you’ll love it whichever you choose

Thanks John! Very kind of you. Yes the Ball ones are really interesting, I feel like if I bought any Ball watch I’d constantly sit in the dark admiring the lume. C Ward is a brand that really interests me. They’ve got some beautiful watches and they’re local. I just can’t get comfortable with the logos, I realise that sounds a really pathetic reason but it’s just never worked for me. That said the limited edition they have just done with Scottish watches almost made me part with my money… then I walked into Tudor and spent all my money 🤦🏼‍♂️

A very fair point! Well I was born in London and live in Oxfordshire so it’s a pretty good match for me 😉 What is interesting is finding out it’s not wholly owned by the brother English (they no longer have a controlling share) so not sure if technically it’s British owned anymore. I will say having being to Townhouse a couple of weeks ago they’ve got some great people there and were transparent beyond what was necessary. They’ll always be a controversial brand but they’re definitely interesting and they do finish a case pretty nicely

@@NiceKettle I often drive pass the 'Wing' (Bremont Tech Centre) just outside Henley. When I do, I keep saying to myself, I should book up a tour of their facility and also have a squint at their museum. I've got one of their ALT1-C chronographs, and as you say, the case is bullet proof.

@@Rog5446 If you own a Bremont Rog, you absolutely must do the tour. It will give you an even better idea into what went into making your watch. Real nice people and a great ethos at Bremont. I'll almost certainly pick one up at some point...