The Collector’s View
- The Bremont Supernova Hawking is a 41mm, full DLC black 904L stainless steel chronograph paying tribute to Professor Stephen Hawking, produced as a limited edition of 600 pieces and positioned at the top of Bremont‘s space-inspired Supernova collection.
- Real meteorite sub-dials at 3 and 9 o’clock give each example a unique crystalline pattern; no two watches are identical.
- The BC77 calibre is chronometer-rated to ISO 3159, runs at 28,800 bph, and delivers a 62-hour power reserve.
- Hawking’s black hole temperature equation is printed on the dial at 6 o’clock alongside his name.
- The edition of 600 is the second Bremont x Hawking collaboration; the first, released in 2020, became one of the brand’s most collectible limited series.
Design and Mechanics
The 41mm case in DLC-treated 904L stainless steel is finished throughout in ultra black, with a multi-faceted decahedral black ceramic bezel that catches and scatters light across its polygonal surfaces. Angular geometry carries from case to crown, with case length reaching 48.7mm and depth measuring 14.4mm. The construction echoes Bremont’s Trip-Tick case architecture in sandwich-style layers, though here every surface is black rather than contrasted.
On the dial, a black galvanic metal grid references spacecraft solar arrays through its interlocking triangular pathways. Triangular applied indexes carry white Super-LumiNova (blue emission), and rhomboidal black gold hands — including the chronograph sweep — maintain legibility without interrupting the geometric scheme. At 6 o’clock, Hawking’s name and his black hole temperature equation are printed directly on the dial: a precise, understated inscription rather than a decorative afterthought.
Movement and Materials
The BC77 calibre, chronometer-rated to ISO 3159, beats at 28,800 bph through a Glucydur balance wheel and Anacron balance spring, with 27 jewels and a Nivaflex mainspring. Its 62-hour power reserve comfortably covers a long-haul flight from Dubai to London with reserve remaining. The decorated rotor is visible through an exhibition case back whose crystal carries a printed swirling black hole motif — functional display and conceptual punctuation in one component.
Water resistance stands at 100 metres (10 ATM). The integrated DLC 904L bracelet and the quick-release black rubber strap both use tool-free interchangeability mechanisms, a practical consideration that the Supernova’s sport-watch positioning demands. For context on where this sits within Bremont’s current range, Bremont’s earlier Supernova tourbillon occupies the more technically complex tier of the same collection.
Who It Is For
Six hundred pieces positions the Supernova Hawking firmly in collector territory rather than open-edition sport-watch territory. The combination of the meteorite sub-dials and Hawking’s equation on the dial makes each example both scientifically specific and visually singular. Bremont CEO Davide Cerrato described the project as “a contemporary tribute that reflects the ongoing influence of his work,” and Tim Hawking, Professor Hawking’s son, called the timepiece “a fitting celebration of my father and his work.” GCC collectors familiar with the 2020 Hawking edition will recognise the intensified ambition here: a full Supernova case architecture rather than an adapted existing reference.
The Bremont story has long intersected with space-heritage projects, from the Bremont Moon Mission I onward. The Supernova Hawking extends that lineage into its most technically elaborate expression yet. Coverage of the broader Supernova collection launch was among the highlights of Watches and Wonders 2026 editorial.
Final Verdict
At 600 pieces, with real meteorite sub-dials, an ISO-certified movement, and Hawking’s own equation inscribed on the dial, the Supernova Hawking earns its position as a substantive limited edition. It does not rely solely on the commemorative brief: the case architecture, chronograph functionality, and materials all meet the bar the Supernova collection sets for itself.
Technical Specifications
| Movement | BC77, 27 jewels, 28,800 bph, 62-hour power reserve, chronometer-rated ISO 3159 |
| Case Diameter | 41mm |
| Case Material | Full DLC black 904L stainless steel, black ceramic bezel |
| Water Resistance | 100 metres (10 ATM) |
| Edition Size | 600 pieces |
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| Movement | BC77, 27 jewels, Glucydur balance wheel, Anacron balance spring, 28,800 bph (4 Hz), 62-hour power reserve, chronometer-rated ISO 3159 |
| Case size | 41mm diameter, 48.7mm case length, 14.4mm depth, 20mm lug width |
| Case material | Full DLC black 904L stainless steel with black ceramic bezel ring |
| Water resistance | 100 metres (10 ATM) |
| Price | Not stated |
Frequently Asked Questions
What movement powers the Bremont Supernova Hawking?
The Supernova Hawking is powered by Bremont's BC77 calibre, a 27-jewel, chronometer-rated movement running at 28,800 bph with a 62-hour power reserve and a decorated rotor visible through the exhibition case back.
How many pieces of the Bremont Supernova Hawking are being made?
The Supernova Hawking is a limited edition of 600 pieces.
What makes the sub-dials on the Bremont Supernova Hawking unique?
The sub-dials at 3 and 9 o'clock are crafted from real meteorite. Each piece carries its own naturally occurring crystalline Widmanstätten pattern, meaning no two examples are identical.
Is the Bremont Supernova Hawking suitable for everyday wear or diving?
The watch is water-resistant to 100 metres (10 ATM), making it appropriate for swimming and everyday active use, though it is not rated for scuba diving.
What strap options come with the Bremont Supernova Hawking?
The watch ships with both a quick-release integrated ultra black DLC 904L stainless steel bracelet and a quick-release black rubber strap fitted with a deployment clasp, allowing the owner to switch between them without tools.
