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BREMONT WATCH HEADS TO MOON ON ASTROLAB ROVER

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
TUE, APR 14, 2026

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British watchmaker Bremont will send its Supernova Chronograph to the lunar surface later this year, mounted on Astrolab's FLIP rover.

The Supernova Chronograph will be attached to the chassis of Astrolab's FLIP (Flexible Logistics and Exploration Platform) rover, which is scheduled to land on the moon in 2024. This marks another step in Bremont's presence in space exploration, building on the brand's history with aviation and precision timekeeping. Astrolab's FLIP rover is designed for lunar exploration and cargo transport. The compact, pressurized rover can carry instruments and equipment across the moon's surface, making it an ideal platform for Bremont's timepiece. Bremont, founded in 2002, has established itself through chronographs and mechanical watches engineered for extreme conditions. The company has previously supplied watches to military and aviation programs, making the lunar mission a natural extension of its positioning in high-performance timekeeping. The mission represents growing commercial interest in lunar exploration, with multiple private companies and space agencies developing rovers and landers for sustained moon operations.

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