B.R.M Chronographes becomes official timekeeper of the DRHEAM-CUP / GRAND PRIX DE FRANCE DE COURSE AU LARGE. A French sailing event that has quickly established its place in the international ocean racing landscape, the 5th edition will kick off on July 11 in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.
As part of this partnership, B.R.M Chronographes is presenting a series of limited-edition timepieces and bracelets in the colors of the competition.
A men’s model, the BM6, with a diameter of 44 mm, and a women’s model, the BM2, with a diameter of 34 mm, have been specially developed by the Manufacture to meet the constraints that this type of challenge can encounter. Machined from solid, these watches feature a hand-lacquered, corrosion-resistant 316 stainless steel case, a sunray blue or white dial flocked with the DRHEAM CUP / GRAND PRIX DE FRANCE DE COURSE AU LARGE logo, Shocks Absorbers springs for the men’s version, and an engraved and numbered sighting crown, all mounted on a unique waterproof and UV-resistant Hypalon® canvas strap. It’s the perfect companion for professional and amateur sailors alike, enabling them to cope with different metrological conditions with precision and without risk of damaging the automatic mechanisms.
We are proud to be associated with the DRHEAM-CUP / GRAND PRIX DE FRANCE DE COURSE AU LARGE, an event that embodies both technical excellence and the spirit of competition. At B.R.M Chronographes, we share this passion for precision, challenge and adventure, and we look forward to seeing our watches accompany the sailors on this unique adventure.” says Bernard Richards, CEO of B.R.M Chronographes.
B.R.M Chronographes official competition timekeeper
A French watch manufacturer to time a French event to be run over three courses between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin (Manche) and La Trinité-sur-Mer (Morbihan). B.R.M Chronographes will be awarding 3 trophies for each class of boat, plus 10 special trophies, in recognition of precision, surpassing one’s limits and endurance.
At the same time, the watch brand will set sail on the Virtual Regatta platform, the world’s largest digital nautical community with over 1 million active players. Destination the virtual race called “LA DRHEAM-CUP VIRTUELLE by B.R.M Chronographes”. A unique opportunity to take the start at the same time as the real skippers on a virtual boat and experience an extraordinary adventure, the winner of which will also be rewarded by B.R.M Chronographes.
A partnership that anchors the presence of the B.R.M Chronographes brand in the world of high-level sailing.
“It’s also a great source of pride for us to have caught the eye of B.R.M. Chronographes, who are offering us the privilege of designing a limited series of watches in our colors. It’s a refined pleasure that anchors the race’s 5th anniversary in a particularly precious way, with a decidedly upmarket touch. For me, who has spent my life in innovation management, this event is the fruit of a beautiful encounter with Bernard Richards, creator of Dreams carried by his magnificent manufacture and innovations, and so much in tune with our credo: the DRH of DRHEAM which stands for Human Relations Development!” says Jacques Civilise, creator and organizer of LA DRHEAM-CUP / GRAND PRIX DE FRANCE DE COURSE AU LARGE.
