B.R.M Chronographes is a French independent watchmaking manufacture founded in 2003 by industrial designer Bernard Richards in Magny-en-Vexin, France. Holder of the prestigious "Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant" (Living Heritage Company) label — France's highest recognition for exceptional artisanal expertise — the brand stands apart in haute horlogerie through its uncompromising commitment to handcrafted, fully customizable timepieces. Every B.R.M watch is conceived, designed, and assembled in-house, with an emphasis on mechanical complexity, skeleton architecture, and bold aesthetic expression rooted in the world of motorsport.
The brand's design DNA draws directly from racing, aviation, sailing, and golf — each reflected across its distinct collections: Racing (V6, V12, R-series), Aéro, Boat Master, Golf, and Art Car. Far from conventional Swiss watchmaking, B.R.M embraces a French engineering sensibility that fuses technical precision with uninhibited creativity. Skeleton dials, visible escapements, carbon-fiber components, and vivid color combinations define the brand's unmistakable visual language, making each piece as much a mechanical sculpture as a timekeeping instrument.
With partnerships alongside iconic names such as Martini Racing and Corvette Racing, B.R.M Chronographes has firmly established itself as the watch of choice for motorsport enthusiasts and collectors who demand individuality. Every model is produced in limited numbers and can be personalized to the client's specification — a rare offering in contemporary luxury watchmaking that keeps the spirit of true bespoke craftsmanship alive.
2003
B.R.M Chronographes founded in Magny-en-Vexin, France by Bernard Richards, with a vision to create handcrafted, motorsport-inspired timepieces unlike anything produced by the Swiss establishment.
2005
Launch of the iconic V6 collection, inspired by the V6 engine architecture. The model's bold case design and skeleton dial immediately established B.R.M's signature aesthetic in the independent watchmaking world.
2007
Introduction of the V12 collection, named after the legendary V12 racing engine. Featuring a larger 44mm case and high-complication movement, the V12 became the flagship of the Racing line.
2009
B.R.M awarded the "Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant" (Living Heritage Company) label by the French government, recognizing the manufacture's exceptional artisanal expertise and contribution to French industrial heritage.
2011
Launch of the Boat Master collection, expanding B.R.M's sport-inspired universe into the world of sailing with dedicated marine complications and nautical aesthetics.
2013
Introduction of the Aéro collection, drawing inspiration from aviation instruments and cockpit design. The collection brought new dial architecture and precision chronograph functions to the B.R.M lineup.
2015
Official partnership with Martini Racing, producing a celebrated limited-edition collaboration that united two iconic names in motorsport culture. The watch became a collector's landmark piece.
2017
Collaboration with Corvette Racing, releasing a co-branded limited edition that cemented B.R.M's position as the preferred watch partner for elite motorsport teams and drivers worldwide.
2019
Launch of the Art Car collection, marking B.R.M's boldest creative statement — timepieces conceived as wearable kinetic art, with hand-painted or engraved dials produced in ultra-limited numbers.
2021
Introduction of the Golf collection (GF-series), extending the brand's sport philosophy to the greens and broadening its appeal among luxury sport lifestyle enthusiasts beyond motorsport.
2023
Launch of the V17 (V17-48), the most technically ambitious Racing model to date, featuring an oversized 48mm case and in-house movement with enhanced power reserve — a statement of B.R.M's continued push for horological extremes.
