BRM FF 39-40: "Full Throttle"!

BRM threw a stone into the horological pond by introducing a revolutionary watch with a trapezoidal design and an anti-shock system unique to the watch engine. It's already available in 36 titanium or bronze versions with a colorful livery.

BRM has just launched a brand new model with a fresh, unexpected and disruptive design that, like the rest of the French manufacturer's models, marked their era: R50, PMT-40/43-N, 3MVT and even SCR 48 EN in Wheel Nuts.

The FF39-40 is a mix of round (V8-44, V12-44) and rectangular (PMT-40/43-N, Birotor BRT-1, CR-44-) watches. It has an isosceles trapezoid shell! A more precise rounded isosceles trapezoid. In addition to this powerful design, the new FF39-40 is also interesting from a technical point of view, as it has a special sports protection system. It stays true to the motto of its founding president, Bernard Richards: "Detail that comes from excellence comes from performance." Its name perfectly symbolizes this concept: FF stands for Full Float, and "39-40" stands for Dimensions of the trapezoidal case.

From the outset, this new model has been available in several versions: 4 titanium series with 8 color versions each, 1 bronze series with 4 models, ie 36 models, also custom-made according to customer requirements, e.g. Other collections made in France.

Therefore, the case is available in natural titanium or black PVD treated titanium, or even bronze with an overall cut. Titanium brings lightness from mechanical movement, which is the DNA universe of BRM. Bronze brings a special touch, the material acquires a lustre over time and gives each model a unique rendering. It is attached to the wrist via an Alcantara strap with or without Velcro, and hand-stitched to complement the color of the numbers. But you can also opt for a more elegant alligator or leather strap. The sapphire crystal-equipped bezel and caseback are made of 316L steel.

Other novelties: crown moved to 5 o'clock (machined from brushed steel, with hand-painted colored rings) and connected lugs (steel or bronze), typical BRM style, with cylindrical shape .

Here, there is no dial to view the movement in its entirety. Hand-decorated lightweight black hands rotate directly above the movement. Numbers and brand logos are affixed directly to the sapphire crystal using a process that includes laser ink printing, UV curing, followed by deposition of a layer of epoxy, followed by a second cure. All of these fix the impression in a lasting way.

The watch is powered by a self-winding Precitime movement that beats at 28,800 vibrations per hour. It offers a power reserve of 38 hours, a bit of a short autonomy for today's three-hand watches, although the barrel is equipped with a constant movement winding to optimize the power of the mainspring. Visible through the sapphire crystal case back, the Fortal HR oscillating weight is equipped with a bronze counterweight.

But aside from these features, the most interesting is the revolutionary sports protection system, which is placed in suspension. A technology that uses solutions from the automotive sector: silent blocks and belts, based on the same principle as the silent blocks that isolate the engine from chassis vibrations. It inherits the isoelastic system patented by BRM in the 2000s, which consists of mounting the movement on flexible carbon fiber or fiberglass arms to absorb shocks. This innovative mechanism makes the FF39-40 the first automatic watch to adjust shock resistance in both vertical and horizontal planes.

Therefore, the stability in the vertical plane is ensured by the self-supporting casing ring in the anodized Fortal HR and the five mute blocks in the ogi machined in nitrile. The horizontal stability of the floating movement fixed by the threaded flange is ensured by two belts, also made of nitrile rubber. Stainless steel micro hex socket head cap screws compress counter-adjustment rods in micro carbon fiber to limit lateral movement of the cage within the housing.

On the occasion of its 20th anniversary, French manufacturer BRM showcased its full ability to innovate and astonish in the sometimes overly polished world of watchmaking. The FF39-40 “Full Floating” is an extraordinary watch, both aesthetically and technically. Certainly one of the highlights of 2022.

Technical characteristics
– Case: Isosceles trapezoid with rounded corners, 39×40 mm, titanium/black titanium/bronze, water-resistant to 30 m, carbide-machined 316L stainless steel bezel, UV-hardened sapphire crystal, carbide-machined 316L stainless steel UV hardened sapphire crystal on back, brushed stainless steel crown at 5 o'clock;
– Dial: skeletonized, black hour and minute hands, hand-cut, brightened and decorated;
– Movement: Self-winding Precitime movement, 28,800 vibrations per hour (4Hz), 25 jewels, 38-hour power reserve;
– Functions: hours, minutes, seconds;
– Strap: Black Alcantara / Alligator / Leather, Machined Stainless Steel BRM Single Buckle;

- refer to
– FF39TG-LFN: Grey titanium case and black bezel and caseback
– FF39TN-LFG: black titanium case and grey bezel and cover
– FF39TG-LFG: grey titanium case grey bezel and case back
– FF39TN-LFN: black titanium case and black bezel and case back
– FF39TN-LFN: Bronze case