B.R.M Chronographes, Official Timekeeper of Grand Pavois Organisation events in 2023.

Bernard Richards Manufacture – B.R.M Chronographes becomes the Official Timekeeper of Grand Pavois Organisation events for a period of 3 years, from 2023 to 2025.

A French watchmaker with exceptional know-how and creator of the « Made in France » concept, B.R.M Chronographes will be a partner of the Grand Pavois La Rochelle international boat show (September 2023), the Défi Atlantique Guadeloupe / Horta / La Rochelle (April 2023) and the Rallye des Iles du Soleil (October/November 2023).

With a unique, creative, modern and innovative vision of watchmaking, B.R.M Chronographes is the result of Bernard Richards’ passion for motor sports. It is a passion that conveys strong values, such as pushing back personal limits, great feats, extreme pleasure, the quest for perfection, and much more. All these values are very close to the world of the sea and the events created and organised by Grand Pavois Organisation. « It is a great honour and pride to have B.R.M Chronographes as the official watchmaker and timekeeping partner for our events. This partnership is all the more important and symbolic with Bernard Richards, in the same way as Grand Pavois Organisation, being such a passionate person », declares Alain Pochon, President of the association created in 1973 on the initiative of sailing professionals.

A powerful story with essential values.

Bernard Richards Manufacture – B.R.M Chronographes results from the strength of commitment and passion for precision mechanics that drives its founder Bernard Richards. Completely independent, this production unit sheltering in a haven of peace in the Vexin region makes automatic watches that are finished entirely by hand and which can be customised according to taste thanks to an online configurator. Using state-of-the-art materials such as titanium, carbon, Fortal HR® and tantalum, Bernard Richards offers his customers, motor sports enthusiasts like himself, exceptional crafted products. For this intrepid entrepreneur, luxury is above all « about technicality and perfection at every stage in the process« .

A limited edition B.R.M Chronographes Grand Pavois La Rochelle watch and a Brake bracelet available in two colours.

30 limited edition B.R.M Chronographes Grand Pavois watches will be produced and will come in a luxury case with a watch identification plate. The 44 mm diameter watch case is carved from a block, its sunny blue coloured dial will have a discreet Grand Pavois signature with the three hallmark flags of the international in-water boat show. This unique watch will be available on the website (www.brm-chronographes.com) and by phone at +33 (0)1 61 02 00 25.

A Grand Pavois Brake bracelet, a titanium brake disc machined in the mass with a black PVD coating, will also be offered by B.R.M Chronographes with the choice between two polyester cords, one in blue and white or one in red and white.

Bernard Richards

« The French company B.R.M Chronographes is very proud to be a partner of the Grand Pavois La Rochelle, one of the most stunning and prestigious boat shows in France »