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In November 2017, record-breaking polar explorer #bensaunders will set out to make the first solo and unsupported crossing of Antarctica. This west-to-east traverse from Berkner Island to the Ross Ice Shelf via the South Pole and the Shackleton Glacier was planned by Ben’s close friend Lt Col Henry Worsley, who nearly completed the expedition before falling ill and passing away in hospital in Chile in January 2016. The journey remains unfinished. Bremont has worked with Ben for many years and particularly on his last expedition which saw him complete the longest human-powered polar journey in history, an incredible 1,800 mile trip, and for which #bremont developed the purpose built Terra Nova watch. The now sold-out Limited Edition had to be able to withstand the #extreme climate conditions of the South Pole, being worn on the outside of Ben’s jacket to serve as a crucial navigational device with its GMT hand. #bremont watches are designed to be fit-for-purpose in the most severe places on earth, they are designed to be Tested Beyond Endurance. To that end the company is thrilled to be supporting Ben’s next venture, the Trans-Antarctic Solo Expedition, and to be working with him on the testing and development of a new prototype watch. Bremont Co-Founder, Giles English; “It has been a real privilege working with Ben over the years, he has an unrivalled list of polar achievements and to have him testing our watches out in the field is absolutely fantastic. Nick and I are passionate ourselves about polar history and greatly admired explorers like Scott; to continue supporting Ben in making history is something we’re very proud to do. The Terra Nova watch was a brilliant success so we’re looking forward to unveiling what we’ve been working on when Ben safely returns in 2018. We wish Ben the best of luck, there’s truly no one better placed to tackle this incredible feat.”© Copyright 2024