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    BRM lug widths

    Most BRM watches use a 22 mm lug width: 252 of the 312 BRM references with a confirmed width (81%).

    Lug widths at BRM

    The BRM story

    1. 1986

      Bernard Richards founded the manufacture in Magny-en-Vexin, near Paris, before the watch brand existed.

    2. 2003

      Founded in Magny-en-Vexin, France by Bernard Richards.

    3. 2003

      The B.R.M Chronographes brand launched with its first model, the GP40. The name stands for Bernard Richards Manufacture.

    4. 2014

      B.R.M introduced its Shock Absorbers system, with the movement suspended on springs, across its automatic calibres.

    Firsts and innovations

    2014. B.R.M describes itself as the first to mount a three-hand watch on shock absorbers, a system it introduced in 2014.

    Ambassadors over the years

    Will PalmerFrom 2015Racing driver

    B.R.M became the official timing partner of the young British driver during his 2015 BRDC Formula 4 season, with a limited edition planned.

    Aidan KennyFrom 2023Racing driver

    The Porsche Sprint Challenge North America champion signed a brand ambassador deal with B.R.M, announced in February 2023.

    BRM collections

    V6 22 mm 113 references GF6 22 mm 46 references GF7 20 mm 36 references V12 22 mm 36 references MK 22 mm 16 references DDF6 22 mm 13 references V7 20 mm 13 references BM2 20 mm 9 references DDF12 22 mm 7 references V8 22 mm 7 references BM6 22 mm 6 references AERO 22 or 20 mm 3 references FF39 22 mm 2 references

    FAQ

    What lug width do BRM watches use?

    22 mm is the most common (81% of BRM references with a confirmed width), followed by 20 mm.

    Do all BRM watches take the same strap size?

    No. BRM uses 2 different lug widths across its collections, so check your exact model or reference.

    When was BRM founded?

    BRM was founded in 2003 in Magny-en-Vexin, France by Bernard Richards.

    Who are BRM's ambassadors?

    Over the years BRM has partnered with Will Palmer (from 2015), Aidan Kenny (from 2023).

    Help

    What is lug width?

    The gap between the two lugs that hold the strap, in millimetres. A new strap must match it exactly: 20 mm lugs take a 20 mm strap.

    Measure it in 30 seconds

    1. Take the strap off, or look at the back of it: many straps print their width.
    2. Measure the inside gap between the lugs with a caliper or a millimetre ruler.
    3. Round to the nearest whole millimetre. Most watches use 18, 20 or 22 mm.

    Strap, quick release or system?

    Most watches use spring bars, so any strap of the right width fits. Many smartwatches use their own band system instead, such as Apple Watch bands or Garmin QuickFit.

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