The Titanium Field Guide

BRM GP-44 The First

The BRM GP-44 The First is a 44 mm titanium chronograph with a Valjoux 7753 automatic movement.

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Price
≈$7,100 (€6,300)
Material
Titanium
Grade / type
Titanium (grade undisclosed)
Water resistance
100 m
Type
Chronograph
Case diameter
44.0 mm
Origin
France
Movement
Automatic chronograph, movement suspended on shock absorbers
Caliber
Valjoux 7753
Power reserve
46 h
Complications
Chronograph, Date
Colour
Grey
Surface treatment
None
Finish technology
Natural finish
Caseback
Sapphire (display back)
Nickel-free
No (steel contact)
Bracelet / strap
Strap with lightweight stainless steel tang buckle machined from the solid in nine parts
Crystal
Sapphire (front and case back)
Display back
Yes
Dial
Grey or black
Dial colours
Black Grey
Lume
Super-LumiNova (hand tips)
Availability
Offered
Status
Current
Not published
Reference, Thickness, Lug-to-lug, Weight, Hardness, Construction, Matching bracelet
Medium confidence Verified Oct 2026 Source: BRM GP-44 The First (maker)
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Frequently asked questions

Is the BRM GP-44 The First nickel-free?

No. At least one part that touches the skin is steel, usually the caseback or the clasp, and steel carries nickel, so the guide does not list it as nickel-free.

What grade of titanium is the BRM GP-44 The First?

Titanium, with no grade stated. The caseback is sapphire (display back). The record is at medium confidence, so check the maker's page before relying on it.

What size is the BRM GP-44 The First?

The case is 44 mm across. It is water resistant to 100 m.

How much does the BRM GP-44 The First cost, and is it available?

It is in production, at a list price of $7,100.

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