February 12th, 2013

Baume & Mercier Clifton Complete Calendar & Moonphase

Like most blues songs that use the omnipresent 12-bar chord progression can be either extremely boring or delightfully original, so can be watches that feature the classic combo of complete calendar and moon phase display. Although the new Baume & Mercier Clifton Complete Calendar & Moonphase automatic watch that was presented back in January at the last SIHH 2013 event features the excruciatingly tiresome layout that we have already seen thousands of times, it somehow manages to be a real treat for the eye of an enthusiast.

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November 28th, 2012

Baume & Mercier Clifton 1830 Hand-Wound in Rose Gold

The new Baume & Mercier Clifton 1830 hand-wound watch clearly demonstrates how far the Swiss watchmakers have come since their sometimes clumsy and often epigonic models of the past. Although their new baby still shows that it was partly influenced by more renowned models from more expensive brand names, the watch delivers a completely new level of refinement and elegance, something that you don’t really expect from a “second tier” brand.

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September 21st, 2012

Baume & Mercier Capeland Tourneau Limited Edition (Ref. 10088)

Well, it’s official: B&M finally introduces its first limited edition model designed exclusively for their U.S. customers. Destined to be sold exclusively through Turneau, one of the largest watch retailers in the United States, the new Baume & Mercier Capeland Tourneau Limited Edition (Ref. 10088) wrist watch will be produced in a limited party of just 250 pieces.

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December 10th, 2011

Baume & Mercier Two-Tone Linea Automatic (Ref. 10073)

Although the Swiss watchmaker has fairly recently updated its line of ladies watches with the beautiful Baume & Mercier Linea automatic model that featured a nicely finished stainless steel case and a mother-of-pearl dial, the guys at B&M decided to introduce yet another iteration of the watch, which is now presented in another, more expensive combination of materials. Called Baume & Mercier Two-Tone Linea Automatic (Ref. 10073,) the watch combines solid gold and stainless steel.

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December 8th, 2011

Baume & Mercier Capeland Flyback Chronograph Black Dial

For the next year, the Swiss watchmaker is slightly refreshing its 2011 Baume & Mercier Capeland Flyback Chronograph automatic wrist watch with a version featuring a nice combination of black dial and rose gold hands. It is expected that the new Baume & Mercier Capeland Flyback Chronograph Black Dial automatic watch will be officially revealed in January, 2012 during the upcoming SIHH 2012 trade show.

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October 30th, 2011

Baume & Mercier Linea Ladies Automatic

The updated Baume & Mercier Linea automatic ladies watch preserves the collection’s signature elements of design that seem to be heavily influenced by Bvlgari’s unmistakable style.

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August 24th, 2011

Baume & Mercier Hampton Small Seconds in Rose Gold

The entry-level Swiss watchmaking brand has recently updated its Hampton collection of rectangular timepieces. Among the new set of models is the fresh Baume & Mercier Hampton Small Seconds watch, which is presented in a slim rose gold body.

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January 11th, 2011

Baume & Mercier Capeland Flyback Chronograph

The new Baume & Mercier Capeland Flyback Chronograph watch is a modern re-interpretation of the classic monopusher from 1948 that will possibly appeal to the generation of baby boomers.

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November 26th, 2010

Baume & Mercier Classima Automatic Jumping Hour Limited Edition

The upcoming Baume & Mercier Classima Automatic Jumping Hour Limited Edition is basically a more affordable version of their gorgeous William Baume Jumping Hour (ref. M0A08857) model in rose gold, albeit coming in a slightly larger body and featuring a more simple (and also more elegant) decoration of its silver dial.

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August 18th, 2010

Baume & Mercier William Baume Jumping Hour (ref. M0A08857)

This autumn, the Swiss watch maker will hit the stores with a new limited edition watch. Called Baume & Mercier William Baume Jumping Hour (ref. M0A08857), it is what it is: a dressy automatic watch featuring a not so common jumping hour complication.

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