Tag Baume et Mercier

Baume & Mercier Capeland Worldtimer: Finally in Rose Gold

Baume & Mercier Capeland Worldtimer (ref. MOA10107 aka 10107)

'Worldtimers' are extremely popular these days. They are produced as ultra-limited one-offs, as well as dirt-cheap throwaways from numerous Chinese "fashion" brands with a lifespan of a fruit fly. Baume & Mercier has recently introduced its own take on the idea. Powered by a (technically) in-house automatic caliber, the new Baume & Mercier Capeland Worldtimer (ref. MOA10107 aka 10107) is available both in stainless steel and in a lot more expensive rose gold body.

Baume & Mercier Capeland Tourneau (Ref. 10088)

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 -again: exclusively- through Turneau, one of the largest luxury retailers in the United States, the Baume & Mercier Capeland Tourneau will be produced in a limited party of just 250 pieces. And it will be expensive, too.

Moving Upmarket: 2011 Baume & Mercier Linea Two-Tone

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

The beautiful Linea Collection with its nicely finished stainless steel case and a mother-of-pearl dial proved to be so popular among the target audience that it would be a crime not to introduce yet another, more upscale iteration. Now available in an even more expensive combination of materials, the 2011 Baume & Mercier Two-Tone Linea 10073 mixes solid 18-karat rose gold with high-grade stainless steel.

Baume & Mercier Capeland Flyback Chronograph

aume & Mercier Capeland Flyback Chronograph

The vintage-styled Baume & Mercier Capeland Flyback Chronograph (refs. M0A10006 & M0A10007) collection is a modern re-interpretation of the classic "monopusher" design from 1948. This version will appeal to many representatives of the generation of baby boomers looking for a nice "classic" chronograph at a relatively affordable price. What could be even more exciting (for the brand,) there is a good chance that some of the brand's younger customers would want one of these timekeepers, too, thanks to its impeccable finish, elegant exterior design, and, of course, the good mechanism made by La Joux-Perret: the brand's new source of mechanical calibers.

Baume & Mercier William Baume Jumping Hour

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

Right in time for the holiday shopping season, Baume & Mercier will hit the stores with a new limited-edition William Baume Jumping Hour (ref. M0A08857, also known as ref. 8857). It is what it is: a dressy automatic watch featuring a not so common jumping hour complication. What's even more exciting about this timepiece is that this is a true limited-edition model: with just a handful of individually numbered devices to ever be released, there is a good chance that it will become a rarity in no time at all.

Baume & Mercier Riviera Magnum XXL (ref. 8835)

Baume & Mercier Riviera Magnum XXL Automatic (ref. 8835 aka MOA08835)

Inspired by the legendary Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore, the Baume & Mercier Riviera Magnum XXL (ref. 8835 aka MOA08835) is a relatively affordable piece of gadgetry for those not willing to spend a fortune on the real thing (or, as I think I need to add after meditating a minute or two on the subject sometime after this brief review was already published, it is not fair to use such a degrading combination of words as "a real thing" implying that this one is just a shameless ripoff: I think of it as more of an "homage" to the famous ROO, which is one of the best forms of flattery if you want my opinion.)