At this year’s Watches and Wonders, Baume & Mercier revealed new models that are an encounter of history and technology.
Baume & Mercier started its iconic brand in the watchmaking business in 1830 with the motto: “Accept only perfection. Only manufacture watches of the highest quality”, and it’s followed these words to this day. Since its foundation, it has created a dialogue between watchmaking expertise and a passion for design.
THE NEW HAMPTON M0A10795
Unveiled at Watches and Wonders 2025, the timepiece carries forward its architectural representation of time inspired by the maison’s Art Deco from the 1920’s. Its small size makes it a delicate, feminine piece that nestles ideally against a woman’s wrist. Such a slender silhouette and fine proportions enhance its distinctive elegance. In keeping with the refined minimalism of its collection, based on a very understated graphic allure, the Hampton M0A10795 features a silvery opaline dial, which forms the backdrop for a bright, contrasting dynamic. The hours and minutes sweep along in a rectangular case crafted in polished stainless steel, asserting refined proportions: 35mm x 22.2mm and a thickness of 6.92mm. A scratch-proof domed sapphire crystal protects it. The elegant steel cabochon crown is set with a synthetic blue spinel, harmoniously reflecting the hue of the blue hands. The timepiece is driven by a quartz movement with six years of autonomy and is water-resistant to 5 ATM (approximately 50 metres). It is mounted on an interchangeable bracelet in black calfskin with an alligator pattern. The strap may be changed without the need for tools, thanks to a very reliable spring bar system. The Hampton collection showcases the fascinating crossroads between technical mastery and aesthetic research, the cornerstone of this watchmaking work of art.
THE THREE NEW CLIFTON BAUMATICS
The new models M0A10802, M0A10778 and M0A10771 revealed at Watches and Wonders 2025 are a sneak preview of the entire collection, which will be launched in September. The Clifton collection carries forward the heritage of round, slender watches that were very fashionable in the 1950s. The watches from this decade also stand out for the simplicity of their design. The new Clifton Baumatic M0A10802, M0A10778 and M0A10771 go one step further in expressing discreet, understated luxury by reworking multiple details. The proportions and finishings of the case have been overhauled. With a diameter of 39mm, this new case has a thickness of 11.5mm, whereas the precedent models measured 12.2mm and even 12.6mm. This slim profile reinforces comfort in wear and enhances the refinement of these pieces. Arabic numerals have been reintroduced at 12 o’clock. The indexes are longer. The date disk appears in a large aperture at six o’clock and features a new font. The crown is integrated and more slender. The strap buckle is interchangeable. The beauty and strength of the Manufacture Baumatic movement that drives these three new watches is a masterpiece of technology and sophisticated finishes. This calibre offers resistance to everyday magnetic fields up to 1500 Gauss, oscillates at a frequency of 4Hz (28,800vph), has autonomy with a five-day power reserve (120 hours) and boasts a water resistance of up to 5 ATM (approximately 50 metres).
Baume & Mercier collections are available at Bahrain Jewellery Centre (BJC).
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