The new Capeland watch is rendered in a steel case measuring 42mm in diameter and 15.1mm in thickness. The case shows polished and satinized finishes. The model is 50-meter water-resistant.

The top of the watch is protected by high-grade sapphire crystal. Also made of sapphire crystal, the case-back reveals to the viewer the intriguing mechanism which animates the functions of Baume & Mercier Capeland watch, including an oscillating weight, engraved with the brand`s Phi emblem and adorned with Cotes de Geneve and snailed patterns.

The new Baume & Mercier Capeland watch is animated by a self-winding mechanical movement with a fly-back chronograph function. Made by Lajoux-Perret, the movement features blued steel screws and circular-grained plate and bridges.

The face of the new Baume & Mercier timepiece is represented by a brown dial with red-black and white elements. The display sports Arabic numerals and centralized leaf-shaped hands for indicating hours and minutes. The small seconds beat in a counter located at 9 o`clock.

The chronograph functions are rendered through a 30-minute sub-dial at 3 o`clock, a 12-hour counter at 6 o`clock and a central seconds hand. The date aperture is placed between 4 and 5 o`clock. The periphery of the dial also demonstrates tachymeter and telemeter scales.

The new Baume & Mercier Capeland watch is secured with a brown alligator leather strap with light-colored stitching.

Baume and Mercier Capeland Pictures Gallery

         The years so far have been good to this brand and the timepieces created by Baume & Mercier are amongst the top watches in this industry, with certified mechanisms and highly sophisticated designs. The year 2010 will bring a new model to the Classima Executives Collection by Baume&Mercier, a collection renowned for its elegant approach and for its brilliant materials. This year, the collection will be extended by a new model, which puts great emphasis not only on design, but on technical complications as well. The new watch goes by the name of Classima Executives XL Chronograph and Complete Calendar Watch and it offers some of the most desirable functions you would want to see in a watch.

         The design is made up of simple lines recreating a serious and classy effect, with a case measuring 42 mm in diameter and crafted from stainless steel. The dial matches perfectly the choice of materials, providing a guilloche pattern on a silvery main plate. The polished stainless steel material was employed both for the case and for the bezel, offering a shiny elegant appearance. The crown located at the 3 o’clock position is being sided by two pushers used for the adjusting of the main functions of the watch.

         The new Classima Executives XL Chronograph and Complete Calendar Watch by Baume&Mercier provides functions of telling the day, date and month, but these functions need to be adjusted for the months with 31 days, because it doesn’t use a standard mechanism for perpetual calendar. The mechanism is a mechanical automatic movement defined as the ETA 7751 and has to be periodically adjusted as to guarantee the accuracy of the complete calendar.

         The dial presents us with three sub-dials, a 24 hours indicator, a sub-dial for the day and month and a moon phase function at the 6 o’clock position. The date function is indicated through a gold hand that starts from the center of the dial and points to the lateral sides of the dial. Everything presented on the dial is very organized and very easy to read. Covered in sapphire crystal, the new Classima Executives XL Chronograph and Complete Calendar Watch by Baume&Mercier, maintains the same level of elegance and sophistication.

         Available on a black leather strap, this watch will surely guarantee you some head-turning wherever we might find yourself, whether it’s at an official meeting or at a night reception.

        Baume&Mercier puts indeed a high price on value and just as the brand’s motto says: “Accept only perfection, only manufacture watches of the highest quality”, all the watches produced by the brand follow the same standards of technical excellence and innovative design. The first model of a Chronograph Mono-pusher watch was introduced by the brand in 1938 and was surely a success, given the fact that after all this time this concept is still wanted on the market.

        With new and interesting improvements, Baume&Mercier presents us now with the new Baume&Mercier Chronograph Mono-pusher Watch, a timepiece of genuine quality that has managed to bring together in one mechanism all the necessary functions that a watch should provide nowadays. The most amazing element about this watch is that the crown can perform its traditional function and act as a pusher at the same time, due to a state-of-the-art technology which allows these two elements to form one device.

        The case of the new Baume&Mercier Chronograph Mono-pusher Watch measures 41 mm in diameter and it’s crafted from one of the most refined materials, 18 K pink gold. Apart from technical excellence, sophistication would be another term to describe this unique timepiece that pays its tribute to the first models introduced by the brand back in the 1930’s, with great emphasis on contemporary design and innovative functions.

        If we were to talk about the dial of this watch we could only say that it all fits together, the colors, the size, the adornments, everything. Belonging to the William Baume Collection, the new Baume&Mercier Chronograph Mono-pusher Watch displays some of the features of this line, such as the silver guilloche patern for the dial, along with the sub-dials arrangement. The sub-dials are placed symmetrically, one at 9 o’clock for the small seconds, while the other located at the 3 o’clock position, indicating the chronograph minutes.

        The impressive movement equipping this new Baume&Mercier Chronograph Mono-pusher Watch has stirred the watch connoisseurs, as it is highly performant and quite difficult to manufacture and to assemble. We’re talking here about a Lajoux-Perret 5000 Caliber, which is a hand-wound movement generating a power reserve of 42 hours.

        The watch is available on a hand-sewn brown leather strap and folded with a pink gold clasp, matching the material from the case and will be distributed in a limited number of only 20 pieces.

        The Baume&Mercier Classima Executives collection is dedicated to those of us who prefer refined timepieces, luxurious designs and wrist accessories that scream good taste and professional achievement. A watch for a multi-national CEO, a watch for a celebrity, or simply a timepiece designed for a watch connoisseur, the new Baume&Mercier Classima Executive Watch has it all, from sophisticated design to reliable mechanism.

        This year the Classima Executive Collection has been extended with the introduction of four new models, each approaching the same elegant appearance and chic style. Embracing a silvery design, the new watches impress through their sober lines and slimness.

        The case of the new Classima Executive Watches by Baume&Mercier is extended to either 30 mm in diameter or to 42 mm in diameter. The polished stainless steel employed in the manufacturing of the cases is of the finest quality and guarantees a brilliant aspect.

        The choice of the dial was a very educated one, as it matches perfectly both the polished stainless steel from the case and the satin-brushed steel from the strap. The dial focuses on a guilloche pattern and uses for the color contrast blue hands to tell the main functions of the watch. The dial is also adorned with Roman numerals to indicate the hours, while for the minutes; the designers have chosen to use Arabic numerals from 5 to 5. One of the models is equipped with a second time zone under the 12 o’clock position and a date located at 3 o’clock.

        The new Baume&Mercier Classima Executive Watches are equipped with mechanical self-winding movements, which provide the best reliability there is and also a power reserve of 40 hours, which at one of the models the power reserve function is expressed through a sub-dial located near the 6 o’clock position.

        Out on the market to impress, the new models from the Baume&Mercier Classima Executive Collection are definitely accurate definitions of success, power and refinement. Designed especially for people with incomes over the average and for those who know that style is hard to get, the Baume&Mercier Classima Executive Watches are successful timepieces that have help to propel even more the reputation of this brand.

        Renowned around the Europe, but especially in France and Italy, for creating high performance, sophisticated sporty chronographs, Baume & Mercier introduced a stylish model especially designed to meet the needs of a lady- Baume & Mercier Hampton Square Watch.

        The watch features simple, rectangular, stainless steel case and bezel which have been embellished, by the Baume & Mercier designers with diamonds giving thus to the timepiece an luxurious air of classy elegance. The elegance of the case is matched with an alligator leather strap in pink hues which gives the watch profound and delicate feminine touches.

        On the mother of pearl dial, there are stainless steel elongated Roman numeral hour markers and hour hands, also aside from the time indicator function from the watch’s center, the model also has a small date window positioned between 4 and 5 o’clock.

        The timepiece is animated by Swiss-quartz type movement, features sapphire crystal fitted with anti-reflective coating, and provides a very good water resistance of 165 ft.

        Baume & Mercier Hampton Square Watch is a sophisticated timepiece which combines highly feminine design touches, it is not a watch designed for a woman who takes down challenges; it is rather a classy accessory created to make a statement about the delicacy, refinement and elegance of its owner, definitely a high-class lady willing to pay its $ 4,990.00 price tag.

Baume & Mercier Hampton Square Ladies Watch pictures

        Taking watch-making up to a state of art, Baume & Mercier created thousands of sophisticated timepieces that have seduced both high-heeled refined ladies and alpha men who seek the perfection of the finest detail. For the watches connoisseurs and impassionate collectors this brand represents both high–performance technology and sublime mechanisms presented in an impressive design which perfectly meets both genders’ needs and expectations.

        Renowned for creating innovative brand new models, Baume & Mercier presented another luxurious and fashionable model which adds classy design touches to the sporty look of its Riviera XXL Magnum the ultimate expression of power and refinement in a contemporary design and attractive appearance.

        Baume & Mercier upgrades its most impressive steel model by using precious materials, and, thus giving it a special aura of prestige and mystery. Riviera XXL Magnum PVD Red Gold conveys the sense of high-class elegance through its double red gold bezel which frames a sporty dial, combined with the dark matt PVD coated case and bezel.

        The vulcanized rubber used in its strap gives the watch a superb charismatic look, and with a robust size of 43 mm in diameter conveys a sense of strength and masculinity to a man’s wrist. The complex design of the dial features two chronograph counters surrounded by anthracite fitted with Côtes de Genève decorative motif, and, against the dial’s black base it provides optimum time legibility.

        At the core of this model is a mechanical self-winding Valjoux 7750 movement, revealed through a porthole located at the case’ back which reinforces the magnetic attraction exerted over Baume & Mercier enthusiast buyers worldwide.

        The watch features subsidiary seconds functions along with hours and seconds counters also it is fitted with date window located at 3 o’clock position. The sophisticated look is completed by the elegant gold hour hands and Roman numeral hour markers.

        A wonderful combination of timeless sophistication and charismatic vanguard design Baume & Mercier Riviera XXL Magnum PVD Red Gold can be bought for $6,490.00.

Baume & Mercier Riviera XXL Magnum PVD pictures

        Created to pay a tribute to time and its measurement, William Baume collection is an outstanding horologic achievement that takes the Baume & Mercier watch-making skill and craftsmanship up to a state of art which brought the brand the supreme quality certification- the Poinçon de Genève, also known as the ultimate Geneva Hallmark.

        Designed to rise to the Baume & Mercier international prestige of high-quality and precision, the new collection is comprised of 3 Haute Horology timepieces- the William Baume Retrograde, William Baume Tourbillon, and William Baume Ultra Thin. The central design features of the collection are the grey dials with guilloche patterns, the elegant round rose gold cases and the classy alligator leather straps.

        Measuring 43 mm in diameter, William Baume Tourbillon features rose gold case and, hosts a gold-framed tourbillon carriage located in an aperture, at 9 o’clock position; it also features, at 6 o’clock position, a small second’s sub-dial.

        Just as the name states it, William Baume Ultra-Thin measures only 41 mm x 5.8 mm and is animated by a hand wound movement of only 2 mm in thickness. Knowing that ultra-thin watches are preferred by women for their refined delicacy and classy elegance we can say that William Baume Ultra-Thin is an impressive piece of timeless unadorned elegance, a coveted accessory which can give a special sense of individuality to any outfit.

        Least but not last William Baume Retrograde model has also rose gold case which measures 41mm and divides the seconds display in two, it has, as a distinctive design feature an oversized date window located at 12 o’clock position, and the retrograde seconds, which are located at 6 o’clock position in a graduated circle arc fitted with a snake-like hand.

        This Baume & Mercier collection is a very exclusive one, not only due to its price tag of around $13,900.00 but also because there will be only few lucky watches enthusiasts who will have the honor of wearing one of these timepieces on their wrist, because the limited edition has just 178 timepieces, as for the tourbillon model, there are only 10 watches produced worldwide.

Baume & Mercier The New William Collection pictures

        Hampton is one of Baume & Mercier haute horology lines, which merges the seductive elegance and high-end details in order to please highly competitive men who can appreciate the refined elegance of a classy and charismatic timepiece.

        Baume & Mercier Hampton Square Dual Time is another timepiece which rises to the height of this brand’s international notoriety, reuniting the well known Swiss precision and Baume & Mercier refinement and elegant design.

        A coveted item for Baume & Mercier’s enthusiasts, Hampton Square Dual Time is an elegant watch manufactured from carefully polished stainless steel, a material used for the unadorned rectangular case and bezel, matching a wonderful high-end alligator leather strap which confers the model a special classy elegance.

        The silver dial of Baume & Mercier Hampton Square Dual Time acquires special accents due to its stainless steel elongated Roman numeral hour markers and also due to the contrasting blued center hour hands, located at the 6 o’clock there is a subsidiary additional time zone indicator, and at 12 o’clock position there is a two-digit date display.

        Animated by an automatic movement, the watch is fitted with sapphire crystal; it has a water resistance of 50 meters which reveals the designer’s intention of creating an accessory which gives a special sense of elegance and masculinity to an elegant outfit but is not built to withstand eccentric challenges, indeed a collectable item, Baume & Mercier Hampton Square Dual Time has a price tag of $3,990.00.

        This year, Baume & Mercier comes with a new upgraded version of one of their precious models, Women’s Hampton Classic, which stands out for the well known Baume & Mercier high-performance technology and immaculate mechanism but also for the elegant and delicate feminine design.

        The timepiece’s rectangular case and bezel are manufactured from a two-tone stainless steel; these two tones also merge yellow gold and silver, which give the watch a precious sense of elegance in combination with the diamond embellished bezel. And thinking…”diamonds are forever” we can say that this timepiece is an irresistible item of timeless elegance which will definitely conquer a woman’s heart.

        As another delicate design touché we must mention the mother of pearl dial with gold accents on the elongated Roman numeral hour markers. In spite of not having a multitude of functions- the watch includes only central time function and date window positioned at 6 o’clock, the model is a must have for any modern woman, a beautiful yet classy accessory which gives a sophisticated look to any outfit to the lucky ladies who can afford to pay its price of over $ 2.000,00.

Baume & Mercier Women’s Hampton Classic pictures

• The watches are built for the man that wants to combine elegance with hard strength. Even though the watches look elegant they are built to resist pressure and scratches and any other problems.
• The watch is water resistant up to 200 meters underwater and can be easily worn for scuba diving and sailing as well as any water activity.
• The watch has a self winding activity that can be seen through a small square window located at the bottom of the watch casing.
• The square casing is made of stainless and titanium and it can be worn for dress occasions as well as a functional watch. The self finished steel is highly polished and it resembles a mirror like finish.
• You can choose from a color of selection of black and white on the dial face. The strap is vulcanized rubber but you do get an alligator strap by special order.
• The numerals are white on a black dial and vice versa while the hands are made of stainless steel with luminescent coating to make time reading easy at night. At the bottom of the dial there is a separate dual time zone chronograph and a huge time display at the 12 o’clock position.
• The trademark of the watch is Greek letter “PHI” which is found on the dial, winding crown and case back of every registered Baume and Mercier watch to indicate that it follows the numerical divine proportion as set by Leonardo Da Vinci.
• The size of the watch is about 45 mm and the width of the casing is about 34.1 mm.
• Although the watch has been expressly made for men, it’s still great for women to wear too. You can also get a separate version for women that is almost the same size and shape but with 52 diamonds embedded in to the bezel. This version has been specially made for Middle Eastern Women and comes in two colors of white and pink. The women’s version is a limited version with only a few pieces being made to order.

        What it’s going to cost you?
Baume and Mercier is a top quality Swiss watch maker with a world class reputation. The watches they make immediately become heirloom pieces and are well worth the investment. At present, the cost of the Baume & Mercier Hampton XL Magnum in Titanium is estimated to be about $3,249.00 to about $4,490.00.

        A little history!
        Baume and Mercier are well known as watch connoisseurs and they do good work. The company was founded in 1830 and they are associated with Cartier and Piaget; all of whom are owned by the company Richemont. With such illustrious company, it stands to reason that the watches they make will be elegant. The company has been around for several years and their design team has recognized the need for chunky yet hip watches that are easy to wear too.

        Every watch or piece of Jewelry that comes out of the B&M design stable is wearable but immediately becomes an heirloom piece if you can afford it. These new stainless steel models of the latest Baume and Mercier line are not only elegant but eminently wearable with several functional adaptations that make it one of the more enviable models to be released recently. A few technical specifications.

• The watch has a nifty little titanium and stainless steel casing that makes it very resistant to scratches and water leakage.
• It looks extremely elegant with an angled almost diamond like appearance. The watch is chunky but functional and great for unisex use too.
• The casing is an even 43mm which might make it a little difficult for women to wear but it does look elegant.
• The dial is in a classic white but you can choose other colors like black depending on availability. There is a date display on the facing and luminescent hands that display time in the darkness too.
• The facing is a scratch resistant sapphire crystal and coated with an antireflective coating.
• The watch has three separate watch faces on the dial that feature chronograph functions. The three dials are for a 2 hour counter located near the 6 o’clock position, a second’s counter located at the 9 o’clock position as well as an half-hour watch counter located near the 12 o’clock. The three dials are controlled by a highly polished pushers located on the side of the 12 sided bezel.

        What it’s going to cost you?
Baume and Mercier is a high quality precision company that offers Swiss made time pieces to keep the time. As a result, prices are indicative of the care that has gone into making the time pieces. At last count, each piece of the watch was going for an average costing of $2,069.99- $3,390.00. You can order the watch online but at last count, the model seems to have sold out with no reserve! Several sites are also offering second versions of the watch which are great too if you can get a model that has undergone limited use.