Baume and Mercier watches are a remarkable sight, and I want one! Timepieces that are elegant and practical with one smooth swoop of the second hand. In 1834, member of the Baume family founded the Societe Baume Feres in the village of Les Bois, in the Swiss Jura. The Baumes had already been active in watch making for many years. At first, the priority went to enameled pocket watches. In 1844 Joseph Baume went to England to set up business relations there. Watches signed “Waterloo”, “Diviko” and “Dirdar” opened distant markets in Australia and New Zealand.
The family company gave convincing proof of its dedication to mechanical elegance and precision when one of its timepieces won the 1893 timing competitions at the Kew-Teddington Observatory with a score of 91.9 out of a possible 100. In 1912, William Baume met the watchmaker and jeweler Paul Mercier at the Geneva watch and jewelry shop in Haas. The meeting resulted in the signing of an agreement in November 1918 for the establishment of Baume et Mercier in Geneva. This proved to be a very successful enterprise, and in 1912 they were awarded the coveted Poincon de Geneve, official recognition of flawless quality products. Watches dating from this period are now rare collector’s pieces, worth thousands of dollars.
When you call a Baume and Mercier watch a timepiece, you are saying a mouthful. To see a Baume and Mercier Rivera XXL timepiece, you notice that the watch is black on black. Its movement is smooth and flawless. It looks like a watch that you could wear anywhere and not want to take it off.
The Baume and Mercier Hampton Square is B&M’s icon watch. Referring to the Hampton’s on Long Island, you can feel the way of life that exudes harmony and tranquility. A modernly traditional watch, it is a classic timepiece and worth the money you will pay for it.
Ahh, but the Baume and Mercier Classima Executives is just what it says it is. Executive styling with Swiss master craftsmanship. The Classima Executives is a classical timepiece with mechanical movements, small useful complications and refined finishing. It leaves nothing to chance, and is a timepiece that you can wear formally or casually.
Baume and Mercier didn’t dare leave the ladies out. The Baume and Mercier Diamant is elegance and practicality at its best. A square case with curved sides counterbalance the curve of the sapphire crystal and highlights the sensuality of its shape. Supreme luxury is an understatement. With and off center diamond, any woman would be proud to call this her own.
These timepieces are not made in mass quantity. Baume and Mercier built their name on their craftsmanship and that takes time. Check them out at www.Baume-et-mercier.com and fall in love!
