Horological Meandering

Baume & Mercier: "Life is about moments" with the permission of Baume & Mercier Baume & Mercier has been around for 180 years since 1830. The motto of Maison d’Horlogerie remains - "Accept only perfection, only manufacture watches of the highest quality" ...  

B&M has always been something we poor schmucks can look upon and now with even greater joy and happiness but pardon my ignorance what is the other brand that Richmont is planing to invigorate in 2011? Thank you Best Damjan

Further to the last posting about Baume & Mercier 2011 novelties, some of our readers (especially the Antipodeans) have asked "Baume et Mercier...who?" The mystery is solved: there were other names. In 1844, Joseph Celestin Baume left Switzerland and went... 

My first BnM in 20 years!! Thks MTF. Best, Horo

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Was still a teenager then and I remember tissot and Solvil et Titus watches as well. Those were starter watches, and most of the range(some would argue all) is insignificant horologically. Best, Horo

wow....wow.....wow those historic chrono just blew my socks off.... gorgeous ! Imran

But you were more accurate and articulate in expression!!! Best, Horo

Imran, We don't usually allow shouting and expletives on PuristSPro but this time, its understandable. Regards, MTF

Without it, the watch would have been stunning ! The date window cuts the scale and gives the proof that the case is bit too large for the movement. It is a pity that they didn't have the wish to avoid it. Fr.Xavier

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Hi, I was fortunate to have the privilege of previewing the new models. One word - very very nice, some even stunning! And if one takes into consideration the price point (PuristS usually consider price last) they are pretty awesome! So awesome, I've been... 

Baume and Mercier you have gone on my radar screen. I do wish there was no date but I'm hoping that it's forgiven when I see the price! Well done.

I must say that I am impressed. I do agree that the date looks a little weird. Best regards, George

First, kudos to Baume & Mercier for bringing out these new and very handsome models. There is a lot to like about these pieces, and depending upon retail price point, maybe a heck of a lot to like about them! Some thoughts as to what would really push the... 

these days - and, coming from you Daos, gives me far greater pleasure than a picture of the Classima. As for the others, the placement of a date window at the well-known (and tiresome) position between 4 and 5 reminds me reminds me of a trepanation, that ... 

I always enjoy your posts, which are never irksome! Yes, the curse of the date window seems to always haunt me. How many watches have I ALMOST loved, only to be turned off by an ill-conceived date display -- or the worst case scenario for me, the dreaded ... 

The 1948 was perfectly designed, but most likely, well out of my reach today. Like that single pusher, too. This new version is great, but I would have preferred the smaller subdials fitting within the confines of the dial graphics. A cream dial would hav... 

...the date window isn't necessarily a deal-breaker, but the classic version is so perfect! Sometimes newer isn't better. Cheers, Daos

...why no cream dial? Why no rectangular pushers (or, better yet, rectangular pusher...)? Even so, 9/10 for effort - on the plus side, the larger sub-dials are an improvement on the original. [Disclaimer - written by a loud and proud B&M chrono owner]. Ch... 

.....just an aged white one? Did they really mean to make cream coloured dials from new, in the olde days? Still 9/10 for Baume et Mercier from you after all that, must be pretty good. You've read my doormat; what else do you want frm me? Regards, MTF

For those who asked: Capeland Chronograph 42 mm diameter

Baume and Mercier has approached a critical moment in life. Good luck to them and I look forward to seeing these watches in the flesh.

The hestoric watches are a WOW from Baume & Mercier a step a head for the brand ... Faisal

I don't mind the date window. Its look outclasses many brands' chrono. Regards Ling

I would not mind if it was omitted, as we almost never use the date window on a watch these days, unless it is a specific function like annual or perpetual calendar watch. Regards, MTF