BAUME & MERCIER

Baume & Mercier is a Swiss luxury watch brand launched in 1830. Today Baume & Mercier belongs to the Richemont Group (Cartier, Piaget, IWC, Panerai).

WATCHES AND CARS

Need for Speed: 15 Watches Inspired by Auto Racing

Including classic models like the Rolex Daytona, TAG Heuer Carrera, and IWC Ingenieur, we take a look at 15 watches with designs influenced by motorsports.

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Aug 31, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

WATCH TEST

Inside the Baume & Mercier Capeland Chronograph

Baume & Mercier launched its redesigned Capeland watch at the SIHH exhibition in Geneva in 2011. In this watch test feature from our archives, WatchTime gives this luxury-sport chronograph the once-over, with original photos by OK-Photography.

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Aug 23, 2017 by Julia Knaut

INDUSTRY NEWS

Baume & Mercier Teams Up with Indian Motorcycle

Since 2015, Baume & Mercier's partnership with the Carroll Shelby Company has produced several notable timepieces, such as the limited-edition Clifton Club Shelby Cobra edition. Now, aficionados of classic motorcycles can also rev their motors in anticipation of some special watches from the Swiss brand, which has announced a new exclusive partnership with Indian Motorcycle.

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Aug 16, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

FROM WATCHTIME MIDDLE EAST

Hands-On With the Baume & Mercier Clifton Club Shelby Cobra Limited Edition

In this in-depth review, Nitin Nair, editor of our sister publication WatchTime Middle East, goes under the hood of the Baume & Mercier Clifton Club Shelby Cobra Limited Edition — a Valjoux 7750-powered chronograph that is also the Swiss brand's stylish ode to an American motoring icon.

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Aug 4, 2017 by WatchTime

Military Time: 10 Watches With NATO Straps

WatchTime contributor Alexander Linz showcases 10 watches with NATO straps, from brands like Tudor, Blancpain, Omega, Hamilton, and others.

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May 26, 2017 by Alexander Linz

NEWS

Baume & Mercier Unveils New Technology in Clifton Manual 1830 Watch

Following up on such horological milestones as 2014's flying tourbillon model, and last year's pocketwatch with five-minute repeater, Baume & Mercier adds another notable timepiece to its vintage-inspired Clifton collection. The Clifton Manual 1830 appears simple on the outside, but inside is an all-new proprietary movement, the first to be equipped with an exclusive, accuracy-improving system called TwinSpir.

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Apr 22, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

WATCH INDUSTRY

5 Major Trends at SIHH 2017: Will Baselworld Follow Suit?

For the first time ever, SIHH opened its doors to end consumers on its last day: a great opportunity for the 15,000 visitors to discover some of the world’s most important watch brands. Also, a great way to get a better overview of where the industry might be heading in 2017 — and what we might expect from the watch industry's biggest showcase, Baselworld 2017, next week. Here's a look at five major watch-world trends.

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Mar 10, 2017 by Roger Ruegger

SIHH 2017

10 Wrist Shots From SIHH 2017

When a new watch is launched, watch lovers are always wondering: What is the watch like in real life? How does it look and feel on my wrist? Here are a few wrist shots our editors took of new timepieces launched at SIHH 2017 in Geneva, to answer a few of those burning questions.

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Feb 4, 2017 by Sophia Kuemmerle

SIHH 2017:

Wrist Racer: Baume & Mercier Clifton Club Shelby Cobra Limited Edition

The undisputed showpiece of Baume & Mercier's new Clifton Club collection, launched at SIHH 2017, is the Clifton Club Shelby Cobra CSX2299 Limited Edition — the latest timepiece borne of the brand's partnership with the Carroll Shelby Company and the first to debut within the Clifton family.

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Jan 24, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

SIHH 2017:

Baume & Mercier Offers Swiss-Made “My Classima” Models Starting Under $1,000

Baume & Mercier's new My Classima collection, which had its worldwide launch this week at SIHH 2017, is aimed at young and aspirational watch consumers, with prices starting at $990. Here's a look at the watches.

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Jan 19, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

2016: THE WATCH YEAR IN REVIEW

10 Calendar Watches From the 2016 Swiss Watch Fairs

As we approach the end of 2016 and prepare for a new year (and new watch introductions) in 2017, we take a look back at some of the most notable timepieces launched at this year's SIHH and Baselworld watch fairs, in several categories. First up, we showcase 10 watches with annual calendar and perpetual calendar functions.

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Dec 25, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

SIHH 2017 Preview

Baume & Mercier Announces Clifton GMT Power Reserve & Promesse Moon Phase

Baume & Mercier is adding new models to two of its most recently launched watch collections — the men's Clifton line and ladies' Promesse line — at SIHH 2017 in January. Here is a sneak preview of the new timepieces, both decked out in blue: the Clifton GMT Power Reserve and Promesse Moon Phase.

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Dec 12, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

BANG FOR THE BUCK

Five Baume & Mercier Watches Under $5,000

Known for producing beautiful, Swiss-made watches at accessible prices, we take a look here are five Baume & Mercier watches we can recommend, each available for less than $5,000. Included are the Clifton Small Seconds 10054, the Capeland Chronograph 10066 and others.

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Dec 5, 2016 by WatchTime

Watch Insider’s Top 10 Best-Value Chronographs

Watch Insider puts the spotlight on chronograph watches offering the best value for money, including: Baume & Mercier's Clifton Chronograph; Certina's DS Action Diver; Omega's Speedmaster Mark II, and others.

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Sep 13, 2016 by Alexander Linz

Celebrating the Summer Solstice

7 New Calendar Watches from SIHH 2016

It's February 29, and in honor of this extra day on the 2016 calendar, we've gathered seven calendar watches that were introduced at this year's SIHH watch fair in Geneva. Scroll down to see the watches, and don't forget to reset your own watch (if necessary) at midnight tonight!

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Jun 20, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

SIHH 2016:

Baume & Mercier Capeland Shelby Cobra Limited Editions

Baume & Mercier, which began a partnership with Carroll Shelby, Inc. in 2015, expands its collection of limited-edition chronograph watches inspired by the famed Shelby Cobra race cars this year. The Baume & Mercier Capeland Shelby Cobra 1963 Limited Edition takes design codes from the Shelby Cobra CSX2128, one of the most successful Cobras in history.

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Feb 11, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Download For Your Desktop

Back is Beautiful: 11 Luxury Watch Wallpapers

Discover the latest edition of our popular series of “Back is Beautiful” photo features, which showcases fine mechanical watches that are as intriguing from the back as they are from the front. Click below to download these amazing original photos as wallpaper for your desktop.

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Jan 29, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

SIHH 2016:

Baume & Mercier Clifton Chronograph Complete Calendar (Updated with Live Photo and Prices)

Baume & Mercier launched its Clifton collection of men's watches in 2013, and has been adding models to it in subsequent years. The Baume & Mercier Clifton Chronograph Complete Calendar, debuting at SIHH 2016, is the collection's most complicated watch to date, combining two functions found in previous models, a chronograph and complete calendar.

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Jan 20, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

WatchTime at the Geneva Watch Salon

SIHH 2016: Here Are the New Watches We’ve Seen So Far

While we at WatchTime eagerly await the start of SIHH 2016, we offer here a glimpse of some of the new watches that we've seen in advance, from brands including Audemars Piguet, Cartier, IWC, and Panerai.

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Jan 17, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Watch Insider’s Christmas List: 24 Gift Ideas for Watch Lovers

It’s the holiday season, and many of you are probably seeking out a watch as a gift for a loved one, or even as a year-end reward for yourself. In response to the many readers of my blog, Watch-Insider.com, asking me for recommendations, here are my personal selections of this year’s most gift-worthy watches.

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Dec 14, 2015 by Alexander Linz

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