Fit-for-Any-Lifestyle Timepieces, the Baume & Mercier Messieurs Started It

Baume et Mercier makes room for its consumers' different lifestyles in its quest for horonology perfection. This respect for different perspectives and ways of life must come in part from its own history. replica Baume&Mercier is the brain child of two different personalities - the Baume family and the remarkable Paul Mercier. The Baume family holds the honor of owning one of the first comptoirs horlogers or watch shops in the village of Les Bois in the Swiss Jura region. Established in 1830, this Swiss luxury watchmaker of sports watches accepts only perfection and manufactures only of the highest quality chronographs. The strict standards set by its founding brothers Louis-Victor and Joseph-Celestin Baume, along with their impeccable merchandising flair and careful production methods, launched the family business to the top of the industry. After the First World War, young William Baume met a dedicated art-lover, polyglot and self-assured businessman with a colorful name of Tchereditchenko. The man soon adopted his French mother's family name and became less complicatedly known as Paul Mercier. The two watchmakers teamed up to create the celebrated Baume et Mercier. replica Girard Perregaux was in charge of the technical aspects while Mercier took charge of the design and marketing. Their opposite temperaments made them as different as leather and steel but served to complement each other's strengths and weaknesses. On its first year of operations, Baume et Mercier was awarded the distinguished Geneva Hallmark or Poincon de Geneve, The highest honor afforded to fine craftsmanship in watch making. Several other recognitions followed after that, indelibly engraving the brand’s name among the best Swiss watches of its time. Following after the successful friendship between Baume and Mercier, the century-old watch manufacturer holds various collections each aimed for a specific personal style and way of life. Linea collection is the perfect combination of style and femininity from Baume et Mercier. The ladies' watches accent the look of the woman who switches from work to socials in a snap. The steel bracelet snaps out easily to accommodate some colored leather strap replacement. Linea watches come with quartz movement enclosed by 32 mm water-resistant still case and interchangeable straps. The mechanism is run by an automatic movement. Its neat dial is protected by antiglare-treated, clear sapphire crystal. Some of the more complicated models like the Linea 10092 chronograph are set with diamonds and mother-of-pearls and additional functions, all the while retaining a lovely and elegant finish. The Classima collection sports the same enduring elegance as the Linea but is tailor fit for the comfort and refinement of the man of classic taste. Simple and timeless, Baume et Mercier’s classic watches are encased in 33mm to 42mm round steel or red gold with sapphire crystal window case back and striking leather or steel straps. The dials vary in hues and display, as well as the functions contained including date and chronograph. The simple sophistication of Classima is perfect reflection of a guy who pays attention to the essential and unchanging values of life. The easy and casual look of the Hampton collection is inspired by a replica De Witt timepiece from the 1940s. All the cases in this collection display the vintage rectangular case held up by appropriately-sized quality leather and steel straps. The line offers both ladies and men’s watches so the mix of vintage and architecture of the pieces complements both genders’ taste for uncomplicated everyday living. The Hampton 10093 is an alluring timepiece for the ladies. It is encased in 18k red gold and set with diamonds on the sides where the stones are most noticeable for their precious sparkle. Its gilt hands run on quartz movement, and the whole delicate thing is submersible in water up to 50 meters deep. The Hampton 10032 is for the man who needs an unpretentious chronograph that does the job and looks the part. Blued steel hands makes easy reading on the dial for the time of day, today’s date and other chronograph functions. Its automatic movement is housed in a polished steel case upheld by black alligator straps. Fashion and comfort are topmost in both of these Hampton pieces. Clifton collection plays with curves and harmony between case and strap to come up with a classic yet contemporary look. The selection’s watches and chronographs are dashing in their sun satin-finished blue or silver dials. Clifton 10057 men’s watch is replete with functions in its round 43 mm polished steel case. It is powered by automatic complication and the seemingly simple dial actually tells the day and month, has a moon phase indicator, and a central hand that reaches towards the rim of the dial to point out the current date. The antiglare protective crystal and the clear sapphire case back make it a largely interesting watch to have especially for him who loves the modern edginess that is not cumbersome or too flashy. The last collection, Capeland, is an ode to the laid-back seaside living and the adventure of navigation combined in one. The well-designed 44mm cases are a bit larger than the ones from the other collections, but carry a lot more functionality, too. A Capeland piece totes a flyback chronograph, tachymeter, telemeter and date indicator. It also carries the clear sapphire case back which hits very well with the watchmaker’s inquisitive clientele. It’s a perfect companion for the confident man who knows the course he is charting in life. Baume et Mercier’s commitment to manufacture only the best horonological contraptions for every man and woman, whatever his or her lifestyle, is alive in the brand’s varied collections of sporty yet chic chronographs and timepieces. The company distributes its watches through more than 200 selected retailers across the world. In the U.S. Baume et Mercier is available at Schiffman’s Jewelers, a trusted name in jewelry and precious wares dealership. Schiffman’s is ready to assist you in your Baume and Mercier purchase in their stores at Friendly Center, Downtown Greensboro and Winston-Salem.