Baume & Mercier Luxury Watch Hampton Series

Baume et Mercier — 20 March 2009

This is yet another story about a family with a watch making tradition. But there’s a difference. Some luxury watchmakers brag about experience that dates back to the beginning of the century, a noteworthy thing indeed. But Baume and Mercier (Or at least, the Baume part of this family relationship) has been amongst the best watch makers in the world since the century before that. Since 1830 they have been designing the best high end timepieces and they shown any signs of slipping in their craft.

In particular, the Baume and Mercier Hampton series of ladies timepieces is as innovative as it is elegant. With its rectangular shape face, surrounded by diamond embellishments and its incredibly smooth lines, this wristwatch has a combination of old time charm, modern style, and luxury for any age.

While this post features the women’s model of the Baume & Mercier Hampton Classic, it is worth noting that both the women’s AND men’s versions are created and designed with virtually unsurpassed mechanics and movements and nearly flawless aesthetics as well. (Of course, unless you are a subscriber to the Elton John school of men’s fashion, I’d suggest skipping the diamonds for the men’s model… just my opinion). The men’s model impresses me almost as much with its black dial with black chrome accents on its sub dials as well as its alligator leather strap which further complements the elegant looks of the wristwatch as does its date indicator which is located at the 6 o’clock position.