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Baume & Mercier update three collections at Watches and Wonders 2022

Baume & Mercier grow its Classima, Hampton, and Riviera collections, showcase pieces for both men and women at Watches and Wonders 2022.

Baume & Mercier add a range of splendid pieces to its Classima, Hampton, and Riviera collections. For the Watches and Wonders 2022 show in Geneva, Switzerland, the brand gives a new look to the Classima references; the new Hampton iterations pay tribute to the Art Deco movement; and the Riviera pieces exude the brand's expertise in design and use of materials. Here is what you need to know about these novelties.

Baume & Mercier Classima novelties

The round watch has been a favourite of many since 2004 and for this year, it dons a trendier look with several fresh colours. The four new self-winding watches for men and women are both casual and elegant. Ranging from sand beige to olive green, each watch features a 42mm polished steel case with a screwed back. The Classima M0A10695 takes inspiration from the hues of a dessert with a slate sun satin dial and sand-coloured flange, which matches the shades of the solid canvas strap. The second is the Classima M0A10696, which features a warm silver sun satin dial with a green flange. Black Roman numerals and indexes are indicated by black leaf hour and minute hands. It has been paired with an interchangeable green canvas strap. These two references are powered by the Swiss Made Sellita SW200 automatic movement operating at a frequency of 28800 vph.

Baume & Mercier Classima M0A10695 (left) and M0A10696

 

The Classima M0A10694 is a men's timepiece housed in a 42mm steel case, featuring a large burgundy sun satin dial with a blue flange. The three rhodium-plated leaf hands point to the white Roman numerals and indexes, with a date aperture at 3 o'clock. Its straight spring-bar system makes it possible to change the strap easily. It comes mounted on an interchangeable blue canvas strap. The watch is driven by the Sellita SW200 automatic movement, beating at a frequency of 28800 vph.

Baume & Mercier Classima M0A10694 (left) and M0A10691

 

The 34mm Classima M0A10691 is a women's watch that features a polished steel case paired with a five-row metal strap. The quick and simple interchangeability system makes it easy to switch to the blue canvas version. Its sun satin dial with burgundy and blue undertones make it a charming piece with an iridescent minute track that curves along the edge. With a date aperture at 3 o'clock, its sapphire crystal on the back offers a view of the automatic movement - ETA 2892-A2, achieving a power reserve of around 42 hours.

Baume & Mercier Hampton novelties

This year, Baume & Mercier unveils Hampton novelties combining different materials and colours, revealing a rectangular case. There are six new Hampton pieces, each watch packing its own charm. The Hampton Medium M0A10672 features an opaline and grained silver dial displaying black ruthenium Arabic numerals and indexes. This style augments the Art Deco movement. The black ruthenium 'glaive' hands meet the dial's black-and-grey minute track to impress the wearer. Catching your attention are also its circular-grained bridges, the sand-blasted and snailed baseplate, and the Côtes de Genève and snailed decorations that decorate the oscillating weight. Powered by the ETA 2671 automatic movement, the watch has been paired with a steel bracelet matching its 43mm steel case.

Baume & Mercier Hampton Medium M0A10672

 

Another Hampton Medium is the M0A10671, revealing a blue sun satin dial finding its home inside a 43mm steel case. Its white minute track evokes the Art Deco effect and the rhodium-plated riveted numbers and indexes are elegantly indicated by 'glaive' hands. The screwed back offers space for personalisations and customisations. This timepiece is driven by a quartz movement.

Baume & Mercier Hampton Medium M0A10671

 

Coming paired with leather straps are two Hampton pieces - the Hampton Large M0A10666 and Hampton Medium M0A10670. The polished steel case of the large model features an opaline and grained slate dial for texture along with a white minute track, rhodium-plated Arabic numerals, and indexes. The large date aperture appears at 12 o'clock, while the second time zone and day-night indicator are both located at 6 o'clock. The 48mm M0A10666 piece in steel has been paired with a black alligator skin strap, driven by Soprod TT651 automatic movement.

Baume & Mercier Hampton Large M0A10666 (left) and Hampton Medium M0A10670

 

The second medium sized model paired with a leather strap is the Hampton 10670. It features a brown calfskin strap with beige overstitching, paired with a 43mm polished steel case. Its opaline silver dial flaunts rhodium-plated Arabic numerals and indexes. The watch is driven by a quartz movement.

Baume & Mercier Riviera novelties

First developed in 1973, the Riviera needs no introduction. The new men's versions of the 42mm Riviera are athletic and elegant. The Riviera Baumatic M0A10702 comes housed in a 42mm steel case with a dodecagonal bezel. The 2022 version of the Riviera Baumatic is available in a version with a smoky grey sapphire dial and an integrated steel bracelet. Its scratch-proof sapphire crystal has anti-glare coating on both sides, while its octagonal crown presents Phi logo engraving in relief. Driven by the Baumatic BM13-1975A automatic movement, the engine delivers a power reserve of around 120 hours.

Baume & Mercier Riviera Baumatic M0A10702 (left) and Riviera Automatic M0A10660

 

The Riviera Automatic M0A10660 looks stunning with its grey hues. This 42mm automatic Riviera comes housed in a steel case, which features a slate dial and an interchangeable steel or grey rubber strap. The sand-blasted titanium bezel has been fastened to the case with four functional screws. This one too is powered by the Baumatic BM13-1975A automatic movement, operating at 28800 vph.

Baume & Mercier Riviera 10677

 

The feminine side of the Riviera is represented by a range of 33mm and 36mm models. The 'Coastline' Riviera 33mm M0A10677 is a 33mm steel model with a midnight blue lacquer dial set with 63 diamonds. The asymmetry provided by this gem-setting is a result of a combination of precious stones in seven different sizes and is a first for the Riviera collection. Paired with a steel bracelet, this shimmering Riviera is powered by the Sellita SW200 automatic movement.

Baume & Mercier Riviera M0A10675 (left) and M0A10676

 

The Riviera M0A10675 and M0A10676 are 33mm steel models powered by the automatic Sellita SW200 movement. While the first features a pink 'sun satin' dial, the second flaunts a white mother-of-pearl dial. The polished and satin-finished steel bracelets feature an interchangeability system for use without a tool.

Baume & Mercier Riviera M0A10661 and M0A10662

 

Another pair of the Riviera for women, in 36mm paired with a steel bracelet, these models -- M0A10661 and M0A10662 -- are versatile and elegant. The first version is the Riviera Automatic M0A10660 in steel with a titanium bezel. This timepiece is driven by the Sellita SW200 automatic movement. The second in line is the M0A10662, featuring a quartz movement, a white mother-of-pearl dial, an integrated steel strap, and a bezel set with 44 diamonds in a snow-setting style, fastened with four screws in polished steel.

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