Baume & Mercier Watches

Founded in 1830 in the Swiss Jura mountains (but officially named Baume & Mercier in 1918), Baume & Mercier always focused on creating shaped watches rather than round timepieces and was one of the first brands to develop a strong women’s watch collection in the early 20th century. Today, under the auspices of the Richemont Group luxury conglomerate, the brand produces top-notch men’s and women’s watches at a great quality/value proposition.  It offers small complications that include moon-phase watches, calendars in collections that include the Clifton, the Hampton (an iconic rectangular watch) and more.

185 watches found Loading
Baume & Mercier Hampton
Reference number: 10709
Baume & Mercier
Hampton
3,370 USD
Baume & Mercier Hampton
Reference number: 10732
Baume & Mercier
Hampton
2,830 USD
Baume & Mercier Hampton
Reference number: 10740
Baume & Mercier
Hampton
2,120 USD
Baume & Mercier Riviera
Reference number: 10728
Baume & Mercier
Riviera
2,070 USD
Baume & Mercier Riviera
Reference number: 10730
Baume & Mercier
Riviera
3,320 USD
Baume & Mercier Riviera
Reference number: 10727
Baume & Mercier
Riviera
2,070 USD
Baume & Mercier Riviera Azur 300M
Reference number: 10717
Baume & Mercier
Riviera Azur 300M
4,400 USD
Baume & Mercier Riviera Azur 300M
Reference number: 10716
Baume & Mercier
Riviera Azur 300M
4,240 USD
Baume & Mercier Riviera
Reference number: 10720
Baume & Mercier
Riviera
4,290 USD
Baume & Mercier Riviera
Reference number: 10715
Baume & Mercier
Riviera
3,910 USD
Baume & Mercier Riviera
Reference number: 10714
Baume & Mercier
Riviera
3,910 USD
Baume & Mercier Hampton “Hommage à Pierre Soulages”
Reference number: 10641
Baume & Mercier
Hampton “Hommage à Pierre Soulages”
6,090 USD
Baume & Mercier Riviera
Reference number: 10621
Baume & Mercier
Riviera
2,880 USD
Baume & Mercier Hampton
Reference number: 10630
Baume & Mercier
Hampton
1,740 USD
Baume & Mercier Hampton
Reference number: 10629
Baume & Mercier
Hampton
1,740 USD
Baume & Mercier Hampton
Reference number: 10631
Baume & Mercier
Hampton
3,420 USD
Baume & Mercier Hampton
Reference number: 10628
Baume & Mercier
Hampton
3,910 USD
Baume & Mercier Riviera
Reference number: 01621
Baume & Mercier
Riviera
2,720 USD
Baume & Mercier Riviera
Reference number: 10622
Baume & Mercier
Riviera
2,880 USD
Baume & Mercier Riviera
Reference number: 10617
Baume & Mercier
Riviera
4,240 USD
Baume & Mercier Riviera
Reference number: 10619
Baume & Mercier
Riviera
2,720 USD
Baume & Mercier Riviera
Reference number: 10620
Baume & Mercier
Riviera
2,880 USD
Baume & Mercier Riviera
Reference number: 10614
Baume & Mercier
Riviera
2,390 USD
Baume & Mercier Riviera
Reference number: 10616
Baume & Mercier
Riviera
3,860 USD
Baume & Mercier Riviera
Reference number: 10615
Baume & Mercier
Riviera
2,880 USD
Baume & Mercier Riviera
Reference number: 10612
Baume & Mercier
Riviera
2,010 USD
Baume & Mercier Riviera
Reference number: 10613
Baume & Mercier
Riviera
2,280 USD
Baume & Mercier Classima
Reference number: 10633
Baume & Mercier
Classima
3,320 USD
Baume & Mercier Classima
Reference number: 10609
Baume & Mercier
Classima
1,410 USD
Baume & Mercier Classima
Reference number: 10610
Baume & Mercier
Classima
2,770 USD
Baume & Mercier Classima
Reference number: 10608
Baume & Mercier
Classima
2,010 USD
Baume & Mercier Classima
Reference number: 10598
Baume & Mercier
Classima
4,350 USD
Baume & Mercier Classima
Reference number: 10597
Baume & Mercier
Classima
4,890 USD
Baume & Mercier Classima
Reference number: 10607
Baume & Mercier
Classima
1,140 USD
Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic
Reference number: 10469
Baume & Mercier
Clifton Baumatic
8,040 USD
Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic
Reference number: 10470
Baume & Mercier
Clifton Baumatic
27,880 USD
Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic
Reference number: 10401
Baume & Mercier
Clifton Baumatic
4,020 USD
Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic
Reference number: 10398
Baume & Mercier
Clifton Baumatic
3,150 USD
Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic
Reference number: 10400
Baume & Mercier
Clifton Baumatic
3,260 USD
Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic
Reference number: 10399
Baume & Mercier
Clifton Baumatic
3,150 USD
Baume & Mercier Baume
Reference number: 10590
Baume & Mercier
Baume
1,740 USD
Baume & Mercier Baume
Reference number: 10587
Baume & Mercier
Baume
1,740 USD
Baume & Mercier Baume
Reference number: 10600
Baume & Mercier
Baume
600 USD
Baume & Mercier Baume
Reference number: 10604
Baume & Mercier
Baume
600 USD
Baume & Mercier Baume
Reference number: 10602
Baume & Mercier
Baume
600 USD
Baume & Mercier Baume
Reference number: 10601
Baume & Mercier
Baume
600 USD
Baume & Mercier Baume
Reference number: 10603
Baume & Mercier
Baume
600 USD
Baume & Mercier Classima
Reference number: 10553
Baume & Mercier
Classima
2,990 USD
Baume & Mercier Classima
Reference number: 10563
Baume & Mercier
Classima
1,140 USD
Baume & Mercier Classima
Reference number: 10564
Baume & Mercier
Classima
2,720 USD
Baume & Mercier Classima
Reference number: 10546
Baume & Mercier
Classima
4,510 USD
Baume & Mercier Classima
Reference number: 10544
Baume & Mercier
Classima
3,320 USD
Baume & Mercier Classima
Reference number: 10545
Baume & Mercier
Classima
2,830 USD
Baume & Mercier Classima
Reference number: 10543
Baume & Mercier
Classima
1,740 USD
Baume & Mercier Hampton
Reference number: 10562
Baume & Mercier
Hampton
1,960 USD
Baume & Mercier Hampton
Reference number: 10522
Baume & Mercier
Hampton
2,770 USD
Baume & Mercier Hampton
Reference number: 10528
Baume & Mercier
Hampton
2,930 USD
Baume & Mercier Hampton
Reference number: 10523
Baume & Mercier
Hampton
4,510 USD
Baume & Mercier Hampton
Reference number: 10473
Baume & Mercier
Hampton
1,960 USD
Baume & Mercier Hampton
Reference number: 10476
Baume & Mercier
Hampton
1,960 USD
Baume & Mercier Hampton
Reference number: 10474
Baume & Mercier
Hampton
2,230 USD
Baume & Mercier Hampton
Reference number: 10472
Baume & Mercier
Hampton
1,630 USD
Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic
Reference number: 10584
Baume & Mercier
Clifton Baumatic
6,960 USD
Baume & Mercier Hampton
Reference number: 10471
Baume & Mercier
Hampton
1,630 USD
Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic
Reference number: 10583
Baume & Mercier
Clifton Baumatic
27,880 USD
Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic
Reference number: 10552
Baume & Mercier
Clifton Baumatic
4,730 USD
Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic
Reference number: 10551
Baume & Mercier
Clifton Baumatic
3,530 USD
Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic
Reference number: 10550
Baume & Mercier
Clifton Baumatic
3,370 USD
Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic
Reference number: 10549
Baume & Mercier
Clifton Baumatic
4,620 USD
Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic
Reference number: 10548
Baume & Mercier
Clifton Baumatic
5,160 USD
Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic
Reference number: 10547
Baume & Mercier
Clifton Baumatic
13,860 USD
Baume & Mercier Clifton
Reference number: 10458
Baume & Mercier
Clifton
5,160 USD
Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic
Reference number: 10547
Baume & Mercier
Clifton Baumatic
13,860 USD
Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic
Reference number: 10458
Baume & Mercier
Clifton Baumatic
5,160 USD
Baume & Mercier Clifton Club
Reference number: 10503
Baume & Mercier
Clifton Club
3,320 USD
Baume & Mercier Clifton Club
Reference number: 10502
Baume & Mercier
Clifton Club
3,320 USD
Baume & Mercier Clifton Club
Reference number: 10500
Baume & Mercier
Clifton Club
3,320 USD
Baume & Mercier Clifton Club
Reference number: 10501
Baume & Mercier
Clifton Club
3,320 USD
Baume & Mercier Classima
Reference number: 10493
Baume & Mercier
Classima
2,990 USD
Baume & Mercier Classima
Reference number: 10496
Baume & Mercier
Classima
2,990 USD

History of Baume & Mercier

Baume & Mercier’s story started in 1830 when two brothers Louis-Victor and Célestin Baume, decided to open a watch dealership in a small village in the Swiss Jura called Le Bois.

The brothers’ business proliferated. By creating only the most exceptional timepieces using the latest innovations, they built an excellent reputation for themselves. Their motto was “Accept only perfection, only manufacture watches of the highest quality.”

They rapidly realized that there was business to be made outside Switzerland and set up “Baume Brothers” in London. They soon expanded throughout the British Empire and, by the late 19th century, had established their reputation internationally as watchmakers.

At the time, “Baume Brothers” was known for its chronographs and grand complication watches, for which they won numerous awards. Their timepieces were extremely precise, and in 1892 they won an award for a tourbillon movement whose precision remained unmatched for over ten years.

The Importance of Women

In 1918 William Baume entered into a partnership with Paul Mercier, founding Baume & Mercier, Gènene. By 1919 they had already been awarded the highest distinction of their times – the “Poinçon de Genève” quality mark.

Paul Mercier knew the importance of keeping up with the times and grasped the importance of women’s liberation. He created several exquisite watches specifically for women proving that a women’s watch is not just a miniature version of a man’s. 

Pursuing the Equilibrium

During the 1050s and 60s, Baume & Mercier continually pursued the balance symbolized by the Greek letter Phi, the current Baume & Mercier logo, laying the groundwork for what is now considered the traditional round watch. They followed with a variety of chronographs with additional functions like triple date or moon phase indications.

During the 1970s, Baume & Mercier unveiled a host of uniquely shaped watches, such as the Galaxie and the Stardust, which won the prestigious award Golden Rose of Baden-Baden. In 1973, Baume & Mercier presented the Riviera, one of the first steel sports watches in the world.

 In 1988, the brand joined the Vendôme group, now Richemont, and continued to build its collections. Today Baume & Mercier is present in over 75 countries worldwide.

Who Owns Baume & Mercier?

Baume & Mercier is owned by the Swiss luxury goods group Richemont, which is one of the world’s leading luxury goods companies. Richemont owns several other luxury watch brands, including Cartier, Jaeger-LeCoultre, and Panerai, among others. Baume & Mercier was acquired by Richemont in 1988 and has been a part of the group ever since. Baume & Mercier produces about 200,000 watches per year.

Fun Fact

Baume & Mercier has a longstanding tradition of gifting a watch to high school graduates in Switzerland as a symbol of their academic achievement. The tradition began in 1918 when William Baume, one of the company’s founders, donated a watch to the best graduating student of a local school. The tradition has continued over the years, and Baume & Mercier now partners with several schools across Switzerland to gift watches to high-achieving graduates. This is a unique way that the brand gives back to the community and supports education.

Baume & Mercier Collections

Baume Collection

The Baume collection is known for its minimalist design and sustainable materials. The watches feature a clean and simple dial with Arabic numerals and a small seconds sub-dial. The cases are made from sustainable materials such as recycled aluminum, cork, and cotton.

Clifton Collection

The Clifton collection is inspired by the brand’s heritage and the Art Deco movement. The watches feature classic designs with clean lines, a variety of complications, and elegant dials. The collection includes dress watches, chronographs, and world timers.

Hampton Collection

The Hampton collection is characterized by its rectangular case and Art Deco design. The watches feature clean dials with Arabic numerals or Roman numerals and a variety of complications such as moon phase and day/date functions.

Classima Collection

The Classima collection is known for its classic and timeless design. The watches feature clean and simple dials with Roman numerals and a variety of complications, such as moon phase and power reserve indicators. The collection includes both men’s and women’s watches.

Riviera Collection

The Riviera collection is characterized by its sporty design and nautical theme. The watches feature a unique bezel with 12 rivets inspired by yacht decks. The dials are clean and easy to read, and the watches are available with a variety of complications, such as chronographs and GMT functions.