With its sportchic design, retro accents and warm tones, it is an invitation to escape, a symbol of the connecting line between a man and his dreams. Baume et mercier enjoys international recognition and is the seventh oldest swiss watchmaking brand. In our user manuals you will find all the information you need to set your watch, together with an explanation of its different functions. Its not frivolous in anyway, has the right amount of retroness and oozes tons of style and panache without being swishy or overly fashion conscious. Thanks to their stylish and functional displays, you can pair them with any outfit. Baume et mercier, a family saga, has been making its mark on watchmaking history since its inception.
The capeland 10068 comes in the 44mm wide case, which is the only case size available for this dial style. Jan 10, 2014 the watch snob once infuriatingly declared. There is something in the way you can handle it, when the dial uniquely catches the light, and how genuinely wellcrafted the blue leather strap and buckle come together. This charismatic series resolutely embodies shapes, colors and authentic functions that. The watches we sell range from tissot, to casio, to rotary, to fortis. In 1912, william baume met the watchmaker and jeweler paul mercier at the geneva watch and jewelery shop in haas. Youll heart embossed leather straps for an elevated finish. You have acquired a timepiece which combines aesthetic design with technical per formance. The watch has a harmonious design featuring a brown sunburst finish on the dial, a stainlesssteel case and a brown leather strap. The meeting resulted in the signing of an agreement on 26 november 1918 for the establishment of baume et mercier in geneva.
After doing some research and finding that the patek world time watches are clearly out of my budget i ended up with two winners. It is owned by the richemont group of luxury companies. This new timepiece draws its inspiration from a very specific cobra racer, csx2128. Thanks to their functional and stylish displays, you can match them with a range of outfits. Review of baume et mercier capeland automatic chronograph. I feel quite sad that baume and mercier dont get much recognition, as this is an absolute masterpiece. The new capeland, though, is not a retread of old designs. Since 1830, it has embodied a family history in which a passion for detail and a quest for excellence convey a firm commitment.
They have always been an etablisseur, at least since the pocketwatch era, meaning they have always used movements made by others. The mens watches are available in steel and titanium cases and bracelets, as. Get free delivery on everything overstock your online watches store. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. My best advice is to look into what the retail is and what they go for used. They are certainly one of the best values for the money at least in my opinion and many others. View online or download baume and mercier capeland 65687 instruction manual. Hi watch snob, im a professional in finance and i need to keep track of at least two time zones.
However, they have a fairly rich history, a prestigous ownership, and their watches are solidly built. Baume et mercier isnt the best watch for the value. Baume et mercier watches represent a range of both classic. This is toward the top of the line of the capeland collection, only matched by a version of this model with a solid 18k rose gold case that is more expensive.
Baume and mercier capeland s mens watch 8502 jomashop. Baume et mercier capeland mv045221 desde 680 chronoexpert. They dont have a strong fan base among enthusiasts, but that is no knock for the discerning among us. Certain watches exist, whose universe is clear at first glance. We are interested in select models from this brand. Unfollow baume mercier capeland to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Overall, the baume et mercier capeland chronograph is a great watch. Baume et mercier capeland s watches were first introduced in 1998, and are the sportiest series offered by baume et mercier while still maintaining an elegant appeal. A lot of innovative bespoke parts were created for this one model which was to be a. The major difference between the two models is in this years version the flyback function on the chronograph has been omitted. By 1918 the baume family joined together with the mercier. Here, they began forging a reputation for high quality watches that persists to this day.
This generation capeland is very well done, good case, chronometer. The watch comes in a nice black an yellow box with a miniature model of the cobra 289 sebring csx2128 that was used as a source of inspiration for the watches. It is currently at the bm service center for a full service. Its about 7 years old, and the clasp, hands and crystal will probably need to be replaced in the next 23 years. In this watch test feature from our archives, watchtime gives this luxurysport chronograph the onceover, with original photos by okphotography. In this watch test feature from our archives, watchtime gives this luxurysport chronograph the onceover. For some reason, after carefully attempting to get the white balance right or so i thought, the video shows the dial with a greenish tint to it. Baume et mercier watches capeland, clifton and more. By 1918 the baume family joined together with the mercier family, whose watch designs and artistic abilities were except. Clifton, classima, capeland, hampton, linea, promesse. They are committed to perpetuating this heritage and continuing to pass down this knowhow to future generations. Clear band wristwatches will add a unique touch to any outfit. It features a blue dial and a stainless steel case. Swiss watches for men baume et mercier official website.
All items will be handinspected before shipping by timepeaks watch experts. Baume and mercier introduces second edition capeland cobra. The other dial style is available in either a 44mm wide or 42mm wide case. So probably not the usual calibre of watches you are used to, and to be quite honest im not really a big fan of them myself.
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