Baume et Mercier was one of the brands that participated in the recent Timecrafters event. Here's the scoop straight from the source -
Among the pieces that made their US debut were a
stunning silver pocket watch with key-wound mechanical movement from 1915; a
creative art nouveau style women’s platinum watch set with diamonds, circa 1925
and a 1940 square watch crafted in 18-karat yellow gold with a leather
strap. This beautiful timepiece
served as the inspiration piece for the now iconic Hampton Collection.
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Other men's highlights included a 1960 watch that
was the inspiration for the brand’s highly regarded Capeland Collection.
Also dating to 1960 was a pink gold watch with leather strap and chronograph with a hand-winding mechanical movement.
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| Courtesy of Baume et Mercier |
In the women's category, the brand exhibited two stunning women’s watches from 1950: A cylindrically shaped
Marquise watch with a hand-wound mechanical movement crafted in 18-karat yellow
gold, set with diamonds; and a petite, steel square watch with a hand-wound
mechanical movement and white leather strap. Lastly, on display was a piece from 1998 – the first Linea
watch, created in gold-plate with a gold bracelet and housing a quartz
movement. This watch was the inspiration for the newest Linea Collection.
Guests at TimeCrafters enjoyed a truly unique
experience courtesy of Baume & Mercier. This exhibition showcased rarely seen historical museum pieces that elegantly profile the
brand's rich history and timelessly superb craftsmanship.
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