I must have been interested in watches at an early age. I broke my arm in a bicycle accident and my family doctor set it and arm in a cast. I noticed his watch was nice, asked him about it. Baume & Mercier white face with 2 subdials and 2 pushers beside the crown. Years later broke a finger playing football in high school, same doctor same watch and still fascinated by his watch. This was in the 1960s.
What about me Teddy, what you gat for me. I’m your super fan too. I’m so jealous! Lol Keep the good work up buddy. You inform novices like us a lot. Cheers
The movement is quite fine, the power reserve is impressive, particularly if it’s mostly going to sit in one’s dresser. What does it for me are the proportions, they are stellar. The design language is fabulous, this would be a great choice for a one watch collection, at least to my taste. Someone who is a fan of Sinn’s 556 and really the larger 40mm derivative they offer, this watch is likely to be appealing. Given how successful Tudor has rightfully been in the 3-4K segment, this watch offers something they don’t - truly fine proportions. I really hope this watch gains traction because it’s a watch that will prove over time to be a real pleaser for those who own one.
Baume & Mercier is definitely underrated. Beautiful finishing and you cannot go wrong with the strap. Happy that you finally giving the brand some love. It's classy. You want something different but classy/stylish for the price and caliber of movement (considering the power reserve) you go with B&M. Great video!
Baume et Mercier was the watch brand that started my passion for fine time pieces. I purchased my first Baume 20 years ago with the Hampton automatic and have owned an additional 6 over the years. I still own 3 and have 4 Breitlings, an Omega, a Rolex and several others. I love the re-release of the Riviera. I’ll check out your site. Thanks Teddy!
Bought my first Baume et Mercier this year after4 Rolex, 2 omega….. riviera baumatic is quite nice and is what I bought. Just acquired a frederique constant. These watches are priced lower but offer excellent quality without the hype or waiting lists.
I own a Clifton and it is far better than how it looks in picture. In the shop I placed it side by side Tag Huer Carrera (day date) and it just smoked the Tag away although both are almost same price.
I have two B&M watches, one vintage one new, both amazing quality and value for money. It's crazy how well the quality of the vintage one (1980's) is, it still looks like new and the movement (manual wind) is still 100% spot on. It did have its maintenance on regular base and is always good taken care of.
Hey Teddy. You might want to review the silicon balance spring info. Actually, to my knowledge, the Clifton does not have the silicon balance spring. The first models came with the BM12 movement with the TwinSpir silicon balance spring technology. Then B&M removed it on the later BM13 movement due to a patent infringement issue. The BM13 still grants antimagnetic resistance and 120 hour power reserve however. By the way, I own and love this watch. The blue dial is simply beautiful. Thanks for your review. ❤
Love hearing about watches with magnetic resistance up to 15,000 Gauss. As I enter the Electrical Engineering field, these types of watches have peaked my interest. Thanks Teddy!
Hi Teddy! I own one in grey dial with greyish blue alligator strap. Yes it's alligator instead of embossed alligator style. Also said so in their website. I love the Clifton case design and the alternate polishing on the case. I agree Baumatic is underrated. Nice review by the way. Thanks
Teddy i was given this watch (blue dial) for a birthday recently and am so happy with it. Not only does it look stunning, but is so versatile as a casual or dress watch. Love the watch and love your channel. Keep up the great work
I have to admit that Baumé and Mercier were not on my radar. You've definitely piqued my curiosity with this example. That’s an amazing power reserve for such an under-the-radar brand! I hope this piece sells tremendously well for them as it is certainly worthy of the public's attention. Oddly for my taste, I like it better on the strap than the bracelet. The white dial and simple bracelet just don’t give the "buy me" vibe. If the red dial wasn't so rapidly transitioned to black(-ish), I'd opt for that piece. You're correct about the blue being the best option but I've got a 36mm DateJust on stainless & white gold fluted bezel on a Jubilee and a Milgauss both with blue dials. Another blue dial is gravitating towards overkill.
Great video as always, you’ve been helping guide me through the world of watches to my first purchase of an automatic watch a week ago. The collection has begun!
For me it would be a tough choice between this or the Frederique Constant Slimline Moonphase manufacture in a similar midnight blue. I appreciate the very clean design of the FC but I'm also quite impressed by this B&M's styling and heritage.
Long time fan of Baume & Mercier and it is about time they get their due! I have had the Riviera for almost 20 years and it has been a tank of a watch! More recently purchased the Capeland chrono. Despite both having the ETA movements, that are extremely accurate and reliable! Kudos Teddy!
Half a year ago I had the blue dial with bracelet on my wrist, although I bought a blue PRX, I could n‘t get this watch out of my mind. Finally I bought it a fortnight ago and since then I wear it daily. It is even with the bracelet so comfortable that you almost fogetbthat you are wearing a watch. I really appreciate your great video and the focus on the brand. Thank god it is overlooked, we all know what happens to the availability of hyped watches.
Teddy's presentation of this GORGEOUS Baume and Mercier is just exquisitely done (as usual). Never heard of this brand but 100% looks beautiful and adding to my collection. Thanks
Happy to see the Clifton getting some love! I have the white dial on the bracelet but ended up buying the strap and clasp too. Exceptional finishing and quality, I have received many compliments on the watch often from people wearing brands that cost a hell of a lot more than my humble Clifton. IMO it’s the perfect understated everyday watch.
I bought mine as soon as it debuted. Along with its amazing caliber it reminded me of the JLC Geophysic True Second and I wondered if the same person who styled it might have designed or worked on the True Second when I thought about the Richemont tent. I bought it on a bracelet and bought the black leather strap to wear as a formal alternative.
That caliber is developed by Valfleurier and used in Cartier, IWC, Panerai. All of them claim it's totally inhouse..the Baume version is by far better finished and regulated vs Panerai at fraction of the price
@@Enrico- it's the same val fleurier movement used in Cartier, IWC, Panerai. Iwc is finished slightly better vs Baume but Baume is finished much better than Panerai
@@NoShame86 well it's the same Movement used by Cartier, IWC, Panerai made by val fleurier. People will sh.t on the Baume while.same folks will admire the IWC, Cartier, Panerai. BTW, Omega has used many Eta/valjoux Renamed as omega calibre..some just decorated, some modified and those happen to be more reliable than the 8000 series often outperforming them in the real world. And yes, I own Omega's along with most other swiss brands.
Very cool! I actually got this exact watch just over a year ago. Totally love it! And I love it more as it's a bit off of many peoples' radar. This watch is light, thin comfortable and good looking. The movement ticks all the right boxes. But I really love how the quick change spring bar is curved with the watch case Cheers buddy!
Baumé & Mercier is very underrated. The entire Clifton line is awesome, even the Chrono’s that use ETA 7750. The Clifton Chronographs are very well executed. I wouldn’t pay retail but on sale they’re worth every thin dime. Case finishing on the Clifton’s are outstanding at the price point. Even the finest quality photos online do no Justice to Baumé & Mercier. You have to hold it in your hands. Leather quality & stitching is superb. My next B&M Clifton this year will be the 45mm, manual wind with be small seconds @ 6’oclock. Awesome modern vintage style. 45mm is big for my skinny wrists but I still pull it off. The difference I save with Baumé & Mercier will be used to pay for the highest level of horology……. A. Lange & Sohne. Don’t get me started on Oris. Oris is criminally underrated & undervalued. The new in house(from scratch) Oris 400 calibre with 5 days power reserve is incredible. The Oris ProPilot X in titanium 39mm is a home run evolution of one of the best watches in History, the Pro Pilot.
Very good looking piece. I will definitely check these out. I’m currently looking for a green dial dress / casual style watch, so the green version may well be a contender. Sharp video as usual. All the best from the U.K. 🇬🇧
Hey Teddy. I love your ongoing “Famous Watches in Movies” series. Have you ever thought about a “Famous Watches in Television” series? There are some fairly active horological sub-communities for a number of series (Succession, Six Feet Under, etc.)
Great review and I’m glad you are raising awareness of this brand and this model. I think I don’t have anything to add to the review other than if they had placed the date wheel at the six o’clock it would have added better symmetry to an already beautiful design. I agree the watch is versatile: it can dress up for formal occasions and dress-down for less formal. At that price point it would be hard to beat.
I'm just waiting for a black dial Clifton all brushed steel bracelet and 10bar rating. Might be too much to ask for, but I have hopes. What a beautiful timepiece and you can't beat the look or specs!
Have exactly the same watch. It's awesome! Distressed brown leather works really well with the blue dial as a strap match option for a more casual look
Most watch reviewers focus almost entirely on the external appearance of a watch. I want to know what I can't immediately see: how accurately does the watch keep time, how accurate is the water resistance rating, how durable is the watch, how often will it need servicing, what is the length of the warranty period, if it is battery-powered how long does the battery last, and so on.
I enjoyed the review. And am shopping for a lightly used one. Have a Rivera quartz i bought new 15 years ago. Needs a battery every 3 years for 10-20$, and just keeps going. So I'm sticking with the brand. Elegant and feature rich for a reasonable price.
I think the brand is overlooked the same way that Jacob & Co, Chopard, Bulgari, and Gucci are. Those brands are known for their jewelry lines. The watches are thought of as fashion watches and not part of serious horology. Having said that, Baume & Mercier do make nice watches for lower prices than other comparable brands.
I own two vintage Baume et Mercier watches, one Baumatic and one automatic chronograph and they are both awesome timepieces. Definitely keepers in my collection. I guess they're just not well enough known in the US, but they have a solid reputation and history here in Europe.
I do own a Malibu chrono that I got for a real steal. Despite being a little small for my wrist I like to put it on from time to time. The finishing quality is high, the name speaks for itself, the 7750 inside is a guarantee and with a milky white dial and strap it makes some eyes to look twice on it. Among the others in collection it's my fiancé n.1 choice for her elegant outfit. At the moment there are few other brands that delivers the same amount of "bang for bucks" sensation.
It’s a very nice watch. However I do feel it could’ve been even better. But Richemont wouldn’t allow B&M compete with the group’s brands that are higher positioned. Than said the movement inside is possible due to B&M being under the Richemont umbrella.
The Clifton Baumatic in Midnight Blue would be the perfect watch for dressier occasions. The color is beautiful. This is a brand that I became aware of back in the 80s and thought it would be t he perfect watch for a career professional.
Love this watch. It’ll probably be my next gift to myself. Thanks, Teddy. I always love hearing your insights and opinions. Stay the course, sir. My TH-cam channel stays tuned to Teddy. If you’re ever in Indianapolis, allow me to buy you a coffee or a beer. Cheers.
I bought a Classima years ago in the Bahamas. It remains the only quartz watch in my collection, and I quite frankly love it’s micro-ticking charm. Great brand and great video!
great vid!! Wondering if there is a place to go to ask questions about micro brands and all? Want to make sure my collecting going forward is solid (while also able to support up and comers).
Love to see a video on value swiss brands....Revue Thommen, GEVRIL, Frank Dubarry has been popping up recently, RJ's, things like that. Are they worth the money? I have to think they are at least on par with the brands your promote. MIDO, Orient ect...
I think the other most under rated watch brand is Raymond Weil that no one really cares to talk about. I have three of them 2 automatic and one manual wind chronograph with limited edition make, and they are a great dress watches on a crocodile strap and leather. (-:
Thanks for bringing this to my attention. The moon phase version is nicer. I don't like the "crosshair" style faces at all, and dark blue is too much of a safe and more casual choice. Prefer the white faces as they look smarter and clearer. The two best versions of this, IMO, are: Clifton 10552 and Clifton 10504
I must have been interested in watches at an early age. I broke my arm in a bicycle accident and my family doctor set it and arm in a cast. I noticed his watch was nice, asked him about it. Baume & Mercier white face with 2 subdials and 2 pushers beside the crown. Years later broke a finger playing football in high school, same doctor same watch and still fascinated by his watch. This was in the 1960s.
wow
Can you stop braking your bones pls.
Damn sir. Some history there
@@cemoguz2786he has to so he could time to time go check out the doc’s watch
Teddy is the king of watch videos. Diplomatic, well spoken, clear, concise and educational. Thanks for all the hours legend!
Absolutely... you summed up precisely 👌
What about me Teddy, what you gat for me. I’m your super fan too. I’m so jealous! Lol
Keep the good work up buddy. You inform novices like us a lot. Cheers
Really lol?
I love Baumé and Mercier. Definitely overlooked.
And that's just a sin, considering it's one the oldest watch companies there are
é?
Great alternative Tissot Gentleman $550 ... Bob's your uncle !
Absolut agree
The movement is quite fine, the power reserve is impressive, particularly if it’s mostly going to sit in one’s dresser.
What does it for me are the proportions, they are stellar. The design language is fabulous, this would be a great choice for a one watch collection, at least to my taste. Someone who is a fan of Sinn’s 556 and really the larger 40mm derivative they offer, this watch is likely to be appealing.
Given how successful Tudor has rightfully been in the 3-4K segment, this watch offers something they don’t - truly fine proportions. I really hope this watch gains traction because it’s a watch that will prove over time to be a real pleaser for those who own one.
Baume & Mercier is definitely underrated. Beautiful finishing and you cannot go wrong with the strap. Happy that you finally giving the brand some love. It's classy. You want something different but classy/stylish for the price and caliber of movement (considering the power reserve) you go with B&M. Great video!
Baume et Mercier was the watch brand that started my passion for fine time pieces. I purchased my first Baume 20 years ago with the Hampton automatic and have owned an additional 6 over the years. I still own 3 and have 4 Breitlings, an Omega, a Rolex and several others. I love the re-release of the Riviera. I’ll check out your site. Thanks Teddy!
Bought my first Baume et Mercier this year after4 Rolex, 2 omega….. riviera baumatic is quite nice and is what I bought. Just acquired a frederique constant. These watches are priced lower but offer excellent quality without the hype or waiting lists.
☝️☝️☝️☝️ Thanks for commenting congratulations🎉 I have something for you 🎁
Am I right or Baume & Mercier had its moment of hype like 20 or 30 years ago?
Bought this watch just 3 weeks back as my first mechanical watch. Happy to see this featured in Teddy’s video.
☝️☝️☝️☝️ Thanks for commenting congratulations🎉 I have something for you 🎁
I own a Clifton and it is far better than how it looks in picture. In the shop I placed it side by side Tag Huer Carrera (day date) and it just smoked the Tag away although both are almost same price.
I have two B&M watches, one vintage one new, both amazing quality and value for money. It's crazy how well the quality of the vintage one (1980's) is, it still looks like new and the movement (manual wind) is still 100% spot on. It did have its maintenance on regular base and is always good taken care of.
Hey Teddy. You might want to review the silicon balance spring info. Actually, to my knowledge, the Clifton does not have the silicon balance spring. The first models came with the BM12 movement with the TwinSpir silicon balance spring technology. Then B&M removed it on the later BM13 movement due to a patent infringement issue. The BM13 still grants antimagnetic resistance and 120 hour power reserve however. By the way, I own and love this watch. The blue dial is simply beautiful. Thanks for your review. ❤
Love hearing about watches with magnetic resistance up to 15,000 Gauss. As I enter the Electrical Engineering field, these types of watches have peaked my interest. Thanks Teddy!
I thought he said this was 1,500 Gauss.
every watch will be anti magnetic by 2023 as the patent shared will expire next year
@@GustapoGomez there are plenty of watches using silicon hairsprings this moment.
☝️☝️☝️☝️ Thanks for commenting congratulations🎉 I have something for you 🎁
Sorry. You gotta go Omega to get 15,000 gauss.
Hi Teddy! I own one in grey dial with greyish blue alligator strap. Yes it's alligator instead of embossed alligator style. Also said so in their website. I love the Clifton case design and the alternate polishing on the case. I agree Baumatic is underrated. Nice review by the way. Thanks
Finally getting some attention! I chose this for my wedding watch 2 yrs ago and I feel like I'm the only one who wears one! Beautiful, stunning watch.
Teddy i was given this watch (blue dial) for a birthday recently and am so happy with it. Not only does it look stunning, but is so versatile as a casual or dress watch. Love the watch and love your channel. Keep up the great work
I have to admit that Baumé and Mercier were not on my radar. You've definitely piqued my curiosity with this example. That’s an amazing power reserve for such an under-the-radar brand! I hope this piece sells tremendously well for them as it is certainly worthy of the public's attention.
Oddly for my taste, I like it better on the strap than the bracelet. The white dial and simple bracelet just don’t give the "buy me" vibe. If the red dial wasn't so rapidly transitioned to black(-ish), I'd opt for that piece. You're correct about the blue being the best option but I've got a 36mm DateJust on stainless & white gold fluted bezel on a Jubilee and a Milgauss both with blue dials. Another blue dial is gravitating towards overkill.
Great video as always, you’ve been helping guide me through the world of watches to my first purchase of an automatic watch a week ago. The collection has begun!
☝️☝️☝️☝️ Thanks for commenting congratulations🎉 I have something for you 🎁
Baume was my first real watch. Still have the Capeland from 2014, still going strong after years of constant use.
I just have bought this watch for my daughter's fiancé, today. Great watch, and incredible value for money.
For me it would be a tough choice between this or the Frederique Constant Slimline Moonphase manufacture in a similar midnight blue. I appreciate the very clean design of the FC but I'm also quite impressed by this B&M's styling and heritage.
finally! i've been waiting for your review about BM! They really have a history and craftsmanship in on top as well.
I own 4 Baume et Merciers the fit and finish of each watch is incredible. I love this brand and plan on buying multiple Riverias
Long time fan of Baume & Mercier and it is about time they get their due! I have had the Riviera for almost 20 years and it has been a tank of a watch! More recently purchased the Capeland chrono. Despite both having the ETA movements, that are extremely accurate and reliable! Kudos Teddy!
Hi Vance.
If you don't mind, what is an ETA movement ?
Half a year ago I had the blue dial with bracelet on my wrist, although I bought a blue PRX, I could n‘t get this watch out of my mind.
Finally I bought it a fortnight ago and since then I wear it daily. It is even with the bracelet so comfortable that you almost fogetbthat you are wearing a watch. I really appreciate your great video and the focus on the brand. Thank god it is overlooked, we all know what happens to the availability of hyped watches.
Teddy's presentation of this GORGEOUS Baume and Mercier is just exquisitely done (as usual). Never heard of this brand but 100% looks beautiful and adding to my collection. Thanks
I just bought the Clifton Baumatic 10505. I absolutely love it. I don’t feel nervous wearing it in public. It’s an outstanding timepiece.
you can't go wrong with that timepiece. a perfect dress watch ideal for most scenarios short of long-board surfing!
Happy to see the Clifton getting some love! I have the white dial on the bracelet but ended up buying the strap and clasp too. Exceptional finishing and quality, I have received many compliments on the watch often from people wearing brands that cost a hell of a lot more than my humble Clifton. IMO it’s the perfect understated everyday watch.
☝️☝️☝️☝️ Thanks for commenting congratulations🎉 I have something for you 🎁
👆👆👆ᶜᵒⁿᵍʳᵃᵗᵘˡᵃᵗⁱᵒⁿˢ ʸᵒᵘ ʷᵒⁿ🏆 ᵀᵉˡᵉᵍʳᵃᵐ ᵐᵉ ᵗᵒ ᶜˡᵃⁱᵐ ʸᵒᵘʳ ᵖʳⁱᶜᵉ🎁💝
That feel when you've been eyeing this watch for several months, then Teddy releases a video about it!
☝️☝️☝️☝️ Thanks for commenting congratulations🎉 I have something for you 🎁
Gotta be a sign dude! Pull that trigger!
I bought Clifton blue model weeks ago, 100% satisfaction! Very good looking and the dial is excellent!
Attractive looks, impressive time reserve, excellent accuracy, reasonable price - the Clifton Baumatic is a winner. Thanks for the video Teddy.
It's beautiful. Agree with the midnight blue.
I bought mine as soon as it debuted. Along with its amazing caliber it reminded me of the JLC Geophysic True Second and I wondered if the same person who styled it might have designed or worked on the True Second when I thought about the Richemont tent.
I bought it on a bracelet and bought the black leather strap to wear as a formal alternative.
☝️☝️☝️☝️ Thanks for commenting congratulations🎉 I have something for you 🎁
That caliber is developed by Valfleurier and used in Cartier, IWC, Panerai. All of them claim it's totally inhouse..the Baume version is by far better finished and regulated vs Panerai at fraction of the price
Thanks for this. I have just bought a Baume & Mercier Clifton 10550 and it’s great to hear such a positive assessment from an expert.
In my opinion there's two brands in the same underrated category "below" B&M - Maurice Lacroix and Raymond Weil
Beautiful, the finish on these is as good if not better as Omegas, Rolex, IWC and various others. 👌🏽
How? Besides thr côte de Geneve on the rotor and the perlage on the bridges everything else is just nickel plated.
☝️☝️☝️☝️ Thanks for commenting congratulations🎉 I have something for you 🎁
Better than Omega and the rest? Are you for real?
@@Enrico- it's the same val fleurier movement used in Cartier, IWC, Panerai.
Iwc is finished slightly better vs Baume but Baume is finished much better than Panerai
@@NoShame86 well it's the same
Movement used by Cartier, IWC, Panerai made by val fleurier. People will sh.t on the Baume while.same folks will admire the IWC, Cartier, Panerai.
BTW, Omega has used many Eta/valjoux
Renamed as omega calibre..some just decorated, some modified and those happen to be more reliable than the 8000 series often outperforming them in the real world. And yes, I own Omega's along with most other swiss brands.
I’ve been eyeing the Baumatic for a while now.
I love the Baume & Mercier Clifton, the blue dial looks beautiful.
Beautiful piece with solid credentials! B&M needs more attention!
Very cool! I actually got this exact watch just over a year ago. Totally love it! And I love it more as it's a bit off of many peoples' radar. This watch is light, thin comfortable and good looking. The movement ticks all the right boxes. But I really love how the quick change spring bar is curved with the watch case Cheers buddy!
Baumé & Mercier is very underrated. The entire Clifton line is awesome, even the Chrono’s that use ETA 7750.
The Clifton Chronographs are very well executed. I wouldn’t pay retail but on sale they’re worth every thin dime. Case finishing on the Clifton’s are outstanding at the price point. Even the finest quality photos online do no Justice to Baumé & Mercier. You have to hold it in your hands. Leather quality & stitching is superb.
My next B&M Clifton this year will be the 45mm, manual wind with be small seconds @ 6’oclock. Awesome modern vintage style. 45mm is big for my skinny wrists but I still pull it off.
The difference I save with Baumé & Mercier will be used to pay for the highest level of horology……. A. Lange & Sohne.
Don’t get me started on Oris.
Oris is criminally underrated & undervalued.
The new in house(from scratch) Oris 400 calibre with 5 days power reserve is incredible.
The Oris ProPilot X in titanium 39mm is a home run evolution of one of the best watches in History, the Pro Pilot.
I had my eye on this watch! Very underrated!
The dial looks good to me, the date window execution is perfect which is rare regardless of price.
Teddy you and Courtney are perfect for each other because you guys motivate us to be a better version of ourselves.
Very good looking piece. I will definitely check these out. I’m currently looking for a green dial dress / casual style watch, so the green version may well be a contender.
Sharp video as usual.
All the best from the U.K. 🇬🇧
Absolut agree
Hey Teddy. I love your ongoing “Famous Watches in Movies” series. Have you ever thought about a “Famous Watches in Television” series? There are some fairly active horological sub-communities for a number of series (Succession, Six Feet Under, etc.)
Thank you for all the videos Teddy Baldassarre you helped me a lot picking out watches. 👏
Taking nothing away from the featured movement:
Oris 400 cal. Five days power reserve, twin barrels.. just sayin'.
Nice video, yet again! Bravo.
Yeah, but with unidirectional winding. Hardpass.
☝️☝️☝️☝️ Thanks for commenting congratulations🎉 I have something for you 🎁
Going to be my next big purchase. Great looking watch with an in-house movement and it’s 5 days PR.
☝️☝️☝️☝️ Thanks for commenting congratulations🎉 I have something for you 🎁
☝️☝️☝️☝️ Thanks for commenting congratulations🎉 I have something for you 🎁
Great and video and have to agree, this is a great watch and horribly under appreciated. Hard choice between the green and blue dial versions though!
Finally! I have been waiting for this video for over a year!
Great review and I’m glad you are raising awareness of this brand and this model. I think I don’t have anything to add to the review other than if they had placed the date wheel at the six o’clock it would have added better symmetry to an already beautiful design. I agree the watch is versatile: it can dress up for formal occasions and dress-down for less formal. At that price point it would be hard to beat.
I bought a clifton baumatic yesterday and was told the model is being discontinued.
I'm just waiting for a black dial Clifton all brushed steel bracelet and 10bar rating. Might be too much to ask for, but I have hopes. What a beautiful timepiece and you can't beat the look or specs!
The white dial version of this watch is 👌
YESSS! Been requesting this for a while! Should also do Maurice Lacroix in my personal opinion
Have exactly the same watch. It's awesome! Distressed brown leather works really well with the blue dial as a strap match option for a more casual look
Most watch reviewers focus almost entirely on the external appearance of a watch. I want to know what I can't immediately see: how accurately does the watch keep time, how accurate is the water resistance rating, how durable is the watch, how often will it need servicing, what is the length of the warranty period, if it is battery-powered how long does the battery last, and so on.
I enjoyed the review. And am shopping for a lightly used one. Have a Rivera quartz i bought new 15 years ago. Needs a battery every 3 years for 10-20$, and just keeps going. So I'm sticking with the brand. Elegant and feature rich for a reasonable price.
I like and have the white dial, it is a nice watch to add to any collection.
I think the brand is overlooked the same way that Jacob & Co, Chopard, Bulgari, and Gucci are. Those brands are known for their jewelry lines. The watches are thought of as fashion watches and not part of serious horology. Having said that, Baume & Mercier do make nice watches for lower prices than other comparable brands.
☝️☝️☝️☝️ Thanks for commenting congratulations🎉 I have something for you 🎁
Baume Mercier Watch, the BMW of watches.
I own two vintage Baume et Mercier watches, one Baumatic and one automatic chronograph and they are both awesome timepieces. Definitely keepers in my collection. I guess they're just not well enough known in the US, but they have a solid reputation and history here in Europe.
Would it kill them to blue or at least polish those screws?
A slick watch salesman at work...
A great timepiece - but I don't think the hairspring is silicon - from what I remember they got into copyright/patent issue.
Not free sprung either.
A brand that I look forward to getting into someday. The Baumatic is simply awesome.
A 10bar WR with screw down crown would make the clifton the one watch in a one watch collection. Very handsome watch.
A Baum, blue class everywhere, lol. Very nice. Thx.
Way ahead of you Teddy. Love mine. Had this model since it came out. Love it .👍🏼👍🏼
First watch I purchased was a Baume Mercer and really love it
That is a great looking watch.
Thanks Teddy for your videos ! I like to see a video for Mído ocean star and riviera Baume and Mercier
Love the blue on this, but I have to note the engine turning on the caliber appears to be lacking.
I do own a Malibu chrono that I got for a real steal. Despite being a little small for my wrist I like to put it on from time to time. The finishing quality is high, the name speaks for itself, the 7750 inside is a guarantee and with a milky white dial and strap it makes some eyes to look twice on it. Among the others in collection it's my fiancé n.1 choice for her elegant outfit. At the moment there are few other brands that delivers the same amount of "bang for bucks" sensation.
I just bought this watch a few days ago in swiss. Absolutely love it
☝️☝️☝️☝️ Thanks for commenting congratulations🎉 I have something for you 🎁
My favourite watch in my collection 🥰
It’s a very nice watch. However I do feel it could’ve been even better. But Richemont wouldn’t allow B&M compete with the group’s brands that are higher positioned. Than said the movement inside is possible due to B&M being under the Richemont umbrella.
The red one looks amazing!
☝️☝️☝️☝️ Thanks for commenting congratulations🎉 I have something for you 🎁
Great watch. Wearing them for a year or so and it is fantastic. It is very wearable almost for any occassion. First sight love.
The Clifton Baumatic in Midnight Blue would be the perfect watch for dressier occasions. The color is beautiful. This is a brand that I became aware of back in the 80s and thought it would be t he perfect watch for a career professional.
Love this watch. It’ll probably be my next gift to myself. Thanks, Teddy. I always love hearing your insights and opinions. Stay the course, sir. My TH-cam channel stays tuned to Teddy. If you’re ever in Indianapolis, allow me to buy you a coffee or a beer. Cheers.
I bought a Classima years ago in the Bahamas. It remains the only quartz watch in my collection, and I quite frankly love it’s micro-ticking charm. Great brand and great video!
Love the set behind you. Well done.
Super review, a quick look in their chronographs would also be interesting!
Keep on the good work ! 👌❤️👍
I have a Baume & Mercier and it is my prefered watch. Classima 10485, so comfortable.
I recently purchased a B&M for < $1000. It’s a beautiful watch.
The Riviera 10622 on your site has my attention. I'll walk to your shop from Lakewood.
Speaking of underrated . . . this is a great video! New subscriber! 👍🏼
This B&M is sweet. Nice review, Teddy.
Delicate to the point of clearly aimed at a certain type of individual. Great if you’re into that sort of thing.
This is an excellent awareness video of the brand. The Clifton Baumatic packs a lot of bang for the buck.
great vid!! Wondering if there is a place to go to ask questions about micro brands and all? Want to make sure my collecting going forward is solid (while also able to support up and comers).
Love to see a video on value swiss brands....Revue Thommen, GEVRIL, Frank Dubarry has been popping up recently, RJ's, things like that. Are they worth the money? I have to think they are at least on par with the brands your promote. MIDO, Orient ect...
I own a B&M Capeland and it is a beautiful watch. I think more people should look into them. They’re the 7th oldest watch company in the world
☝️☝️☝️☝️ Thanks for commenting congratulations🎉 I have something for you 🎁
Convincing review :) just ordered B&M Clifton w/white dial and rose gold accented case model.
@Teddy Baldassarre Wow! The diamond encrusted black dial Rolex looks amazing. You're incredibly generous to randomly offer it to a fan!
I think the other most under rated watch brand is Raymond Weil that no one really cares to talk about. I have three of them 2 automatic and one manual wind chronograph with limited edition make, and they are a great dress watches on a crocodile strap and leather. (-:
Thanks for bringing this to my attention. The moon phase version is nicer. I don't like the "crosshair" style faces at all, and dark blue is too much of a safe and more casual choice. Prefer the white faces as they look smarter and clearer. The two best versions of this, IMO, are: Clifton 10552 and Clifton 10504
Baume and mercier lacroix are the most beautiful watches that I love the most.
Exceptional review for an exceptional watch. I like B&M very much. They represent quality and value the way few other brands do.
I've been waiting for you to review it 👌🏼
Just bought it!