Ginny Wang
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Classima, nice watch
Jan 14, 2011,23:49 PM
Classima, nice&neat dial. I like it.
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2011: Baume & Mercier Novelties PuristS Preview
By: MTF : January 10th, 2011-05:30
Baume & Mercier: "Life is about moments" with the permission of Baume & Mercier Baume & Mercier has been around for 180 years since 1830. The motto of Maison d’Horlogerie remains - "Accept only perfection, only manufacture watches of the highest quality" ...
Nice, Melvyn...
By: watchme : January 10th, 2011-07:44
I've always considered B&M to be a "best-bang-for-the-buck" brand, however they've been sleeping over the past few years. I've also noticed that B&M goes through approximately 5-year periods of heavy marketing, followed by roughly the same of redu...
The Historic Single Pusher
By: Mostel : January 10th, 2011-14:53
is beautiful! I think this confirms the gaining trend of vintage style watches becoming the next big thing, re: Montblanc, etc... The only thing is, why not just get a vintage watch, one asks oneself??? I am not a B and M fan, but I'd happily wear that mo...
As mentioned in the posting
By: MTF : January 10th, 2011-18:35
Mostel, Its more convenient to get a new 'vintage' watch The movement is working as new and the dials/hands are not restored. The crown is not a fake replecement. Other brands with new 'old' designs of chronographs are Breguet, AP, Zenith, Omega.... Regar...
my jaw dropped...
By: superfly : January 10th, 2011-18:51
when i saw that rg capeland chrono. that is a beautiful piece and i'm incredibly pleased to see something like this come out of b&m. i hope they continue in this vein in years to come.
I was a tad surprised myself
By: MTF : January 10th, 2011-18:55
As someone pointed out, many brands are going back the vintage chronograph route. Breguet, AP, Omega, Zenith, PP etc but not at Baume & Mercier pricing...well, except maybe Zenith. Regards, MTF
why oh why oh why...
By: WebCalm : January 12th, 2011-09:45
..did they have to spoil such a beautiful looking watch as the new Capeland with a DATE display? - it absolutely destroys the vintage look. what a shame, they should have followed GO on the Sixties Chrono who avoided compromising the balance of the watch ...
I’ve been an admirer of B&M for years…
By: marcelo : January 13th, 2011-07:18
…and finally had the opportunity of buying this Hampton just a couple of months ago: I’m so happy with it! And think the Capeland Chrono would make a good companion This message has been edited by marcelo on 2011-01-13 07:19:13...
Are there Baume & Mercier dealers in your area?
By: MTF : January 15th, 2011-01:08
Ginny, Do you see many dealers in your region? It will be interesting to see how thier presence grows in the next year with this drive by Richemont Group. Regards, MTF