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The Historic Single Pusher
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 mono-pusher. 
Although it looks essentially unreadable in terms of minutes elapsed....
2011: Baume & Mercier Novelties PuristS Preview
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...
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...
Thanks MTF, that Capeland chrono is very nice and
quite a different look with the red gold. Thanks for sharing. Nice job. Best, Tim
The Historic Single Pusher
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
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...
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
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
Thx Melvyn...I like the Capeland Chrono
in particular the SS version. Would you have information on the dial size? Regards Sam
Capeland Chronograph diameter is 42 mm
samwan, For those who asked: Capeland Chronograph 42 mm diameter. Regards, MTF
why oh why oh why...
..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…
…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?
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