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LiftAngle51 · 2022-10-07T20:50:51Z

Explore LiftAngle51's journey with the Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic green dial. Discover the unique Baumatic movement, design details, and brand positioning within Richemont.

LiftAngle51, a dedicated collector, shares the exciting arrival of his new Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic with a striking green dial. This article delves into his personal journey with the brand, exploring the unique appeal of Baume & Mercier within the Richemont group and the distinctive characteristics of its Baumatic movement. His insights offer a valuable perspective on a brand often overlooked, making a strong case for its horological merit and emotional connection.

Arrived in good conditions.
My first green dialed watch.
There is no specific forum for Baume & Mercier, just like the Jaquet Droz from Tony.

My preferences where a moon phase, green dial, and a long power reserve.
Be influenced by Baume & Mercier marketing plus adverts, they hypnotized me to chose one of their watches. Young ambitious people who clime up the latter at Richemont start mostly at Baume & Mercier. If they are successful, IWC, VC can be the new work envoirment.
If excellent JLC can pick out the best people.
But i can not watch what’s going on in the office, so i guessing a bit.
To cut a long story short, here is my long waited green pearl.

A serious honeymoon, with the moon 🌜

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The author's decision to acquire the Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic was a deliberate process, influenced by new Clifton lines launched at Watches & Wonders and the eventual appeal of the green-dialed Ref. 10654, despite initial availability challenges for other models like the grey Ref. 10548.
LiftAngle51's loyalty to Baume & Mercier stems from a personal history, including a sentimental connection to a brother's vintage piece and a desire to champion the brand against dismissive opinions from fellow collectors.
The winding experience of the Baumatic movement in the Baume & Mercier Clifton is distinct, characterized by tactile 'clicks' that convey its 120-hour power reserve, contrasting with the smoother winding of other brands like Frederique Constant.
The featured Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic Ref. 10654 is a new model from the current year, with test pieces circulated to Authorized Dealers in late 2021. The Baumatic 5-day power reserve movements also come with an optional one-year extended warranty.
Baume & Mercier is positioned within the Richemont group as an entry-level luxury brand, often perceived as a 'fashion brand' but featuring in-house Baumatic movements alongside more common Sellita calibers in its lineup.
The design of the Clifton's case and lugs employs a 'painter's technique' to create a unique visual perspective, differing from the more conventional roundness of models like the Classima or the case profiles of Rolex Datejust, Yacht-Master, and Explorer.

The Discussion

amanico

Oct 7, 2022

Cool looking one. Congrats, Weems.

LiftAngle51

Oct 7, 2022

Thanks a lot

🌛 Brand new model from this year. I know Baume & Mercier had some test MOA 10654 peaces at the end of 2021 for AD’s. The blue MOA 10593 this week! For the one year extra warranty that given on Baumatic 5 days pr movements, i must call the customer service. I called them in January for more information about the MOA 10654. A dejavu. 4900 post precise. Up to 5000. This reply count up to 4901, so 4900 is real.

amanico

Oct 8, 2022

Well done! As for your countdown, good one. ;)

takman

Oct 7, 2022

Looking good!

And it checked all your boxes. Congrats and enjoy

LiftAngle51

Oct 7, 2022

Thanks a lot

Indeed. I like to select the perfect watch. I am honest, there are Baume & Mercier Clifton’s that do not be my choice. The same with Omega, there are a lot that check all the boxes, but also that fail to be on my list to collect.

andrea~

Oct 7, 2022

I really like that transparent moonphase!

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