Horological Meandering

I'll have to check these out. Thanks for posting, Kong. 

also value for money.

See if can grab some pics especially the emblematic collection.

Wish the Capeland 10006 and 10007 ( the piece Thomas wearing) with the date window.  Just perfect.

Kong

with the case and the crystal.  Not only does this give a wistful nod to the designs of yesteryear, but likewise, gives the impression that this is a design for the ages; a design that will look good today, tomorrow, as it looked good back in the day when the design was first used.

Thanks for the report Kong.  Will watch Baume and Mercier with increasing interest.

Andrew H

Succinctly worded. it seems to be the main objective of Baume & Mercier to design watches which remain classic & timeless.
Thanks Andrew H.

Kong

I like the curved crystals and the case design of the men’s Emblematic line and the complimentary ladies watches. Plenty of options to chose a husband and wife pair. Or even wedding gifts for each other. Now that’s a moment to remember. I agree that the advertising campaign resonates nicely.

 

Andrew

You are good!
It took me a while and an explanation by the local executive to understand the campaign.

I am looking forward to see and touch the Emblematic pieces.

Kong

I don't care for these particular pieces featured, but I do like the vintage-inspired Capeland Chronograph.  The chronograph hits a lot of sweet spots for me. 

Cheers,
Daos

really nice.  Without the date window even better.

Like this

Kong

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Aside the chrono with the derivative of the jlc 752, the rest of the watches despite being aesthetically nice is fitted with just others mill of the run eta 2892-2894-2895 found everywhere and that for 4000$ of rrp, it is nothing special. I would rather buy a nice vintage jlc, second hand vintage connie, speedy 321 or a sub over just another eta powered watch.

just my two modest cents

best regards

georges

 

For the price bracket you are referring, there are some gems in the vintage pieces. 
However, it will need certain due diligence and sharp observation, not to get a franken vintage piece. 
I feel some of the B&M pieces are great pieces for new friends entering into the hobby, something affordable, reliable (with an ETA) and not be discouraged of getting a lemon

One of the pieces, the RG emblematic piece seems to be a new Richemont movement.  Hope to get some info on that.

Thanks for viewing.

Kong

I have been kinda waiting for its come back   Very nice new line-up.

A Malibu. Very elegant watch, but it was a quartz, and I really wanted a mechanical movement.

more likely getting a sporty Riviera.

The casing with the soldered horns and the full calender, really nice.

Thanks for sharing.

Kong

.... wanting a dress watch as a "future young executive"   Oh well, the life doesn't go as planned, does it?  Hehehe.

Ken

Hi Ken

This line is discontinued.

About the part life doesn't go as planned...dare not think about it...can't sleep

Kong

s<sub>logan and I'm glad that they are backing it up with the refreshed models.

Completely resonates with me

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Somehow we're always near the sea.

Now to look for the nearest boutique to check the watches out in the metal.

Best, Mike</sub>

Thank you Mike.
Children have grown so fast!

The family (below) for the B&M commercial pictures is the real family.  Maybe they should look for yours

Kong

. . . Glashütte Original and rekindling the fascination for Omega, Kong, I wore a Rolex, day in and day out, for fifteen years.  Halfway thru that stint with the Airking, I came across an advertisement for a Baume and Mercier Hampton, and was intrigued to the point that I visited a jewelry store in San Gabriel to try it on.  The Hampton was different in comparison to my daily wear: polished vs matte finish, rectangular vs round, small seconds vs sweep, elegant rather than rugged.  I felt it would make a good companion for the Airking, and the salesman tried his best to make the sale, but $1100 was a lot of money then (hell, it's a lot of money now!), so I decided to pass.

I just performed a search for Hamptons from the mid-'90s, and found a few images of the watch that almost was.  Funny how little has changed over the years: the outward form of the Hampton - rectangular shape, modest size and proportion, simple lay-out, art deco design - still motivates.

Reminiscently,

Art

Hi Art

After the seeing the new Hampton, the vintage piece (from pic) looks really charming, 'more' Art Deco'.

Hope the new collection would motivate you

Kong

Very nice watches. I am starting to like this BM brand.