Baume et Mercier, Hampton Collection 2011
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Hampton Collection 2011, Baume & Mercier’s new universe
October 2011

The Hampton collection introduced in 1994, was reinterpreted within the new area of expression of the Brand - the seaside living. The new collection captures the indescribable beauty of the Hampton spaces between land and sea and the discreet, relaxed sophistication of their residents.

The ladies’ pieces, generously sized (27 x 40 mm), have kept the highly distinctive satined domed volume and curved case side of the museum watch. Another signature feature of the collection is the “jodhpur” shape of the wristband, which makes it lighter and more comfortable on the wrist. The strap is offered in satin or alligator.

The high-end models are adorned with two types of settings. In the first, 20 diamonds (total 0.73 carats) are set in the curved case side of a version with a silvered dial featuring a sunburst satin finish on the outer part and opaline finishes in the center, or an equally chic two-toned dial in black and anthracite. The second type of setting has a double row of diamonds on the satined domed volume at 12 and 6 o’clock; these 36 diamonds (0.48 carats) accentuate the piece’s natural sophistication.

The men’s pieces exist in a self-winding version or an automatic chronograph version with counters sporting just a touch of red to dress up the dial, a size of 30 x 47 mm, and an ETA 2894 movement.

The dial palette for the automatic and automatic chronograph versions, always two-tone, was selected for its warm masculine hues, such as the combination of black and brown, or black and anthracite. It is offset by a satined domed volume that lends force and character to the piece. A straight alligator strap with an adjustable triple folding clasp adds the finishing touch to this timepiece.