Baume & Mercier, has released info and photos of three new chronographs in its recently introduced Clifton collection.
The first chronograph model in the 1950s-inspired Clifton collection (which thus far has included only a three-hand model with small seconds and a “Complete Calendar” model with moon-phase) has a 43-mm case and a self-winding mechanical movement from ETA. The case has polished and satin finishes and has a scratch-resistant anti-glare crystal and an exhibition caseback secured by four screws. It is water-resistant to 50 meters.
The dial features a sun satin finish and either blued steel or golden hands. The Arabic numerals and indices are either silver-colored (in the model with blued hands) or gold-colored (in the two models with golden hands). The watches come on either a black or brown “square-scaled” alligator strap or on a polished/satin-finished steel link bracelet, all with triple-folding clasps.
The movement, ETA’s tried-and-true 7750 chronograph caliber, is visible through the caseback; Baume & Mercier has personalized the rotor with snailed and côtes de Genève decoration. The bridges also feature côtes de Genève as well as a circular graining pattern. The movement has rhodium-plated screws, 25 jewels and a 48-hour power reserve.
Tentatively, Baume & Mercier says that the new Clifton Chronographs will be available in April 2014 and will retail at $3,900 – $4,200. Final dates and prices will be confirmed when the watches are launched at SIHH in January.
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