Second Hand Baume & Mercier Watches

Baume & Mercier watches

In 1830, Louis-Victor and Celestin Baume founded a family watchmaking business in the Swiss Jura. Their company quickly developed and forged a good reputation through the creation of exceptional pieces integrating leading-edge innovations, with the motto: "Let nothing pass and only manufacture the highest quality watches.” As a result of its success, their company decided to promote its reputation on an international scale.

In 1851, under the name Baume Brothers, it opened a branch in London, which would extend their business to all of the British Empire, from the Indies to Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and Burma to Africa.

At the end of the 19th century, the watchmaking company perfected itself, and in 1892, it earned the “Kew Certificate” by the Kew Observatory (near the city of London) with a pocket watch chronometer featuring tourbillon movement with remarkable accuracy that remained unmatched for over 10 years.

Finally in the 1920s, Williamen Baume joined forces with Paul Mercier, and the Baume & Mercier brand was born.

In 1919, Baume & Mercier received the “Geneva Seal,” the highest international distinction in watchmaking, a true gauge of extraordinary watchmaking performance. In 1940, conscientious about the women's rights movement, Baume & Mercier launched "La Marquise," a small practical and aesthetic watch, which was successful partly because of the modernity of its rigid bracelet. "La Marquise" by Baume & Mercier was the first of a women’s watch production line.

Paul Mercier’s arrival brought a breath of modernity and timelessness while contributing to the international reputation of Baume & Mercier, whose production of elegantly shaped watches are always avidly sought by collectors. Throughout the Art Deco period, Baume & Mercier imposed its style and left a lasting imprint on the history of watchmaking design.

As proof of this, the famous "Hampton" collection, inspired by the rectangular case watches of the 1930s and 1940s, remains an unescapable Baume & Mercier model that is both urban and chic.

In the 1950s and 1960s, like all renowned watchmaking Houses, Baume & Mercier launched production of more technical timepieces: chronographs with complexities, such as the moon phases and even annual and perpetual day of the month functions. In the 1970s, Baume & Mercier differentiated and asserted its originality with innovatively shaped watches and received prestigious international awards, such as the Galaxy or the Stardust.

In 1988, the Baume & Mercier House joined the Richemont group and affirmed its belonging to quality watchmaking. For the brand’s 180th anniversary, Mr. Alain Zimmermann took over the direction of Baume & Mercier and gave it a new impetus by relaunching the Hampton collection, forever remaining one of the brand’s timeless collections.

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The history of Baume & Mercier watches

In 1830, Louis-Victor and Celestin Baume founded a family watchmaking business in the Swiss Jura. Their company quickly develop

Baume & Mercier watches

Finally in the 1920s, Williamen Baume joined forces with Paul Mercier, and the Baume & Mercier brand was born.

As proof of this, the famous "Hampton" collection, inspired by the rectangular case watches of the 1930s and 1940s, remains an unescapable Baume & Mercier model that is both urban and chic.

Baume & Mercier watches

Baume & Mercier watches

Baume & Mercier Hampton watch in stainless steel Circa 2000

Baume & Mercier Hampton watch in stainless steel Ref: NV045139 Circa 2001

Baume & Mercier Hampton watch in stainless steel Ref: 65310 Circa 2000

Baume & Mercier Vintage watch in yellow gold Circa 1980

Baume & Mercier Vintage watch in yellow gold Circa 1970

Baume & Mercier Vintage watch in yellow gold Circa 1980

Baume & Mercier Catwalk watch in stainless steel Circa 2000

Baume & Mercier Hampton watch in stainless steel Circa 2002

Baume & Mercier watch in white gold Circa 1970

Baume & Mercier Vintage watch in white gold Circa 1970

Baume & Mercier Vintage watch in yellow gold Ref: 38260 Circa 1970

Baume & Mercier Vintage watch in yellow gold Circa 2000

Baume & Mercier Classima watch in yellow gold Ref: MV045089 Circa 1990

Baume & Mercier Hampton watch in stainless steel Ref: 65693 Circa 2013

Baume & Mercier watch in yellow gold Ref: 16783 Circa 2000

Baume & Mercier Hampton watch in stainless steel Ref: 65562 Circa 2000

Baume & Mercier Hampton watch in stainless steel Ref: 65598

Baume & Mercier Hampton Spirit watch in stainless steel Ref: 65446 Circa 2000

Baume & Mercier Catwalk watch in stainless steel Ref: 5022529 Circa 1990

Baume & Mercier Catwalk watch in stainless steel Ref: MVO45219 Circa 1990

Baume & Mercier Hampton watch in stainless steel Circa 2000

Baume & Mercier Riviera watch in stainless steel and gold plated Ref: 5131 Circa 1995

Baume & Mercier Hampton watch in stainless steel Ref: 65434 Circa 2000

Baume & Mercier Vintage watch in yellow gold Circa 1980

Baume & Mercier Vintage watch in yellow gold Circa 1960

Baume & Mercier Vintage watch in yellow gold Ref: 38259 Circa 1970

Baume & Mercier Vintage watch in yellow gold Circa 1980

Baume & Mercier Classima watch in yellow gold Ref: MV045089 Circa 1990

Baume & Mercier Vintage watch in yellow gold Ref: 35121 Circa 1970

Baume & Mercier Hampton watch in stainless steel Ref: 3131963 Circa 1990

Baume & Mercier Vintage watch in yellow gold Ref: 38232 Circa 1960

Baume & Mercier Vintage watch in yellow gold

The history of Baume & Mercier watches