Is Baume et Mercier A Legit Watchmaker? Or Just A Fashion Watch?

[@jc4373]

My first luxury watch was a Baume and mercier Hampton model I bought 32 years ago. Never any issues in all that time and it looks as new and fresh as the day I bought it ( just needed new leather straps over the years ). It’s a great brand.

[@ryanjofre]

32 years. Talk about passing the test of time. I’m sure it would love a professional cleaning & Lube. It’s pricey but worth it. Especially for a caliber that’s been so great to you.

[@AlexMi77]

I own a BM Clifton Baumatic blue dial. 38mm, COSC certified, 120h power reserve. The watch is stunning. Grabbed it new at way lower price point vs retail. Loving it.

[@Audittr2108]

I have a Baumatic Riviera. It’s very accurate, well finished and the quick release strap system is excellent.

[@marcosdeltoro499]

I own a B&M Clifton Club Chronograph, and it's freaking awesome. They are definitely a legit Swiss watchmaker that have been around for 192 years. Unfortunately they don't have much of a market in the U.S., because people here in the states are interested in Hype brands more. It's unfortunate cause B& M make great quality watches, and are definitely underrated. Great video!!

[@ryanjofre]

Buying my son step son a Baumé & Mercier Clifton chrono. Gorgeous, slightly pre 50s design. Not to flex but I get incredible deals. 100% historically awesome Swiss watch house! Most people in the USA want bragging status so Rolex…..IWC or Jaeger if they have taste. Good video dude. Thankyou.

[@highwaystar3780]

The Only interesting and handsome watch they made was the Hampton 10032 around 10yrs ago which retailed for a ridiculous $9.700. It had a jLC Chrono movement but was a huge failure ultimately dumped on the Gray market for around $3k. I found one on ebay 3weeks ago. I bought it for $2.704 and waited 2weeks. After reaching out to the seller...ebay notified me that the watch failed the ebay authentication verification and was sent back to Seller. Seller never answered my emails!

[@billcore6295]

BM is legit. I agree, they are underrated. I like the Rivera and their version of the Tank (Hampton). I don't own a BM but may one day.

[@zagraniczniak4120]

I love the previous generation Capeland models from about 20 years ago. A huge array of options, solid construction and heft, superb styling, mostly 38 mm.

[@mitcheurolux]

Own the Riviera Baumatic. Fantastic watch. It’s possibly the most accurate movement among my collection (about a dozen assorted). Some watches grow on you and this one surely did. Love it.

[@josefchristophrosel]

I just bought a Clifton Baumatic COSC for 1500€ on chrono24, which was an absolute steal. In House 5 day Power Reserve at 4hz.

[@horologyhandle]

Wow, their catalogue has improved SO much in just a year. Loving their new direction these days

[@markikn3183]

Nice job Jory. Just happened to have my Classima on when this edition popped up, so i'll tell you why i love it: 2 hander + nice date window at 3pm. The only whitedial and only roman numeral i own, neither are my thing, this works beautifully Quartz but with no seconds hand. Finished with rhodium on applied romans and hands...it really sparkles I paid U$1k cash, you can get them for 600 or so pre-owned The bigfun: only 6.1mm thick and metal bracelet to match It's a really elegant dress watch, one to wear for those evening occasions. Paying 1k for a quartz 2hander will make people sniffy, but you're buying the design (and yeah, the name), it's one of my top 5 watches in the box.

[@LagerPetrol409]

Yes Baume and Mercier are one of my favourite watch makers , i own 3 capeland models from the early 2000s , all 3 still working perfectly keeping excellent tiime . They get a lot of wrist time. Many times i have attempted to acquire the capeland gmt alarm model which always sells well and holds its value. Many thanks for giving them them the spotlight.

[@sobewisdom]

My then fiance (now wife) got me the Capeland S chronograph with Vajjoux 7550 movement over 20 years ago. Still pull it out on occasion for nostalgia. Looks and works great.

[@stephenlee7256]

Yes! I picked up a blue dial Clifton calendar moonphase pointer date about three years ago from a private seller in NYC for more than 50% off retail. I get a lot of comments from strangers wearing it around

[@yakupdinler]

I am a proud owner of BM Capeland M0A10067 which was actually one of the first watches I ever bought. Doesn't get too much wristtime these days but a watch that will never leave my collection ❤

[@1JJONES]

The most expensive watch in my small collection is a 1990's Riviera quartz. It's super thin with alternating 18k gold bracelet links and bezel. I like how it is the opposite of clunky.

[@kofiofosu9051]

I own a riviera Baumatic. Finished nicely. Good movement. Relatively thin height. Nice piece.

[@zman8340]

Good video Jory , very timely . The Clifton baumatic chronometer is a fantastic value , in house , 5 day pwr, etc…. Elegant case and looks. I’ll be looking to pick one up pre owned. A true heritage brand and a true watchmaker.

[@goose3246]

Looking maybe for a new Riviera at the moment, I think the brand is mega underated

[@CircassianRider]

they are very classy . I think a person wearing one , knows he has a high quality well designed watch on his wrist . I own a Riviera 42mm Blue dial and love it . The new release the Riviera 10701 is a masterpiece to be honest . I am considering getting one .

[@Crisnav83]

Here because ny dad jusy handed me down a vintage 14kgold B&M Tiffany. Looks similar to a Cartier tank and i love it.

[@stevetrotter6584]

I bought a Classima quartz 10705 - already the price was 1550€. The watch is elegant but simple (no date window). An excellent Swiss made dress watch. I enjoyed your informative video.

[@scottsolomon8537]

The Riviera 10717 has the same movement found in the IWC Ingeneur which goes for triple the price. Call it the Gerard Genta premium

[@bearslair2010]

I really enjoy my quartz Hampton with date complication. Beautifully made, lovely sapphire window, and keeps excellent time.

[@jameswong6590]

I own two. One is the open heart classima you showed. The other one is Clifton Baumatic moonphase. Love both.

[@ufssiddiqui]

BM make very solid watches. My father has had a BM chronograph for around 10 years and it is still in excellent condition. The chronograph function still works perfectly, the bracelet is of great quality and the price he got it for has definitely exceeded expectations.

[@smittysmitty481]

Baume & Mercier is a solid brand for the money with in-house movements. Great video & I enjoyed this.

[@JackPardungsin]

I’m appreciate how you try to pronounce these brand

[@David-uz5zo]

I bought the Clifton Club Chief 44mm Limited Edition stainless for $1,300 bucks off JOMA new set, 20 months ago because I assume, at the time they had a few of these limited editions in the warehouse... 1,300 for a CHRONO..... it was a steal!! Today... you can't find them for under 3,000 new set... I wear this unit often... huge value for the price... I LOVE the dial.... underrated maker...

[@ltrev1979]

I just bought the blue saphire riviera after eyeballing it almost 2 years. Haven't been happier. I've been wearing it over my Planet Ocean, and prev fav black bay 58. The riveria looks even better in person than photographs

[@johnmonachelli5256]

The riviera baumatic on rubber is kinda cool

[@auskenner]

I bought a BM Clifton Club Diver some years ago, a solid 42mm Watch with a Selitta SW200. Nice and easy to wear. Not my favourite watch, but a keeper. I bought it tax free with a heavy discount, so it was just 150 Euro more than a Longines Hydroconquest back then.

[@ericharms9734]

I'm loving those history lessons. Please make more of them.

[@Bugjuck]

B&M is definitely NOT a fashion watch. In fact awesome & underrated, it’s behind the scenes

[@lupodisol]

Excellent presentation! I own a BAUME & Mercier Rivera 1983 purchased new in Lucern Switzerland in….1983.

[@christiangongora3190]

The very first luxury watch that I bought was a Baume et Mercier Clifton Club GMT in blue, a very beautiful watch and detailed oriented. Had received lots of compliments of it and currently looking into buying a Riviera 😃

[@hectthorno584]

I own à BM Capeland S XXL. Probably one the best diver ever produced. 1000M. When launched it was a fail because it didn't come with a bracelet and the yellow kavelar dial was not yet trendy. Since then, it became a collector.

[@colinw7496]

Love the accents. Enjoyed hearing about a brand that I haven't heard much about.

[@darrenaquilina1403]

I have a clifton baumatic. Superb watch for 3k. Intend to buy more in the future.

[@paulkukula6541]

Love your reviews. I don’t own a Baume et Mercier watch. Been into a boutique here in Sydney & fell in love with the green Classima. Can pick up for around $2600 Aussie dollars. Getting the purchase past the love of my life(wife), is another story. Keep up the great reviews. Paul.

[@alanwright3172]

I have a very interesting black and cyan Formula S chronograph with a centre second AND centre Minute hand, and I think it stands out in the crowd😁

[@millersciencesms762]

Thank you very much for the video. Would love to get the Baumatic if it was in a 38mm diameter. 42mm is too large . Not sure if it is because of the 5 day power reserve movement.

[@johnzimmerman1819]

Good intro into a brand I wasn’t super familiar with - thanks 👍🏼

[@jwt1035]

BM is great. I actually messaged several watch reviewers and asked why BM gets no attention on their channels. My Classima keeps time to +2 spd.

[@Marrakesh940]

I just got a Riviera 10717 and it is a killer for it's pricepoint. Baumatic movement (COSC), 120hr power reserve, 300m WR, 8 year warranty - geez. It's ridiculous what I'm getting for this price. I have no idea why it's so underrated honestly.

[@ICEYMangione]

Hi there Time teller. I purchased 2 recently. The Classima mechanical version. Gorgeous well built watch for sure. Beautiful open sapphire back showing the eta movement with a white dial. Also just purchased a Capeland. It’s a Chronograph powered by the famous Valjoux 7750 movement and again an incredible well built time piece. Both are amazing watches! Btw I love your videos! They got me through hard times.

[@Slayer8957]

I just love the Clifton 10467.

[@canons90]

Actually Jory, you pronounce this name without the "t" when you say "&". So it´s like "Baume e Mercier", with the "e" as if you would say "e" in the word "efficient". Best regards, Ulf of Sweden

[@rozannemendoza8413]

My mother in law has a gorgeous Baume & Mercier/Tiffany and Co diamond piece 💎

[@brianmsahin]

B & M do indeed make nice watches. One of the unsung heroes of the mid to high level brands. Maybe a series of unsung heroes at different levels of price could be a nice series of videos! Only a couple of weeks ago I picked up a very affordable and very nice Solar Chronograph from Pulsar, an old Hamilton company bought in 1978 by Seiko. Of course Pulsar is famous for that LCD watch. Now, they make some very nice watches (some stinkers too if I'm being honest) but they have some gems. The one I got is motorsports dial style with excellent build quality and it looks very cool. PZ 5115X is the model if anyone is interested. Seems to be only available in Australia and Turkey, where I am at the moment! It's one of those wierd chronos where one of the subdials is the chrono seconds hand instead of the usual big seconds hand. Not as useful as a chronograph but great fun and looks striking! Anyway, Pulsar!! Worth a look as an ignored brand despite over 50 years of heritage ??

[@BoozewithNick]

I had to laugh at the title. Baume et Mercier is one of the brands that I look forward to getting into when things allow, along with FC and Sinn. Stops with Wise, Zelos, and Archimede are likely to occur along the way. LOL

[@patricklogan8327]

BM, good one Jory. Poop jokes aren't my favorite, but they're a solid # 2.

[@patricklogan8327]

Sorry Jory, cannot get the app you mentioned in your note to open.

[@trinity3422]

I own a B&M Capeland chrono and it’s a great watch for the money. They’re the 7th oldest watchmaker in history and they make some great watches. Their baumatic movement in some of their watches has a 5 day power reserve.. hard to beat for the money if they’re your style

[@paulkukula6541]

Thank you for replying to me. Always love your reviews.

[@Hrethgir]

Didn't really care about B&M until I saw the Riviera with the blue sapphire dial, very nice and unique looking!

[@hectormonclova7563]

I wanted to have a Hampton. Yep, very Tankie, but with its own personality... ❤️

[@brianhenson4849]

Definitely legit, I own a Capeland automatic that’s probably 15 years old and still runs perfectly and holds time great

[@zimtage1744]

I like their retro chronograph

[@marquisdaily7715]

Watches make Americans speak French and use the metrics system. It is a W for everyone involved 😀 I have a new subscriber !

[@andrew_owens7680]

I'm glad you did this one. It's a brand I've largely overlooked. I'm looking at Mido now and just purchased a beautiful Ball.

[@henrywest7217]

A solid thumbnail sketch of this historic marque.

[@Louen_Leoncoeur]

My only two grail watches are from richemont: jlc & lange... And imho, b&m is gorgeous... 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@RelojesYRelojes]

Really love the riviera

[@watchsixto]

Yes they are an awesome watch definitely underrated I got lucky to get one for review I'm impressed with it even though it's quartz

[@algheroman6476]

You did not mention any of their Hampton watches. Very classy and reminiscent of a Cartier Tank.

[@FourFront99]

Classima MOA08689 with an has been my go to dress watch for 17 years. I will say it doesn't wear like a 42mm.

[@Olddirtytiger]

Thanks for the lesson Teach 🙂 🙌

[@CharlieHustle1687]

The BM Capeland Chronograph white dial is an excellent watch, solid video

[@idahowatchenthusiasts]

Wearing my Riviera as I watch this video. Underrated brand, buy used for a steal as they dont really hold value :)

[@TikNervio]

The Riviera had 2 nominations at the GPHG | © Fondation du Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève now on 2022. So yeah they are at that level.

[@chriswatchreviews4752]

I love B&M, very underrated, but I would get one at grey market prices and not retail

[@ajbones4207]

Baume & Mercier = Magnifique !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@genioitalianoadvtorinooper9517]

I like the Riviera Series 8835 and 8854

[@bassmanbowman3266]

I’ve been drooling over the window of my local B & M dealer, those are very nice watches.😎

[@micaljimenez7381]

I think beaume et mercier ,like raymond weill,frederique constant are good brands but not enojgh expensive for being in luxury watches team like rolex,cartier ,AP,breguet,blancpain,patek etc...but too expensive for attract comun customer who will look other brands as first luxurY watches,probably a marketing problem..but i am sure its the kind of brand you can appreciate only when you worn it..problem is choosing one of this brand.

[@statlerwaldorf7130]

Some lovely watches, thanks for putting the brand on my radar 😀

[@sylversyrfer6894]

Hey Jory - great video as always - however your voice/audio is not in sync with the video. Just saying…

[@kevorknourian5442]

❤I love the brand I own 3 clasima riviera and vintage gold one

[@rafabankowski7737]

I have Hampton Spirit Black Dial and it's a looker. Check Capeland XXL 1000 meters and watch Alain Delon was wearing in movie Samurai, absolute classics.

[@rafabankowski7737]

I did?

[@thetimeteller]

Nope. That’s a scam.

[@thetimeteller]

See? I’m verified. That bot account isn’t.

[@rafabankowski7737]

Baume Mercier XXL Capeland Yellow Carbon 1000 m version to be specific.... Legendary

[@morgan97475]

I wouldn't mind one of the recent Riviera watches on a rubber strap.

[@replayrevenge]

First !!!! time discovering this brand feel like a lost island atlantis !! Everything so good but underrated

[@pilotjpbiv7600]

Great video Jory. Thanks! What about Eberhard and Co. A really under appreciated brand!! Love to see a video about this great brand!!

[@borlach321]

Cool video. For some reason, a colleague of yours (Fed in Miami) recently made a video that was very negative on the entire brand. He basically said it was "over" for Baume & Mercier. However, he really did not explain why. I was left confused, as I thought highly of the brand. Are you able to shed any light on Federico's view of the brand? I apologize in advance if you don't like names being dropped here. I mean no offense. You guys have way more inside info than we do.

[@Malek.Mahmoud]

Hello, can you plz compare the mudmaster to the Rangeman?

[@bearslair2010]

Wish you'd have reviewed the latest Riviera.

[@stevescene8949]

Omitted the modern day Riviera which is their best seller?

[@victormelgoza5665]

Subscribed to your second channel 😊

[@ryanjofre]

Baumé & Mercier are outstanding. They don’t have the reputation & status of Jaeger or IWC but they have the quality! I use the later two as an example of Swiss watches because they’re well known, highly priced(overpriced) and they have some truly iconic watches in their collection. Who doesn’t wanna own a Jaeger lecoultre reverso? 100% Legit high class historical Swiss watch house! Deserving of high praise & respect. I wouldn’t recommend anyone pay retail for a B&M but ime only wealthy narcissists do!🤣 I have allot more respect for B&M than Breitling and they’re worth more than my B&M. I’m buying my step son a B&M Clifton chronograph for his birthday. This will be his first Swiss automatic & chronographs are freaking awesome. I’m not a snob though, I have automatics that I could sell for $7000 on eBay even & manual wind watches that I love that I got on clearance for 80 bucks. Great personality dude. Keep it up.

[@simmysharma6845]

Hi Jory 😊

[@GinoWatch]

I just got the 10620. Great watch but I agree.... WAY OVERPRICED. Richemont group is for sure taking the piss with their prices as of late.

[@thomaslindner579]

Can someone help me here. I have a eye on the New 39 mm Riviera blue dial. But i saw this 2 Notches at 2 and 8 o clock. Is this a disturbing point in real?

[@VOIDVIDS]

but how do i SECURE MY WIN JORY

[@bernardibrahim]

I thought the iphone notch haircut was a joke

[@greenerick]

Thanks great video

[@jamesrobert4106]

I literally had the chat of why BM had disappeared off the radar with Andrew from Watchfinder a couple of days ago. In the early to mid 2000s, their marketing and endorsements were everywhere.

[@Swiss_Army_Knife1780]

Hot button issue. Nonetheless, the Baumatic movement is proof alone of legitimacy within Baume et Mercier.

[@jordanl4805]

What watch brand can be worn on your lips? Lip Baume

[@evanputterill8286]

How could you not show one of the modern Riviera's but 2 each of some of their other lines? Also how could you not highlight the baumatic movement with 120 hr power reserve? I enjoyed the video, but it feels very incomplete.

[@leonidbreshnew401]

Subscribed to your second channel 😊- viel Erfolg! (be successful in Ger.)

[@jordonbarnes1960]

i would rather go citizen all the watches he show cases are only 5atm FOR A £600 UPWARDS WATCH

[@obesetuna3164]

B&M gets very little love. I have just purchased a B&M Classima quartz at a large discount. Just a quartz I know. But still this attractive watch looks to be extremely well made.