Watch Review | Baume & Mercier Classima

Elegance is whats best describe the new Baume & Mercier Classima Executive Collection, the sleek classical round case and mechanical complication inside continues to charm their way onto the wrists of collectors . With its new Classima Executive XL collection , Baume & Mercier is treating devotees of traditional watch making to three classical high end models equipped with mechanical complication movements that includes chronograph, power reserve ,moon phase or complete calendar functions all of this are adorned with elegant horological finishing details .

Classima Executive XL Dual Time Chronograph (ref. MOAO8851)

Fitted with a black alligator strap , this classically elegant round chronograph displays the time in a second time zone by means of a central hand. Its steel case adorned with a crown bearing the Phi symbol frames a white dial with “appliqué” rhodium plated Roman numerals and hour markers . Its 30 minute chronograph counter is also stamped with Phi symbol at 12 o’clock , while the hour counter appears at 6 o’clock and the date at 3 o’clock.

Technical specifications

Movement : Automatic (ETA 7754)
Functions : Chronograph ,central hand dual time, date at 3 o'clock
Case : Round
Size: 42mm
Thickness : 13.5mm Polished Steel case
Water-resistance : 30 meters
Dial : White " Applique" rhodium plated indexes and Roman numerals ; Sapphire crystal
Strap : Black alligator strap and adjustable triple folding buckle


Classima Executive XL Open Balance and Power Reserve (ref. MOAO8869)

This model inspired by the finest watch making traditions is endowed with a high end movement and equally noble finished . An opening 12 o’clock shows the balance oscillating beneath the silver colored dial with a “grain d’orge” guilloche decor . Additionally an 18 carat red gold hand moving across a dedicated indicator at 6 o’clock displays the power reserve . The hour marker are displayed in roman numerals . The back provides a view of the mechanical movement adorned with “Cotes de Geneve”, as well as circular grained bridges and blued screws, in keeping it the norms of classic watch making.

Technical specifications

Movement : Automatic (Soprod 9040),Oscillating weight decorated with "Côtes de Genève", blued steel screws
Functions : Power reserve at 6 o’clock
Case : Round
Size: 42mm
Thickness : 10.1mm Polished Steel case,Crown adorned with a Phi symbol Sapphire crystal case back
Water-resistance : 30 meters
Dial : Silver-colored,“Grain d’orge” guilloché décor, alternating circular-snailed and sun satin-finished zones,Dial opened on the balance,Black Roman numerals and indexes,18 carat red gold power reserve hand,Sapphire crystal
Strap : Black alligator strap and adjustable triple folding buckle


Classima Executive XL Chronograph and Complete Calendar (ref. MOAO8870)

This highly finished chronograph is equipped with a mechanical self winding movement driving indications of a complete calendar (date with central pointer in 18 carat red gold , day and month through a window at 12 o’clock moon phase at 6 o’clock) and 24h indicator at 9 o’clock. The dials are match in silvered color with a “grain d’orge” guilloche decor. The back provides a view of the oscillating weight with “Cotes de Geneve”, as well as circular grained bridges and blued steel screws

Technical specifications

Movement : Automatic (ETA 7751),Oscillating weight decorated with "Côtes de Genève", blued steel screws
Functions : Chronograph ,moon phase at 6 o'clock ,central hand date, weekdays and months at 12 o'clock 24 hour indicator at 9 o'clock
Case : Round
Size: 42mm
Thickness : 13.1mm Polished Steel case,Crown adorned with a Phi symbol Sapphire crystal case back
Water-resistance : 30 meters
Dial : Silver-colored,“Grain d’orge” guilloché décor, alternating opaline,-circular snailed and sun satin-finished zones, Black Roman indexes, 18 carat red gold date hand, Sapphire crystal
Strap : Black alligator strap and adjustable triple folding buckle