Baume & Mercier Watches
The name Baume & Mercier has been synonymous with quality watches for nearly two centuries. Studious vintage watch collectors might know the legendary Swiss watchmaker for a range of reasons — it created distinctive models for women as they struggled for equal rights during the heyday of the Art Deco era, its shaped watches during the 1970s would certainly impress today’s enthusiasts of tonneaus and the like, and its Riviera emerged when donning a sports watch made of steel was little more than a fantasy.
Louis-Victor Baume and his brother Célestin laid the foundation for Baume & Mercier in a small watch dealership in Les Bois, Switzerland. The pair expanded to London, England, where they established the Baume Brothers in 1851. For the last half of the 19th century, Baume Brothers wristwatches won timekeeping competitions and set accuracy records around the world.
Their chronographs and grand complication models earned them ten Grand Prix awards and seven gold medals at various international exhibitions. Revered for their superior accuracy, Baume won a competition hosted by the Kew Observatory with a tourbillon mechanism which went unchallenged for a full decade.
Baume & Mercier, Genève was established once Paul Mercier joined William Baume, then director of Baume Brothers, in 1918. Unafraid to challenge the status quo, Baume & Mercier began introducing unconventional shapes while upholding their values — an endeavor that garnered the brand the highest international distinction at the time, the Poinçon de Genève.
During the 1920s, when women wore watches of all kinds, from wristwatches to long-chained pendant watches to lapel watches, Baume & Mercier positioned themselves at the forefront of innovation and cultural relevance. The Marquise, an incredibly successful model, marked the start of a modern ladies’ watch line that demonstrated the luxury brand’s recognition of the growing social movement at the time. Women were fighting for rights and earning power as consumers and so demanded more than the simpler imitations of men’s designs available in the past. Baume delivered.
Piaget purchased Baume & Mercier in 1964, and the Galaxie and Stardust models followed the acquisition, furthering Baume’s reputation during the 1970s for marrying elevated, shapely designs with the newest innovations — winning them the Golden Rose of Baden-Baden. Baume & Mercier are now part of Richemont.
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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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14k Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Baume & Mercier Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Baume & Mercier Watches
Yellow Gold
1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Baume & Mercier Watches
Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Swiss Baume & Mercier Watches
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Baume & Mercier Watches
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1980s Swiss Vintage Baume & Mercier Watches
Steel, Stainless Steel
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1980s Swiss Vintage Baume & Mercier Watches
Steel, Stainless Steel
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Steel, Stainless Steel
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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
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Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel
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Diamond, Stainless Steel
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Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Swiss Baume & Mercier Watches
Stainless Steel
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Stainless Steel, Steel
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Stainless Steel
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Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Baume & Mercier Watches
Stainless Steel
Early 2000s Swiss Baume & Mercier Watches
Stainless Steel
Early 2000s Baume & Mercier Watches
Steel, Stainless Steel
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Diamond, 14k Gold
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Steel
2010s Swiss Baume & Mercier Watches
Steel
2010s Swiss Baume & Mercier Watches
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Baume & Mercier Watches
Stainless Steel, Steel
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Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Baume & Mercier Watches
Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Baume & Mercier Watches
14k Gold
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Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Baume & Mercier Watches
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Baume & Mercier Watches
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Swiss Modern Baume & Mercier Watches
Stainless Steel
1990s Italian Retro Baume & Mercier Watches
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Baume & Mercier Watches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Baume & Mercier Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Baume & Mercier Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Lapis Lazuli, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Baume & Mercier Watches
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Baume & Mercier Watches
Steel
2010s American Baume & Mercier Watches
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Baume & Mercier Watches
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Artisan Baume & Mercier Watches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Baume & Mercier Watches
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Baume & Mercier Watches
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Baume & Mercier Watches
Stainless Steel
1980s Swiss Vintage Baume & Mercier Watches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Baume & Mercier Watches
Yellow Gold
1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Baume & Mercier Watches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1980s Swiss Retro Vintage Baume & Mercier Watches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Swiss Vintage Baume & Mercier Watches
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Founded in 1830, Baume & Mercier have stood the test of time as a luxury watch maker. Collectors worldwide recognize the brand for its superior commitment to style and excellence, setting the standard for luxury sport watches. Shop a collection of Baume & Mercier luxury watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Baume & Mercier watches are made in Les Brenets, a municipality in the Jura mountain region of Switzerland. The watchmaker owns their own factory and employs traditional crafting techniques to ensure the quality of their timepieces. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Baume & Mercier watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Baume & Mercier watches are generally thought of as good. All timepieces produced by the Swiss luxury watchmaker are manufactured completely in-house, and some key components are also made in-house. As a part of the production process, Baume & Mercier test every movement and case to ensure reliable performance. Shop an assortment of Baume & Mercier watches on 1stDibs.