History of
Baume & Mercier For over 75 years,
Baume &
Mercier has been crafting precision timepieces for those
Men and
Woman with discriminating tastes. Today, a
Baume&
Mercier Watch is a sign of success and sophistication. But the
Baume and
Mercier watch-making dynasty actually had its start in 1830, in the heart of the Swiss
Jura Mountains. It was here that two brothers, Louis Victor and Pierre Joseph
Celestin Baume, first put their renowned watch-making skills and experience to good use, primarily in the design and manufacture of pocket watches. The
Baume brothers formed a family business, known as
Freres Baume. This collaboration soon made a name for itself. Beyond the borders of Switzerland, the Baum reputation grew. And in 1851, the
Baume Brothers corporation was founded in London.
In 1912, William
Baume met watchmaker and jeweler, Paul
Mercier, resulting in a successful partnership. On November 26
th, 1918, an agreement was signed for the establishment of the
Baume and Mercier Company in Geneva. The
Baume&Mercier Watches espoused the finest in Swiss tradition, elegance and craftsmanship. The very careful and regimented
Baume and the free-spirited, passionate
Mercier greatly complemented each other, resulting in high levels of mechanical precision. 1920 stands out as the start of the long-standing relationship between
womens desires and
Baume &
Mercier. That year saw the creation of the first
Baume and
Mercier bracelet watches, a true milestone in jewelry watch-making, as well as the
Baume Mercier emphasis on men’s and women’s character and design. In fact, so well-regarded were
Baume&
Mercier watches that in 1921 the
Baume Mercier company was awarded the coveted “
Poincon de Geneve,” which symbolized the official recognition of flawless quality products. Baum &
Mercier Watches continued to reap acclaim and prestigious awards.
Baume&Mercier achieved three hard-fought victories at the
Kew Observatory chronometer competitions -- one of most respected accomplishments for a
Baume Watch, or any watchmaker. In 1885, three Baum
Mercier Watches were featured within the seven best watches selected. 1887 saw a
Baume&Mercier split-second chronograph achieve the highest score -- 85.1 points out of 100. And in 1893, a
Baume Watch, a
keyless chronometer with a
tourbillion movement, was awarded an unprecedented score of 91.9 points! Over the next few decades, the Baum and
Mercier Watch became synonymous with quality, and the
Baume Mercier name grew in prominence and acclaim the world over. In the years following World War II,
Baume and
Mercier focused on the design and manufacture of
conventional men’s watches,
ladies jewelry watches, and
sports chronographs. 1965 saw new ownership for
Baume&
Mercier, as well as the prominence of both quartz and electronic tuning fork movements (the
Tronosonic). In 1993, the Cartier group became sole owners of
Baume and
Mercier. And the Baum
Mercier name has never once faltered in its design and performance. Rather, a Baum Watch has meant continued success and eye-catching appeal. The artistic appeal of
Baume &
Mercier is illustrated by the adoption of the Greek letter PHI as the company emblem. For both Men and
womens styles, a
Baume & Mercier Watch provides a stylish and sophisticated counterbalance to the trials and tribulations of the day.
In 1973,
Baume &
Mercier Watches were awarded the female-friendly Baden-Baden Golden Rose for their promotion of feminine appeal. In 1999, when
Baume&
Mercier was purchased by the
Richemont Group, an international conglomerate that represents luxury goods. Today,
Baume & Mercier Watches is distributed by 220 exclusive retailers worldwide. And,
Baume Mercier Watches have gained prominence in cyberspace.
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