Baume & Mercier Hampton Collection
Swiss luxury watch brand Baume & Mercier has released three new models from its Hampton Collection.
By symbolically breaking with the aesthetic codes of the times and revolutionizing the steel shape watch upon its launch in 1994, the Baume & Mercier Hampton Collection and its famous rectangular case superbly illustrate the transmission of designer spirit which has characterized the Brand since it was founded.
Inspired by an iconic 1960s model, the Hampton’s 1920s Art Deco style lends itself to all sorts of variations which are particularly flattered by its rectangular shape: a case in steel or gold; a dial available in a very broad color scheme, both simple and diamond-set; a strap in leather or steel, available in classic and bright colors, integrated, interchangeable, with a simple or wraparound design.
Baume & Mercier Hampton New Models
Unveiled at Watches and Wonders 2023, the new Baume & Mercier Hampton Collection incudes two timepieces with luminous, subtly crafted blue dials (a self-winding model for men & a ladies’ gem-set jewelry version), and a very architectural steel watch with an opaline white dial and integrated three-row steel bracelet.
Two of the new models feature an intense blue dial with refined finishes, each in its own tone.
A sun-satin opaline blue dial adorns the self-winding model M0A10732. Great attention is brought to the distribution of light, which illuminates the dial and brightens the center, scattering into exquisitely fine rays within the rectangle bordered by the hour and minute display. This optical effect and the recurrence of the geometric shape within the dial bring life and movement to the timepiece.
The deeper blue of model M0A10709 evokes the immensity of the night sky. Shades of midnight blue ranging from light to dark subtly brighten the dial. The sun-satin effect plays on the reflections of the light, which varies with the viewing angle and the wrist position.
Baume & Mercier Hampton M0A10732
The sun-satin opaline blue dial is adorned with rhodium-plated, riveted Arabic numerals and hour indexes, as well as a black minute track. The “glaive” hands are also rhodium-plated.
The correspondingly rectangular case, with its elegant proportions – 43 x 27.5 mm and 9.95 mm thick – is crafted in polished stainless steel. It is protected by a scratch-resistant domed sapphire crystal. The sapphire crystal case back is fastened by four screws. It may be personalized with an engraving.
This model is mounted on a blue alligator strap with square scales and tone-on-tone overstitching. It is interchangeable without the need for tools thanks to a very reliable spring bar system. It features a triple folding buckle with security push-pieces.
This watch displays the hours, minutes and seconds. It is powered by a self-winding movement with exquisite finishes: a circular-grained bridge, a sand-blasted and snailed baseplate, and an oscillating weight adorned with “Côtes de Genève” and snailed decorations. It offers a 38-hour power reserve and water-resistance to 5 ATM (approx. 50m).
Baume & Mercier Hampton M0A10709
With its gem-set midnight blue dial, this precious ladies’ model has the elegance of a gala celebration. It may also be worn by day, thanks to the restraint of the pure lines that are characteristic of the collection and indeed all Baume & Mercier timepieces, none of which are ostentatious. Balance and harmony are also expressed through this decorative minimalism.
The sophisticated dial is adorned with riveted, rhodium-plated indexes set with four brilliant-cut diamonds (Top Wesselton diamonds, VS quality, 0.01 ct) at 6 o’clock and 12 o’clock, as well as rhodium-plated “glaive” hands. The minute track is blue.
The emblematic rectangular case in polished stainless steel is set with 28 brilliant-cut diamonds (Top Wesselton, VS quality, 0.35 ct), gracefully aligned on either side of the dial to better flatter it.
A scratch-proof domed sapphire crystal protects it. The jewelry inspiration and depth of color extend to the steel crown in a cabochon shape, set with a synthetic blue spinel. The case back is solid and may be engraved.
The size of the case is perfectly suited to a woman’s wrist with ideal proportions: 35 x 22.2 mm and a thickness of 6.92 mm. This new Hampton offers casual refinement.
Just as elegant, the shiny midnight blue alligator strap features square scales, tone-on-tone overstitching, and a pin buckle. It is interchangeable and may be removed without the need for tools thanks to a reliable spring bar system.
The timepiece indicates the hours and minutes, and is powered by a quartz movement with an eight-year autonomy. It is water-resistant to 5 ATM (approx. 50m).
Baume & Mercier Hampton M0A10740
The rectangular shape of this timepiece reveals a harmonious rhythm that is both uniform and filled with contrasts, featuring subtle alternations of steel, gray and white; polished and satin-finished surfaces; and vertical and horizontal lines along the strap.
At the center of the dial, the rectangular shape appears again, stretching from one end to the other of the rhodium-plated “glaive” hands. It extends all along the gray minute track to the perimeter of the dial, reaching the inner tips of the riveted, rhodium-plated Arabic numerals and indexes. The opaline white that delicately adorns the dial highlights each detail of this sought-after graphic composition.
The case enhances this sculptural effect with its pure lines. In polished stainless steel with dimensions of 43 x 27.5 mm and a thickness of 8.65 mm, it is protected by a scratch-resistant domed sapphire crystal. The solid case back is fastened with four screws and may be engraved.
The new integrated strap, made up of three rows of links in satin-polished stainless steel, is an extension of the architectural dynamic based on the principle of perfect balance, for a simple, stylish, flowing effect. It is designed with a new trim for more comfort. The triple folding buckle is equipped with security push-pieces.
This model displays the hours and minutes and is powered by a quartz movement with an eight-year autonomy. It is water-resistant to 5 ATM (approx. 50m).
The rectangular case of the Hampton Collection continues to push back the limits of creativity. The graphic, chromatic and precious effects brought to the new models magnificently bring perspective to its structural and aesthetic foundations, derived from the world of design.
Technical details
Baume & Mercier Hampton Collection
Reference M0A10732 (M0A10733)
Movement
Automatic (ETA 2671)
Bridges with circular-grained decor
Sandblasted plate with snailed decor
Oscillating weight adorned with “Côtesde Genève” and snailed decors
Power reserve: 38 hours
Jewels: 21
Frequency: 4Hz (28,800 vph)
Thickness: 4.8 mm
Functions
Hours, minutes and seconds
Case
Rectangular
Size: 43 x 27.5 mm
Thickness: 9,95mm
Polished stainless steel case
Scratch-resistant curved sapphire crystal
Sapphire case back secured with 4 screws
Water-resistance: 5 ATM (approx. 50m)
Possibility to engrave the case back
Dial
Sun satin-finished opaline blue
Riveted rhodium-plated Arabic numerals and indexes
Rhodium-plated sword-shaped hands
Black & white minute track
Strap
Interchangeable integrated blue all square scales alligator with tone-on-tone stitching
System of straight bars with very reliable lug that allows to change the strap without tools
Triple folding stainless steel buckle with security push- pieces
Reference M0A10709 (M0A10710)
Movement
Quartz (MHH057)
Autonomy: 8 years
Functions
Hours and minutes
Case
Rectangular
Size: 35 x 22.2 mm
Thickness: 6.92 mm
Polished stainless steel case set with 28 diamonds (Brilliant-cut, Top Wesselton, VS quality, 0.35 ct)
Scratch-resistant curved sapphire crystal
Steel cabochon-shaped crown with blue synthetic spinel incrusted
Full case back
Water-resistance: 5 ATM (approx. 50m)
Possibility to engrave the case back
Dial
Sun satin-finished night blue
Riveted rhodium-plated indexes and diamond set (4 brilliant-cut diamonds, Top Wesselton, VS quality, 0.01 ct)
Rhodium-plated sword-shaped hands
Blue minute track
Strap
Interchangeable integrated shiny blue all square scales alligator with tone-on-tone stitching
System of straight bars with very reliable lug that allows to change the strap without tools
Stainless steel pin buckle
Reference M0A10740
Movement
Quartz (MHH057)
Autonomy: 8 years
Functions
Hours and minutes
Case
Rectangular
Size: 43 x 27.5 mm
Thickness: 8.65 mm
Polished stainless steel case
Scratch-resistant curved sapphire crystal
Full case back secured with 4 screws
Water-resistance: 5 ATM (approx. 50m)
Possibility to engrave the case back
Dial
Opaline white
Riveted rhodium-plated Arabic numerals and indexes
Rhodium-plated sword-shaped hands
Grey minute line
Bracelet
Interchangeable integrated 3-row polished and satin- finished stainless steel
Fast strap interchangeability system that allows to change the bracelet without any need for tools
Triple folding stainless steel clasp with security push-pieces
