The new William Baume Collection is a tribute to time and its measurement. Through a splendid array of haute horlogerie models, it evokes the noble traditions of one of the oldest Swiss watch brands, Baume & Mercier. This time-honored expertise is admirably embodied by the figure of William Baume, the man who forged the company's contemporary destiny and was instrumental in earning it the prestigious Poinçon de Genève in 1921, the seal acknowledged as the highest watchmaking quality certification.
Jumping Hour is a complication that displays the hours in the form of numbers appearing through an aperture, instead of showing them with a hand. Jumping Hour models are thus referred to as the first “digital” watches in horological history. Printed on a rotating disk, the numbers instantly “jump” when the hour changes, while the minutes and seconds are generally indicated by hands.
Newly launched in 2010, this interpretation of the William Baume Collection displays the hours in an aperture at 12 o'clock, while the minutes and seconds are indicated by Rose Gold hands on two separate sub dials. The black dial is adorned with a cross weave guilloché motif and sunburst satin-brushed finish on the sub dials. The self-winding movement is visible through the large opening in the sapphire crystal case-back, enabling one to admire the circular-grained and snailed finishing on the mainplate and bridges, as well as the openworked oscillating weight with Côtes de Genève decoration.
The XL sized (41 mm) case is crafted in 18-carat Rose Gold with applied lugs. The hand-sewn black alligator leather strap is enhanced by a Rose Gold pin buckle. This new William Baume model was launched in a limited numbered series of 40, This watch is numbered 26 out of 40.
Collection: William Baume XL Jumping Hour
Reference: M0A08858
Movement:
Automatic Dubois Depraz 14400 with 27 Jewels, a power reserve of 40 hours. Running at 28800 vibrations per hour. Detailed with snailed & circular grained bridges, open worked oscillating weight adorned with “Côtes de Genève” décor.
Case:
41mm polished and satin finished 18ct Rose Gold case with fixed horns. Polished & satin finished 18ct Rose Gold fluted crown adorned with the Phi symbol.
The case back is 18ct Rose Gold fixed with an 18ct Rose Gold snap engraved with the name of the collection and Limited Edition Number.
Both the from and rear crystal are antiglare Sapphire Crystal.
Dial:
Beautiful Black dial with “Vieux Panier” guilloché décor & sun-satin finished zones18 carat Rose Gold riveted “appliqué” indexes and 18ct Rose Gold hands. The sub-dials have a sunburst satin-brushed finish.
Bracelet:Hand-stitched black alligator strap, square scales, tone on tone stitchingBuckle: Polished/satin-finished 18ct Rose Gold pin buckle, engraved with the Phi symbol.Water-resistance: 30m
Gold weight: 55g (The watch and Pin Buckle are Hallmarked).Limited and numbered edition of 40 pieces
The watch comes in a beautiful highly polished wooden presentation box with cream interior. A commemorative engraved brass type plate adorns the front lip of the box stating “William Baume Collection, 18ct Rose Gold, Limited Edition to 40 Pieces, Number 26”.
The watch also comes with a spare Alligator Leather Strap, a leatherette signed card wallet, the Baume & Mercier Internation Warranty Card and a signed polishing cloth.
This watch was produced in 2010 and sold new in 2022 and has remained unworn since that time.
This watch has been checked and certified as clear by ‘The Watch Register’ the Global Database of Lost, Stolen and Counterfeit Watches. This database covers a broad range of incidents including robberies, burglaries, snatches, frauds, postal losses, accidental losses and fakes.
Watch working on test.
The condition of this watch is ‘As New and Unworn’ There are no scratches or marks.
Please note that the movement has not been professionally tested for the accuracy of time and may need a service at the buyer's expense.
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