the Hampton drew its core inspiration from a rectangular model the brand produced in the 40s, its style defined by art-deco aesthetics. This specific Milleis reference emerged in the early 2000s as a modern interpretation, characterized by its curved case, stylized stepped dial, and distinct silhouette that mirrored the design ethos of the roaring twenties.
Cemented by the 1918 partnership between William Baume and Paul Mercier. Their vision of blending technical expertise with modern design earned the firm the prestigious Poinçon de Genève in 1919, a mark of exceptional quality. The brand’s legacy is defined by its expertise in shaped timepieces, exemplified by the Art Deco-inspired Hampton, and its early entry into the luxury steel sports watch category with the launch of the dodecagonal Riviera in 1973.
As a member of the Richemont Group today, Baume and Mercier maintains its focus on delivering value through the development of its proprietary Baumatic calibre. This high-performance movement, featured in the classic Clifton collection, offers chronometer-level precision and advanced anti-magnetism. Consequently, the manufacture is correctly positioned as a formidable entry point for new collectors due to their wide range of mechanical models.
Overall Grade: 7.5 / 10 | Good Condition, Visible Wear Production: est. 2004 Contents: Watch Only Genre: Neo-Vintage Dress Watch
Size: 28x40mm Thickness: approx. 9mm Lug Width: approx. 18mm
Case: Stainless steel, rectangular tonneau case, polished finish, visible wear Bezel: Stainless steel, curved brancards, mirror finished, visible wear Dial: Grey stepped dial with vertical guilloché pattern, applied markers Hands: Steel dauphine-style hands, light wear
Crown: Stainless steel, push-pull signed crown, visible wear Crystal: Sapphire crystal, curved, visible wear Bracelet: Stainless steel bracelet with hidden clasp, visible wear Caseback: Solid stainless steel screwed caseback, visible wear Movement: Automatic Caliber: ETA Base caliber