does baume and mercier make a mens linea watch

Some men's watches get noticed right off the bat, others grow on people over the years and still others require a celebrity connection before they really catch on. Most famously, a particular Rolex chronograph was a commercial flop for decades before it was discovered that Paul Newman wore that very model. Since then, the Paul Newman Daytona has become the holy grail of vintage watch collectors. Just this past week, the watch world discovered a new bit of celebrity that may change the course of a run-of-the-mill watch forever. In late May, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay threw a perfect game. Last month, he thanked his teammates by buying 60 of them brand new Baume & Mercier watches. Not a bad deal for anyone involved. 70 Uniqueness The Baume & Mercier Riviera sport chronograph is a fairly basic luxury chronograph. It has been a part of the B&M lineup for several years and never really caught on as a popular seller. But, now that Halladay has made the watch famous (he gave watches to not only his teammates but also the bat boy and the team’s PR folk), it may benefit from a surge in demand. Each watch Halladay gave out was inscribed with the recipient’s name on the caseback and a box reading, “We did it together. Thanks, Roy Halladay.” The watch itself may not be that unique, but we know there are at least 60 very special Riviera Sports out there somewhere. Read more 75 Durability The Riviera Sport chronograph features a Valjoux-based automatic chronograph movement, a movement that is shared with many other high-end timepieces. The casing is in traditional stainless steel with a matching steel bracelet. The watch features a divers bezel with 15-minute hash marks, and considering the caliber of the movement and well-known brand name, the Baume & Mercier Riviera Sport should be a long-lasting watch. Think of the Riviera Sport as a less expensive alternative to the high-end yachting watches from Audemars Piguet and Patek Philippe. Also, just think, if it’s good enough for the entire Philadelphia Phillies organization, it’s good enough for you.

This new William Baume collection is crafted to commemorate time and its measurement, and also putting back the tradition of Baume and Mercier Swiss watches which originated way back 1830.The collection comprises of three Haute Horlogerie models, which are the William Baume Tourbillon, William Baume Ultra-thin, and William Baume Retrograde. All of which are in rose gold case and gray guilloche dials with alligator straps.The William Baume Tourbillon is the first tourbillion watch by Baume and Mercier. Its rose gold case is of 43mm in diameter to fit the tourbillion carriage in a gold-framed aperture at 9 o'clock. A separate small seconds sub dial is also positioned at 6 o'clock.On the other hand, the William Baume Ultra-Thin measures 41mm x 5.8mm with a manual-wind movement of just 2mm thick. Ultra-thin watches are known to be of elegant style that best suits the women's wrist and giving them sophisticated look.Lastly, the William Baume Retrograde has a 41mm case which divides its seconds display into two. It has a big date on a double window at 12 o'clock and the retrograde seconds on a graduated arc of circle that is displayed at 6 o'clock, which also features a snake-like hand.If you think one of this William Baume Collection fits you, then go purchase one now as everything comes in limited edition pieces of 178, except for the tourbillion with only 10 timepieces produced.