Baume & Mercier thanks you for choosing a watch piece from its collection.
You have acquired a time measuring instrument that combines aesthetic
design and technical performance.
Baume & Mercier: two names which evoke 179 years of watchmaking
heritage and an authentic Swiss brand that represents, as much today as
yesteryear, the expression of contemporary luxury and relaxed elegance.
Since 1830, Baume & Mercier seduces by its sophisticated balance
between state-of-the-art technique and aesthetics. Over the course of its
existence, the brand has placed itself at the avant-garde of design and
watchmaking innovation trends, while remaining faithful to a philosophy of
uncompromising quality.
This quest for technical and aesthetic perfection is symbolized by the Greek letter
Phi, the Golden number in antiquity and emblem of Baume & Mercier. It figures
on the dial and the crown of numerous watches from the brand who is inspired
by its perfect proportions for the design of its models.
However, Baume & Mercier watches are, first and foremost, watches for
living: perfect for all occasions, classical and yet contemporary, they keep
time for those who have chosen them with a loyalty and reliability, renowned
for over a century.
Authenticity, creativity and proximity: the ingredients which, since 1830,
make up the international repute of Baume & Mercier.
I. GENERAL INFORMATION
IA. Different types of watch movements
QUARTZ WATCHES
A quartz watch is powered by a battery which generally lasts between 2 and 5 years
depending on the model.
Most of our quartz watches featuring a center seconds hand are equipped with an
end-of-life battery warning indicator (EOL). Approximately two weeks before battery
replacement is necessary, the center seconds hand jumps every four seconds to
indicate that the battery is running low.
Only an authorized Baume & Mercier retailer or After-Sales Service Center is entitled to
carry out battery replacements in order to ensure that the battery and other tests meet
the quality standards laid down by Baume & Mercier. The International Baume & Mercier
Guarantee may apply only if these conditions are met.
Quartz watches contain a battery and electronic parts. During watch mainte-
nance, the After-sales Service Center or authorized Baume & Mercier dealer
ensures that these components are collected and destroyed according to
applicable norms.
MECHANICAL WATCHES
Mechanical and self-winding movements are a symbol of a complex and artisanal tech-
nical sophistication. To guarantee a watch’s optimal precision, it is preferable that the
watch be kept completely wound.
HAND-WOUND MECHANICAL WATCH
A watch with a mechanical movement is wound by turning the crown in a clockwise
direction. The watch is wound when the crown can no longer be turned.
Warning: Do not wind a mechanical watch beyond its pre-determined locking point.
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