wednesday October 8th, 2008

Baume & Mercier

The Hampton range

The Hamptons, situated on long Island to the east of New York is a magical place... a mixture of authentic tradition and modernity.

The beach, ocean, sand dunes, the local inhabitants as well as the active New York weekenders, all blend together in perfect harmony. What better setting for the Baume & Mercier watchmaking house to find inspiration in 1994, for a watch named Hampton. The points in common are only too obvious: elegance, understated aesthetic lines, comfort and the perfect balance of tradition and contemporary design. Over the years the Hampton line has successfully evolved - from the Hampton Classic, the Milleis through to the Spirit, all have preserved its characteristic identity: the cambered square. A definite success for more than 10 years, the Hampton watch has imposed itself as a brand icon without losing an ounce of its authenticity and better still: more than a watch, a style is born!