Baume & Mercier - Rectangular Salmon Dial Sub-Seconds - Ohne mindestpreis - MV045063 - Damen - 1990-1999

Introduction

A Baume & Mercier Hampton in stainless steel, presenting a distinctive rectangular case with a warm salmon/champagne dial signed 'Baume & Mercier Genève', carrying applied Arabic numerals at 12, 9, and 3, diamond-cut square indices at the remaining hours, dauphine-style hands, and a subsidiary seconds sub-dial positioned at the lower half of the dial. The movement is quartz. The reference number MV045063 is engraved on the exterior caseback alongside the serial 2390322.

Historical / Era context

Baume & Mercier, founded in Geneva in 1830, introduced the Hampton collection in the mid-1990s, drawing on Art Deco rectangular case proportions that had defined the brand's most celebrated pre-war dress watches. The name itself references the Hampton Court style of elegant, elongated rectangularity, and the collection quickly became a signature line for the Maison, offering refined quartz and mechanical movements in refined, slim stainless-steel cases. This example, with its salmon-toned dial and petite seconds sub-register, represents the classic Hampton aesthetic that collectors continue to seek.

Condition

The watch is running and keeping good time. The watch was checked running at the time of listing with a fresh battery. Battery life and long-term accuracy are not guaranteed. As a vintage timepiece it may benefit from a service.

Case: The stainless steel case and integrated lugs show light scattered fine scratches consistent with careful wear; the polished surfaces retain good overall reflectivity.

Crystal: The crystal is clear with no chips or cracks visible; light surface micro-scratches are present under close inspection.

Movement: The quartz movement is running.

Accessories: Supplied with the original Baume & Mercier box and an additional brown leather strap with buckle. The original black leather strap fitted to the watch is a new aftermarket replacement — the original strap showed wear and was exchanged prior to listing.

Band: the new replacement leather strap currently fitted is not original to the watch. The original strap is also included with the watch; it is worn, which is why the replacement was fitted.

This is a pre-owned watch. Fine hairline scratches and light marks from previous use may be visible under magnification even where they do not show in the photographs.

Please review all photographs carefully for the detailed condition.

Specifications

Brand: Baume&Mercier
Model: Baume & Mercier Genève
Reference: MV045063
Movement: Quartz (quartz)
Case material: Stainless steel
Case diameter: approx. 24.5 mm
Dial color: Salmon
Band: New replacement leather strap (not original); original strap also included (worn)
Period: 1990-1999
Accessories: Original Baume & Mercier box, New aftermarket black leather strap (fitted), Additional brown leather strap with buckle
In working order: Yes
Timekeeping: keeping good time (checked running with a fresh battery)

Closing note

The Baume & Mercier Hampton is a sought-after dress watch for collectors who appreciate Art Deco-inspired rectangular cases with refined Geneva dial work, and this example presents well with its striking salmon dial and complete box. Please examine all photos closely for a full picture of the watch's condition.
As with all vintage timepieces, please examine the provided photographs carefully to satisfy yourself with the condition before bidding. The watch is sold as a vintage collectible; water resistance and future maintenance are not guaranteed.
The item is carefully packed and shipped from Japan with tracking.
Import duties, taxes and customs charges are the buyer's responsibility.