Baume & Mercier - Formula S - No reserve price - Men - 2000-2010

Baume & Mercier Formula S – Swiss Quartz Sports Watch – Grey Dial – 37 mm

A distinctive vintage Baume & Mercier Formula S combining the refinement of a prestigious Swiss manufacture with the purposeful character of a professional sports watch. Its solid stainless-steel case, integrated bracelet and rotating timing bezel give the watch a strong technical presence, while the grey dial and vivid orange accents create an unmistakable period aesthetic.

The luminous-style hands and indexes provide excellent visual clarity, complemented by a framed date aperture at 3 o’clock. Powered by a precise Swiss quartz movement and accompanied by its original Baume & Mercier presentation box, this Formula S is an appealing collector’s watch that balances luxury, functionality and bold sporting design.

Technical Details
Brand: Baume & Mercier
Model: Formula S
Origin: Swiss Made
Movement: Swiss quartz
Functions: Hours, minutes, central seconds and date
Case material: Stainless steel
Case diameter: Approximately 37 mm, excluding the crown
Crystal: Mineral glass
Dial: Grey dial with contrasting orange chapter ring
Hour markers: Luminous-style indexes
Date display: Positioned at 3 o’clock
Bezel: Rotating stainless-steel timing bezel with orange accent
Bracelet: Original Baume & Mercier stainless-steel bracelet
Clasp: Original signed folding clasp
Wrist size: Suitable for a wrist of up to approximately 21 cm
Water resistance: Rated to 100 metres; not tested
Accessories: Original Baume & Mercier presentation box
Condition Report

The watch is offered in Grade B condition, with visible signs of normal wear and ageing. The stainless-steel case, rotating bezel, bracelet and clasp display scratches, scuffs and surface marks consistent with previous use. Wear is particularly visible on the clasp and bracelet.

The grey dial remains attractive, with its orange minute track and luminous-style indexes creating a strong visual contrast. The mineral crystal may show light scratches and surface traces under close inspection. The original presentation box also displays signs of storage and age.

The Swiss quartz movement is functioning at the time of listing, and the date function is operational. No recent service history is available, and future performance cannot be guaranteed.

Although the watch is rated to 100 metres, its water resistance has not been tested; therefore, contact with water should be avoided. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an essential part of the condition description.

Story & Heritage

Founded in 1830, Baume & Mercier has built its reputation on refined Swiss watchmaking and the principle that exceptional quality should be combined with balanced, elegant design. While the manufacture is often associated with classical dress watches, the Formula S reveals a more adventurous and technical side of the brand.

Created during an era when Swiss watchmakers were embracing dynamic sports-watch design, the Formula S adopted many features associated with professional instruments: a robust steel case, a rotating timing bezel, strong luminous-style indications and practical water resistance. Yet its carefully integrated bracelet and refined finishing preserved the elegance expected from Baume & Mercier.

The combination of brushed steel, a restrained grey dial and energetic orange detailing gives this example a particularly distinctive personality. The orange sector on the bezel and matching minute track recall the visual language of motorsport dashboards and precision timing equipment, perfectly complementing the Formula S name.

Today, the Formula S stands as an engaging and less commonly encountered chapter in Baume & Mercier’s history—an authentic vintage sports watch that combines Swiss precision, period character and the prestige of one of Geneva’s established watchmaking houses.

Internal Reference Number - Xtm. 190