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​Baume & Mercier

In 1830 Louis-Victor Baume and Célestin Baume opened a comptoir horloger in Les Bois, Switzerland.  As time passed their business grew as they worked to “accept only perfection, only manufacture watches of the highest quality” their motto.  As the brand grew the decided to expand opening a branch in London.  Baume Brothers continued to expand and acquire customers selling chronographs mostly and by 1893 they continued to win awards for their complications such as the chronometer pocket watch with tourbillion.  By 1918 William Baume had taken control of the company and he partnered with Paul Mercier to found Baume & Mercier Geneve.  The company continued to expand and in the 1940's Baume & Mercier launched one new models with great success.  In the 1960's they added the Greek letter Phi to the logo which would become and iconic move and launched various chronographs equipped with functions such as moon phase or triple date displays. Continued expansion occurred when in 1973 Baume & Mercier brought out the Riviera, one of the world's first steel sports watches. Then in 1988, the firm joined the Vendôme group through an acquisition by Vendome.   Eventually Vendome was purchased by Richemont.

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  • Home
  • Shop
    • Latest Finds
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    • From The Vault
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      • Push Presents Gifts
      • Anniversary Gifts
      • Graduation Gifts
      • Birthday Gifts
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      • Sweet Sixteen Gift Ideas
      • Quinceañera Gifts
    • Birthstone Jewelry
    • Final Sale Items
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  • Custom
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    • Custom Jewelry
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    • Design Process
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    • For The Trade
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  • Sell To Us
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    • Expert Qualifications
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    • Appraisal Services >
      • Jewelry Insurance
      • SELL TO US
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      • Exchange
      • Gem Identification
      • Metal Analysis
      • Estate Appraisals
      • Authentication Services
      • Expert Witness & Court Related Matters
      • Museum Collection Services
    • Schedule Consultation
    • Custom Jewelry Design
    • Recreating an Heirloom
    • Jewelry Repair
    • Jewelry Restoration
    • Timepiece Repair
    • Diamond Cutting and Gemstone Repair
    • Find Jewelry For Me
    • Find a Watch For Me
    • Find a Diamond
    • Jewelry Rental
    • Insurance Replacement
    • Private Collection Management
    • Layaway Plan
    • Consignment
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    • Wholesale Inquiries >
      • Host a Trunk Show
  • The Brand
    • Our History
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    • Our Values >
      • Corporate Responsibility
      • Sustainability
      • Military and First Responder Discounts
      • Kimberly Process
    • Jewelry School >
      • Makers Biographies
      • Educational Session
      • Eras of Style >
        • Ancient
        • Medieval & Renaissance
        • Baroque & Rococo
        • Georgian
        • Victorian
        • Edwardian
        • Art Nouveau
        • Arts & Crafts
        • Art Deco
        • Retro
        • Hollywood Glam
        • Mid-Century Modern
        • Brutalist
        • Art Organique
        • 1980's Jewelry
        • 1990's Jewelry
        • Contemporary
        • Simplistic
      • Diamonds & Gems >
        • Gemstone Education >
          • Gemstone Knowledge >
            • Approximate Gemstone weights
            • Carat to MM Conversion
            • Equivalents Chart
            • Gemstone Colors
            • Created, Synthetic & Simulated Gemstones
          • Gemstone Laboratories
          • All About Gemstones
        • Diamond Education >
          • Diamonds
          • Lab Grown Diamonds
          • Diamond Cutting and Gemstone Repair
          • Comparative Round Size Info
          • Diamond Carat Weight by MM
      • Counterfeit Jewelry & Watch Identification
      • Engagement Rings
      • Diamond Earrings
      • Timepieces >
        • Watch Anatomy
        • Vintage Rolex
        • Watch Terms
      • Sizing Help >
        • Ring Width
        • Ring Size
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        • Ankle Size
        • Earring Size Guide
        • Watch Size Guide
      • Styles, Finishes, & Fit >
        • Ring Designs & Fit
        • Men's Wedding Band Finishes
        • Band Width
      • Custom Jewelry
      • Metals
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      • Birthstones
      • Jewelry Care
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    • Press
    • Be Social
    • Gems by VBS The BLOG
    • Reviews
    • Advice >
      • The Courtship
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    • Affiliate Program
    • The Archives: A Collection of Sold Items
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