Baume & Mercier has introduced a new 39mm iteration of its Clifton Baumatic, featuring an ice blue dial with a barleycorn guilloché texture. The watch is designed with a classical, minimal aesthetic, aiming to balance dressy and daily wear capabilities, though its 50m water resistance leans it towards the dressier side. It is powered by the brand's in-house Baumatic movement.
- Stainless steel case
- 39mm diameter
- 11.22mm thickness
- 50m water resistance
- Automatic BM13-1975 A (Baumatic) movement
- 120-hour power reserve
- Ice blue dial with barleycorn guilloché texture
- Applied markers
The watch measures 39mm x 11.22mm with 50m water resistance, suggesting a focus on dressier occasions.
The ice blue dial has a barleycorn guilloché texture radiating from the center, a traditional finish found on high-end independent watches.
The dial features fine guilloché, 'crosshairs' at the quarters, a color-matched date window, and refined applied markers.
The polished and faceted applied baton markers are designed to add refinement to the dial.
The self-winding BM13-1975 A movement, referred to as 'in-house' by Baume & Mercier, comes from ValFleurier and offers 21 jewels, a 4Hz beat rate, and a 120-hour power reserve.
The 39mm x 11.22mm stainless steel case has short lugs and a minimal, polished bezel, contributing to its dressier profile.