One Of The Most Underrated Watches In Its Price Range - Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic Review

In this video, we'll take a detailed look at the Clifton Bautmatic from Baume & Mercier, a traditionally-styled dress watch that offers a high degree of finishing paired with an impressive in-house caliber, all for around $3,000. What do you guys think of Baume & Mercier as a brand as well as this Clifton? Is there a better dress watch for $3,000?

[AKTBS]

I love Baumé and Mercier. Definitely overlooked.

[Victordamus]

Baume & Mercier is definitely underrated. Beautiful finishing and you cannot go wrong with the strap. Happy that you finally giving the brand some love. It's classy. You want something different but classy/stylish for the price and caliber of movement (considering the power reserve) you go with B&M. Great video!

[brianpercival]

I must have been interested in watches at an early age. I broke my arm in a bicycle accident and my family doctor set it and arm in a cast. I noticed his watch was nice, asked him about it. Baume & Mercier white face with 2 subdials and 2 pushers beside the crown. Years later broke a finger playing football in high school, same doctor same watch and still fascinated by his watch. This was in the 1960s.

[Stormin]

Baume et Mercier was the watch brand that started my passion for fine time pieces. I purchased my first Baume 20 years ago with the Hampton automatic and have owned an additional 6 over the years. I still own 3 and have 4 Breitlings, an Omega, a Rolex and several others. I love the re-release of the Riviera. I’ll check out your site. Thanks Teddy!

[truellyanriza]

Hi Teddy! I own one in grey dial with greyish blue alligator strap. Yes it's alligator instead of embossed alligator style. Also said so in their website. I love the Clifton case design and the alternate polishing on the case. I agree Baumatic is underrated. Nice review by the way. Thanks

[thomashrubecky]

I have to admit that Baumé and Mercier were not on my radar. You've definitely piqued my curiosity with this example. That’s an amazing power reserve for such an under-the-radar brand! I hope this piece sells tremendously well for them as it is certainly worthy of the public's attention.

Oddly for my taste, I like it better on the strap than the bracelet. The white dial and simple bracelet just don’t give the "buy me" vibe. If the red dial wasn't so rapidly transitioned to black(-ish), I'd opt for that piece. You're correct about the blue being the best option but I've got a 36mm DateJust on stainless & white gold fluted bezel on a Jubilee and a Milgauss both with blue dials. Another blue dial is gravitating towards overkill.

[AlexMi]

Hey Teddy. You might want to review the silicon balance spring info. Actually, to my knowledge, the Clifton does not have the silicon balance spring. The first models came with the BM12 movement with the TwinSpir silicon balance spring technology. Then B&M removed it on the later BM13 movement due to a patent infringement issue. The BM13 still grants antimagnetic resistance and 120 hour power reserve however. By the way, I own and love this watch. The blue dial is simply beautiful. Thanks for your review. ❤

[angelteran]

Baume was my first real watch. Still have the Capeland from 2014, still going strong after years of constant use.

[JulesHancockShow]

Teddy is the king of watch videos. Diplomatic, well spoken, clear, concise and educational. Thanks for all the hours legend!

[exotics]

I own 4 Baume et Merciers the fit and finish of each watch is incredible. I love this brand and plan on buying multiple Riverias

[ABCTEST]

I bought Clifton blue model weeks ago, 100% satisfaction! Very good looking and the dial is excellent!

[LlyleHunter]

I bought mine as soon as it debuted. Along with its amazing caliber it reminded me of the JLC Geophysic True Second and I wondered if the same person who styled it might have designed or worked on the True Second when I thought about the Richemont tent.
I bought it on a bracelet and bought the black leather strap to wear as a formal alternative.

[snakesanders]

In my opinion there's two brands in the same underrated category "below" B&M - Maurice Lacroix and Raymond Weil

[vancesnyder]

Long time fan of Baume & Mercier and it is about time they get their due! I have had the Riviera for almost 20 years and it has been a tank of a watch! More recently purchased the Capeland chrono. Despite both having the ETA movements, that are extremely accurate and reliable! Kudos Teddy!

[curtbrown]

Beautiful piece with solid credentials! B&M needs more attention!

[pdu]

Thanks for this. I have just bought a Baume & Mercier Clifton 10550 and it’s great to hear such a positive assessment from an expert.

[johnbowbrick]

Taking nothing away from the featured movement:
Oris 400 cal. Five days power reserve, twin barrels.. just sayin'.
Nice video, yet again! Bravo.

[luisb]

Great and video and have to agree, this is a great watch and horribly under appreciated. Hard choice between the green and blue dial versions though!

[johndavolta]

Finally! I have been waiting for this video for over a year!

[ImNotHarsh]

YESSS! Been requesting this for a while! Should also do Maurice Lacroix in my personal opinion