There are few watch houses that command such respect as Baume et Mercier. This company, which was born in the first quarter of the 20th century, has been a pioneer in the field of horology.
The credit for the creation of this unique company goes to William Baume and Paul Mercier. The former was a well-established watch maker with several awards under his belt while the latter headed a well-known Geneva firm of watchmakers.
The two combined their skills to produce watches of breathtaking beauty and precision. They also brought a new dynamism to this industry with their craftsmanship and sense of artistry. The result was the evolution of a company that became an instant brand.
There are countless innovations that have been pioneered by this company, the most famous being the development of the planetary rotor. The rotor made it possible to activate the mainspring of the watch through wrist movements. This was a great breakthrough and led to the production of the world’s flattest self-winding watch.
