It’s worth nothing there’s no luminous material on this dial, which is OK for such a dressy design. What clinches the deal for me, though, is the crosshairs marking, which appears only on this COSC model, and adds an extra vintage touch that is charming. The four lines of dial text convey a decent amount of info (name, place, movement, power reserve and chronometer status) while remaining balanced and not feeling like you’re reading an essay. There’s a neat date at three, a legible minute track and Arabic marker for every five-minute interval (speaking of the minute tracks, the hour and minute hands are the perfect length, lining right up to either the hour or minute markers). Another execution of this sort of design could come across as austere or cold, but Baume & Mercier have avoided that, thanks to the inclusion of numerous details. Crisp black printing on a glossy white lacquer provides the foundation, with reflective, sharply faceted hands and markers providing the highlights. The classic aesthetic that’s evident on the case continues onto the dial, which could perhaps be best described as simple but stylish. As you’d expect, the crystals are sapphire on the front and the rear, and it’s rated to 50 metres of water resistance. It’s not just the overall width here that’s slimmer, the lug shoulders are more slender too, giving a greater air of timelessness overall. The regular - non-Baumatic - Clifton is a shade wider at 41mm. But even though it’s a Clifton, it’s not quite the same Clifton as before. The caseĪn elegantly proportioned case is a hallmark of the Clifton family, and this Baumatic version delivers, with neat and tidy dimensions of 40mm across by 10.3mm tall. But beat it they did, with the deceptively simple Clifton Baumatic, and its powerful movement.
The Clifton, with its classical proportions, vintage inspiration and strong value offering, is a proposition that was hard to beat. I’ve always thought Baume & Mercier were at their best when they were playing with the classics. The story in a second: Classic on the outside, contemporary on the inside. I/trending 23136 Another look at the Baume & Mercier Baumatic – one of the best everyday dress watches at its price point Felix ScholzĮditor’s note: Razor-sharp details, timeless style and a solid new movement make the Baume & Mercier Baumatic an excellent option for an everyday dress watch that doesn’t break the bank.
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