Description: Thank you for looking, we are SECOND HAND HOROLOGY! PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE DESCRIPTION SO THAT YOU ARE AWARE OF THE SIZE OF THE WATCH PRIOR TO MAKING A PURCHASE. AFTER READING, PLEASE MESSAGE US WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE PRIOR TO MAKING A PURCHASE. WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU. BAUME & MERCIER "ACCEPT ONLY PERFECTION. ONLY MANUFACTURE WATCHES OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY." Since 1830, Baume & Mercier has built up a rich heritage of watches which it revisits in contemporary versions. It is still operating with different collections designed to offer the best possible representation of quality watchmaking; all of them with a number of successful models. Baume & Mercier Geneve is a Swiss luxury watch brand. The company has a long history of producing high-quality watches and is known for its elegant designs and attention to detail. The company has a long history of producing high-quality watches and is known for its elegant designs and attention to detail. BAUME & MERCIER Geneve Chronograph 17 Jewels This prestigious Baume & Mercier Genève chronograph wristwatch, dating back to the 1950s, is an example of fine Swiss watchmaking. It features a manual-wind Baume & Mercier mechanical movement with a chronograph complication that measures up to 30 minutes, a central chronograph seconds hand, and 17 jewels. The watch is antimagnetic and Swiss-made. Cased in 39mm round case with lug design and smooth chronograph pushers, all in nickel-plated brass. It has the original two-tone champagne dial showcases gold Arabic numerals, a detailed minute/second track, and matching gold hands. The sub-second dial is placed at 6 o’clock, while the 30-minute chronograph counter sits at 3 o’clock. The dial is signed with "Baume & Mercier Genève" at the top, and "Antimagnetic" and "17 Jewels" at the bottom. It is complemented by a brand-new black genuine leather strap (Cuero Legitimo), made in Argentina. This watch is still a very attractive looking wristwatch, runs very well and keep great time! Thank you for looking! Please feel free to contact us with any questions or respectful offers. Movement: Baume & Mercier Geneve 17 Jewels Swiss Case Markings: Baume & Mercier Geneve Swiss Baume & Mercier Geneve Swiss Measurements (mm): Case 39 Case with Crown 41 Case Lug to Lug 48.7 Case Thickness 13.5 Lug Width 20 Band Width 19 IMPORTANT – Please be prepared to stand behind any offer you make. Once we accept an offer, it takes the product off of the market for us AND other buyers. If you are considering making an offer and would like to know if we would accept a price, please simply message us and ask PRIOR to making the offer. We ask that you please make a formal offer only once you are committed to the offer. Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men’s watches typically measure between 29-36mm wide (some larger, some smaller) excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women’s watches from the 1900s-1970s were also much smaller than today's offerings. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size. We prefer to shoot photographs outside when weather is permitting. However, when we shoot indoors, please be aware that we shoot our photographs inside of lightboxes that are lit with 360 LED bulbs. This indeed magnifies any flaws. Usually, they are much less obvious to the naked eye. Having said that, we never photoshop any of our photography, remove blemishes, etc. We adjust lighting when necessary, but what you see is what you are getting, and we take pride in that. The condition is pre-owned. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear but is fully operational and functions as intended. Please review the photos and feel free to ask any questions you may have. It will be carefully packed. Please view our other listings. Thank you for looking! Please, if you have Zero or Low feedback, please contact us prior. Please be aware that the item you are bidding on or purchasing is a VINTAGE item. If this item is a watch, unless otherwise noted, it is keeping accurate time over a 2–4-hour time period. We specialize in watches that are 20-100 years old, and as such, these items are previously worn, and the quality of the item WILL reflect that. Expect for a vintage timepiece to have blemishes... this is part of what gives these amazing pieces their charm. Further, unless a watch specifically says that it has been recently serviced, expect that at some point in time, this timepiece will need a professional servicing in order to run and keep excellent time, which is also part of the experience of owning any mechanical watch. If an extremely accurate, worry-free experience is what you are seeking, we would recommend purchasing a new quartz watch. Very few, if any, vintage watches will keep as accurate time as a modern quartz watch. We do our absolute best to take accurate photographs of our items and to show any blemishes. Examples of common characteristics of a vintage timepiece are: -imperfections on the crystal -imperfections on case -imperfections on the lugs -unless stated that the strap is new, the leather is often quite old and may need replacing in the future -metal bracelets may not include all of the links that the watch originally may have come with, but can be replaced with a bracelet or strap of your choosing If the item is a piece of vintage jewelry, be aware that the item may have some minor blemishes such as: -missing stones (view photos, we will NEVER photoshop in a missing stone or piece) -minor scratches or discoloration -fading of plating -fading of paint We do our best to take accurate photos and provide accurate descriptions. Please take time to view our high-resolution photos of the item, and please ask any questions you may have prior to placing your bid. We want this purchasing experience to be pleasant and surprise-free. Vintage and antique items, unless "new old stock", have been around the block a time or two. Thank you for your business! We hope to see you return in the future! WA-0811
Price: 2900 USD
Location: Roscoe, Illinois
End Time: 2024-11-18T18:04:26.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Bezel Color: Silver
Closure: Buckle
Number of Jewels: 17 Jewels
Indices: Arabic Numerals
Year Manufactured: 1950-1959
Band/Strap: Two-Piece Strap
Vintage: Yes
Case Thickness: 14 mm
Case Color: Silver
Department: Men
Caseback: Snap
Bezel Type: Fixed, Smooth
Lug Width: 20 mm
Watch Shape: Round
Style: Casual, Classic, Luxury
Case Size: 39 mm
Features: 12-Hour Dial, Chronograph, Easy to Read/Large Numerals, Push/Pull Crown, Seconds Hand, Small Second, Swiss Made, Swiss Movement
Case Material: Nickel-Plated Brass
Handmade: No
Movement: Mechanical (Manual)
With Papers: No
Reference Number: BAUME & MERCIER Geneve Chronograph Watch
With Service Records: No
Brand: Baume & Mercier
Type: Wristwatch
Band Color: Black
Customized: No
Band Material: Leather
Dial Color: Champagne
Model: Vintage BAUME & MERCIER Geneve Chronograph Watch
Band Width: 19 mm
With Original Box/Packaging: No
Case Finish: Polished
With Manual/Booklet: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
Display: Analog