For men’s average wrist, this Classima Executives collection timepiece is considerably a large size, with a round 42 mm case that measures 6 mm thick only. It dial is shielded with a scratch resistant sapphire that is glare proofed for an improved clarity. Its pressure fitted caseback is solid, while the whole watch is 30 m water resistant so that it wont be harmed by slight wetness, nor fog through time and use as well.
More than a stylish wrist accessory, the Baume & Mercier 8485 is comfortable to wear thanks to its supple 22 mm wide genuine leather strap. Its Silvered White dial that features silver tone hands and an alternating applied sticks and Roman numeral hour markers, and a legible date window at three o’clock position is easy to read. And speaking of precision, the battery powered timepiece employs a reliable Swiss quartz movement* that is personalized by Baume et Mercier.
(*) There is no exact base calibre specified. However, based on the watchmaker’s track record, BM timepieces are known for having a good quartz caliber whether it is an ETA, Soprod, or Ronda so that you can be confident about its performance.
Anyway, this men’s classy steel on leather dress watch suggested retail price is $1,700.00. In addition to this model, the Classima Executives timepieces that feature a precise Quartz with two hands and date like this one are also available in rose gold case, and steel on steel.
Watch Specification
| Brand: | Baume & Mercier |
| Collection: | Classima |
| Series: | Executives |
| Model number: | 8485 also reffered as MOA08485 |
| Watch style: | Gent, Dress, Elegant |
| Display type: | Analog |
| Movement: | Swiss quartz ETA Quartz, personalized and refined by Baume & Mercier. Swiss made, battery powered, two hands movement with date. up to 3 years of battery life. |
| Functions: | Hour, Minute, Date |
| Dial: | Silvered White Silver tone metal dauphine hands. applied, Silver tone Roman numerals, sticks and PHI (at 12) hour markers. painted Black marker around the outer rim. |
| Window: | Sapphire Crystal scratch resistant, anti reflective coated. |
| Case: | Stainless steel Round. Ø 42 mm, ± 6 mm thick. polished. |
| Bezel: | Stainless steel stationary bezel. polished. |
| Caseback: | Solid pressure fitted stainless steel. engraved. |
| Crown: | Pull and push crown Stainless steel. oval. PHI decorated. |
| Bracelet: | Alligator / Crocodile leather Black, tonal stitching. ± 22 mm wide. men standard. |
| Clasp: | Deployment clasp |
| Notable Features: | Calendar Slim profile |
| Water resistant: | 30 m (3 ATM / 99 feet) daily wear, not suitable for prolonged contact with water. |
| Additional info: | - |
The Baume & Mercier
42mm Classima Executives MOA08485 Quartz review in this page is written by Rief at Friday, March 08, 2013. The post is tagged as $1000 up to $2500, 30m, 42mm, analog, baume and mercier, date, dress, low end, men, on leather, quartz, round, stainless steel, swiss quartz, two hands, watch.
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