Baume & Mercier 8436

From the Hampton Milleis line-up for ladies, the classy Baume & Mercier 8436 is a stylish timepiece that offers an appreciable versatility as a wrist accessory, and the convenience and reliability of a Swiss-quartz movement as a timekeeper. This elegant watch is presented in luxurious Gold on Leather construction, and is watertight to 30 meters to makes it even practical as a daily wear.


Despite of being labelled for women, this BM’s Classic timepiece would also suits for men as well, especially for those who particularly have a skinny wrist. Including the lugs, its well crafted slim rectangular case that is made of a solid 18K Yellow Gold measures 20.4mm × 34.2mm and approximately 6.7mm thick, meanwhile, its luxurious Black bracelet that is made of Alligator-skin and comes equipped with a tang buckle clasp in Gold is around 15.5mm wide. The watch has a solid caseback, and at the case’s right hand side, there is a pull and push in Gold that is typical to Baume & Mercier watches, is decorated with the brand’s PHI signature.

Speaking of the engine, the Swiss quartz movement used in this Baume & Mercier MOA08436 luxury watch is considerably one of the most accurate of its kind. To be exact, this Hampton Milleis houses caliber ETA 901.001, an ultra-slim battery powered quartz 3 jewels movement that is personalized by the watchmaker to comply with their own specs, which is rated, capable to provides up to 3 years of battery life.

Moving right along, on top of its White dial, there is a quality sapphire glass that decently protecting the surface from scratches and nicks, and is enhanced with an anti-glare coating for an improved visibility. The dial itself features nothing but two golden sword-shaped hands that point to the indexes, Arabic numerals (3, 6, 9) and Phi (12) hour markers in yellow gold, complimented by painted Black minute markers around the inner rim. It is simple yet simply captivating. And thanks to the watch’s 30m water resistance, you can also be sure that this dial wont fog through time and use, too.

Anyway, for all of its quality offerings, this 18K Yellow Gold on Black leather White dial Baume & Mercier Hampton Milleis Classic 8436 "two-hands" quartz watch is reasonably priced with an original manufacturer suggested retail price of $2,790.00.

Watch Specification

Brand:	Baume & Mercier
Collection:	Hampton
Series:	Milleis Classic
Model number:	8436 Style: 08436. also known as MOA08436, A8436.
Watch style:	Women, Casual Dress, Classic, Elegant we're labeling this watch as a unisex
Display type:	Analog
Movement:	Swiss quartz Caliber ETA 901.001. Non exclusive movement, personalized by Maume et Mercier. Swiss made, battery powered quartz movement. Specs Function: Two hands. Size: 5½‴ × 6¾‴ lignes, 2.2 mm thick. 3 jewels. Frequency: 32'768 Hz. Battery: 321 Renata, provides up to 3 years of battery life. Gold plated.
Functions:	Hour, Minute
Dial:	White Sword shaped Gold hands. Applied gold-tone indexes, Arabic numeral (3, 6, 9), and Phi (12) hour markers.
Window:	Sapphire Crystal scratch resistant, with anti reflective coating.
Case:	18K Yellow Gold Rectangle, Ø 20.4 mm × 28 mm, 34.2 mm lug to lug, ± 6,7 mm thick. high polished.
Bezel:	18K Yellow Gold stationary bezel. polished.
Caseback:	Solid 18K Yellow Gold steel. secured with screws. engraved.
Crown:	Pull and push crown 18K Yellow Gold. Phi stamped.
Bracelet:	Alligator / Crocodile leather Black, textured pattern, with tonal stitching. tapers from ± 15.5 mm wide. standard length.
Clasp:	Deployant buckle clasp
Notable Features:	Slim profile
Water resistant:	30 M (3 ATM / 99 feet) for daily wear, not suitable for prolonged contact with water.
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