Baume & Mercier watches history
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Baume & Mercier has a rich history in the world of watch making, now over 170 years. In 1830 two Baume brothers established the Baume Freres Watch firm in the Swiss Juna Region.
In fact their family had been in the watch making business since the mid-1500s. As business flourished in Europe a grandson of the founder, William Baume met Paul Mercier, a great lover of the arts and in 1918 they created a business partnership with the traditions of perfection and quality that still exist today.
Baume & Mercier's long-standing criteria of accuracy and design make it today a brand at the forefront of contemporary luxury.
