The big news for Baume & Mercier at SIHH 2019 was the release of the Clifton Baumatic Perpetual Calendar. The addition of a Perpetual Calendar complication helps elevate the prestige of the Baumatic collection ? which was introduced last year to rave reviews ? and showcases the brand’s technical capabilities. To go along with the Perpetual Calendar, Baume & Mercier also updated the entry-level Baumatic with a multitude of other options featuring either a gradient blue dial or a rose gold case. In total, five new references joined the Clifton Baumatic collection at SIHH 2019 (not including the Perpetual Calendar). Here’s what you need to know about the latest line extension for Baume & Mercier.

The original Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic series included two dial color options in black or white. The case material was entirely stainless steel other than a single two-tone model with a solid rose gold bezel. The new options include a solid 18k red gold case with a satin finish in its COSC-certified iteration (distinguished via a crosshair placed on the dial’s central axis) on a black alligator strap or a gradient blue dial that comes on either an integrated five-row stainless steel bracelet with a mix of polish or satin finish or a black alligator strap. Both blue dial options are available in either the COSC-certified design with the crosshair or without it.
Other details about the new models remain similar to last year’s time-and-da...