The Reverso by Jaeger-LeCoultre is a classic and truly iconic watch, and it?s lusted after by many. It has a great story and history, a classic design, flipping the case around hearing it click satisfyingly into place on the opposite side is downright addictive for those among us who are obsessed with getting tactile feedback from their watch. But the cost of entry to a Reverso is prohibitive for some, so what is one to do if you simply must have a classic rectangular cased watch with Art Deco flair on a budget" Baume & Mercier just announced an appealing alternative.

Baume & Mercier Hampton Automatic

Case Material: Stainless steel 
Dial: White
Dimensions:  43 x 27.5mm (M0A10522), 48 x 31mm (M0A10528)
Crystal: Sapphire        
Water Resistance: 50 meters   Crown: Push/pull                       
Movement: ETA 2671 (M0A10522), ETA 2895 (M0A10528)
Strap/bracelet: Alligator leather
Price: CHF 2,200 (M0A10522), CHF 2,400 (M0A10528)
Reference Number: M0A10522, M0A10528
Expected Release: Available now 

Baume & Mercier Hampton Big Date Dual Time

Case Material: Stainless steel 
Dial: White
Dimensions: 48 x 31mm 
Crystal: Sapphire        
Water Resistance: 50 meters  
Crown: Push/pull                       
Movement: Soprod TT651
Strap/bracelet: Alligator leather
Price: CHF 3,650
Reference Number: M0A10523
Expected Release: Available now

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