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@haggis posted:
well, I deleted the post right away. What I bought (a Baume & Mercier piece) is not really what the regulars here might call a "fine watch." But, it's fine with me!

haggis, Baume et Mercier is a wonderful watch company with serious history. They will celebrate their 200th anniversary in 2030. In 1973 (?) they released a SS sport watch called the Riviera which was one of the first to market SS sport watches, about the same time as the AP Royal Oak.

B&M is now part of the Richemont family which also owns the likes of, Vacheron, Piaget, JLC, IWC, A. Lange & Sohne, Cartier, Panerai and others. That’s pretty high cotton in the world of horology!

Anyway, congratulations are indeed in order! Which model did you end up buying/ loving?

Wear her in good health!

w+a

11/12/2210:53 AM

I’m too lazy to check what my last post was about new purchases.🤓

I have added a few recently to the collection that I am thoroughly enjoying. I picked up the Octo Finissimo in titanium, a Parmigiani Fleurier and the Omega Speedmaster with their magnificent 3861 Co-Axial escapement movement.

11/12/2211:10 AM

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This one (Classima 10333). Not sure why the photo is rotated. I really like a classic uncluttered watch face. No "complications"!

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11/12/222:05 PM

@haggis posted:
This one (Classima 10333). Not sure why the photo is rotated. I really like a classic uncluttered watch face. No "complications"!

Wonderful selection, haggis. A classic gentleman’s timepiece with a refined dial.

Well done, Sir.

11/12/222:33 PM

haggisMember

Coming from you, that means a lot. A "classic gentleman" you are yourself.

11/12/223:26 PM

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