Embodying Swiss haute horlogerie discretion, classical purism, and ultra-slender ergonomics, the Baume & Mercier Classima 40mm M0A10878 represents a distinguished gentleman's dress watch crafted in the historic watchmaking tradition of the Swiss Jura. Sculpted in a balanced 40.00 mm surgical-grade 316L stainless steel round case with an ultra-thin 6.05 mm profile and a 21 mm lug width, this timepiece combines mirror-polished surfaces with slender curved lugs engineered to sit close to the wrist and slide beneath tailored French shirt cuffs. The dial features a radiant deep blue sun-satin finish (finition soleil) enriched by an intricate central barleycorn (grain d'orge) guilloché pattern that scatters ambient light in dynamic azure, cobalt, and midnight tones. Framed by rhodium-plated Roman numerals, faceted linear baton hour indices, and slender rhodium-plated leaf (feuille) hands, a date aperture at 3 o'clock completes the dial beneath a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. Driven by a Swiss Made ETA Calibre F06.115 quartz movement with an extended 4-year (48-month) battery autonomy and End-of-Life (EOL) indicator, it is paired with an interchangeable dark blue alligator-patterned calfskin leather strap featuring tool-free quick-release spring bars and a polished steel pin buckle. Pressure-tested for 50 metres (5 bar / 5 ATM) of water resistance, it is backed by Baume & Mercier’s official 2-year international manufacturer warranty.
Key Highlights
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Ultra-Thin 6.05mm Dress Silhouette: Slender 6.05 mm case height engineered to glide beneath tailored shirts and bespoke jackets without bulk.
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Sun-Satin Blue Dial with Barleycorn Guilloché: Dual-textured finition soleil blue face featuring an engraved central barleycorn (grain d'orge) motif for multi-dimensional light reflection.
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Rhodium-Plated Leaf (Feuille) Hands: Sculpted leaf-shaped hands treated with bright rhodium plating for crisp at-a-glance legibility against the rich blue dial.
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Classical Roman Numeral Typography: Applied-style rhodium-plated Roman numerals at primary hour positions paired with slender linear hour batons.
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Swiss Made ETA Calibre F06.115 Quartz: High-precision 3-jewel Swiss electronic movement delivering chronometric reliability without daily winding.
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Extended 4-Year (48-Month) Battery Autonomy: Low-power quartz movement engineered to deliver up to four years of continuous operation on a single cell.
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End-of-Life (EOL) Battery Depletion Indicator: Second hand advances in 4-second intervals to signal approximately two weeks of reserve power before depletion.
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Scratch-Resistant Sapphire Crystal: High-clarity sapphire glass offering resilience against abrasions and ambient reflection.
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Supple Dark Blue Alligator-Grain Calfskin Strap: Tailored genuine calfskin leather with alligator embossing and tone-on-tone perimeter stitching, secured by a polished steel ardillon pin buckle.
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Tool-Free Strap Interchangeability: Integrated quick-release spring bars allowing effortless strap changes without specialized tools.
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50-Metre Water Resistance: Tested to 5 bar (50 m / 165 ft) with a secured solid case back for protection against daily rain and handwashing.
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Official 2-Year International Warranty: Backed worldwide through the Richemont global service network with optional warranty extension.
Design & Craftsmanship
Swiss Jura Dress Heritage & The 6.05mm Ultra-Thin Steel Architecture
Established in 1830 in Les Bois, Switzerland, Baume & Mercier has long championed the philosophy: "Accept only perfection, only manufacture watches of the highest quality." The Classima collection translates this ethos into an everyday dress watch. Sized at 40.00 mm in diameter, reference M0A10878 features an ultra-thin 6.05 mm case profile that sits close against the wrist. Forged from surgical-grade 316L stainless steel, the case is mirror-polished across the bezel, case flanks, and curved lugs. The full solid case back is secured to maintain structural integrity and offers ample space for personal commemorative engravings, while the polished steel winding crown is finished with the Greek letter Phi (Φ)—the horological emblem of the Golden Ratio and divine harmony.
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