Baume & Mercier Clifton Silvery, Sans Dial 39mm Men M0A10773

Synthesizing classic 1950s Swiss dress elegance with state-of-the-art manufacture mechanics, warm precious-metal accents, and tailored contemporary ergonomics, the Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic 39mm M0A10773 represents a benchmark in traditional gentleman's horology. Sculpted in a 39.00 mm surgical-grade 316L stainless steel round case measuring 11.22 mm in profile with a 20 mm lug width, the overhauled case proportions feature circular satin-brushed bezels, mirror-polished beveled chamfers, and slender curved lugs designed to sit flush against the wrist and glide beneath tailored French shirt cuffs. The dial showcases an off-white grained face (blanc cassé grené) that imparts retro depth and warmth to the time display. Bisected by slender elongated black central crosshairs and framed by a restrained black peripheral minute track, the dial is appointed with warm 5N gold-plated faceted trapezoid markers, an applied 5N Arabic numeral at 12 o'clock, faceted alpha-shaped hands, and an expanded date aperture at 6 o'clock beneath a domed anti-reflective sapphire crystal. Visible through the exhibition sapphire crystal case back is the in-house Manufacture Baumatic Calibre BM13-1975A. Engineered with silicon balance spring and Powerscape escapement technology, it provides magnetic resistance up to 1,500 Gauss, chronometric stability, and a 120-hour (5-day) power reserve. Mounted on an interchangeable brown American alligator leather strap featuring square scales, tool-free quick-release spring bars, and a stainless steel triple-folding deployant clasp, it is pressure-tested for 50 metres (5 bar / 5 ATM) of water resistance and backed by Baume & Mercier’s official 2-year international warranty (extendable to 8 years upon registration).

Key Highlights

• Manufacture Baumatic Calibre BM13-1975A: High-performance in-house Swiss automatic movement operating at 28,800 vph (4 Hz) across 21 jewels with extended service intervals.

• Class-Leading 120-Hour (5-Day) Power Reserve: Twin-barrel mechanical architecture delivering 5 full days of autonomous energy reserve, running continuously across an entire weekend without winding.

• High Magnetic Field Resistance (1,500 Gauss): Advanced silicon hairspring and Powerscape escapement technology protecting timing accuracy from daily electronic fields.

• Warm Off-White Grained Dial: Tactile grained surface (blanc cassé grené) offering a soft, vintage-inspired backdrop that reduces surface glare.

• Warm 5N Gold-Plated Hands & Indices: Riveted trapezoidal hour markers, an Arabic numeral at 12 o'clock, and faceted alpha hands plated in 5N gold for two-tone warmth.

• Elongated Black Central Crosshairs: Fine graphic crosshairs running through the dial center, intersected by a crisp peripheral minute track.

• Balanced 6 O'Clock Calendar Aperture: Date window positioned at 6 o'clock to preserve vertical dial symmetry.

• Overhauled 39.00mm Case Architecture: Tailored 39 mm diameter and 11.22 mm thickness engineered for versatile dress-and-casual wrist ergonomics.

• Double Anti-Reflective Sapphire Crystal: Domed scratch-resistant sapphire crystal treated on both inner and outer surfaces for reflection-free optical clarity.

• Exhibition Sapphire Case Back: Transparent case back fastened by four screws, revealing circular graining, Côtes de Genève striping, and an openworked rotor.

• Genuine American Alligator Leather Strap: Square-scale brown alligator strap with tone-on-tone topstitching and beige lining with ocher overstitching.

• Tool-Free Strap Interchangeability: Integrated quick-release spring bar system allowing effortless strap changes without specialized tools.

• Official International Warranty (Extendable to 8 Years): Backed worldwide through the Richemont global service network with an additional 6-year warranty extension upon registering the Baumatic movement.

Design & Craftsmanship

1950s Swiss Dress Heritage & The Overhauled 39mm Steel Architecture

Drawing inspiration from the golden era of Swiss watchmaking in the 1950s, the Clifton collection reinterprets traditional round dress architecture with contemporary ergonomics. In reference M0A10773, Baume & Mercier features overhauled case geometry: a 39.00 mm diameter with an 11.22 mm profile. Forged from surgical-grade 316L stainless steel, the case combines satin-brushed flanks with mirror-polished beveled edges and a polished stepped bezel. The curved lugs contour to the wrist, allowing the watch to slide easily beneath tailored cuffs. The fluted winding crown is embossed with the Greek letter Phi (Φ)—the symbol of the Golden Ratio and divine harmony. On the reverse side, an exhibition sapphire crystal case back secured by four screws provides an unhindered view of the manufacture movement.