Amidst the popularity of GMT releases, there is another timepiece that is outside the bandwagon arena but still brings impact due to its classicism and modernity. Baume & Mercier continues to surface with its rich horology since the 1830's.

 

Part of the Richemont Group, this brand is known for creating remarkable innovations but still at a decent range of affordability.

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The Baume & Mercier Clifton Due Time Grey Dial  (MOA10111) gives you a luxurious daily look at the same time meets the equilibrium of price and quality.

 

Let’s take a look at why this timepiece created a niche market in the industry.

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Look and Feel

Baume et Mercier was able to maintain a stainless steel case but the best part is blending it perfectly between a rose-gold tone on hands including its dial markers and a grey dial fit for a brown alligator-embossed leather strap.

 

Case thickness is at 11.3mm to maintain a decent thin classy watch and also balanced at case size of 43mm. Additional aesthetics aside from the date and 24-hour complications are the skeleton case back and elegant deployment clasp functions.  

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The Clifton 10111 indeed has presented itself as a fine dress watch with all the points and details mentioned above. However, Watch Daddy would have preferred the case size to be limited to a maximum of 40mm (preferably just around 38-39mm for dress watches).

 

It's current size of 43mm would limit some to use it under their dress shirts and might be too big for folks with just 6.5 inches wrists.