Baume & Mercier Hampton 43 x 27.5 mm Automatic Grey Opaline Dial Black Alligator Strap [10522]

The Baume & Mercier Hampton 10522 embodies the elegance of Art Deco-inspired Swiss watchmaking through its refined rectangular case architecture, automatic movement, and timeless proportions. Sophisticated, distinctive, and unmistakably elegant, the Hampton collection remains one of Baume & Mercier’s most recognizable interpretations of the classical rectangular dress watch.

Its grey opaline dial creates a soft luminous surface beneath black transferred Arabic numerals and striking blue sword-shaped hands, delivering exceptional visual contrast while reinforcing the Hampton’s refined geometric symmetry. The vivid blue hands introduce an authentic traditional watchmaking detail that elevates the watch’s character and gives the dial a far more sophisticated and luxurious presence under changing light.

The polished stainless steel rectangular case is paired with a black alligator leather strap that enhances the watch’s formal elegance while preserving its clean architectural balance. At 43 x 27.5 mm, the Hampton achieves proportions that feel refined, highly wearable, and classically balanced on the wrist — elegant enough for formal wear while maintaining contemporary presence.

Key Highlights

• Elegant rectangular Hampton case inspired by Art Deco design
• Silver opaline dial with refined architectural symmetry
• Blue sword-shaped hands creating striking visual contrast
• Swiss automatic Sellita SW200 movement
• Black alligator leather strap with refined formal styling
• Balanced 43 x 27.5 mm proportions for elegant daily wear

At the heart of the Hampton 10522 is the Swiss automatic Sellita SW200 movement, delivering reliable everyday mechanical performance while preserving the tactile charm associated with traditional Swiss horology. Visible through the sapphire exhibition caseback, the movement reinforces the watch’s connection to authentic mechanical watchmaking while maintaining the elegance expected from a rectangular dress watch.

The Hampton collection offers a distinctive alternative to conventional round timepieces, drawing inspiration from the architectural purity and elongated forms associated with classic Art Deco design. The combination of polished steel, opaline dial finishing, black numerals, and blue hands creates a composition that feels elegant, timeless, and unmistakably refined.

For collectors seeking an alternative to traditional rectangular luxury watches from Cartier or Jaeger-LeCoultre, the Hampton 10522 delivers exceptional architectural presence while remaining understated, wearable, and classically sophisticated.

Elegant without excess and visually distinctive without appearing ostentatious, the Baume & Mercier Hampton 10522 stands among the strongest values in contemporary Swiss rectangular automatic watches.

Technical Specifications

• Model Number: 10522
• Collection: Hampton
• Case Size: 43 x 27.5 mm
• Case Thickness: 9.95 mm
• Case Material: Polished stainless steel
• Dial: Silver opaline dial
• Hour Markers: Black transferred Arabic numerals
• Hands: Blue sword-shaped hands
• Crystal: Scratch-resistant curved sapphire crystal
• Caseback: Sapphire exhibition caseback
• Movement: Swiss automatic Sellita SW200 movement
• Power Reserve: Approximately 38 hours
• Frequency: 28,800 vph / 4 Hz
• Water Resistance: 50 metres / 5 ATM
• Strap: Black alligator leather strap
• Buckle: Polished stainless steel ardillon buckle
• Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, date
• Swiss Made: Yes

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