Manufactured in the 1940s, this is a rare Baume & Mercier triple-calendar wristwatch in a beautiful square case with distinctive fancy lugs, presented in exceptional condition.
Triple-calendar models from Baume & Mercier are rarely encountered, making this an especially unusual example. The calendar functions feature a highly ingenious adjustment system: sliding the gold-colored component at 8 o’clock on the case back inward allows the pointer date to be adjusted, while the component at 10 o’clock adjusts the month with the crown in its normal position and the day of the week with the crown pulled out to the first position.
The silver dial combines Arabic numerals with a mirror-print finish and elegant baton hands, while the square case with its distinctive lugs gives the watch a particularly sophisticated and characterful appearance. Offering an excellent balance of functionality and design, this exceptional timepiece displays the remarkable preservation and original character that can only be found in a near-mint example.