Baume & Mercier Dress Watch - 18K Yellow Gold Coral Dial Sapphire Opal is unpredictable by nature

Opal is unpredictable by nature

This is not a niche or obscure Datejust

resulting in a watch that wears with a softness and comfort that its more angular rivals could not match

This example from the 2000s is executed entirely in 18K yellow gold

and vibrancy of the stones shift beautifully in the light

Baume & Mercier Dress Watch - 18K Yellow Gold Coral Dial Sapphire Opal is unpredictable by natureWearable Art From The 1970s During the 1970s, Baume & Mercier was at the forefront of creating shaped watches that blurred the line between timekeeping and high jewelry. This piece is a perfect example of that ethos. The use of a vibrant, natural coral dial and bezel set against 18K yellow gold is a bold expression of the era's design language. It moves beyond simple function, presenting as a piece of sculpture for the wrist. This is not just a watch,