Some watches keep time; Baume & Mercier watches keep memories. This makes them the genuine memory-keepers of special occasions. Engagements, weddings, birthdays, promotions, graduations – Baume & Mercier watches have always been a celebration of life's unforgettable moments. So what could be more natural than celebrating the company's 185th anniversary with two exquisite timepieces unveiled exclusively at the Watches & Wonders Exhibition? 

These two new highly elegant creations to be released at the 2015 Watches & Wonders Exhibition were devised as double tributes to Asian heritage symbolizing all the knowledge and skill built up over nearly two centuries of Baume & Mercier watchmaking. In the grandest of Asian traditions and each in their distinct way, these two works of art represent a bridge built across the generations and are yet another sign that Baume & Mercier watches hold priceless sentimental value that transcends fashion and time. Every generation offers gifts that convey something intangible, like a talisman handed down from one generation to the next that brings joy and prosperity.

The 18K red gold Clifton 1830 five-minute repeater pocket watch is a masterpiece of fine watchmaking, inspired by the long line of historic creations the company designed in the 19th century. Transposed with subtly modern flair, it meets all the textbook standards of Swiss watchmaking tradition. It is an outstanding echo from the past as well as a portrait of heritage, a lucky charm commemorating the tradition that subtly traces the transition from one generation to the next. Most importantly, it is also an iconic watch that bears witness to 185 years of the inspiring story of Baume & Mercier through its enduring lines and technical complexity. Merging classical design and intricate engineering, the remarkable Clifton 1830 five-minute repeater pocket watch is being produced in a numbered limited series of 30 timepieces that hark back to 1830, the year the company was founded. It was designed to stir the hearts of bona fide connoisseurs on a quest for exceptional watchmaking. 

The second major unveiling at the fine watchmaking convention will be the Promesse Jade watch featuring a jade bezel accented by 60 diamonds. A glimpse into the ancient tradition of Asia where jade is the symbol of love and lifetime commitment, the unfurling green ribbon enveloping the Promesse Jade's dial with all its allure makes it an elegant lucky charm. Without a doubt, it is the perfect offering to express passion and declare eternal love, commensurate with happiness and prosperity! As an added bonus, the unique design of this extraordinary watch features an exquisite oval bezel nestling in a round case, gorgeously enhanced with bold one-of-a-kind elegance. Once again, Baume & Mercier offers a refined testimony to its century-old passion for women's watchmaking. Like a rare amulet, the Promesse Jade watch will only be released in a series of eight – a lucky number in Asia.

Watches & Wonders is an occasion for Baume & Mercier to also unveil new creations inspired by the best moments in 185 years of watchmaking excellence, marking the dawn of a new chapter in the company's history. It is an occasion to introduce the Classima models, known for their effortlessly sophisticated design. Classima watches were created to commemorate early personal milestones, standing as symbols of self-confidence and the beginning of a new era in a lifetime. These watches will captivate the younger generation seeking credibility and sophistication.

Other releases planned for Asia include new additions to the Clifton collection featuring sleek black dials in flawless style and women's Promesse watches with automatic movements.

Icons of immortality and taste, these timepieces capture life's most precious moments, with contours and distinction that represent Baume & Mercier's enduring conviction: they are luxurious, distinctive and express the essence of fine watchmaking. 2015 closes with an abundance of new creations marked by a special celebration!