{"product_id":"baume-and-mercier-dual-time-as11971","title":"Baume \u0026 Mercier Dual Time","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome watches tell time. Others feel like objects pulled from a jewelry box— sculptural, slightly mysterious, and entirely their own thing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Baume \u0026amp; Mercier reference, circa 1970s, sits comfortably in that second category. From the outset, it presents itself less as a conventional wristwatch and more as a commentary on material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIts twin dials are the clear focal points. Cased in a beautifully elegant 18K yellow gold body measuring 25mm x 53mm across, this watch houses two unique stone dials--- one fashioned from lapis and one from coral. The twin displays present a tasteful multi-color aesthetic on the wrist. The case features a beautiful scrolling motif on its curved surfaces. Simple dauphine hands decorate both dials, and the top display features major indexes, while the lower has none at all. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside, manually wound calibers keep things rooted in traditional Swiss watchmaking. It offers a reassuring counterpoint to the artistic exterior — simple, reliable, and entirely appropriate for a piece like this. Paired with a leather strap, the watch wears with an understated confidence. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA little bit of watch, a little bit of a fun object, and a reminder that sometimes the most compelling designs are the ones that take a different path. There is truly nothing else like this, and it comes at a brilliant value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Baume \u0026 Mercier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43083109826647,"sku":"40993035","price":11950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/AS11971_40993035_BAUME_MERCIER_18KDUALTIMELAPIS_CORAL-6.jpg?v=1786380594","url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/baume-and-mercier-dual-time-as11971","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}