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Baume et Mercier Vintage Chronograph - Advice Needed

  1. FRaulier May 27, 2018

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    I have recently come across this B&M advertised as being late 60s / early 70s which looks to be in superb condition, and the seller has explicitly confirmed that the dial is original. Not that cheap (£795 asking price) so I would like to get some expert opinion before considering it further... I would also be particularly interested in knowing more about the movement. It is signed Baume et Mercier but the seller is unable to tell me which movement it actually is. From the photograph there does appear to be a reference number but I am struggling to read it. Any comments gratefully received.
     
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  2. Seaman May 27, 2018

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    Looks like 1073..everything looks Ok for my eyes.
     
  3. FRaulier May 28, 2018

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    That's very encouraging - thanks Seaman!
     
  4. gop76 May 28, 2018

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    It looks more from the 80's/90's than 60's/70's

    The movement is a Lemania 1873, also used, among many others, on the Speedmaster (cal. 861)
     
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  5. FRaulier May 28, 2018

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    Excellent information about the movement. Many thanks.

    What makes you think it's a later watch? From what I read about the Lemania 1873, it was manufactured during the 70s, so it would tie in with the period mentioned by the seller...
     
  6. gop76 May 28, 2018

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    I have no certainties but it doesn't look a 60's or 70's design...
     
  7. Dan S May 28, 2018

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    The case-back appears to be laser-engraved in that photo.
     
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  8. Maganator May 28, 2018

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    I would agree with those who think that this is from the late 80s or 90s. The case back does look laser engraved and the design looks like a modern interpretation of a vintage chronograph.
     
  9. Foo2rama Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can. May 28, 2018

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    Pre 90’s 17 jewel marked 17 jewel varient of the movement. Puts it pre 1990 but that’s not conclusive.

    About 1988 they got the 18th jewel as shown in Speedies and Sinn 903’s. About 1990 the bridge was updated to say 18 jewels.

    It’s possible B&M had movements sitting around for a few years so it might be a later watch.
     
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  10. dragoman May 28, 2018

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    It's a smallish watch, mind you, about 33mm - my wife has a blue one.