The Baume et Mercier Clifton is the brand's more serious, elegant line: automatic men's watches with a classic round case. Most models are 5 ATM, but a version water resistant to 10 ATM is made too. As an official Baume et Mercier dealer, we deliver genuine watches to your door with the manufacturer's warranty, and our own watch service handles strap changes and water resistance checks.
What kind of watch is the Baume et Mercier Clifton?
The Clifton is a classic automatic watch with a round case, suited more to a suit, a formal occasion or an important meeting than to the gym. In our Baume et Mercier range, the Clifton represents the higher price tier.
Why does the Clifton cost more than the Classima?
- Every piece is automatic; there is no quartz in the series.
- The dials are more elaborate and the details finer, which is worth looking at up close in the product photos.
- The pricier pieces get a more refined finish and complications, which is what pushes the price up.
How to look after an automatic Clifton
If you wear it every day, it stays wound by itself. If you take it off for the weekend, you may need to restart and set it on Monday; that's not a fault, it's simply how a mechanical watch works. Keep the 5 ATM Cliftons away from the shower; if you need something for wetter use, choose the 10 ATM version, or look at the sportier Riviera watches from Baume et Mercier.
If you'd like to go through the whole men's selection, it's all in one place on the Baume et Mercier men's watches page.
How to choose a Clifton online
With a Clifton, the proportion between strap and case matters a lot. Check the case diameter on the product page and compare it with the watch you wear now; for wearing under a shirt cuff, a thinner, smaller case fits better. If you want to change the leather strap later, our own watch service can help with that too.
Frequently asked questions about the Clifton series
What determines the price of a Baume et Mercier Clifton?
Mainly the movement and complications, as well as the finish of the case and dial. The Clifton is the brand's elegant, higher-priced line.
Is the Clifton quartz or automatic?
Clifton watches have automatic movements. There's no battery to replace; wearing them winds them.
How water resistant is the Baume et Mercier Clifton?
Most models are 5 ATM, but a 10 ATM version exists. The 5 ATM can handle rain, while for swimming you need the 10 ATM.
Does the Clifton come with a warranty?
Yes, as an official Baume et Mercier dealer, we sell it with the manufacturer's warranty. Strap changes and water resistance checks are carried out by our own watch service.