{"product_id":"baume-mercier-super-jumbo-round-button-chronograph-18k-solid-red-gold-rose-multifunction-dial-blue-telemeter-red-tachometer-high-end-crafted-ref-3940-1940s","title":"BAUME \u0026 MERCIER | Super Jumbo Round Button Chronograph | 18K Solid Red Gold \/ Rosé | Multifunction Dial | Blue Telemeter \u0026 Red Tachymeter | High End Crafted | Ref. 3940 | 1940s","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eBAUME \u0026amp; MERCIER | Super Jumbo Chronograph\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e18 Carat Solid Red Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eRef. 3940\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e1940s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eFor your collection of incredibly fine and impressive vintage chronographs, there is this Baume \u0026amp; Mercier Jumbo Chronograph, manufactured in the 1940s, preserved in first-class condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eIn contrast to what was customary at the time, this Baume \u0026amp; Mercier Reference 3940 was crafted in the most exquisite manner from 750 solid gold, not only the entire 38 mm jumbo case and case back, but also the additional anti-magnetic inner case back \u0026amp; even the spring bars between the lugs - imagine that! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eAlso made of solid red gold are the indices on the dial, the complete handset \u0026amp; both totalizers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eBaume \u0026amp; Mercier produced even the yellow gold version of this model in very limited quantities for an exceedingly select clientele. Only a handful of examples are made in Red Gold. We have one of these incredibly rare specimens here, in a condition that is not only collectible but almost unique. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eA golden opportunity to own a chronograph from Baume \u0026amp; Mercier at its finest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eCrafted entirely from 18-karat RED GOLD.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eBloody handsome timemachine!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e__\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eUnlike many other Swiss watch companies, the immediate history of the house of Baume \u0026amp; Mercier began not in French-speaking western Switzerland, but near the capital city of Bern. More specifically, Joseph-Célestin and Louis-Victor Baume founded the \"Société Baume Frères\" in 1830 in Le Bois, a small village in the Bernese Jura. Under the name \"Baume Brothers\", the company opened a branch in London. At the end of the 19th century, the company already enjoyed an excellent international reputation and advanced to become a major player in the overseas watchmaking industry. At that time, the company was famous for its chronographs and its models with grand complications. At international exhibitions, the company's timepieces win the Grand Prix ten times and seven gold medals worldwide. Just before the beginning of the 1920s, the director of the company, William Baume and Paul Mercier merge their business. Together, they founded the Baume \u0026amp; Mercier, Genève brand in 1918.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e__\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eBAUME \u0026amp; MERCIER - REFERENCE 3940\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eSolid Red Gold Chronograph\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eMade in the 1940's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eExtra-fine \u0026amp; extra-large 18K red gold round button chronograph with solid made four\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e body case inclusive solid gold anti-magnetic protecting cap \u0026amp; snap-on case back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eRed gold dial with subsidiary seconds and 45-minute register dials, outer telemeter graduation in blue numerals \u0026amp; spiral tachymeter center scale in red color. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eBaume \u0026amp; Mercier high-end modified chronograph caliber L 148, rhodium-plated, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThis Baume \u0026amp; Mercier masterpiece is serviced by Baume \u0026amp; Mercier qualified master watchmakers in year 2026. The timemachine is covered with our 1-year guarantee for you and comes with the original Baume \u0026amp; Mercier service pouch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eWe deliver this 100% original and incredibly well-preserved timepiece of contemporary history moreover in its original Baume \u0026amp; Mercier box, together with its Baume \u0026amp; Mercier 18k solid gold pin-buckle mounted on a new old stock Baume \u0026amp; Mercier vintage leather strap with an additional leather watch holder in racing style, which became famous thanks to its equally famous wearer: Paul Newman.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eManual movement\u003cbr\u003eDiameter 38 mm without crown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eTechnical indications | Keeping time +6 sec\/day\u003cbr\u003eService 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e* For best performance, adjust this collector's masterpiece after shipping. | ** Upon request, we provide any service also prior shipping. Feel free to speak with us @ any time!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifferential taxation according to § 25a UStG. No taxes included. | Differenzbesteuerung nach § 25a UStG. Kunstgegenstände und Sammlungsstücke, Sonderregelung.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"littlethingsforyou.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52162420572426,"sku":"02.01.0179","price":10880.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4361\/9775\/files\/02_01_0179_05.jpg?v=1763910857","url":"https:\/\/www.littlethingsforyou.com\/products\/baume-mercier-super-jumbo-round-button-chronograph-18k-solid-red-gold-rose-multifunction-dial-blue-telemeter-red-tachometer-high-end-crafted-ref-3940-1940s","provider":"littleTHINGSforYOU.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}