The spirit of the holidays around the world

The spirit of the holidays around the world

The Christmas tree in New York's Rockefeller Center rises majestically between Manhattan's skyscrapers accompanied by the sound of Jingle Bells and the delicious scent of roasted chestnuts. Lights illuminate London's streets, creating a warm and magical atmosphere. In Paris, passersby admire the enchanting shop windows of the department stores, their colors reflected in the awe-filled eyes of the children. The end of the year brings celebrations in Shanghai and Tokyo, too.

Seasonal parties provide a delightful pause

Around the world, the seasonal festivities have arrived and with them come the promise of family gatherings and parties with friends. Moments of tenderness, sharing and surprise punctuated by a child's shouts of joy before the tree, the delighted laughter between close friends or the loving look shared by a couple.

Baume & Mercier has always been a privileged partner of these unique moments of happiness. Discreetly settled beneath the tree in its elegant case, a Baume & Mercier timepiece marks the beginning of a story made of unforget- table memories, a gentle witness to life's joys, delights and important moments. A Baume & Mercier watch corre- sponds to each beloved individual and to each exceptional moment. The Clifton, Classima and Promesse collections were designed to respond to the expectations of today's men and women while still respecting the brand's valued codes of traditional watchmaking.

Clifton 10058

The Clifton watch appeals to the esthete, someone with a desire to emphasize his or her style with the discreet elegance of the connoisseur. The watch, equipped with a self-winding movement and a 42 hour power reserve, stands out with its 39 mm case in 18 carat red gold.

On the sun satin-finished dial, the Arabic numerals and gilt indexes stand out in elegant harmony. A black alligator strap confirms the unique and timeless style of this watch.

Classima 10214

With its minimalist lines and lasting style, the Classima slips easily onto the wrist of an elegant and cosmopolitan man. Perfect for either work or weekend wear, the watch runs on a self-winding movement with a 38-hour power reserve. The 40 mm diameter and 8.95 mm thick steel case is combined with an opaline silver-colored dial with a line guilloche décor and em- bellished with Roman numerals. The Classima watch comes with a brown alligator strap which perfects its refined look.

Petite Promesse 10289

The 22mm diameter Petite Promesse watch, a symbol of emotion, stands apart by its original design an interplay of its oval bezel fashioned in a round case. As precious as the hours spent with loved ones, this steel case is delicately set with diamonds and a mother-of-pearl dial. Its wrap-around bracelet in watchmaker quality polished steel gives it a small contemporary twist.

Sealed for eternity within a Baume & Mercier watch, the soft magic of the holidays will be a faithful companion to each wearer for all the days of the year.