The Basics
The Baume & Mercier Clifton Perpetual Calendar was introduced in October of 2016. It features a red gold case of 42mm in the same elaborate design of earlier high-end Clifton models, including the signature ‘Cheve’ sapphire crystal. Motivation comes from a micro-rotor movement by Vaucher, the Sandoz Foundation movement manufacturer.
| Brand: | Baume & Mercier |
| Family: | Clifton |
| Reference: | 10306 (aka: MOA10306, M0A10306) |
| Name: | Clifton 1830 Perpetual Calendar |
| Produced: | 2016 |
| Limited: | No |
Below is a detailed look at Baume & Mercier’s model 10306 from Clifton watch family, including the price, case details and movement features.
The Details
Baume & Mercier’s Clifton 1830 Perpetual Calendar (10306 (aka: MOA10306, M0A10306)) was originally released in 2016. This watch features a automatic movement beating at a frequency of 21600 bph (3 Hz) to provide a 42-hour power reserve when fully wound.
The Case
The red gold case measures 42mm in diameter and roughly 11.2mm thick. The round case is paired with a silver color dial with alpha-shaped hands, and a mixed hour markers and minute track, covered by a sapphire glass. Baume & Mercier’s Clifton model 10306 is water resistant up to 50 meters (164 ft). A display caseback is over the back of the watch case.
| Material: | Red Gold |
| Glass: | Sapphire |
| Back: | Display |
| Shape: | Round |
| Diameter: | 42mm |
| Height: | 11.2mm |
| Lug Width: | N/Amm |
| W/R: | 50 |
Case Diameter
Case Thickness
Lug Width
Water Resistance
The Movement
The Clifton 10306 movement is a powered by caliber VMF 5401 / 50 made by Vaucher. The 29-jewel automatic movement is 30mm in diameter. Its balance wheel oscillates at 21600 semi-oscillations per hour or 3 Hz. This movement offers a 42-hour power reserve.
| Type: | Automatic |
| Brand: | Vaucher |
| Caliber: | VMF 5401 / 50 |
| Base: | Vaucher VMF 5401 / H,M |
| Display: | Analog |
| Diameter: | 30mm |
| Jewels: | 29 |
| Reserve: | 42 hours |
| Frequency: | 21600 bph |
| Time: | Hours, Minutes |
| Chronograph: | |
| Additionals: |
The Price
How much does the Baume & Mercier’s Clifton 10306 cost? This watch was introduced in 2016 and has been in Baume & Mercier’s collection for around . This watch is not a limited release. As with most luxury watches, the price of depends on the availability and demand.
CURRENT PRICE: 19800
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Specifications:
- Brand: Baume & Mercier
- Model: Clifton 1830 Perpetual Calendar
- Reference Number: 10306 (aka: MOA10306, M0A10306)
- Limited: No
Case & Dial:
- Material: Red Gold
- Glass: Sapphire
- Back: Display
- Diameter: 42
- Thickness: 11.2
- Lug Width: N/A
- Dial Color: Silver
- Indexes: Mixed and Alpha-shaped hands
- Water Resistance: 50 meters
Movement:
- Winding: Automatic
- Brand: Vaucher
- Caliber: VMF 5401 / 50
- Display: Analog
- Diameter: 30mm
- Jewels: 29
- Power Reserve: 42 hours
- Frequency: 21600 bph
- Functions: Hours, Minutes
About Baume & Mercier
Originally founded in 1830 in Les Bois, Switzerland, Baume & Mercier took its current name in 1918 under the leadership of William Baume and Paul Mercier in Geneva. Now a member of the Richemont group, the manufacture is known for its Clifton, Classima, Capeland, and Hampton lines, most of which fall into the mid-range price category.
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