The Basics
In the present configuration, the Classima Automatic has a stainless steel case of 42mm. The latest versions are powered by the Sellita SW200 movement; earlier versions had the ETA equivalent. Time is indicated through an elegant set of ‘feuille’ hands over a silver dial.
| Brand: | Baume & Mercier |
| Family: | Classima |
| Reference: | 8868 (aka: MOA8868, MOA08868, M0A8868, M0A08868) |
| Name: | Classima Executives Automatic 42 Silver |
| Produced: | N/A |
| Limited: | No |
Below is a detailed look at Baume & Mercier’s model 8868 from Classima watch family, including the price, case details and movement features.
The Details
Baume & Mercier’s Classima Executives Automatic 42 Silver (8868 (aka: MOA8868, MOA08868, M0A8868, M0A08868)) was originally released in N/A. This watch features a automatic movement beating at a frequency of 28800 bph (4 Hz) to provide a 38-hour power reserve when fully wound.
The Case
The stainless steel case measures 42mm in diameter and roughly 8.5mm thick. The round case is paired with a silver color dial with feuille-shaped hands, and a mixed hour markers and minute track, covered by a sapphire glass. Baume & Mercier’s Classima model 8868 is water resistant up to 30 meters (98 ft). A display caseback is over the back of the watch case.
| Material: | Stainless steel |
| Glass: | Sapphire |
| Back: | Display |
| Shape: | Round |
| Diameter: | 42mm |
| Height: | 8.5mm |
| Lug Width: | N/Amm |
| W/R: | 30 |
Case Diameter
Case Thickness
Lug Width
Water Resistance
The Movement
The Classima 8868 movement is a powered by caliber SW200-1 made by Sellita. The 26-jewel automatic movement is 25.6mm in diameter. Its balance wheel oscillates at 28800 semi-oscillations per hour or 4 Hz. This movement offers a 38-hour power reserve.
| Type: | Automatic |
| Brand: | Sellita |
| Caliber: | SW200-1 |
| Base: | N/A |
| Display: | Analog |
| Diameter: | 25.6mm |
| Jewels: | 26 |
| Reserve: | 38 hours |
| Frequency: | 28800 bph |
| Time: | Hours, Minutes, Seconds |
| Chronograph: | |
| Additionals: |
The Price
How much does the Baume & Mercier’s Classima 8868 cost? This watch was introduced in N/A 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: 2700
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Specifications:
- Brand: Baume & Mercier
- Model: Classima Executives Automatic 42 Silver
- Reference Number: 8868 (aka: MOA8868, MOA08868, M0A8868, M0A08868)
- Limited: No
Case & Dial:
- Material: Stainless steel
- Glass: Sapphire
- Back: Display
- Diameter: 42
- Thickness: 8.5
- Lug Width: N/A
- Dial Color: Silver
- Indexes: Mixed and Feuille-shaped hands
- Water Resistance: 30 meters
Movement:
- Winding: Automatic
- Brand: Sellita
- Caliber: SW200-1
- Display: Analog
- Diameter: 25.6mm
- Jewels: 26
- Power Reserve: 38 hours
- Frequency: 28800 bph
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds
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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