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Baume & Mercier 18k Yellow Gold and Diamond Wristwatch

Partially verified

This Baume & Mercier women's wristwatch features an 18k yellow gold case measuring 24.00 mm in diameter, highlighted by a bezel set with round brilliant cut diamonds. Its matte gold dial presents applied gold baton hour markers, central hands, and Swiss Made notation. The watch is powered by a manual-wind mechanical movement. Attached is an elaborate textured woven link bracelet stamped for Italian 18k gold production, secured by a fold-over clasp. Additional stamped markings on the case back record Swiss hallmarks alongside numbers 870909 and 36651 9.

Front view of the Baume & Mercier diamond bezel gold wristwatch on its openwork bracelet
Front view of the Baume & Mercier diamond bezel gold wristwatch on its openwork bracelet — Freeman's / Hindman. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
hindmanauctions.com
Category
Wristwatch · Dress wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Baume & Mercier
Reference
36651 9
Catalogue / lot identifier
161
Source-reported date
Not established
Country
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
870909

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Construction and Exterior

This timepiece features an 18k yellow gold case with a diameter of 24.00 mm. The bezel is embellished with numerous round brilliant cut diamonds. The watch includes a textured mesh link bracelet secured by a fold-over clasp, measuring approximately 6 3/4 to 7 inches in length.

The winding crown is observed to feature a dark cabochon stone. The total gross weight of the piece is reported as 27.25 dwt.

Evidence for this section
  • “24.00 mm case diameter”
  • “the bezel containing numerous round brilliant cut diamonds”
  • “textured mesh link bracelet”
  • “6 3/4-7 inches long.”
  • “Gross weight: 27.25 dwt.”

Dial Configuration

The watch features a matte gold dial displaying applied gold baton numerals. The dial is marked with the Baume & Mercier brand signature and the Greek letter Phi emblem.

The source text describes a 'center sweep seconds hand,' although the dial visually displays only two hands (hours and minutes).

Evidence for this section
  • “matte gold dial, applied gold baton numerals”
  • “center sweep seconds hand”
  • “Gold-tone dial marked with Baume & Mercier Geneve and the Greek letter Phi emblem.”

Mechanism and Markings

The timepiece contains a manual wind movement. It was reported to wind, set, and run at the time of cataloguing; however, no warranty is provided regarding future performance or accuracy.

Case back markings include a Swiss hallmark alongside the numbers 870909 and 36651 9. The bracelet clasp is stamped 'dgs ITALY 18K'.

Evidence for this section
  • “manual wind movement”
  • “The watch winds, sets and runs at the time of cataloguing”
  • “Case back stamp: (Swiss hallmark) 870909 36651 9.”
  • “Clasp stamp: dgs ITALY 18K.”

Open research questions

  • Does the serial number 870909 correlate to a specific production era or movement caliber for the reference 36651 9?
  • Is the 'dgs' stamp on the clasp attributable to a specific Italian goldsmith or case manufacturer?
  • Can the discrepancy between the reported 'center sweep seconds' and the two-hand dial be resolved?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Baume & Mercier 18k Yellow Gold and Diamond Wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Case diameter24.00 mm“24.00 mm case diameter”
Bezel stonesRound brilliant cut diamonds“the bezel containing numerous round brilliant cut diamonds”
Movement typeManual wind“manual wind movement”
Case back markingsSwiss hallmark, 870909 36651 9“Case back stamp: (Swiss hallmark) 870909 36651 9.”
Clasp markingsdgs ITALY 18K“Clasp stamp: dgs ITALY 18K.”
Gross weight27.25 dwt“Gross weight: 27.25 dwt.”
Bracelet length6 3/4 to 7 inches“6 3/4-7 inches long.”

Visible details

  • Woven, openwork textured gold bracelet integrating into the round diamond-set bezel.
  • Winding crown set with a dark cabochon stone.
  • Gold-tone dial marked with Baume & Mercier Geneve and the Greek letter Phi emblem.

Research qualifications

  • The source text describes a 'center sweep seconds hand', but the dial visibly displays only two hands (hours and minutes).
  • Movement is not visible in the provided imagery; internal caliber and condition remain unverified.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

BAUME & MERCIER, 18K YELLOW GOLD AND DIAMOND WRISTWATCH | Freeman's

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record d668680517

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