Baume & Mercier Hampton Diamond Blue Dial vs Bovet Miss Audrey
The Miss Audrey is the more distinctive watch: a green guilloché dial, a diamond-set bow and bezel, and a 36mm case that wears easily. The Hampton is a rectangular dress watch with a diamond-set bezel and a blue dial, listed at $2,832 at a top-rated online store as of the listing date, with free shipping and a full factory warranty. The Bovet is the rarer, more collectible piece; the Baume & Mercier is the simpler, more conventional buy.
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Baume & Mercier Hampton Diamond Blue Dial
Choose the Hampton if you want a rectangular dress watch with a blue dial and diamond bezel at a known price.
- Rectangular case stands out from round dress watches
- Blue dial with diamond bezel
- Listed price of $2,832 with free shipping and full factory warranty
- Baume & Mercier has been in business more than 40 years
- Movement and water resistance not stated in the listing
- Fewer stated features than the Bovet
- Rectangular cases suit fewer wrists
What separates them
| Baume & Mercier Hampton Diamond Blue Dial | Bovet Miss Audrey | |
|---|---|---|
| Case shape | Rectangular Hampton case | Round 36mm stainless steel case |
| Dial | Blue dial | Green guilloché dial |
| Diamonds | Diamond-set bezel | Bezel and bow set with 103 round-cut diamonds (~0.99ct) |
| Movement | Swiss quartz or automatic depending on reference | Self-winding Caliber 11BA15, 28,800 v/h |
| Power reserve | Not specified | 42 hours |
| Water resistance | Not specified | 30 meters |
| Functions | Hours and minutes | Hours, minutes, date |
| Price |
Price history
- Baume & Mercier Hampton Diamond Blue Dial: lowest $2,772.00 on Nov 1 at WatchMaxx.com.
- Bovet Miss Audrey: lowest $34,000.00 on Nov 1 at swisswatchesforsale.com.
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What reviewers say
Baume & Mercier Hampton Diamond Blue Dial
Owner feedback on diamond Hampton models is generally positive on looks and comfort, with the rectangular case and blue dial drawing the most praise. The recurring complaint is value: buyers note that quartz movements and small diamonds feel expensive at full retail.
- Elegant, jewelry-like look on the wrist
- Comfortable, well-finished steel case and bracelet
- Blue dial reads richer in person than in photos
- Keeps accurate time with no winding
- Quartz movement seen as poor value at retail price
- Diamonds are small and not certified
- Resale value drops sharply from new
- Limited water resistance for daily wear
Questions and answers
- Which is better for everyday wear?
- The Miss Audrey, with its date, 30m water resistance and 36mm round case. The Hampton is more of a dress watch.
- Which has more diamonds?
- The Miss Audrey: 103 round-cut diamonds (~0.99ct) on the bezel and bow. The Hampton's listing only says diamond bezel without a count.
- Is the Bovet worth the extra?
- No Bovet price is given, so compare at checkout. You pay for the guilloché dial, the diamond bow and the in-house-style caliber.
- Which lasts longer?
- Both are mechanical or quartz Swiss watches that last decades with servicing. The Bovet's automatic movement needs service roughly every 5 to 7 years.
- Which is better for a small wrist?
- The Miss Audrey at 36mm round. The Hampton's rectangular case wears larger than its dimensions suggest.