Celebrating the sharing spirit of the Chinese New Year, Baume & Mercier is inspired to create an exclusive edition of the Clifton collection. This year’s zodiac sign, The Fire Horse, is brought to life through a thoughtful pursuit of design and technical excellence, driven by the self-winding Baumatic Manufacture movement and a chronometer certified by the COSC (Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute).
Released in a limited edition of just 100, the Clifton 10839 will be made available at the end of November. This high-performance, spirited timepiece will delight the gentleman apprised of aesthetic refinement for whom the collection is destined.
The new Cliffton 10839 expresses the vitality of the fire element of 2026 New Year through the meticulous crafting of the dial. Symbolising freedom and energy, a majestic horse appears to gallop along the wide date aperture at 6 o’clock, replacing the even-numbered days. It brings momentum to the Arabic numerals and Chinese characters representing the odd-numbered days. Each figure of a dashing horse is shown in a different position so that if the disk were to spin rapidly, it would create the illusion of a single galloping horse. This elegant, south-after design subtly echoes the idea of boldness and fiery momentum.
The case back is also adorned with a galloping stallion. The golden transfer silhouette appears to burst through the protective sapphire crystal, which is fastened with four screws and may be custom-engraved. Adding to the distinctive features, the Clifton asserts its round case in a 40 mm diameter with a thickness of 11.3 mm. Moreover, it is crafted in satin-finished stainless steel, like the crown, and protected by a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with an anti-glare coating on both sides.
Each detail reveals the creativity and quality crafting inherent to Baume & Mercier. It extends to the colour palette and the straps which showcase a tribute to the traditional colours of China. The bold contrasts of the Clifton 10839 aesthetic bring it a great deal of a character and vibrancy, like this year’s emblematic animal. The timepiece features a dark gray dial which glows with the gradated and lacquered finishes that bring it depth and life, these are details that carry forth classic Chinese colour codes. Gold tone enhances the central crosshairs and minute track. It also highlights the faceted, trapezoidal, slightly elongated riveted indexes, as well as the alpha-shaped hour and minute hands and the seconds hand. Finally, a hue heralding happiness, good fortune, and success, red enlivens the flamboyant lining of the strap, crafted in black alligator with all-square scales and gray overstitching on the outside.
