1970s Baume & Mercier Gold Hexagon Dress Watch (Ref. 37097) yet it remains instantly recognizable

yet it remains instantly recognizable on the wrist

The blued seconds hand completely changes the watch

000 made in 1952

In the mid 1950s

but the dial gives it personality without crossing into gimmick territory

1970s Baume & Mercier Gold Hexagon Dress Watch (Ref. 37097) yet it remains instantly recognizableWorth A Read History and Significance Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, many Swiss manufacturers began experimenting with geometric case designs that moved away from traditional round dress watches. Baume & Mercier produced a number of elegant shaped references during this period, with the reference 37097 standing out for its clean hexagonal profile and restrained dial execution. The case design is what immediately defines the watch. The hexagonal shape