
1830
Brothers Louis-Victor and Célestin Baume began trading watches in Les Bois, in the Swiss Jura.
1892
Baume was awarded the highest ever score (91.9 out of 100) in the history of the Kew Observatory precision timing trials for its keyless chronometer with tourbillon escapement.
1970
Launch of Galaxy and Stardust, two innovatively shaped watches that won prestigious international awards.
1988
Baume & Mercier joined the Richemont group.