Between the city and the ocean, there is a magical place where pleasure and relaxation go hand in hand with authenticity: the Hamptons. Nestled on the other side of Long Island and strung out across a series of beaches, bays and rows of wooden houses, the Hamptons are the antithesis of New York.

Hampton Magnum XXL

While the metropolis is all feverish verticality, urban intensity and a blend of concrete, glass and steel, on the other end of the island, the Hamptons stretch peacefully along the beach in an ocean atmosphere imbued with the traditional feel of New England. People go there for the weekend, to be refreshed, to share good times with family and friends, to do some sport or to enjoy a party. It is this glamorous and festive setting on the Atlantic coast that has lent its name for the past 15 years to the icon watch from Baume & Mercier: Hampton. Embodying a subtle blend of casual chic, the new Hampton collection combines the classicism of an authentic watchmaking tradition with a highly contemporary design. Very much like the dual nature of the places whose name it bears: one foot in the urban and sophisticated Manhattan, and the other in a hedonistic, relaxed beach lifestyle.

Hampton Magnum XL Diamoond-Set

The new collection features two standout models: the Hampton magnum black for him and the Hampton magnum white for her. Cut out for action and for leisure pursuits beneath the Atlantic sun, their avant-garde design and their powerful identity make them equally at ease in the city and at an evening event. This year, the masculine model adopts a XXL size and incorporates a chronograph function to enhance its sporty nature. The entirely satin-finished steel case gives it an extremely virile, rugged appearance. For women of character, the Hampton magnum model also comes in a feminine version featuring a bezel set with 4 diamonds. Its automatic movement incorporates two extremely useful complications: a big date and a dual time zone displaying the hours and minutes.

Source: TheWatchAvenue