Angus Davies, on his Escapement watch blog, provides an in-depth “hands-on” review of the Baume & Mercier Capeland 10107, a watch featuring a worldtimer function, presented in a luxurious 18-carat red gold case.
I love my job.
I was 43 years of age when I chose to embark on a new career writing about wristwatches. It is a decision I have never regretted. Haute horlogerie has been an obsession all my life and to make a living from writing about incredible timepieces feels like a huge privilege. On the face of it, my occupation appears perfect.
However, seldom in life is anything free of fault or negative ramification. Indeed, there are two occupational hazards which sometimes mar my otherwise utopian profession.

Firstly, there is the on-going battle not to purchase every horological beauty that turns my head. I often describe my profound obsession for watch collecting as an addiction. I am always contemplating my next horological “fix”. Everyday, I find myself within the grasp of temptation’s persuasive powers, battling not to squander my wages on yet another “must-have” timepiece.
Secondly, I often receive press-loan watches to ascertain their advantages and disadvantages. Receiving a watch, even if for only a few days of temporary ownership, never ceases to excite me. At the end of said temporary ownership, the sad moment comes to part company with my new found love. The Baume & Mercier Capeland 10107 is a case in point.

Ordinarily, a press loan is provided for a few days. It is the best way of appraising the potential ownership proposition. The Capeland 10107, a relatively new member of the Baume & Mercier collection, has been in my care for a few weeks, but now I have to face the prospect of handing it back. I can’t pretend I don’t feel a pang of sadness with the thought of saying goodbye.
The dial
The gilt Breguet style hands impart the hour and minutes with a traditional air of grace.
