Baume & Mercier hasn't traditionally gotten a lot of attention from the watch collector elite, and that's OK — they may not be the most exclusive, in-demand watches of the moment, but they pack a lot of punch for their weight class, and offer a tremendous value for the enthusiast-minded!

Take the Baume & Mercier Hampton, for example. Housed in a 27mm stainless steel rectangular case with a factory diamond-set bezel, this piece is just an overall great timpiece. The dial features applied, rose gold Arabic indices, a matching 'sword' handset and a date indicator set against a satin silver dial. 

Quartz for convenience, a minimal dial for versatility and set on a comfortable stainless steel bracelet, this piece easily can be worn during formal situations, however has the utility for an everyday-wear watch.

This piece also provides many of the details you want to see on an entry-level luxury watch and separate Baume & Mercier from other entry brands that often miss the mark on these details.

All told, these are excellent everyday options for someone who wants to get started in the world of luxury watches without compromising quality and reliability!