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    Baume & Mercier lug widths

    Most Baume & Mercier watches use a 20 mm lug width: 49 of the 135 Baume & Mercier references with a confirmed width (36%).

    Lug widths at Baume & Mercier

    The Baume & Mercier story

    1. 1830

      Founded in Les Bois, Switzerland by Louis-Victor and Célestin Baume.

    2. 1918

      William Baume and Paul Mercier established Baume & Mercier in Geneva.

    3. 1973

      The Riviera launched with a 12-sided case.

    4. 1988

      The company joined the Richemont group.

    5. 2026

      Richemont sold Baume & Mercier to the Damiani Group.

    Ambassadors over the years

    Andy GarciaFrom 2010Actor

    Served as a Baume & Mercier ambassador, with the brand supporting charities of his choice.

    Mariasole PollioFrom 2026Actress and TV presenter

    Appointed Friend of the Maison.

    Shreyas IyerFrom 2026Cricketer

    Appointed Friend of the Maison.

    Baume & Mercier collections

    Classima 21 or 22 mm 101 references Clifton 20 mm 45 references Hampton 19 or 22 mm 35 references Capeland 20 or 21 mm 3 references

    FAQ

    What lug width do Baume & Mercier watches use?

    20 mm is the most common (36% of Baume & Mercier references with a confirmed width), followed by 21 mm and 22 mm.

    Do all Baume & Mercier watches take the same strap size?

    No. Baume & Mercier uses 6 different lug widths across its collections, so check your exact model or reference.

    When was Baume & Mercier founded?

    Baume & Mercier was founded in 1830 in Les Bois, Switzerland by Louis-Victor and Célestin Baume.

    Who are Baume & Mercier's ambassadors?

    Over the years Baume & Mercier has partnered with Andy Garcia (from 2010), Mariasole Pollio (from 2026), Shreyas Iyer (from 2026).

    Help

    What is lug width?

    The gap between the two lugs that hold the strap, in millimetres. A new strap must match it exactly: 20 mm lugs take a 20 mm strap.

    Measure it in 30 seconds

    1. Take the strap off, or look at the back of it: many straps print their width.
    2. Measure the inside gap between the lugs with a caliper or a millimetre ruler.
    3. Round to the nearest whole millimetre. Most watches use 18, 20 or 22 mm.

    Strap, quick release or system?

    Most watches use spring bars, so any strap of the right width fits. Many smartwatches use their own band system instead, such as Apple Watch bands or Garmin QuickFit.

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