The composition of the contemporary Hampton case picks up the rectangle, the horizontal gadroons at 6 and 12 o’clock, and above all the domed crystal of the original, overhanging the caseband and featuring bare sides framing the watch. Depending on the model, these are accentuated by a straight line or, as in 1940, by a recessed hollow that adds a sensual touch, mostly on the women’s versions. As for the dial, the men’s models, and particularly the Hampton 10026 – which has been part of the catalogue since 2011 – reprise the historical small seconds display. Arabic instead of Roman numerals (except on particularly prestigious versions) and clearly contoured counters bring a distinctly modern feel.

Hampton, the ultimate Baume & Mercier ‘form’ watch, comes in a large variety of self-winding or quartz models, while incorporating some special nods to the Hamptons: red gold to evoke the warm light suffusing the area; barely contrasting two-tone dials that echo its gentle way of living; or jodhpur-shaped feminine straps for the women’s models in a nod to the Hampton Classic Horse Show. Baume & Mercier returned to the collection in 2020 with new executions in three sizes. Dials feature Arabic numerals swept by sword-shaped hands, with quartz movements for the women’s models and mechanical self-winding movements for the men’s versions. These include a dual-time model with day/night indication and a large date display, powered by a Soprod TT651 calibre. Introduced two years later, in 2022, the Hampton Hommage à Pierre Soulages references an Outrenoir painting by the artist, who passed away that year at the age of one hundred and two.