An automatic tank design, this Milleis has the excellent Havana tobacco dial. Model reference 65308.
HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?
Baume et Mercier launched their Milleis range in 2000. Given there is little else to go on, and new models tend to sell best when near launch, we are estimating that this was was made circa 2001
CONDITION
Some of the Milleis range are uninspiring, particularly with the more common silver, white and black dials. The ingredients of a decent watch are there – stainless steel case, sapphire crystal and an ETA based automatic movement, but nothing made them stand out. But the Havana tobacco brown dial on this model changes that. The left and right sides have a pattern on it that helps the light bounce around, and the condition of the dial is superb. The case is unpolished so will show light marks, but they are mainly on the flanks and easy to have polished should you wish (we do not polish watches here). The leather strap is used and kept as as to keep the 16mm clasp. The clasp is a Cartier style, so replacement straps do not need holes and tend to be made from alligator or crocodile, which we haven’t fitted as we can not export these outside of the UK. This is explained more in the video.
This watch will be supplied with our branded presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.
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SIZE
Width with crown 28.4 mm
Width without crown 25.9 mm
Between lugs 18 mm
Lug to lug length 40.1 mm
Case Thickness 9.1 mm
All sizes are approximate.
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From 1st September 2021 we will be planting a tree for every watch we sell, working with the International Tree Foundation (Est 1922) to make this business positive on carbon. By buying anything pre owned you are effectively reusing what already exists, but this takes it further and makes us feel good.