Those reveling in fine details and enduring design will surely appreciate the numerous subtleties of the Classima Executives XL Chronograph Complete Calendar watch. Chief among these is the finely executed silvered dial, which features a stamped “grain d’orge” guilloche pattern at center, a satin silvered surface on the outer section, and subdials with concentric circle patterns at the chronograph counters. The graceful leaf-shaped hands are oxidized black, a finish which produces a very restrained appearance and excellent contrast against the silvery background. The sole exception here is the date pointer with its crescent-shaped tip–this hand is gilt-finished to stand out from the timekeeping and chronograph hands. What is more, the graceful date hand is a keen match for the gleaming golden countenance of the moon on its rotating disc in the window cutout at 6 o’clock. These elements both enhance the understated allure of the complete calendar function with its dual window indications for day of the week and month.

The Baume & Mercier Classima Executives XL Chronograph Complete Calendar watch is animated by the ETA-Valjoux 7751 caliber. This self-winding mechanical movement is based upon the legendary 7750 caliber, a movement that has amassed a decades-long reputation for precision, robustness, and sheer reliability in countless chronograph timepieces produced by a plethora of respected Swiss watch brands. The start, stop, and return to zero operations of the chronograph are controlled via cam switching, rather than a traditional column wheel. Power reserve of the 7751 is approximately 42 hours, and the smooth balance beats at a pace of 28,800 vibrations per hour–this rapid frequency enables the chronograph to record independent time sequences to within 1/8th second. Aesthetic features the movement offers in this iteration includes Cotes de Geneve patterns on the bridges, a winding rotor with brand personalization, and blued screws; these elements will be clearly visible to the owner, thanks to a transparent sapphire exhibition window in the caseback.

Water resistance is rated for 30 meters. The Classima Executives XL Chronograph Complete Calendar timepiece is fitted with a curved sapphire crystal, and an alligator leather strap with a polished stainless steel folding clasp displaying the Baume & Mercier signature.