The Basics
The Baume et Mercier Capeland Chronograph Shelby Cobra was introduced in 2015 in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Carroll Shelby’s victory in the FIA International Championship of GT Manufacturers. It features a blue dial with racing stripes inspired by the color of the iconic race car. The chronographs seconds counter has the Cobra insignia as counterweight.
| Brand: | Baume & Mercier |
| Family: | Capeland |
| Reference: | 10232 (aka: MOA10232, M0A10232) |
| Name: | Capeland Chronograph Shelby Cobra |
| Produced: | 2014 |
| Limited: | Yes, 1965 units |
Below is a detailed look at Baume & Mercier’s model 10232 from Capeland watch family, including the price, case details and movement features.
The Details
Baume & Mercier’s Capeland Chronograph Shelby Cobra (10232 (aka: MOA10232, M0A10232)) was originally released in 2014. This watch features a automatic movement beating at a frequency of 28800 bph (4 Hz) to provide a 42-hour power reserve when fully wound.
The Case
The stainless steel case measures 44mm in diameter and roughly 14.8mm thick. The round case is paired with a blue color dial with feuille-shaped hands, and a arabic numerals hour markers and minute track, covered by a sapphire glass. Baume & Mercier’s Capeland model 10232 is water resistant up to 50 meters (164 ft). A display caseback is over the back of the watch case.
| Material: | Stainless steel |
| Glass: | Sapphire |
| Back: | Display |
| Shape: | Round |
| Diameter: | 44mm |
| Height: | 14.8mm |
| Lug Width: | N/Amm |
| W/R: | 50 |
Case Diameter
Case Thickness
Lug Width
Water Resistance
The Movement
The Capeland 10232 movement is a powered by caliber 8120 made by La Joux-Perret. The 25-jewel automatic movement is 30mm in diameter. Its balance wheel oscillates at 28800 semi-oscillations per hour or 4 Hz. This movement offers a 42-hour power reserve.
| Type: | Automatic |
| Brand: | La Joux-Perret |
| Caliber: | 8120 |
| Base: | ETA 7750 |
| Display: | Analog |
| Diameter: | 30mm |
| Jewels: | 25 |
| Reserve: | 42 hours |
| Frequency: | 28800 bph |
| Time: | Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds |
| Chronograph: | |
| Additionals: |
The Price
How much does the Baume & Mercier’s Capeland 10232 cost? This watch was introduced in 2014 and has been in Baume & Mercier’s collection for around . This watch is a limited edition with just 1965 pieces released. As with most luxury watches, the price of depends on the availability and demand.
CURRENT PRICE: 4100
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Specifications:
- Brand: Baume & Mercier
- Model: Capeland Chronograph Shelby Cobra
- Reference Number: 10232 (aka: MOA10232, M0A10232)
- Limited: Yes, 1965 units
Case & Dial:
- Material: Stainless steel
- Glass: Sapphire
- Back: Display
- Diameter: 44
- Thickness: 14.8
- Lug Width: N/A
- Dial Color: Blue
- Indexes: Arabic Numerals and Feuille-shaped hands
- Water Resistance: 50 meters
Movement:
- Winding: Automatic
- Brand: La Joux-Perret
- Caliber: 8120
- Display: Analog
- Diameter: 30mm
- Jewels: 25
- Power Reserve: 42 hours
- Frequency: 28800 bph
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds
About Baume & Mercier
Originally founded in 1830 in Les Bois, Switzerland, Baume & Mercier took its current name in 1918 under the leadership of William Baume and Paul Mercier in Geneva. Now a member of the Richemont group, the manufacture is known for its Clifton, Classima, Capeland, and Hampton lines, most of which fall into the mid-range price category.
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