Baume & Mercier, a Swiss luxury watchmaker, was originally founded under the name Freres Baume. Back in 1830, there were two brothers, Louis-Victor and Clestin Baume, who joined hands to come up with a watch dealership in a far off village named Swiss Jura. Currently, a subsidiary of the Richemont, Baume & Mercier is not only famous for watchmaking, but has also earned a reputation as one of the finest jewelry makers. The fame of this brand started gaining international attention from 1851 when a branch was opened in London under the name Baume Brothers. Throughout the British empire, the brand had managed to make its name, and people slowly started coming forward to explore the functionalities of the watches. By the end of the late 19th century, the company had gained adequate popularity and people from all over the world were excited to try one of their fine watches. After winning a certain number of timekeeping competitions, Baume & Mercier had managed to set its name in the market. Sometime around in 1973, Baume & Mercier had introduced the Riviera, counted among the finest and first steel sports watches in the world. With its current price range, this company is considered as one of the leading mid-range luxury watch brands.