My First Mechanical Watch: 2 Years On. What I’d Do Differently | Baume & Mercier Clifton (ref 10518)

Two-year owner review of the Clifton 10518. How I found it, how it wears, the Baumatic movement, and what the wait for a Rolex actually cost me. Baume & Mercier Clifton Ref. MA10518 40mm case diameter 11.3mm thickness 50m water resistance Automatic Baumatic BM13-1975A 120-hour power reserve Price: US$3,400 Wrist size: 16.5cm / 6.5" Business enquiries: [email protected] GEAR Camera (Apple iPhone 17): https://amzn.to/42dg7jp Macro Lens (Apexel): 🇺🇸 https://amzn.to/42lwSJc | 🇦🇺 https://amzn.to/4ncwuWT Mic (RØDE Wireless PRO Compact Wireless): 🇺🇸 https://amzn.to/4wcN5Oy | 🇦🇺 https://amzn.to/4cUln1q Mic Stand (NEEWER Microphone Arm Stand): 🇺🇸 https://amzn.to/48HqdfY | 🇦🇺 https://amzn.to/42P1DpY Tripod (NEEWER Tripod with Fluid Head): 🇺🇸 https://amzn.to/48Ia2iD | 🇦🇺 https://amzn.to/48EZy3t Lighting (NEEWER 192 LED Video Light Panel): 🇺🇸 https://amzn.to/4nhyCwU | 🇦🇺 https://amzn.to/4d6AIed Laptop (Apple MacBook Pro): 🇺🇸 https://amzn.to/48EZgtp | 🇦🇺 https://amzn.to/4tmkgg7 WATCH ACCESSORIES I USE Single Watch: 🇺🇸 https://amzn.to/3QTfuZN | 🇦🇺 https://amzn.to/4tmjteN Watch Roll Case (3-slot): 🇺🇸 https://amzn.to/4n8ypfa | 🇦🇺 https://amzn.to/4cRIKJ0 Premium Leather Watch Case (8-slot): https://amzn.to/4nbTYLK Spring Bar Tweezer: 🇺🇸 https://amzn.to/4uwT7rD | 🇦🇺 https://amzn.to/4tlNBai UV Light: 🇺🇸 https://amzn.to/3QIq2em | 🇦🇺 https://amzn.to/4dc7w5B Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support the channel. Disclaimer: This video is not sponsored. All watch(es) in this video are personally purchased at retail. 00:00 Why I Didn't Buy a Rolex First 00:21 Baume & Mercier Clifton 10518: 2-Year Review 01:00 Why I Chose the Clifton Over Rolex 01:36 Specs & Baumatic Movement 02:46 Is This a Dress Watch or Everyday Watch? 03:04 Strap Options, Comfort & Long-Term Wear 03:23 Design, Dial & Wear Experience 04:06 What I'd Change About the Clifton 04:26 Is the Clifton 10518 Still Worth Buying? 05:32 The Biggest Mistake I Made as a Watch Collector #baumeetmercier #clifton #ownerreview