Gary Sinise for Baume Mercier

Gary Sinise was born in Blue Island, Illinois. His family later moved to Highland Park, where he attended high school. He was something of a rebel, playing in bands but paying little attention to school. Gary and some friends tried out for "West Side Story" as a lark, but Gary was hooked on acting for life by closing night. Gary credits his love for theatre to his drama teacher, Barbara Patterson. In 1974, Gary, Terry Kinney, and Jeff Perry founded the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago. Initially performing in a church basement, the company grew and gained stature in the Chicago area. In addition to acting in many plays, Gary also directed some of Steppenwolf's most notable productions, including Sam Shepard's "True West". The company made its off-Broadway debut with that production, starring Gary and 'John Malkovich' and its Broadway debut with "The Grapes of Wrath" at the Cort Theatre in 1990.. Gary's Hollywood career also started in the director's chair with two episodes of the stylish TV series "Crime Story" (1986) followed in 1988 by the feature Miles from Home (1988) starring Richard Gere. Gary's first feature film as an actor was the World War II fable A Midnight Clear (1992) in 1992. That year also found Gary combining his acting and directing talents with the critically acclaimed Of Mice and Men (1992). His first real notice by the public came in 1994, however. He starred in the blockbuster miniseries "The Stand" (1994) (mini), rapidly followed by his bravura performance as Lt. Dan in Forrest Gump (1994). His portrayal of the disabled, emotionally tortured veteran earned Gary numerous awards and an Oscar nomination. Busy 1994 was followed by busy 1995, first reuniting with Tom Hanks in Apollo 13 (1995) and then starring in the HBO film Truman (1995) (TV) which earned him the Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Awards and an Emmy nomination. Gary is married to Moira Harris, an actress and original member of the Steppenwolf company. They have three children, Sophie, McCanna, and Ella. Gary's father is the film editor Robert L. Sinise, A.C.E.

Baume Mercier Classima Executives

Category : Automatic Chronograph
Size : Gents
Band : Black Alligator Strap with deployant buckle
Description : Stainless steel case. White dial with stick hour markers. Displays date at 3 o'clock. Scratch Resistant Sapphire Crystal. Fixed Bezel. Water Resistant 30m. Case Diameter 42mm.

Capeland Power Reserve

The Capeland Power Reserve has a dial with slate gray central with a black outer ring. Within the outer ring, there is the printed minute track in silver. It has Arabic numerals in silver with skeletonized Capeland sword-shaped central hands.

It is running on an ETA mechanical and automatic movement with functions covering hours, minute, seconds, date, power reserve and day of the week.

The case is made of stainless steel of 39mm diameter and thickness of 13.3mm. Its bezel is brushed and has a curved sapphire crystal. The crown is stainless steel and screwed down. Its water resistance is 10 meters.

There are two black subdials with the power reserve located at 6 and day of the week counter at 9. Its date display is positioned at 3. It has a leather strap with steel clasp.

History of Buame Mercier

Personality, elegance and constant renewal for a brand that finds its creative inspiration in its heritage, since 1830. The Baume & Mercier watchmaking house continues to distinguish itself and surprise with a successful combination of watchmaking expertise and technological innovation.

Baume & Mercier’s history has been marked by a series of fruitful associations: men of charismatic personalities who have worked together in perfect harmony, driven by a single aim - to create watches of the highest quality.
Founding alliance in 1830: Louis Victor and Pierre-Joseph-Celestin Baume found the “Frères Baume” trading entity in the Les Bois village, in the Swiss Jura mountains.

Early 1880s, the second generation: Once again, a two-man leadership is at the helm of Baume. Louis-Victor’s son, Alcide Eugene heads the Swiss firm while Alcide’s brother, Arthur Joseph, manages the London branch.

In 1920, the Baume & Mercier alliance is born: William Baume, third son of Alcide Eugene and grandson of Louis-Victor decides to set up business in Geneva. Baume & Co pursues its expansion in England, while Baume & Mercier, born of the encounter of William Baume and Paul Mercier, becomes a leading name in Genevan watchmaking.

The « Baume & Mercier Genève » trademark is registered on 27th August 1920 .Throughout the 1920s and 1930s, Baume & Mercier timepieces are distributed across 5 continents. Unfortunately, poor health obliges William Baume to retire from the company soon after.

1937 Departure of Paul Mercier and the arrival of Constantin de Gorski. Of Polish extraction, de Gorski is both a brilliant and cultured artist. He continues the winning trend by breathing a renewed spirit of modernity into Baume & Mercier.

1950 Launch of the Marquise watch that becomes a worldwide success.

1964 Piaget purchases Baume & Mercier

1973 Creation of the emblematic 12-sided Riviera watch

1987 Creation of the Linea model, incarnating femininity and audacity.

1988 The watchmaking house becomes part of PBM International, a group specialized in the

production and distribution of luxury watches, controlled by Cartier.

1994 Birth of the Brand’s flagship watch model, Hampton, which is followed by a real dynasty; Hampton Milleis (1999), Hampton Spirit (2002), Hampton City (2003) and the Hampton Classic square (2005).

1996 Baume & Mercier enters the Vendôme group.

1997 Creation of the Catwalk watch re-launches the cuff watch vogue and is an outstanding success.

1998 Launch of the CapeLand, a luxuriously elegant sports watch.

1999 Baume & Mercier becomes a member of the Richemont group.

2004 Baume & Mercier celebrates the 10th anniversary of its flagship line - Hampton

• Creation of the new Riviera, featuring a more contemporary design
• Birth of Classima Executives
• Launch of Vice Versa: the first ladies’ watch-jewel to display time wrist side down
  

2005 Launch of Diamant, a timeless feminine watch destined for multi-faceted women who lead more than one lifestyle in the space of a day.

For the future.
The Baume & Mercier design studio has set itself the firm objective to create innovative watches that remain in step with the times and impose themselves as timeless classics. The Baume & Mercier brand is currently distributed in five continents and views China as a very promising market in the years ahead.