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The Baume & Mercier Clifton GMT reviewed here is reference 10112, a 43 mm steel dress watch with a central second-time-zone hand and date. Its restrained styling and reported compact wrist feel make it an appealing travel watch, but the Clifton GMT name also applies to different watches with different settings, displays and water resistance. Check the reference before comparing specifications or buying.
Which Clifton GMT is this review about?
This review focuses on the original Clifton GMT, reference 10112, covered by Time+Tide in 2014. It is distinct from two watches that can be confused with it:
- Clifton GMT 10112: central dual-time hand, date and 50 m water resistance.
- Clifton GMT Power Reserve 10316: a separate 43 mm model with a power-reserve display and a GMT hand set using a case-band corrector.
- Clifton Club GMT 10486/10487: sportier 42 mm watches with a central second-time-zone hand read against a 24-hour bezel. Reference 10486 is the strap version; 10487 has a steel bracelet.
The brand’s current Clifton collection page emphasizes newer models and does not establish that the older 10112 or 10316 is currently available. The official US page for Clifton Club 10486 labels it part of the brand’s heritage and “no longer available” from that page; that does not determine whether examples are available pre-owned.
Clifton GMT 10112 specifications
| Specification | Clifton GMT 10112 |
|---|---|
| Case | Stainless steel; 43 mm diameter and 11.4 mm height (Time+Tide, 2014) |
| Movement | BM 11893-2 |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, independently adjustable central second-time-zone hand, date |
| Power reserve | 42 hours (Time+Tide, 2014) |
| Crystal | Sapphire |
| Water resistance | 50 m (Time+Tide, 2014) |
| Strap and clasp | Alligator strap with triple-folding buckle |
How the 10112’s GMT function works
The 10112 displays a second time zone with a central hand and 24-hour scale. Time+Tide reports that the GMT hand can be adjusted independently in one-hour increments. That makes it possible to track a second zone without moving the main hour and minute hands. The source does not describe a separate 24-hour bezel or a power-reserve display on this reference.
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- Grey dial with rose gold-toned hands and alternating arabic numeral and index hour markers
- Stainless steel case with a brown alligator leather strap
- Swiss-automatic movement
- Case diameter: 43mm
- Water resistant to 165 feet
Do not assume every Clifton GMT sets time the same way. On reference 10316, Escapement describes a corrector in the case band at 10 o’clock for adjusting the GMT hand. The Clifton Club GMT uses a central hand read against a 24-hour bezel, as described in Baume & Mercier’s 2019 release.
Design and wrist presence
Time+Tide characterizes the 10112 as restrained and classic, with polished bevels contrasting with satin-finished surfaces. The reviewer also notes a red-tipped GMT hand and 24-hour scale. Those details give the watch a travel function without a conspicuously sporty bezel.
Rank #2
- Minute markers around the outer rim
- Stainless steel case with a stainless steel bracelet
- Swiss-automatic movement
- Case diameter: 41mm
- Water resistant to 165 feet
At 43 mm, it is substantial on paper. The reviewer says its broad, short lugs help it wear smaller than the diameter suggests. That is an individual wrist impression, not a fit guarantee: case shape, wrist size and personal preference all matter, so try one on if possible.
How it differs from the 10316 and Clifton Club GMT
| Model | Display and setting | Dimensions and water resistance | Other distinguishing details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton GMT 10112 | Central dual-time hand; independently adjusted in one-hour increments, according to Time+Tide | 43 mm diameter, 11.4 mm height; 50 m (Time+Tide, 2014) | Date; BM 11893-2 movement; alligator strap with triple-folding buckle |
| Clifton GMT Power Reserve 10316 | GMT hand adjusted with a corrector at 10 o’clock, according to Escapement | 43 mm diameter, 12.05 mm height; 50 m (Escapement, 2017) | Blue sunray dial; dual time, date and power-reserve indication; 42-hour reserve, 28 jewels, 4 Hz |
| Clifton Club GMT 10486/10487 | Central second-time-zone hand read against a blue 24-hour bezel, according to Baume & Mercier | 42 mm diameter, 10.6 mm thickness; 100 m (Baume & Mercier, 2019) | 42-hour reserve; 10486 strap version, 10487 steel-bracelet version |
The 10316’s extra power-reserve indicator adds information but also makes its dial busier. Escapement’s reviewer found the simpler Clifton Dual Time 10111 easier to read; that is a reviewer judgment, not a measured legibility comparison. The 10112 and 10316 are dress-oriented Clifton models, while the Clifton Club GMT’s bezel and higher stated water resistance mark it as the sportier alternative.
Rank #3
- Stainless steel watch with silver dial featuring rose gold-tone hands and alternating Arabic numeral and index hour markers
- 43 mm stainless steel case with anti-reflective sapphire dial window
- Swiss automatic movement with analog display
- Leather band with deployant-clasp-with-push-button closure
- Water resistant to 50 m (165 ft): In general, suitable for short periods of recreational swimming, but not diving or snorkeling
Who is the 10112 for?
The 10112 suits someone who wants a conventional-looking steel watch with a useful second-time-zone display rather than a prominent rotating bezel. Its one-hour GMT adjustment is practical for tracking a destination or home time, while the date adds everyday utility. The trade-off is that its 50 m water resistance is lower than the Clifton Club GMT’s 100 m, and its 43 mm case may feel large on some wrists.
For buyers deciding among the family, choose by the actual reference and priorities: the 10112 for the cleaner central-hand layout, the 10316 if a power-reserve indicator matters, or the Clifton Club GMT for its 24-hour bezel and sportier configuration. These are functional and stylistic differences, not interchangeable versions of one specification sheet.
Rank #4
- Featuring a Blue Band, Silver-tone Case, Scratch Resistant Sapphire Crystal
Price and buying a pre-owned example
Time+Tide listed the 10112 at A$3,750 in its 2014-era review. Escapement gave the 10316 an RRP of £3,100 including VAT as of 16/17 November 2017. These are historical figures, not current valuations; a reliable current price or stock level for the older references is not established here.
When assessing a listing, verify the reference on the watch and compare the seller’s stated functions and case details with that reference. For a pre-owned mechanical watch, condition, service history and the asking price deserve individual checks. If replacing a strap, confirm compatibility for the exact reference, including dimensions, end shape and deployant clasp; compatibility details are not established here.
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Quick Recap
Best Value
- Silver dial with gold-toned hands and alternating index and arabic numeral hour markers
- Two-tone stainless steel case with a two-tone stainless steel bracelet
- Swiss-automatic movement
- Case diameter: 41mm
- Water resistant to 165 feet
Sources
- Time+Tide, Clifton GMT 10112 review, 20 October 2014
- Escapement, Clifton GMT Power Reserve 10316 review, 18 November 2017
- Baume & Mercier, Clifton Club GMT press release, 2019
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply.
