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A brand new addition to Baume & Mercier's Hampton Square watch collection is the Hampton Magnum XXL Chronograph. Characterized by rugged, industrial styling, this sporty Baume & Mercier timepiece features a 35 X 45mm stainless steel case, black dial with polished steel skeleton hands and a textured rubber strap. Immediately distinguishing elements include a brushed finish which reveals the grain of the metal, a strongly knurled crown and chronograph pushpieces with a nonslip textured surface. The Baume & Mercier Hampton Magnum XL Chronograph is controlled by the ETAValjoux 7750 automatic movement. This proven mechanical movement, renowned for its precision and exceptional durability, features a chronograph function with 30minute and 12hour counters, continuous small seconds, and a rapidly adjustable date display. Balance frequency is 28,800 alternations per hour, and power reserve is approximately 42 hours. Aesthetic refinements which Baume & Mercier has given the movement include perlage and Cotes de Geneve finishing. The Baume & Mercier Hampton Magnum XL Chronograph is fitted with a sapphire crystal, and is water resistant to 200 meters. Subsequent on its fiscal involvement together with the Petit Trianon restoration in Versailles, the famous Swiss watchmaking home of Breguet will give rise to the wellbeing of a different cultural iconthe Louvre Museum in Paris. The entire world famous museum, which figures in its unparalleled assortment a staggering assortment of 18th century artwork objects, is set to endure some important modifications around a threeyear interval. The alterations are meant to supply an enhanced presentation of specified exhibits towards the manifeste whilst preserving Louvre's architectural sanctity and its essential stability actions. Modifications will likely be completed from the Sully wing, a segment in the Louvre which includes the Council of State space as well as the salon Beauvais. The remarkable variety of artifacts on show from the Sully wing go over the period of time of background through the ultimate interval of Louis XIV for the French Revolution, and incorporate attractive bronzes, wall coverings and carpets, scientific instruments and porcelain operates and creations with the jeweler. Also on screen certainly are a quantity of outstanding 19th century timepieces by AbrahamLouis Breguet. These horological treasures have been the moment the residence of industrialistcollector Claudius Cte, and grew to become element from the Lourve's selection following a 1961 present by Cte's widow. The reopening in the Sully wing is scheduled for late 2012. Being a display of gratitude for his generosity while in the endeavor from the Louvre growth, Breguet Chairman Nicolas G. Hayek has obtained honorary appointment for the Cercle Cressent, an distinctive business of sponsors and collectors of 18th century artwork.