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Phi emblem

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The Greek letter Φ, the house symbol since the 1960s, appearing on dials, crowns and clasps. Recorded because it is the brand's consistent maker's mark across an otherwise restrained visual identity.

Part reference

Brand
Baume & Mercier
Material
Printed or applied, by execution

Documented variations

Classification

FactoryDocumented as shipped from the factory for this reference and period.PeriodNot original to this watch, but correct for its production period.ServiceFitted by the manufacturer's own service network. Not a defect.AftermarketThird-party part. Affects originality, not authenticity.ModifiedGenuine parts in a configuration the factory did not sell. Affects originality and value, not authenticity.CounterfeitDeceptive reproduction intended to pass as genuine.UnknownEvidence on file does not settle the question.

  • Correctly executed Phi

    FactoryProbable

    Whole production

    Clean, correctly proportioned letterform, consistently placed. As with any printed or stamped mark, the execution rather than the presence is what carries information.

Documented on these references

Provenance of this record

Sources & Evidence

Primary sourceManufacturer documentation

Baume & Mercier — collection and Baumatic caliber specifications

Baume & Mercier (Richemont)

Accessed
2026-08-19

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