The Capeland Shelby® Cobra collection will speak to the chosen few withthe stamina to make their dreams a reality. It represents the absolute best of Shelby confidence and endurance, married to the pure design and unrivaled precision that has made Baume & Mercier sought after for over a century. Inspired by the Cobra’s performance, the Swiss-made self-winding movementcombines quality and flawless accuracy with the highest standards.The case back is engraved with the name of the collection, as well asthe words “one out of 1963” in reference to the number of limited-editionpieces and the year which saw the Cobra’s first victory at the American championship. As a final tribute, the sapphire crystal features the CSX2128’sfamous N° 15 race number. All these elements combine to make the new Capeland Shelby® Cobra a unique watch.

Following the launch of the Capeland Shelby® Cobra 1963 collection presented at the SIHH 2016, Baume & Mercier organized the first European “Shelby Only” car meeting on April 26th 2016. For the first time, this event brought together authentic Shelby American cars on the famous Le Castellet race track in the south of France. The Geneva-based Maison paid a roaring tribute to a legendary racing car – the Shelby Cobra 289 ® CSX2128 – and to its legendary drivers from the 1960s. Baume & Mercier also took the opportunity of this exceptional event to provide a preview showing of four new original “Legendary Drivers Edition” watches from the Capeland Shelby® Cobra 1963 collection.