Created in 1973, the Baume & Mercier Riviera watch echoes the spirit of a distinguished watchmaking era. Known for its twelve-sided bezel reflecting the twelve hours displayed on its dial, this unique wristwatch has been relaunched by the Swiss watch brand.
Revived in 2021, the Riviera strikes a balance between its roots in avant-garde ‘70s design and the sport-minded classicism of today’s watches. More than any other, the Riviera collection demonstrates the expertise of Baume & Mercier in the field of unusually shaped watches. Its uncompromisingly creative approach and recreational aspirations express the essence of the iconic Swiss brand’s style, then and now.
The new generation Riviera watch is available in three size variations, each in steel: diameters of 36 mm, 42 mm and 43 mm. Loyal to the original, the “Swiss Made” self-winding Riviera in a 42 mm diameter revisits the fundamentals of the legendary model.
It has a dodecagonal – twelve-sided – bezel, true it its form; a unique decoration (blue, black or silver) that symbolizes the convergence of the mountains and the ocean; and interchangeable straps in steel or blue rubber for a “full blue” version. The shape of the original 1973 watch is still present, but it has been updated to suit the demands of the modern era.
In a 36 mm diameter, the Riviera addresses active, independent women with assertive personalities. As feminine as can be, it is driven by a “Swiss Made” quartz movement; its steel version is adorned with an azure blue or silver dial, while its rubber strap version features a black dial.
A self-winding version equipped with a tried-and-true “Swiss Made” movement is also available as part of this refined line; and like the entire women’s collection, it is water-resistant to 50 meters (the men’s timepieces are water-resistant to 100 meters).
Last but not least, the Riviera also docks at the marina to showcase a luxury version equipped with the in-house BAUMATIC caliber, which has been known and acclaimed for several years, particularly through its success with the Clifton collection.
The BAUMATIC movement also drives the ultimate interpretation of the Riviera by proposing –among other features – a five-day power reserve, a daily precision of -4 s / +6 s, and a magnetic resistance of 1500 Gauss, which provides solid protection against magnetic fields on an everyday basis.
A technical jewel, the BAUMATIC Riviera clearly intends on addressing the expectations of future watch owners seeking excellence and irreproachable quality.
The BAUMATIC Riviera is available with a smoky blue decorated sapphire dial on a built-in steel strap, or with a smoky gray decorated sapphire dial on a supple black strap. The transparency of its opaque dials provides an opportunity to admire the moving gear trains of the BAUMATIC.
Technical details
Model: Baume & Mercier Riviera 42mm Automatic
Case
Case shape: Twelve-sided
Thickness: 10.66 mm
Material: Steel, Polished/satin-finished
Bezel: Non-rotating bezel
Anti-glare sapphire crystal glass
Case Back: sapphire crystal case back, with screw
Water resistance: 10 ATM (approx. 100 m)
Movement
Swiss Made Sellita SW200 automatic, self-winding movement
Frequency: 28’800 vph/4hz
Number of Rubies: 26
Power reserve: 38 hour
Dial
– Reference 10622: Silver-colored, Sun satin-finished
– Reference 10621: Black, Sun satin-finished
– Reference 10620: Blue, Sun satin-finished
– Reference 10619: Blue, Sun satin-finished
– Reference 10618: Green, Sun satin-finished
Roman numerals
Rhodium-plated, Dauphine hands
Date at 3H
Straps
Stainless steel bracelet or matching rubber strap
Model: Baume & Mercier BAUMATIC Riviera Automatic 42mm
Movement
Swiss Made Baumatic BM13-1975A Automatic, self-winding
Frequency: 28’800vph/4hz
Number of Rubies: 21
Power reserve: 120 hours
Case
Shape: Twelve-sided
Thickness: 10.66 mm
Material: Steel, Polished/satin-finished (10616) / Stainless steel black DLC sand-blasted (10617)
Bezel: Non-rotating bezel
Upper glass: Anti-glare sapphire crystal
Sapphire crystal case back, with screw
Water resistance: 10 ATM (approx. 100 m)
Dial
Reference 10616: Blue, Sapphire
Reference 10617: Gray, Sapphire
Roman numerals
Rhodium-plated, Dauphine hands
Date at 3H
Strap
Reference 10616: Stainless steel bracelet
Reference 10617: Black rubber with adjustable triple folding buckle with security push-pieces, sand-blasted finish
Model: Baume & Mercier Riviera 36mm Automatic (reference 10615)
Movement
Swiss Made Automatic, self-winding
Frequency: 28’800 vph/4 hz
Power reserve: 38 hours
Case
Shape: Twelve-sided
Diameter: 36mm
Thickness: 9.57 mm
Material; Steel, Polished/satin-finished
Non-rotating bezel
Anti-glare sapphire crystal glass
Sapphire crystal case back, with screw
Dial
Silver-colored, Sun satin-finished dial
Roman numerals
Rhodium-plated, Dauphine hands
Date at 3H
Strap
Stainless steel bracelet
Model: Baume & Mercier Riviera 36mm Quartz (references 10611/10612/10613/10614)
Case
Shape: Twelve-sided
Diameter: 36mm
Thickness: 9.47 mm
Material: Steel, Polished/satin-finished
Non-rotating bezel
Anti-glare sapphire crystal glass
Stainless steel case back with screws
Water resistance: 5 ATM (approx. 50 m)
Movement
Swiss made Ronda 714Li quartz movement
Dial
– Reference 10611: Green, Sun satin-finished dial
– Reference 10612: Blue, Sun satin-finished
– Reference 10613: Black, Sun satin-finished
– Reference 10614: Silver-colored, Sun satin-finished
Roman numerals
Rhodium-plated, Dauphine
Date at 3H
Straps
Reference 10611: Light green rubber strap
Reference 10612: Stainless steel bracelet
Reference 10613: Black rubber strap
Reference 10614: Stainless steel bracelet
Buckle
Adjustable triple folding buckle with security push-pieces, Satin-finished finishes
