Baume & Mercier has released two GMT watches (references M0A10659 and M0A10658) from its best-selling Riviera collection.
First released in 1973, the Riviera expresses the Brand’s expertise in design and its exquisite use of materials. This recently revisited lifestyle icon with pure, taut lines is immediately recognizable with its twelve-sided bezel and sport-chic silhouette. This iconic watch collection is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2023.
In 2021, Baume & Mercier presented the fifth-generation Riviera. Two GMT versions are being released this year continue showing Baume & Mercier’s distinctive expertise in the subtlety of its shapes, its desire for boldness, and its sense of design.
A dodecagonal bezel with twelve sides and four screws, a 42 mm steel case, and a self-winding Swiss Made movement: the two new Riviera GMT watches respect tradition while turning resolutely to the future.
The latest additions to the Riviera collection, these two new variations immediately convey the evocative power of the original 1973 model. They share the same shape, spirit and function.
The Baume & Mercier Riviera GMT watch is available in two versions: with a blue dial (blue rubber strap) or silver dial (steel strap) featuring a tone-on-tone sun-satin finish and wave decoration transfer for the blue dial that is transparent for the silver dial.
A red central fourth hand rotates around the dial every 24 hours, precisely indicating the time in the travel destination on an understated, peripheral hour scale.
The scratch-proof sapphire crystal has anti-glare coating on both sides, while its octagonal crown asserts a Phi logo engraving in relief and a red line.
Thanks to the reliable, robust “Fast Strap” interchangeability system, it is easy to change from one style to another with no need for tools.
Technical details
Model: Baume & Mercier Riviera Automatic GMT 42mm
Movement
Automatic (ETA 2893)
Power reserve: 42h
Jewels: 21
Frequency: 4 Hz (28’800 vph)
Thickness: 4.2mm
Functions
H/M/S, date, GMT (24h)
Case
Dodecagonal
Diameter: 42 mm
Thickness: 10.96 mm
Polished and satin-finished stainless steel case
Antiglare (2 faces) scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
Sun satin-finished and polished stainless steel bezel equipped with 4 sandblasted screws
Sapphire dodecagonal case back secured with 4 screws
Octogonal free crown with Phi logo embossed and red line
Possibility to engrave the case back
Water-resistance: 10 ATM (approx. 100m)
Reference M0A10659
Dial
Sun satin-finished lacquered blue and transparent waves decor
Riveted Roman numerals and indexes coated with Superluminova (C1, blue emission)
Faceted rhodium-plated hands and red central open-worked GMT hand
Date aperture at 3 o’clock
Strap
Integrated grained and satin-finished blue rubber
Strap interchangeable system
Triple folding buckle with security push-pieces
Adjustment system for added comfort
Suggested retail price
2’700 CHF
Reference M0A10658
Dial
Sun satin-finished silver-coloured and transparent waves decor
Riveted Roman numerals and indexes coated with Superluminova (C1, blue emission)
Faceted rhodium-plated hands and red central open-worked GMT hand
Date aperture at 3 o’clock
Bracelet
Integrated 3-row polished and satin-finished stainless steel
Fast strap interchangeable system
Triple folding stainless steel clasp with security push-pieces
Suggested retail price
2’850 CHF
