More than any other, the Riviera Collection’s athletic shapes demonstrate the design expertise of Baume & Mercier in the field of watches. Its uncompromisingly creative approach and recreational aspirations – which are the essence of the Brand’s style – are still in the minds of those who love this model. For its 50th anniversary, the Riviera is back once again this year with three unprecedented 39-mm versions.
Each one features that distinctive dodecagonal shape with twelve sides and four screws. Each continues to convey a perennially fashionable sport-chic allure. Each one is powered by the Baumatic manufacture movement, which has demonstrated its performance since it was launched in 2017, and which may be admired through the smoked sapphire dial so symbolic of the Riviera Baumatic. The original design is still there, but the desire to adapt to our times is clear. As the latest additions to the Riviera collection, these three new 39-mm variations carry the evocative power of the original 1973 model in their DNA.
Each of the three models is water-resistant to 10 ATM, and each is powered by the Baumatic manufacture movement, a five-day power reserve, a daily precision of -4 s/+6, and up to 1500 Gauss of solid resistance against everyday magnetic fields. With a 120-hour power reserve, the new 39-mm Riviera Baumatic may be forgotten on a night table from a Thursday evening to a Tuesday morning and still be full of energy.
The three models feature a reliable interchangeability system which makes it possible to change styles in a single click without the need for tools. Moreover, in the purest Baume & Mercier spirit, the new 39-mm Riviera Baumatic models feature a dodecagonal case back featuring a sapphire crystal fastened with four screws to reveal the captivating mechanics of the self-winding movement. These three new models herald a new era, showing that the Riviera is multi-faceted and endlessly versatile. It encapsulates so much: high watchmaking, family vacations, improvised excursions with friends, and diving off the coast of the French Riviera. In 2023, the Riviera continues to surprise and show itself to its advantage.
