pastel-colored dials for the women’s watches return of the white dial a gold-tone dial for an exquisitely refined baumatic timepiece a sport-chic spirit inspired by the French riviera.
Ever swift to capture the spirit of the times adn become the companion for each of life’s occasions, the Riviera collection brings its enchantment to the summertime, celebrating the casual elegance and unparalleled conviviality of this season.The legendary dodecagonal silhouette of the timepiece lends itself to particularly radiant new versions. Pastel dials brighten three new women’s pieces: warm silver (Riviera M0A10810),light blue (M0A10811),and pink (M0A10812). The white dial (Riviera M0A10829) makes its big comeback as the reintroduction of the Riviera in 2021, joining the range of blues, blacks, and greens that have made the collection so triumphant. A gold-tone dial with a vintage aesthetic brings exquisite refinement to a men’s timepiece equipped with a Baumatic movement (M0A10822).
each of these watches brilliantly embodies the sport-chic spirit of the collection, bringing with it the irresistible allure of the French Riviera, its organic beauty, and its liberating lifestyle where luxury meets indulgence. The passion for shape watches and the savoir-faire of baume & Mercier are expressed in each surface, each angle, each material, and each shade of this high-contrast universe, reflecting the Riviera’s refined personality, natural elegance, and geographic versatility, from sea to land to mountains.These five new watches are a lighthearted invitation to celebrate the summer season with the whimsical allure so distinctive of the Brand.
The art of crafting shape watches, magnificently exalted in summer colors
When the ultimate shape watch echoes a season as inspiring and expressive as the summer, the result is a shining aesthetic approach that unleashes lavish creativity. Since it was launched in 1973, the Riviera collection has delighted in endless reinventions while remaining forever loyal to itself. It plays on its own codes, lending the twelve sides of its atypical design to a variety of stylistic inspirations and watchmaking complications.
Meticulously crafted details,fresh tonalities,and refined textures sculpt the tight lines and precise angles of the new Riviera models,warming thier dials with a sunny glow.
The three women’s pieces are an ode to color, bursting with crisp pastel tones. Their intensity is truly stunning.This chromatic palette will delight every woman,offering options for every taste and every moment of the day.The summer atmosphere radiates on each woman’s delicate wrist, where effortless style meets comfort and reliability.
The Riviera M0A10810 has a warm silver dial that is one of the Brand’s signature tones, already available on a self-winding version and another with a gem-set dial. This hue evokes the radiant sun that brings a fiery, incandescent caress to the transparent wave and mountain patterns and sets ablaze the polished satin-polished steel of the case and bracelet. The Riviera M0A10811, with its azure blue dial, captivates the eye with its clear, fresh hue inspired by the rolling waves of the sea or the sparkling depths of a pool beckoning with refreshment.The Riviera M0A10812 is an irresistible temptation in playful, vibrant pink, setting the tone for the cheerful, sweet, carefree times to come.
The summer takes on frelike its bezel, which is adorned with four screws. The solid case back, in the same dodecagonal shape, might potentially be custom-engraved. The free octagonal crown is adorned with an embossed Phi logo.
This watch is mounted on an integrated three-row bracelet in satin-polished stainless steel. It is not only interchangeable: it may be easily removed and replaced without the need for tools thanks to a very reliable, robust system. It fastens with a triple folding clasp in stainless steel with security push-pieces.
The hours, minutes, and dates are driven by a quartz movement with a 10-year autonomy. The water-tightness of the timepiece is 5 ATM (approximately 50 m).
RIVIERA M0A10811: the azure blue of a mediterranean summer
not to be missed this summer, the Riviera collection takes on a new blue timepiece inspired by the aquatic world. This riviera offers a refreshing plunge into the waves of its transparent transfer decorations, sprinkled with Roman numerals, riveted indexes, and faceted hour and minute hands, all rhodium-plated and coated with white Superluminova (blue glow).An aperture at 3 o’clock reveals the date.
With a diameter of 33 mm and a thickness of 9.22 mm, the satin-polished stainless steel case highlights the chic side of this sporty watch, topped with a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with an anti-glare coating on both sides. Fastened by four screws, the bezel is crafted in polished and sun-satin stainless steel.The solid dodecagonal case back may be custom-engraved. The free octagonal crown is adorned with the embossed Phi logo.
The integrated three-row bracelet in satin-polished stainless steel is interchangeable. A very reliable, robust system makes it possible to remove it and replace it without the need for tools. The triple folding buckle, featuring security push-pieces, is crafted in stainless steel.
Powered by a quartz movement with a 10-year autonomy,this model is water-resistant to 5 ATM (approximatively 50m).
RIVIERA M0A10812: the pink of summer sweetness
Summertime is even more irresistible with this cheerful, impish watch, featuring a sun-satin pink dial decorated with transparent transfers of waves and mountains. The designs appear to dance with peaks and valleys.The Roman numerals and riveted indexes are rhodium-plated and coated with white Superluminova (blue glow), like the faceted hour and minute hands. The date appears in a white aperture at 3 o’clock.
This particularly feminine pastel pink version brings a great deal of softness to the satin-polished stainless steel case with perfect proportions: 33 mm in diameter and 9.22 mm in thickness. It is protected by a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with an anti-glare coating on both sides. Also crafted in polished and suBaume & Mercier unveils a striking new iteration of its Riviera Baumatic, a special edition timepiece distinguished by a warm golden dial. This model exudes understated elegance, pairing a classically designed face with robust, modern engineering.
The watch features a 39mm stainless steel case, just 10.2mm thick, shielded by scratch-resistant sapphire crystal treated with anti-reflective coating on both sides. Polished and satin-finished surfaces accentuate the steel’s inherent luster. A dodecagonal caseback, also protected by sapphire crystal and secured with four screws, is subtly engraved with “special Edition.” Notably, this marks the first Riviera Baumatic Special Edition to utilize an opaque dial, chosen to complement the rich golden hue.The free-spinning octagonal crown, embossed with the Phi logo and accented with a blue line mirroring the seconds hand, adds a refined touch.
The dial itself is a study in restrained sophistication. A delicate, snailed minute track frames the perimeter, while riveted, tone-on-tone golden indexes mark the hours. Rhodium-plated, openworked hands display the hours and minutes, contrasted by a blued steel seconds hand, also bearing the Phi logo as a counterweight. A wide, gold-tone aperture indicates the date.
Powering this timepiece is the self-winding Baume & Mercier Manufacture movement (BM13-1975A). This movement demonstrates a commitment to precision and durability, offering a 5-day (120-hour) power reserve, operating at 4Hz (28,800 vph), and exhibiting resistance to magnetic fields up to 1,500 Gauss. It’s also water-resistant to 10 ATM (approximately 100 meters), making it suitable for everyday wear.
The movement’s finishing is as extraordinary as its performance. Bridges are circular-grained, the baseplate is sand-blasted and snailed, and the oscillating weight is gold-tone and adorned with Côtes de Genève and snailed decorations, alongside a unique Baume & Mercier engraving.
Completing the package is an integrated three-row stainless steel bracelet with a satin polish. The bracelet incorporates a tool-free fast-change system for ease of use, and is secured by a stainless steel triple folding buckle with push-button release.
Baume & Mercier further reinforces its confidence in this timepiece with an extended warranty – a total of 6 years, building upon the standard 2-year international warranty.Activation requires registration on the Baume & Mercier website within 60 days of purchase.
This new Riviera Baumatic arrives as part of a broader trend in luxury watchmaking towards integrated bracelets and a return to more wearable case sizes. According to a recent report by Morgan Stanley, the pre-owned luxury watch market is projected to reach $30 billion by 2025, demonstrating a continued appetite for quality timepieces like this Riviera Baumatic. The watch embodies a spirit of relaxed sophistication, inviting wearers to embrace the present moment.
The RIVIERA M0A10822 Baumatic special edition in golden ©Baume & Mercier
The new Riviera collection from Baume & Mercier is a vibrant invitation to fully experience summer, imbuing every second with the radiant energy of its colorful, white, or golden dial.