"Just created, 50 years ago" - Baume & Mercier CEO David Chaumet recalls the Riviera story

One of the original champions of the geometrical, integrated-bracelet watch design is Baume & Mercier, first entering that market with the 1973 Riviera. Its dodecagonal bezel and minimal dial layout were designed by Jean-Claude Gueit, preceding many integrated-bracelet icons by some years. David Chaumet has been steering the Baume & Mercier ship since 2019, and has seen the brand continue to expand their excellent Baumatic movement (now with a fantastic 8-year warranty) to more watches in the line, as well as an emphasis on the Rivieras revival. Watch Andrew and Mr Chaumet chat about the Rivera's Golden Jubilee, or read on for a brief overview of the brand's latest releases celebrating the model's 50th anniversary.
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Brand - Baume & Mercier
Model - Riviera 39mm, Riviera Azur 300m
Reference Number - 10714, 10715, 10746, 10720, 10716 10717
Case Dimensions - 39mm (D) (39mm), 42mm (D) (Azur 300m)
Case Material - Stainless steel or titanium/stainless steel
Water Resistance - 100 metres, 300 metres
Dial - Black or blue smoked sapphire
Crystal(s) - Sapphire
Strap - Steel bracelet, rubber strap or rubber/alligator hybrid strap (39mm), steel bracelet or rubber strap (Azur 300m)
Lug Width - Integrated bracelet/strap
Movement - Baumatic BM13-1975A, produced by ValFleurier
Power Reserve - 120 hours
Functions - Hours, minutes, seconds, date
Availability - Now
Pricing below:
A$5,800 (39mm 10714)
A$5,800 (39mm 10715)
A$6,100 (39mm 10746)
A$6,300 (39mm 10720)
A$6,200 (Azur 300m 10716)
A$6,500 (Azur 300m 10717)
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