A modern revival of the brand's 1973 original, the Riviera M0A10620 maintains the distinctive twelve-sided case design that defined early integrated sports watches. Baume & Mercier positioned this release as an accessible entry point into the integrated steel category, competing directly with traditional sports models in the sub-five-thousand dollar segment.
The 42-millimeter stainless steel case houses a Sellita SW200 automatic movement, which provides a standard 38-hour power reserve and operates at 4 Hertz. Its blue sunray dial is finished with a geometric wave motif, displaying applied Roman numerals alongside a traditional date aperture at the three o'clock position.
Cemented by the 1918 partnership between William Baume and Paul Mercier. Their vision of blending technical expertise with modern design earned the firm the prestigious Poinçon de Genève in 1919, a mark of exceptional quality. The brand’s legacy is defined by its expertise in shaped timepieces, exemplified by the Art Deco-inspired Hampton, and its early entry into the luxury steel sports watch category with the launch of the dodecagonal Riviera in 1973.
As a member of the Richemont Group today, Baume and Mercier maintains its focus on delivering value through the development of its proprietary Baumatic calibre. This high-performance movement, featured in the classic Clifton collection, offers chronometer-level precision and advanced anti-magnetism. Consequently, the manufacture is correctly positioned as a formidable entry point for new collectors due to their wide range of mechanical models.
Overall Grade: 8 / 10 | Great Condition, Visible Wear Production: 2022 Contents: Full-set Genre: Sports Watch
Size: 42mm Thickness: approx. 11mm Lug Width: Integrated
Case: Stainless steel, integrated case, brushed finish, visible wear Bezel: Fixed bezel, screwed, brushed and mirrored finish, visible wear Dial: Blue sunburst dial, wave pattern, applied markers, date display Hands: Dauphine hands, lumed
Crown: Stainless steel, push/pull crown, visible wear Crystal: Flat sapphire crystal, visible wear Bracelet: Integrated steel bracelet, visible wear Caseback: Stainless steel, exhibition window, screw-on, visible wear Movement: Automatic Caliber: Sellita SW200