Baume & Mercier – New RIVIERA Chronographs Collection Edition - 2025
W&W 2025 - THE NEW RIVIERA CHRONOGRAPHS
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THE NEW CHRONOGRAPHS OF THE RIVIERA COLLECTION
THE ART OF ENHANCING THE BALANCE BETWEEN MODERNITY AND VINTAGE
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Through timepieces mingling technical performance and remarkable aesthetics, Baume & Mercier captures each second in a unique instant and celebrates life’s precious moments.
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Through the Riviera collection, the House enshrines life’s most cherished moments like a photographer seizing the fleeting nature of an action, bringing to light its emotional intensity. Time becomes a perspective, an angle, a focus; a decisive click, an artistic exploration. Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO 
Precision is a challenge; technical achievement, a strength; attention to detail, an excellence; style, a signature. Since it was founded in 1830, Baume & Mercier has been dedicating its technical savoir-faire and spirit of design to all of life’s moments. And what could make them resonate more precisely than a chronograph? Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO 
To express the intensity of fractioning time, the Riviera collection welcomes four new chronographs, available from June, in both modern and vintage versions.
Revealing the strength of each moment and the magic of emotion; designing the relief of time
Dedicated to the personal moments lived for oneself, the Riviera Chronograph Flyback (M0A10828), the Riviera Chronograph (M0A10827), and two versions of the Riviera Chronographs 41 mm (M0A10825 and M0A10826) eloquently reveal the individual aficionado’s perception of time.
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That of a man who feels like the master of his own time and of his own life. A confident man who knows what he wants and what he expects from the watch that he has chosen to accompany him in each of life’s occasions. He is certain of his choice because he recognizes the reliability, quality, and heritage of this House whose watchmaking excellence has been shining for nearly
200 years.
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Riviera M0A10828, featuring a flyback function, tachymeter, and telemeter. This is a promise, spurring him on and making his heart race. He feels so alive.
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1950s-style black-and-white dial of the
Riviera M0A10827 represents balance, harmony, and the beauty of life’s contrasts. The rhythm of this chronograph challenges the one who wears it, and he eagerly rises to the challenge, embracing it, captivated by its irresistible flair.
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Any chronograph lover will make the Riviera
M0A10825, with its black dial, or the
Riviera M0A10826, in a blue version, his favorite playground. All heirs to an existing
43 mm model that has been reworked for a sleeker fit, these timepieces passionately join the race, the hands of their counters setting the pace for their
41 mm case.
The incarnation of a sport-chic world inspired by the French Riviera
The sport-chic spirit of the Riviera collection is inspired by the French Riviera itself, bringing life to the various facets of this legendary destination. Its dodecagonal case and bezel powerfully echo its sculptural relief. Each subtle reflection of its luminous dials captures contrasting hues, evoking the region’s natural elements – vegetation, minerals, and the sea –, as well as its bohemian-chic atmosphere. The art of living on the Riviera is one of releasing one’s cares, feeling good, enjoying freedom, and seeking out beauty, refinement, purity, and harmony with a natural yet sophisticated elegance. The new Riviera chronographs seize the beauty and intensity of life’s moments that this magical spot offers, between leisurely relaxation, exhilarating water sports, and vibrant, opulent celebrations. The precision and reliability of these high-tech timepieces make them simply unforgettable.
The art of the chronograph at Baume & Mercier
The history of Baume & Mercier is marked by a constant development of its chronograph expertise. The House triumphed in the most exacting chronometry competitions, including the most prestigious among them: that of the Kew Observatory in England.
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In
1887,
Baume & Mercier was awarded the best score of the competition –
85.1 points out of
100 – with a split-seconds chronograph. In
1892 it set a record with a score of
91.9 points for a keyless chronometer with a tourbillon escapement. This early success laid the foundation for its reputation in precision and innovation.
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The House
continued to refine its chronograph competences throughout the late
1930s and on into the 1940s and 1950s, developing chronographs with
tachymeter and telemeter scales, culminating in a model featuring a
triple date complication and moon phases. These technically advanced
timepieces were associated with elegant designs, often in gold, with
cushion-shaped or square cases.
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The
acquisition of C.H. Meylan Watch SA in 1952 enabled the in-house
production of movements, significantly ramping up the development
process. Baume & Mercier produces chronographs with increasingly
complex complications, including full-date functions, moon phases, and
specialized totalizers. Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO 
All these are integrated into its own movements
at its Manufacture in Le Brassus. These timepieces, demonstrating the
House commitment to technical precision and elegant design, constitute a
heritage of very sought-after chronographs.
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The
chronograph development continued throughout the following decades with
sporty modern collections such as the Malibu line and the Capeland
model, representing a revival of the athletic technical chronographs
from the early 1990s. Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO 
The chronograph also made an appearance in the
Riviera collection in 1993 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of this
watch icon. In 1997 it emerged in the Classima Executive line, and in
2024 it made a comeback in the same collection, demonstrating the
lasting legacy of Baume & Mercier expertise in chronograph
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Such is the heritage that brings its momentum to the new Riviera models.
Riviera M0A10828: a Flyback chronograph with a vintage aesthetic
This
limited edition of just 73 timepieces – a number that pays tribute to
the launch year of the Riviera collection, 1973 – embodies the
quintessence of the chronograph. Its flyback function – which allows the
chronograph to be stopped, reset, and restarted at a simple press of a
second, identical push button at 4 o'clock –, as well as its telemeter
and tachymeter, make it a precious tool, complementing the indication of
hours, minutes, small seconds, and date.
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Its sophisticated mechanism
is beautifully crafted with a luminous brushed vertical gold dial that
asserts a vintage touch, precise lines, and exceptional readability. The
fine concentric detailing of the chronograph, telemeter, and tachymeter
counters is edged with Roman numerals and riveted, rhodium-plated
indexes coated with beige Superluminova (blue glow). The faceted,
rhodium-plated hour and minute hands, coated with beige Superluminova
(blue glow), contrast with the blued steel chronograph seconds hand,
which bears the Phi logo as a counterweight, and with the polished blued
steel hands of the counters. A white aperture at 4:30 reveals the
date. Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO 
With
a diameter of 41 mm and a thickness of 14.34 mm, the polished and
satin-finished stainless steel dodecagonal case of this luxury piece, so
emblematic of this collection, is protected by a scratch-resistant
sapphire crystal with an anti-glare coating on both sides. The
twelve-sided bezel secured by four screws is also crafted in polished
and satin-finished stainless steel.
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Also fastened by four screws, the
dodecagonal case back bears a special “Limited Edition One of 73”
engraving, and may also be custom-engraved. The free octagonal crown is
adorned with a delicately embossed Phi logo, emblem of the House, and
wreathed with a fine blue line. The self-winding movement offers a
42-hour power reserve and oscillates at a frequency of 4Hz (28,800 vph). Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO 
It is water-resistant to 10 ATM (approximately 100 m). The integrated
three-row strap features a central link highlighted by decorative bevels
in polished and satin-finished stainless steel and is equipped with a
robust, highly reliable, interchangeable system, making it possible to
change the strap without any tools. The triple folding clasp with
security push-pieces is also crafted in stainless steel.
Riviera M0A10827: A chronograph with a style full of contrasts
This
version of the Riviera, with its 1950 style, plays on radical yet
harmonious black-and-white contrasts. At Baume & Mercier, elegance
and understatement always accompany creative freedom. Here, a white dial
with a wave decor is edged with a black outer flange that complements
the azure black counters.
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In contrast with these dark finishes, the
Roman numerals and riveted indexes, as well as the faceted hour and
minute hands, are rhodium-plated and coated with white Superluminova
(blue glow), highlighting the bicolor contrast. The chronograph seconds
hand, featuring the Phi logo counterweight, is also rhodium-plated like
the hands of the counters. That of the counter at 9 o’clock is coated
with white Superluminova (blue glow). The date aperture (to be adjusted
with the corrector tool) appears at 4:30. Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO 
The
polished and satin-finished stainless steel case, with a diameter of
41mm and a thickness of 13.94mm, is protected with a scratch-resistant
sapphire crystal treated with an anti-glare coating on both sides. The
polished and sun-satin stainless steel bezel and dodecagonal case back –
which is protected by a sapphire crystal, and which may be engraved –
are fastened with four screws. The embossed Phi logo and black line
bring finesse to the free octagonal crown. Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO
Equipped
with a self-winding movement, this model offers a 48-hour power
reserve, oscillates at a frequency of 4 Hz (28,800 vph), and offers
water resistance to 10 ATM (approximately 100m). Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO 
Its
integrated three-row satin-finished stainless steel strap further
heightens the refinement and character of the timepiece. This
interchangeable strap may be removed and replaced – without the use of
tools, thanks to a very reliable, robust system – with an array of
rubber straps that offer the piece unparalleled versatility. Its
stainless steel triple folding clasp is equipped with security
push-pieces.Riviera M0A10825: a black day-date chronograph with white accents
This
model, resembling the existing 43-mm version, joins the collection in a
41-mm diameter with a thickness of 13.94 mm. Reworked for a sleeker
fit, its dodecagonal satin-finished stainless steel case is protected by
a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal treated with an anti-glare coating
on both sides.
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The equally dodecagonal bezel in polished and sun-satin
stainless steel, as well as the twelve-sided case back with its sapphire
crystal, are secured with four screws. The case back may be
custom-engraved. The free octagonal crown is crafted in steel,
highlighting the House’s embossed Phi logo, the symbol of balance and
quality crafting. Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO 
This
watch, with the exquisitely fine codes of its time and date
indications, demonstrates the design savoir-faire so distinctive of
Baume & Mercier.
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Set against a black wave decor backdrop with an
azure flange and counters, the features visually stand out in
alternating finer and thicker lines: the Roman numerals and riveted
rhodium-plated indexes coated with white Superluminova (C1, blue glow),
the faceted rhodium-plated hour and minute hands coated with white
Superluminova (blue glow), the rhodium-plated counter hands, the hand of
the counter at 9 o'clock coated with white Superluminova (blue glow),
and the day and date apertures at 3 o'clock. Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO 
The
functions are driven by a self-winding movement with a 48-hour power
reserve that oscillates at a frequency of 4 Hz (28,800 vph). The piece
is water-resistant to 10 ATM (approximately 100 m). Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO 
The
interchangeable strap visually extends this fully satin-finished
stainless steel design. It may be changed without the need for tools
thanks to a very robust, reliable mechanism. Its triple folding clasp with security push-pieces is also crafted in stainless steel.Riviera M0A10826: a blue day-date chronograph with white accents
The
blue version of this model, which exists in 43mm and has been reworked
to refine its proportions, is now available in a 41 mm diameter with a
thickness of 13.94 mm. The finishes play on the subtle blend of its blue
sun-satin dial, featuring a wave decor, an azure flange, and azure
counters. The interplay of Roman numerals and riveted rhodium-plated
indexes, coated with white Superluminova (C1, blue glow); the faceted
rhodium-plated hour and minute hands and the counter hand at 9 o'clock,
all coated with white Superluminova (blue emission); the rhodium-plated
counter hands; and the day and date windows at 3 o'clock come together
in a harmonious, elegant dynamic, offering a clear, delightful
readability that showcases the meticulous craftsmanship of the dial.
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In
these luminous tonalities, the satin-finished stainless steel case
radiantly reveals its twelve sides. The scratch-resistant sapphire
crystal protecting it is treated with an anti-glare coating on both
sides. The bezel, crafted in polished and sun-satin stainless steel, is
secured by four screws, as is the dodecagonal case back, also protected
by a sapphire crystal. The case back may be custom-engraved by request.
The free octagonal steel crown is stamped with the embossed Phi logo. Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO 
The
timepiece offers a 38-hour power reserve, oscillates at a frequency of
4Hz (28,800 vph), and offers water-resistance to 10 ATM (approximately
100 m). Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO 
In
satin-polished stainless steel, its integrated three-row steel strap
features a robust, very reliable interchangeability mechanism that makes
it possible to change straps without the use of tools. The triple folding clasp with security push-pieces is crafted in stainless steel Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO 
The saga of the
Riviera continues. The pioneering spirit of this stylish, dynamic sport
chic watch accompanies aficionados in each moment of their lives, with
an allure that adapts to each individual to take them ever further. ------------------------------
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