Baume & Mercier 男士 riviera 自动蓝色镂空表盘

This watch is a true hidden gem and seriously undervalued in my view.

An original 70’s design classic, designed at same time as the AP Royal Oak and released before PP Nautilus. This was one of the world’s first integrated bracelet steel sport watches.

With a stunning timeless design, a very well regarded in-house movement, COSC level accuracy, and 5-day power reserve, what is not to love! On top of this the Richemont Group have such confidence in the build quality of the watch and movement they are now offering a 6-year warranty extension.

8-year warranty for the premium Baumatic versions, classic design, build quality on par with watches 3 or 4 times the price (I own a few in this price bracket, build quality is top tier). Yes please!! This is a future classic that I truly believe will appreciate in value.

Great service from First Class Watches, buying from an authorised dealer Baume et Mercier had no issues extending my warranty to 8-years.

Baume and Mercier are one of those brands that really do slip under the radar compared to other brands. The watch is fantastic. The build quality and finishing is amazing. Its super comfy to wear and keeps time extremely accurately. It has the Baumatic movement and it was only when I looked on their website I discovered the watch has COSC certification. (Baume and Mercier obviously don't jump up and down about this compared to other brands). The watch is stunning to look at. The dial is more purple/ dark blue in the flesh so to speak. Yes people are going to claim is a Royal Oak Homage but the original Riviera model was released less that twelve months after the Royal Oak in 1973. That's too short a time to copy another watch, so its definitely its own thing. With a five day (!!!) power reserve, in house calibre, 100m water resistance, a strap changing system that is effortless, see through dial and with immaculate finishing and styling; what is not to like about this watch.

Once again First Class Watches excel themselves in terms of service and delivery. (the watch was also cheaper that other retailers) Its easy to see why I keep coming back to the company and buy from them time and again.