Shades Of A Rainbow Come Alive On Baume & Mercier’s Riviera Collection
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Welcoming the balmy breeze of summertime, Baume & Mercier revives its iconic Riviera Collection drenched in a pleasing palette of summer hues. Created in 1973, the Riviera watch returns this year embodying the spirit of a distinguished watchmaking era. Instantly recognizable the Baume & Mercier Summer Editions still features the distinctive bezel and streamlined steel watchcase that have brought it such renown. As a tribute to its illustrious past; it is also a testament to the brand’s commitment to innovation and elegance. With its eclectic mix of classic design elements and modern technology, the collection offers a unique blend of heritage and contemporary style that is sure to captivate watch enthusiasts around the world.
Perhaps one of the collection’s most defining feature is the Dodecagonal case which is created out of polished and satin finished stainless steel that provides a unique aesthetic appeal of the timepiece, while the sun satin-finished and polished stainless steel bezel is set with 4 diamonds adding a touch of glamour. While the white and pink iterations are a smaller case size of 33 mm, the green and blue models are slightly larger, measuring 36 mm each.
Each model in this collection features a matching dial and strap adding a timeless code of uniformity to the entire collection. Available in soothing shades of pristine white, breezy pink, azure blue and mint green, these models are reminiscent of little scoops of ice cream on a hot summer day. Harking back to beauty of the sea, each dial has been fashioned with mother of pearl complimenting the strap colour and engraved with the meditative movement of the waves.
The hour markers have been forged from riveted rhodium plated materials in Roman numerals and indexes, while faceted rhodium plated hands have been coated with white superluminova. The date aperture sits at 3 o’clock and adds a pleasing harmony to the dial. The integrated grained and satin finished rubber strap is available in 4 colours and features a Fast strap interchangeability system that allows to change the bracelet without any need for tools. A triple folding stainless steel buckle with security push pieces completes the timepiece.
For the green, white and blue models the watch is fitted with a robust Quartz Ronda 714 Li movement that ensures reliability and autonomy of 10 years. The pink model is a special one as it features a slightly different movement. Housing an Automatic (SW200) movement with a power reserve of 38 hours, the movement is encrusted with 26 jewels and vibrates at a frequency of 4Hz. All watches in the collection are water resistant up to 50 meters.
Each watch in the Riviera Collection is special in its own way as it carries a piece of history within it. In an era where watchmaking is as much about personal style as it is about precision, the new Riviera collection stands out as a symbol of sophistication and versatility. Whether you're a long-time admirer of Baume & Mercier or new to the brand, the Riviera collection promises to make a lasting impression with its exceptional craftsmanship and timeless appeal.
The entire collection is now available in India at TimeVallée, Mumbai.
