A Riviera Affair: 5 Days, 5 Watches, 1 Perfect Summer Escape

The French Riviera isn’t just a destination, it’s a feeling. A golden haze of sunshine on skin, the salty breeze off the Mediterranean, the soft clink of rosé glasses by the pool, and the slow, luxurious unfolding of a day that seems to go on forever. In this world of casual elegance and seaside indulgence, Baume & Mercier’s latest Riviera watches fit in effortlessly.

These five radiant timepieces are more than accessories; they're your travel companions, each one perfectly tuned to a different moment in your Côte d’Azur itinerary. Here’s your five-day Riviera holiday, styled and timed to perfection. 

Day 1: Poolside Serenity in Saint-Tropez
Riviera M0A10811 – Azure Blue Dial 

You’ve arrived. The doors open to your villa in Saint-Tropez, where the scent of citrus trees hangs in the air and the pool glows like liquid sapphire. This day is for lounging: sunhat on, feet dipped in the water, a book half-read on a striped deckchair.

On your wrist, the Riviera M0A10811 reflects the tranquil charm of the pool and sea. Its 33mm satin-polished stainless steel case holds a stunning azure blue dial, decorated with transparent wave-and-mountain transfer motifs a subtle nod to the landscape. Rhodium-plated Roman numerals and riveted indexes, coated with white Superluminova (blue glow), ensure visibility when the sun dips. Inside, a quartz movement with a 10-year autonomy keeps time with quiet reliability. The triple folding clasp and interchangeable steel bracelet complete the look: effortless, elegant, and made for leisure.

Price: Rs 1,59,300

Day 2: Market Stroll & Boutique Hopping in Nice
Riviera M0A10812 – Playful Pink Dial

The Riviera is all about contrasts, and today is bursting with colour. The old town of Nice is alive with Provençal markets, café terraces, and boutique windows that gleam with possibilities. You wander cobbled streets, weaving between linen dresses and local art prints, tasting fresh peaches and lavender sorbet.

On your wrist, the Riviera M0A10812 brings the same playful energy. Its sun-satin pink dial, also featuring the signature wave-and-mountain design, feels lighthearted and chic. Like the blue version, it has a 33mm steel case, rhodium-plated indexes and hands, and white Superluminova for that luminous pop. It’s feminine, joyful, and confident. The quartz movement with a 10-year battery life ensures it keeps up with your shopping adventures as well as your Instagram moments.

Price: Rs 1,59,300

Day 3: Cultural Heights in Eze and Monaco
Riviera M0A10829 – Crisp White Dial

You wake early and drive along the Grande Corniche to Eze, where the mountain meets the sky and the view stretches endlessly over the sea. By mid-afternoon, you're in Monaco, swapping cobblestones for polished marble, stopping at a gallery before drinks at the harbor.

For a day of modern sophistication, the Riviera M0A10829 is your perfect companion. Its 42mm stainless steel case has presence without excess, framing a snow-white dial contrasted by a striking black outer flange. The Roman numerals and indexes are rhodium-plated with Superluminova, as are the faceted hands. A black seconds hand adds a sharp graphic detail. Powered by a self-winding mechanical movement with a 38-hour power reserve, and protected by a sapphire crystal caseback, it’s a watch for the discerning traveler where design meets mechanics, and elegance meets everyday performance.

Price: Rs 2,80,000

Day 4: Sunset Glamour in Cannes
Riviera M0A10822 – Gold-Tone Baumatic Special Edition

The French Riviera is at its most dazzling when the sun begins to dip. Tonight is for Cannes the city of red carpets, rooftop terraces, and golden hour dinners by the sea. You slip into something elegant, light catching your shoulders and your wrist.

Enter the Riviera M0A10822 Baume & Mercier’s most glamorous release of the season. This 39mm special edition features a sun-brushed vertical satin gold-tone dial that shimmers like champagne. The refined design includes tone-on-tone golden riveted indexes, gilded hands, and a blued steel seconds hand bearing the signature Phi counterweight. Inside beats the Baumatic BM13-1975A movement an in-house calibre offering a 5-day power reserve, 1,500 Gauss magnetic resistance, and enhanced precision. Its solid caseback is engraved with “Special Edition” and fitted with a sapphire crystal, while the steel case and integrated bracelet blend satin-polish and shine in perfect harmony. Sophisticated, subtle, and impeccably styled it’s a timepiece that owns the night.

Price: Rs 3,76,000

Day 5: Morning Calm in Antibes
Riviera M0A10810 – Warm Silver Dial

There’s something sacred about a slow morning on the last day of a holiday. You find it in Antibes, at a quiet café near the old port. The yachts creak gently, the espresso is strong, and the Mediterranean shimmers with a silvery light.

The Riviera M0A10810 completes your Riviera journey with warmth and quiet elegance. Its warm silver dial, a Baume & Mercier signature, glows with gold-plated Roman numerals, indexes, and hands. The watch’s 33mm polished steel case houses a quartz movement with 10-year autonomy, while the transparent wave and mountain transfers subtly play across the surface like memories of the week just gone by. Stylish, serene, and endlessly versatile, it’s the perfect watch to carry your summer spirit home with you.

Price: Rs 1,59,300

From Coast to Caseback: Summer, Styled

Baume & Mercier’s Riviera collection doesn’t just accompany you through the French Riviera it becomes part of it. These five timepieces capture the colour, charm, and cadence of a summer escape where every day is different, and every hour deserves to shine. From poolside mornings to candlelight nights, seaside strolls to glamorous evenings, these watches offer more than precision they bring personality, spontaneity, and style to every second.