The Riviera line, launched in 1973, became one the company's long beloved models with its distinctive dodecagonal case. The 12 sides represented 12 hours and the geometric expression of innovation, classicism and creativity.
While it presents as a dress watch, it has a water-resistant style design with both screwed down back and crown.
Baume and Mercier gave the Riviera watches a number of different dials, and we like this one best. Silver with subtle guilloche texturing and gold Roman numerals, it is particularly elegant and classy.
It is all original and in gorgeous condition. It presents as a 9.8 out of 10. The case is just short of perfect mint with the slightest wear to the back, and the dial, and crystal are all mint. The full length bracelet is mint. It is gift quality - on the wrist the watch looks mint.
It is functioning perfectly and any needed servicing has been performed.
Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. warranty on the movement and its function and a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity.
Baume & Mercier:
Since 1830, the Swiss firm of Baume et Mercier has been producing very finest luxury timekeeping instruments. Their timepieces rank with those of Tag Heuer and other of the world's exclusive watch firms.
- Country of Manufacture: Switzerland
- Maker: Baume & Mercier
- Model: Riviera Ref. 5131
- Serial no.: 2,201,174
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Sweep Seconds, Quick-Setting Date
- Designed for: Men
- Case material: Solid 18K gold and stainless steel
- Case condition: Presents as mint with slight signs of polishing. The back shows just the slightest bit of wear from being opened.
- Dimensions: 34mm wide (excluding crown)
- Dial: Light silver guilloche with gold applied Roman numeral indices, aperture for date at 6, signed Baume & Mercier, original, mint condition
- Movement: Baume & Mercier quartz
- Band: Original, stainless steel and 18K gold, deployment clasp, fits a wrist up to approx. 7.8 inches, adjustable, presents as mint condition
- Crystal type: Sapphire, mint
- Servicing: Any needed servicing has been performed. It is functioning perfectly. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an experienced team of watchmakers both of whom each have over forty years of experience and a large number of parts.
- Warranty: 1-year international C.O.T. warranty. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an experienced team of watchmakers both of whom each have over forty years of experience and a large number of parts.
- Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity
- Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
