Watches & Wonders 2022: Baume & Mercier Presents New References for Its Riviera Collection

The distinctively styled luxury sports watch has enjoyed a recent resurgence, though truth be told it never went out of style. However, the fever for this category of timepieces lately went up a few notches. And unlike brands that did not have adequate representation in this genre quick-marching their processes toward new models to fill this niche, Baume & Mercier is one of those companies that already had one in its catalog, dating back to 1973!

Drawing inspiration from the easy living by the French Riviera, Baume & Mercier’s Riviera collection stood out for its dodecagon bezel and functional bezel screws, and the phi-shaped hour hand, twin-eared to parallel the Greek phi symbol which Baume & Mercier uses as its logo [XXNOT SURE ABT THIS]. The collection was discontinued for a decade before coming back last year, retaining its signature 12-sided bezel, but adopting a more conventional handset.

This year, Baume & Mercier continues its evolution with greater refinement and design highlights, deepening the collection’s presence among the company’s broad offerings. In accord with last year’s revival of the Riviera line, the new models come in three case sizes: 42mm for men, and 33mm and 36mm for women, as follows.