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Introducing Baume & Mercier Unveils The Riviera Acier-Titane 10769

A robust and sporty timepiece with blue aesthetics

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17.07.2024

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The Riviera is among Baume & Mercier's most iconic collections. Launched in 1973, the Riviera is known for its unique twelve-sided bezel and robust, stylish design, combining 70s elegance with modern aesthetics. Following the limited edition Riviera Perpetual Calendar, the brand introduces the Riviera Acier-Titane, featuring a blue dial that mirrors the depth of the sea.

The watch features a bi-color case made of sandblasted steel with a blue PVD coating, measuring 42 mm in diameter and 10.66 mm in thickness. Its name, “Acier-Titane,” is French for “Steel-Titanium,” indicating the beautiful mix of materials used in this watch. It comes with a sandblasted titanium dodecagonal bezel that is gray PVD treated, secured by four sandblasted steel screws, and linked to the caseband by a gold-tone PVD steel ring.

The dial showcases a smoky blue decorated sapphire disk that reveals glimpses of the date wheel that is indicated at 3 o’clock and some movement components at the center. It also features gold-colored hour and minute hands, along with indices and Roman numerals at 12 and 6 o'clock, all coated with white Super-LumiNova that emits a blue glow in low light.

The watch is powered by the BM13-1975A Caliber, a COSC-certified automatic movement that operates at 28,800 vph (4Hz) and offers 5 days (120 hours) of power reserve. It features a Côtes de Genève pattern on the rotor and perlage decoration on the movement. The watch comes with a blue rubber strap with a steel triple folding buckle and is priced at AED 17,600.

For more information please visit Baume & Mercier's official website.

Technical specifications: Baume & Mercier Riviera Acier-Titane 10769

Reference: 10769
Case: sandblasted steel with a blue PVD coating, sapphire crystal, gray PVD treated and sandblasted titanium dodecagonal bezel with four steel screws, gold-tone PVD steel ring on caseband
Diameter: 42 mm
Height: 10.66 mm
Water resistance: 100 m
Dial: smoky blue sapphire disk, date window at 3 o’clock, gold-colored (hour and minute hands, indices and Roman numerals at 12 and 6 o'clock), all coated with white Super-LumiNova (blue glow)
Movement: BM13-1975A Caliber, automatic, COSC certified, rotor with Côtes de Genève pattern, perlage decoration on the movement, 21 jewels
Power reserve: 5 days (120 hours)
Frequency: 28,800 vph (4Hz)
Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, date
Bracelet / Strap: blue rubber strap, steel triple folding buckle
Availability: Permanent line
Price: AED 17,600