This super slim Baume & Mercier Riviera, with the gold 12 sided bezel, is an underrated and rarely seen model.  Model reference A5112.018.

HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?

Information on the Riviera is scant, but we have found out that the first models were launched in 1973, and the second generation in 1979.  In 1993 a twentieth anniversary model was made which looks very similar to this watch, and the magazine article we picture this watch on is from 1994.  The price for a leather strap model, without the gold bezel, was £795 in 1993.  Today the Riviera can still be bought new, starting from £1,875.

CONDITION

The dodecagonal bezel is a clever design, as the angles where two sides meet also work as half hour markers.  That pattern on this model is also mirrored on two tone dial.  All period references just refer to the cases as gold and steel, but it is not hallmarked – there is one centre link in the bracelet that looks to be gold capped rather than plated too.  The dial does have pitting all across it, but it is not immediately noticeable in the flesh.  The movement is an ETA quartz, but it is signed for Baume and Mercier so will be original.  The bracelet has been shortened in the past, so measure your wrist.  Our sister website, SpareLinks.com, may have extra links if required.  The bracelet has been cleaned in our ultrasonic bath.  The leather strap is new, and could be swapped for a different colour if preferred.

This watch will be supplied with our branded presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.

Please see the HD video for more detail.  All photos and videos are part of the description and are of the actual watch unless mentioned.  We do not photoshop any pictures, and the images are copyright of birthyearwatches.com and should not be used without permission.

​SIZE

Width with crown  36.8 mm

Width without crown  34.9 mm

Lug to lug length  40.8 mm

Case Thickness  6.5 mm

Bracelet will fit a maximum wrist size of 180 mm.  The bracelet can be sized for you if you give us your wrist size when placing the order.

All sizes are approximate.  The watch is photographed on a wrist of 190mm/7.5 inches.

Included with this watch is a 3 month guarantee and free delivery to UK addresses.  If you live outside the UK we can still deliver to most countries.  Please see our Worldwide Shipping information, or Contact Us.   Payment can be made by most credit or debit cards, bank transfer or PayPal.

From 1st September 2021 we will be planting a tree for every watch we sell, working with the International Tree Foundation (Est 1922) to make this business positive on carbon.  By buying anything pre owned you are effectively reusing what already exists, but this takes it further and makes us feel good.

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