An Underrated Watch With A Class-Leading Movement - Baume & Mercier Riviera Baumatic 

Just a quick correction and clarification, due to a reported patent infringement issue, the BM13-1975A utilized in newer Baumatic-equipped models lacks the silicon escapement components offered by this caliber’s predecessor, the BM12-1975A. Beyond that difference, the specifications are identical. We apologize for any confusion!

I am wearing a 19-year-old Riviera that I love. It has a minimalist design with a silver dial that gives me a little frisson of joy every time I look at it.

My grandma wore a Baume & Mercier back in the day. My mom inherited when she passed away 2020. It was in rough shape but she sent it off to Switzerland to be restored and she wears it all the time now. The brand is on my list to eventually enter my collection. I think it would be cool to honor my grandmother a little bit

A hidden secret? Questioning this while we talk here about a watch with an interesting movement. In daily life, i wear a Baume & Mercier with a BM14-1975AC2 movement. Because it gives me the comfort of never be worried the power reserve run out, i deleted many watches on my wishlist that goes only to 70 hours. 120 hours is just a sweet spot that spoiled me. I had for a while a more expensive watch on my wishlist, but i can not ignore that amazing Riviera. 120 hours! And my Baume & Mercier with the BM14-1975AC2 movement is running accurate enough to be very happy with. Unbeatable.

I bought this watch last week and absolutely love it. It looks amazing on my wrist and the blue dial is just stunning. Great watch!

Teddy! I have owned my B&M Riveria for three months. I absolutely love this watch! The transparent dial is a conversation starter! The movement is amazing! Everytime I take off the watch I am pleasantly surprised 4 days later and it’s still ticking!

recently bought a riviera 10617 and i‘m blown away by this watch. great quality, stunning in-house movement and beautiful design for an unbeatable price!

I like this, thanks for calling it out, Teddy. A great comparator/competitor for this would be the Oris Pro Pilot X, in terms of movement, price, style, etc. The Oris caliber 400 goes head to head with the Baumatic on power reserve and anti-magneticism, *and* it has 10 year warranty.

I actually prefer the dials on the Riviera without their Baumatic movement, and they are a decent bit less. The Baumatic is an amazing movement though, especially for the money. Regardless of the Riviera someone chooses it is extremely versatile, and in my opinion is the best integrated bracelet sports watches under 5k. Especially when you consider the case thickness. I bought the black dial last year and have really enjoyed it.

Have the Baume & Mercier Riviera on my list of future procurements 👍 Currently, I'm wearing a beautiful Baume & Mercier Classima

I do like this watch. It would be great if B&M produced a version in 38-39mm.

As usual great review. I got this watch back in April and it wears very comfortable, also added a rubber strap. That makes it the perfect watch to go on vacation and change the look from sporty on the beach to more elegant at the evening in the restaurant. One remark, in video it is mentioned that there is a lack of half links, that's not correct. I have one and in the video you can see the smaller link, just on the left side of the clasp.

Most underrated Brand!

same movement used in the new IWC irgeneur.

The shape of the Riviera is I believe much more dynamic than the Royal Oak or the Nautilus. It’s been subtly modernised over the years, and the price on the second hand market is rising rapidly!

Teddy, when you say 'best in class', do you mean better then the Tudor's MT's movement's? B&M are making some very very nice watches!

The symbol “Phi” refers to equilibrium: the perfect watch for economists.❤

Great advertisement for Baume. They will be loving you if the hype converts to sales.

Why is the "VI" upside down?? I could see it if there were other numbers on the dial, or if it was a radial dial. Also, the bracelet should have a stronger taper w/some type of micro-adjustment or half-links. In general, the watch looks good but needs to be sized down a tad. The L2L is excessive. B&M seem to be making progress though. We'll see if they're capable of taking customer feedback or not.

This is a brand that is now in my sights.

I love this watch but I think it's just a little bit too big. For me a 39/40mm version would be the perfect fit.

Wonderful looking watch! Maybe it´s a good alternative to a expensive AP watch

I usually pay no attention to B&M watches, not sure if due to poor marketing etc… But this review is an epiphany for me. Teddy has totally blown my socks off here with perhaps one of the most ‘matter of fact reviews that I’ve seen on any watch. I might need to see another watch channels review of this watch just so that I heard right and corroborates the information Teddy just mentioned on this watch. The Riviera is an astonishingly beautiful watch of very high quality. That incredible 5 day power reserve movement in that price segment it’s unheard of. A genuine 1970s sport’s integrated bracelet design released at almost the same time as Gerald Gentas Royal Oak? At 10% of retail price GTFOH 😂Is this the bargain of the century or have I misunderstood and have delusional illness? Edit: Begs the question did Chopards very recent and now ridiculously expensive smash hit - the much celebrated Alpine Eagle take design cues from the Riviera? The similarities are too many to go unnoticed.

Hey Teddy. You are making the same mistake of the previous Clifton video. Again, the Baumatic 13 movement does NOT feature a silicon balance spring. It’s still an anti magnetic movement, but the silicon balance spring has been removed due to patent issues. You can find multiple sources online confirming the news.

Hello Teddy..., Congratulations on your excellent channel, and my best wishes to you always. Please... a question: what size is better for me, with this B&M Riviera watch... the 39 or 42mm, because I have 18 cm, or 7 inch wrist. Thank you for your time. God bless you.

Nice looking watch, great video!

Love the 10617, all black on rubber

Isn't this the same movement that IWC is using for IWC Pilot Mark XX?

Really beginning to love this brand......great influence Teddy.....

The video is brilliant - your team makes watches look fabulous . . . When I look at images of this watch on other UK sales channels - it looses much of its photogenic appeal 🙂

42mm with an integrated bracelet wears absolutely gigantic: Steel as far as the eye can see, like a shackle around your wrist. Given how large these wear, this style of watch would look better in a much smaller size (think Vacheron 222), even for larger wristed people. There’s no reason for a time only watch with an integrated bracelet to be this big.

Thank you for this video, i asked for it and there you go! Watching it right now 👌🏽🍻.

No mention of those blobs on the dial near the 2 and 8 o clock. What are they?

What are these dots on the dial between 2 and 3 and between 8 and 9?

Hi Teddy I'm trying to decide between the Riviera 10616 or the Riviera 10701. I would really appreciate any advice. Thank you.

Teddy, you should showcase the 10617 edition as well (a personal fave...as I own one), as the black on black with sport band gives this piece a completely different look than the 10616!

Wow, never heard of this! Looks great

It really really really bothers me that the 6 hour is upside down.

Love it but just too big. Needs to me 40mm

The wife was interested in this one, but I think it's - perhaps shockingly - simply too expensive at this point it time. She wanted the white 33mm version with four diamonds that came out in 2022. It would cost her 50% more than the cheapest new 42mm version on Chrono24! For 25% LESS she could get a similar sized diamond decorated quartz NOS Omega Constellation (albeit on a rubber strap) and that's what I told her to get.

I’m between this B+M the M+L Aikon and the Tudor royal .. any suggestions

i cant unsee that upside down 6 hour marker

Love the watch what’s your opinion on a pre owned I can get a good deal on one

the "VI" should not be upside down.

Loved the titanium one but on a rubber strap... Why !! so I asked for an additional steel one but at 600 notes UK, You're pushing Tudor territory so that's what I Bought. Also... 2.4k for a sellita ??

Hi !please review the Titoni Impetus watch which is also an integrated bracelet watch with Genta's 1970s vibe..

Surprised no mention of the fact the riviera was designed by Gerald Genta, the same designer as the Nautilus and Royal Oak, hence the similarities.

Excelente video Teddy. 👏👏🤩🤩⌚️⌚️

You mention a quick release for the bracelet, but are there straps available for this watch?

Hi Teddy can u make a review about the Sternglas Hamburg 42mm i would like to know if it is something worth buying

They do have half links

Is there any chance for you to review the D1 Milano Automatico?

The issue of whether it has a screw down crown, or not, was not addressed in the video. Any guidance appreciated!

Reminds me of the Chopard Alpine Eagle.

Hi teddy like to ask is this cosc certified the in house baumatix

What are the two black dots in the dial ??

#427👍👏great bracelet! A see through blue dial in sapphire is unique too. Excellent 4hz and power reserve.

For about the same price, this watch or the Nomos club neumatik, hmmm🤔

My Grail. . .

Looks like royal oak

How much sir

Big shoutout to John, soc med manager of Teddy for considering this watch review. Thank you!

It is not free sprong !!!

Not a free-sprung balance

Love this watch, but for some reason it feels like a sin. I guess it's years of perceived value, or lack thereof, that haunt B&M.

I have no doubt the movement is good, but the design is hideous

I just can't stand the hex bolt shape.

As mentioned, it's underrated for a good reason B&M brand is dying soon Buy if you like the design & dont mind losing 60% of its value the moment you walk out the shop with this

poor man’s oak?

Would love a titanium version

no thanks, plenty other choices at 4k range