Today's offering showcases this beautiful mens Baume et Mercier Riviera watch.

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.

The watch is in gorgeous condition. It presents as a 9.6 out of 10. The case is just short of perfect mint, and the dial, and crystal are all mint. The bracelet is just short of mint.

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.

Retail replacement value (discontinued): Approx. $4,850.00 USD

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.: 2,097,209
• Functions: Hours, Minutes, Sweep Seconds, Quick-Setting Date
• Designed for: Men
• Case condition: Just short of mint
• Dimensions: 34mm wide (excluding crown)
• Dial: White with gold applied baton and black painted Roman numeral indices, aperture for date at 6, signed Baume & Mercier, mint condition
• Movement: Baume & Mercier quartz
• Band: Original, stainless steel and 18K gold, deployment clasp, fits a wrist up to approx. 7 9/16, adjustable, presents as just short of mint
• Crystal type: Mint
• Warranty: 1-year C.O.T. warranty.
• 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

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price anytime within 7 days after the watch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our client's expectations throughout the buying experience.

All watches are packaged carefully and mailed double boxed in specially constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designed for high value items. All watches are sent fully insured with signature required. Most of our domestic shipping is done through FedEx. At times we will also use USPS Express Mail, and we can accommodate most requests for your preferred carrier. International shipments are sent USPS International Express Mail or FedEx.

The purchase price will be the declared value of the merchandise on any required customs forms. The payment of all customs duties, tariffs, and taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.

Also note that water resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We do not recommend getting a vintage watch wet, even one that was originally designed to be waterproof.

To get an idea of how this watch will look on the wrist, please use the Watch Sizing Guide

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