Today's offering showcases this beautiful ladies 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.

It is in gorgeous condition - a 9.5 out of 10. The case is just short of mint, and the dial, and crystal are all mint. The bracelet presents as mint on the wrist and has light stretch. On the wrist the watch looks nearly like new.

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 fine Swiss watches. Their luxury watches are worn by celebrities Meg Ryan, Kim Basinger, and Teri Hatcher.

• Country of Manufacture: Switzerland
• Maker: Baume & Mercier
• Model: Riviera, ref. 5321.3
• Serial no.: 1,779,994
• Functions: Hours, Minutes, Sweep Seconds, Quick-Setting Date
• Designed for: Women
• Case condition: Just short of mint
• Dimensions: 25mm diameter (excluding crown)
• Dial: White, gold indicies, signed Baume & Mercier, like new
• Movement: Baume & Mercier quartz
• Band: Original, stainless steel and 18K gold, deployment clasp, fits a wrist up to approx. 6 3/4, presents as mint with light stretch
• Crystal type: Mint condition
• 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