In the realm of horology, few complications are as captivating as the perpetual calendar. Baume & Mercier, a brand renowned for its timeless craftsmanship, has ingeniously combined this intricate complication with the sport-chic allure of the Riviera in their latest creation, the Riviera Perpetual Calendar 10742.
A perpetual calendar is an engineering marvel that automatically adjusts for leap years and varying lengths of months, requiring just one manual correction per century. With the Baume & Mercier Riviera Perpetual Calendar 10742, you won’t need to worry about adjusting the date until the year 2100, provided you keep it fully wound.
Inspired by a historic 1985 model, this timepiece boasts a 40mm steel case that’s a mere 11.8 mm thick. Its distinctive twelve-sided bezel with visible screws adds a touch of boldness to its design. The satin-brushed surfaces and polished chamfers accentuate the watch’s refined aesthetics.
The three-row stainless steel bracelet features decorative bevels on the central link and secures effortlessly with a triple folding buckle equipped with security push-pieces. The Fast Strap interchangeability system allows you to switch to other Baume & Mercier straps quickly.
Beneath a sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment, the gilded dial exhibits vertical sun-brushed finishes, snailed counters, and riveted indexes. Rhodium-plated hands, a blued steel seconds hand with a PHI counterweight, and exquisite counterhands complete the dial’s allure.
Powering this masterpiece is the Baumatic manufacture self-winding movement, which boasts a remarkable five-day power reserve. It’s equipped with a Dubois-Dépraz perpetual calendar module and a gold-plated oscillating weight that beautifully complements the dial’s color.
With its limited edition status of only 50 individually numbered pieces, the Baume & Mercier Riviera Perpetual Calendar 10742 is a testament to the brand’s commitment to excellence. Priced at $19,550, it’s a watch that blends tradition and modernity, making it a must-have for connoisseurs of fine timepieces.
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