For sale is a bold and commanding Baume & Mercier Riviera XXL Chronograph (Reference 8628). Originally launched in 1973, the Riviera was a pioneer in the "integrated steel sports watch" revolution, debuting alongside legends like the Royal Oak and the Nautilus. This specific 4th-generation "XXL" model from the mid-2000s captures that same disruptive spirit but updates it with a robust, masculine architecture and a professional-grade chronograph movement.
The watch features the signature 12-sided (dodecagonal) bezel, held in place by four industrial-style structural screws that give the piece a "stealth-wealth" and architectural presence. The crisp white dial is a masterclass in contrasting styles: traditional, elegant Roman numerals meet a sporty, snailed three-register chronograph layout. Protected by a sapphire crystal and water-resistant to 100 meters, this is a luxury timepiece designed for the rigors of an active lifestyle without sacrificing the sophistication of a boardroom watch.
Key Features:Brand: Baume & Mercier
Model: Riviera XXL Chronograph
Reference No.: 8628 (M0A08628)
Case Size: 43mm (14mm thickness)
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Dodecagonal with 4 visible structural screws
Dial: White with inner snailed texturing and black Roman numerals
Movement: Swiss Automatic Chronograph (Valjoux 7750 Base)
Power Reserve: 48 Hours
Strap: Integrated high-grade black rubber strap
Water Resistance: 100 Meters (10 ATM)
For sale is a bold and commanding Baume & Mercier Riviera XXL Chronograph (Reference 8628). Originally launched in 1973, the Riviera was a pioneer in the "integrated steel sports watch" revolution, debuting alongside legends like the Royal Oak and the Nautilus. This specific 4th-generation "XXL" model from the mid-2000s captures that same disruptive spirit but updates it with a robust, masculine architecture and a professional-grade chronograph movement.
The watch features the signature 12-sided (dodecagonal) bezel, held in place by four industrial-style structural screws that give the piece a "stealth-wealth" and architectural presence. The crisp white dial is a masterclass in contrasting styles: traditional, elegant Roman numerals meet a sporty, snailed three-register chronograph layout. Protected by a sapphire crystal and water-resistant to 100 meters, this is a luxury timepiece designed for the rigors of an active lifestyle without sacrificing the sophistication of a boardroom watch.
Key Features:Brand: Baume & Mercier
Model: Riviera XXL Chronograph
Reference No.: 8628 (M0A08628)
Case Size: 43mm (14mm thickness)
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Dodecagonal with 4 visible structural screws
Dial: White with inner snailed texturing and black Roman numerals
Movement: Swiss Automatic Chronograph (Valjoux 7750 Base)
Power Reserve: 48 Hours
Strap: Integrated high-grade black rubber strap
Water Resistance: 100 Meters (10 ATM)
