Baume & Mercier Riviera Chronograph 43mm 65541 (2004)

The Baume & Mercier Riviera Chronograph Ref. 65541 is a distinctive luxury sports chronograph that embodies the refined yet relaxed elegance of the Riviera collection. Originally launched in 1973, the Riviera became one of the earliest luxury sport watches to feature an integrated bracelet design and a uniquely shaped bezel, helping define the genre of sophisticated steel sports watches decades before the category became mainstream.
This reference showcases the collection’s signature twelve-sided bezel and integrated black rubber strap, giving the watch a bold architectural aesthetic with unmistakable 1990s–2000s character. The chronograph layout adds sporty functionality while maintaining the Riviera’s elegant proportions and versatile wearability.
The dial features a clean and highly legible design with contrasting sub-dials, luminous hands, and a date display, balancing practical chronograph utility with classic Swiss styling. Powered by a reliable Swiss automatic chronograph movement, the Riviera 65541 delivers dependable performance suitable for everyday wear.
Combining integrated sports-watch design, Swiss mechanical craftsmanship, and understated luxury, the Riviera Chronograph 65541 remains a compelling and increasingly collectible example of Baume & Mercier’s sport-luxury heritage.

PLEASE TAKE NOTE: This watch’s rubber strap will fit up to an 18cm wrist size. There is no additional strap available as it is a cut to fit rubber style strap, and as such, has been priced accordingly.

specifications: 

• Brand: Baume & Mercier
• Model: Riviera Chronograph
• Reference: 65541
• Movement: Automatic chronograph
• Calibre: Swiss ETA/Valjoux-based automatic chronograph movement
• Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, chronograph, date
• Case Material: Stainless steel
• Case Diameter: Approximately 43mm
• Case Thickness: Approximately 14 mm
• Bezel: Fixed twelve-sided stainless steel Riviera bezel
• Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
• Dial: Black chronograph sub-dials and date display
• Hands: Luminous hands and hour markers
• Bracelet: Integrated black rubber strap
• Clasp: Stainless steel double folding clasp
• Case Back: Solid stainless steel caseback
• Water Resistance: Approximately 100 m / 10 ATM
• Power Reserve: Approximately 42 hours
• Frequency: 28,800 vibrations per hour
• Special Features: Signature twelve-sided bezel, integrated bracelet design, automatic chronograph movement
• Production Period: Circa late 1990s–2000s
• Gender: Men’s