Baume & Mercier ADLC Riviera 😎

[@erikgrimes3621]

Happy new year Barry! keep up the great videos.

[@ClickSpringReview]

Cheers Erik and a happy new year to you to Sir

[@thetimebombardier]

I really like the casebody and integrated strap but think the dial is just a little too busy 😎👍

[@ClickSpringReview]

Thats fair enough Duncan I like as from a distance its just a black dial but close up you get to see lots more

[@CircassianRider]

The Baume and Mercier Riviera has to be one of the best İntegrated bracelet watch designs on the market available at an affordable price tag from a well known watch manufacturer

[@ClickSpringReview]

Shame I didn't try one with a bracelet maybe next time 👍🏻

[@BoozewithNick]

OMG, I think I’ve found my dream Baume. Thanks for the review. The Baumatic movement is so awesome, and then they make this sexy DLC thing. *sigh*

[@ClickSpringReview]

I'd love to own this one its gorgeous

[@johnmonachelli5256]

Great value when purchased grey market or second hand the movement is the same as any IWC 5 day

[@ClickSpringReview]

Yes, exactly I think even FCW are even offering it a £1000 of RRP

[@babalusan]

Hey you should review their 39mm green dial Riviera, thanks for the video

[@ClickSpringReview]

I would but its not in stock at the min but when it is 👍🏻

[@robertlock6041]

Hi Barry, this is certainly an interesting watch. I note what you say about the longevity of DLC coatings, and feel that B&M missed a trick by not offering a ceramic case. That would have added another dimension to its USP and avoided the wear issue. Although this watch has many excellent qualities I'd rather have a 856, frankly. LG Bob 🍾 🥂

[@ClickSpringReview]

I don't normally say this Bob but I'd go for this over the 856 😱

[@robertlock6041]

@ClickSpringReview I'm surprised, but pleasantly so. This watch does have character, and I like being able to see the movement... LG Bob

[@ClickSpringReview]

@@robertlock6041 This one does have a lovely movement ,so its nice to be able to see it Bob

[@Hectorsdad]

Some nice individual features on this one. As an overall design though, it doesn’t look very cohesive to me. A strap monster it isn’t, but that’s true of most integrated strap watches. Great review.

[@ClickSpringReview]

This is one of them models which has to be handled to really appreciate I think matey

[@samkahraman4621]

Awesome watch! Saw one in person for first time in France. I hv mixed feelings on the dial tho bc I think it is cool, but at the same time feel as though it makes it look a little cheap. I am unsure if others feel the same but thaz how it comes off to me

[@ClickSpringReview]

This one just felt quality to me Sam I really liked it

[@김정언-q1p]

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[@ClickSpringReview]

I think its stunning

[@greenerick]

Could you please tell me how the anti-magnetic properties of this watch compare to those of an Omega watch?

[@ClickSpringReview]

I cant say for sure but the balances spring does have two cores of silicon, I find with most models which say they have high levels of anti-magnetic properties unless unless the movement is completely surrounded in a iron core like the milgauss they still seem to pickup some magnetism as the rest of the movement is made of steel. The best thing to get is a demagnetiser they are very cheap and easy to use and every watch collector should have have, that way you never have to worry

[@greenerick]

Regarding your comment about inexpensive magnetizers, I concur. I tested my Damasko DK32 by applying a magnet, causing it to demagnetize; however, after using a magnetizer, its operation returned to normal. I performed the same test on an Omega movement, and it continued to function. Indeed, a magnet test can be a useful way to assess the quality of an Omega watch.

[@ClickSpringReview]

Which Omega was it you tested Sir

[@greenerick]

@@ClickSpringReview Omega Seamaster

[@ClickSpringReview]

The Seamaster does have a silicone escapement which they say is resistant to magnetic fields up to 15,000 gauss and most importantly it has a free sprung-balance 👍🏻

[@CircassianRider]

The Baume and Mercier Riviera has to be one of the best İntegrated bracelet watch designs on the market available at an affordable price tag from a well known watch manufacturer

[@ClickSpringReview]

I believe FCW are offering it at a grand of RRP