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@JogieGlenMait16
3 жыл бұрын
This is the quality of watches and fair pricing you get when you don't go with the hype.
@KC-bv9kf
3 жыл бұрын
It’s nice to learn about mid price watches like BM and Seiko. Good watches are good watches, regardless of prices.
@BW-ih7pv
3 жыл бұрын
Wrong channel then muchacho
@KC-bv9kf
3 жыл бұрын
@@BW-ih7pv This site has wandered into Longines, Oris, Nomos, Seiko…
@leeharding8306
3 жыл бұрын
Or if your budget is a bit smaller how about the Tissot PRX automatic? It’s a beautiful bargain 👌🏼
@JLchevz
3 жыл бұрын
great looking watch
@chelvturke7588
3 жыл бұрын
It has terrible movement (last version is on ETA c07.111 with plastic details)
@akallstar5
3 жыл бұрын
@@chelvturke7588 they added an automatic version recently, idk I think for any automatic it’s a solid price and looks great
@chelvturke7588
3 жыл бұрын
@@akallstar5 man, I exactly pointed which movement they added. It is powermatic 80 with plastic details, not powermatic with full metal movement.
@akallstar5
3 жыл бұрын
@@chelvturke7588 take it easy my guy lol, I ready what you said, the point is that no matter what kind of automatic you’re talking, it’s a bottom of the barrel price for ANY automatic watch that’s also exactly in-line stylistically with today’s trends. That’s a lot to ask for in that price range. You may find SOME (not many) automatic watches a bit cheaper, but they’ll be out of style, or knock-off brand. I just don’t really understand what you expect in that price range.
@geisteswissenschaft
3 жыл бұрын
Looks more like Bulgari than Royal Oak to me. “The great watch fair in the sky” LOL
@manoflego123
3 жыл бұрын
Honestly that sapphire dial blows my mind, and I'd love to see it on more watches. Skeletonized watches are very cool. but something about the semi-translucence of smoked sapphire makes me feel things.
@mikeontherock
3 жыл бұрын
Bell & Ross have used it too and if you want a cheaper option there is also Christopher Ward but the Baume et Mercier version is definitely my favourite of the lot.
@stortjockisen
3 жыл бұрын
@@mikeontherock who did it first?
@mikeontherock
3 жыл бұрын
@@stortjockisen I honestly don't know. It's not a concern for me who did it first. I have since seen it on other brands too such as Rado. If a design application looks good to me amd the watch itself is of good quality then they have my attention. I have no issue with one brand borrowing ideas from an other. I'm sure that to some extent they work together anyway, especially if they belong to the same conglomerate.
@mahmudulislamkhan
3 жыл бұрын
Oh, a piece I can think of getting someday without winning a lottery...
@toooldfortwowheels2048
3 жыл бұрын
Never until this day have I lusted after a Baume & Mercier, but the "uprated" version is a beautiful piece, not an homage but certainly playing up on the modern-retro like many other brands. Looking at you Tissot with your PRX Powermatic (just ordered mine).
@denzelpereira5117
3 жыл бұрын
The presenter here has a style that is truly unmatched. Best watch content channel on KZitem community. Would love to see more content of ahlange and sohne watches, am a big fan of those watches.
@crownedsmiley4207
3 жыл бұрын
Honestly, the ML Aikon is the place to go for an "affordable" alternative IMO.
@nathanwayne6673
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed.....but I must say that at certain times in the video I was lusting over the absolute beauty of this watch and didn't hear what he was talking about lol...... The Baume and Mercier Riviera is a stunning watch.
@crownedsmiley4207
3 жыл бұрын
@@nathanwayne6673 Oh absolutely :) Me personally, I'll wait maybe another year or so to see if ML is going to bring an in-house calibre to the Aikon, now imagine THAT at around 3k...
@edjustice7755
3 жыл бұрын
Agree, but I think I like the BM better...it flows better imho.
@frankpentangeli8104
3 жыл бұрын
The Aikon is a lovely watch, but it's like AP Royal Oak meets Omega Constellation. I think the Riviera has a more distinctive design.
@samkuong3121
3 жыл бұрын
I am interested in finding an Vintage one.
@porscheguy19
3 жыл бұрын
The Girard-Perregaux Laureato was the original; and I like it better than the Royal Oak.
@SpilkersKompass
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! 👏🏼🤩
@ficwith3
3 жыл бұрын
Hate to say it (partly because I love the Laureato, too), but GP released that in 1975 - still behind Baume et Mercier.
@JasonTheWatchGuy
3 жыл бұрын
I'm fuming with myself for not knowing about this watch! Absolute beauty!
@vladimirchervenkov6949
3 жыл бұрын
Finally a Baume & Mercier video! My first Swiss time piece was a Hampton City.
@vladimirpetreski7248
3 жыл бұрын
Could you, please, make a video about the Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda Metrograph? Thanks!
@ethantaylor7243
3 жыл бұрын
4 minutes 26 seconds in, look just above the hour hand... That hair is just in your face almost as much as it is in the watch The dial in general is just dirty actually, Bergeon make some silicone tipped cleaning swabs, I recommend them, much better then rodico sometimes
@TheOwlGuy777
3 жыл бұрын
GAH! The 70's version is as ugly as brown plaid bell bottoms!
@watchnerds
3 жыл бұрын
Fun fact... Omega was the one starting the integrated bracelet sporty watches.
@user-wi9nn6dz8w
3 жыл бұрын
What year and what model of Omega?
@polariz666
3 жыл бұрын
I was struggling to find this. The Zenith Defy came out in 1969 which also beats the RO to the punch. I think it's a common misconception that AP are responsible for integrated sports watches but the truth is that they were just the first to charge more for one than a gold watch.
@redneck4528
3 жыл бұрын
The original Tudor rangers beat the Omega dynamic to market. The integrated bracelet sporty watch goes even further back to Hamilton and Bulova.
@watchnerds
3 жыл бұрын
@@user-wi9nn6dz8w look up 168.041 and 168.045
@KAM128
3 жыл бұрын
For a guy who never heard about the riviera, he sure does know a lot about it.
@fahadkhan-db6bh
3 жыл бұрын
The 10616’s dial is a bit well, Christopher Ward-ish isn’t it🤔!!!
@Richie_P
3 жыл бұрын
Except Christopher Ward did it better. They fastened the dial with decorative screws so you don't see those unsightly and off-balance dial feet.
@fahadkhan-db6bh
3 жыл бұрын
@@Richie_P 😄
@fahadkhan-db6bh
3 жыл бұрын
@VoiDWalker I think ward was 2016-17, the other is hublot and?
@fahadkhan-db6bh
3 жыл бұрын
@VoiDWalker thanks will look them up, it always been a little difficult for me to remember model years🙂
@watchreviews4k
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent review. Regards, #WR4K
@milosilic23
3 жыл бұрын
Wow, 11 seconds ago
@randyvegas9201
3 жыл бұрын
The presentation skills are really unique. I would love to watch you give a presentation of Jacob and co astronomia watches.
@charleshermetix3886
3 жыл бұрын
They've copied Bovet. Also,check out MBnF's work
@markbowenagates1987
3 жыл бұрын
What an exceptional Genta style offering by Baume & Mercier! These watches are hot!
@TommyRibs
3 жыл бұрын
This is actually a badass watch.
@reezevlog
3 жыл бұрын
i have that original Riviera in 2tone (5131.038) given to me by my mom......it was hers back in the day...and being a 33mm, it fits me nicely...
@goldendawn7
5 ай бұрын
Super classic watch, love those retro dimensions too. Been casually hunting for the right one for a few years now myself.
@gianpakasa
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, I was waiting to see the Riviera. Really beautiful watch, honestly the Tissot Prx automatic, to me, does the same job for around 700 euro...
@RayRay-rk5bd
Жыл бұрын
Just picked mines up yesterday. Blue rubber band. Parking one of my rollies today. Loved it. $3300 CAD.
@stevefox8605
3 жыл бұрын
I just don't get GG's 70s designs, seem like Emporor's new clothes to me. 🤷🏼♂️ Thank you for the video tho 👍🏻
@gripeace
2 жыл бұрын
Imo, there should be two principles. 1) buy what you “want” and 2) don’t buy alternative because you can’t buy what you want. It’s not a clear cut but the more desperate (or frustrated) you become, chances are higher that you start “convincing yourself” that alternatives are actually nice. It’s absolutely true that these alternative watches have high qualities. No doubt. But if you buy these because you can’t get what you want, that’s where tragedy begins. At some point, your alternative watch will start reminding you what you truly wanted but couldn’t get. You can’t just be “happy with it” and “forget about the grail” because these alternatives also costs thousands of dollars. If you put that much money into watches, you can never ignore RO’s presence. Otherwise, why did you buy such expensive watches when your cell phone can tell you time much better? You should buy alternative only if you are 100% certain that you would buy them even if the original is available at the retail price at the same store. Get real. You don’t need a watch to tell the time in 2022. You need a watch for satisfaction. Are you satisfied with the alternatives?
@991lung
3 жыл бұрын
If you want a „Genta style“ watch with a manufacture caliber and can‘t get a Royal Oak, Nautilus or Overseas, the Riviera is the only option you have I think. And it’s a damn good option in my opinion. Maybe also a Bvlgari, but it’s a price level above and a bit more off from the Genta design
@eajacobs
2 жыл бұрын
The octa was actually a Genta design-- Bvlgari acquired Genta's company
@tvs5941
2 жыл бұрын
No, there is also the GP Laureato
@Zaza-ev1wz
2 жыл бұрын
Zenith defy as well!
@alexmood6407
3 жыл бұрын
Royal Oak bubble will burst.
@WeibenWang
3 жыл бұрын
That blue sapphire dial looks just like the dial on the Christopher Ward C60 Sapphire. Who came first?
@JLchevz
3 жыл бұрын
the egg
@covfefe8971
3 жыл бұрын
@@JLchevz Nah, nah man, the chicken.
@JLchevz
3 жыл бұрын
@@covfefe8971 it's been proven the egg!! Lol
@mikeontherock
3 жыл бұрын
The Christopher ward came before as did Bell & Ross. I disagree that it "looks just like it" though. Yes it is a blue saphire dial but that is where the similarities stop. The shade, the transparency, the engraving, the markers, the hands, etc. All different. Having said that I like the Christopher Ward one although the trident on second hand does bug me a bit.
@covfefe8971
3 жыл бұрын
@@JLchevz LOL
@ficwith3
3 жыл бұрын
Okay, I'm curious: four watches shown, none (including two new models) are demonstrated working. What gives?
@vuklozo
3 жыл бұрын
Same question. I guess the quartz ones were without a battery, but the automatics...
@991lung
3 жыл бұрын
The automatics probably were presentation pieces that don’t run, so the hands stay in the 10:10 position, which should be the most appealing one. I already experienced this on a Patek presentation
@darrenaquilina1403
3 жыл бұрын
Love B & M... so underrated.
@In.New.York.I.Milly.Rock.
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, not good enough. Pretty, but not good enough.
@fredericc9676
3 жыл бұрын
WAIT. How do you know there's a watchfair in the sky? Sources please. (omg can't wait to die and get finally a Rolex)
@Robert-vw3od
2 ай бұрын
This watch really is fabulous. I’ve liked it since I set eyes on this and it’s great to buy what you like. Yes there are better watches of this type but you will not get anything comparable unless you spend an awful lot more money. You’re talking pretty much double.
@LFGM24
3 жыл бұрын
I like it. If I bought either of the 2 it’ll definitely be the more expensive one. Not because it’s 5 days, or in house movement. But it just looks cooler especially with the transparent dial.
@danclark4494
2 жыл бұрын
I love this watch I’m buying on cyber Monday in a silver dial so beautiful 🤩with the steel bracelet
@shipmate3577
3 жыл бұрын
Clean the watch before you review it... dust is everywhere on this.
@Cryzallite
3 жыл бұрын
I thought the affordable Royal Oak was the Maurice Lacroix Aikon ?
@rodsalvador3608
3 жыл бұрын
Selitta seems to be the small block chevy of the watch world. Nothing wrong with it - a cheap, reliable workhorse, but immediately devalues any 60's Jag or 70's Merc whatever you put it in.
@covfefe8971
3 жыл бұрын
I say if it's a reliable workhorse, there should be no devaluation. Something's wrong if you reward reliability with devaluation. Then it seems like just plain snobbery.
@scaol9658
3 жыл бұрын
Alpine Eagle.
@JohnDoe-ub8fq
2 жыл бұрын
A great substitute for the Chopard alpine eagle.
@romeosly4341
3 жыл бұрын
I own a Clifton. I really enjoy it wears great on the wrist.
@SamrayGTR
3 жыл бұрын
Never heard of these Baume & Merciers before, amazing! Learn something new every day!
@LimitedEditionEDC
3 жыл бұрын
Can i send you one of my watches to take footage of it? 😅 you make everything look so amazing!
@Yorkshiremadmick
3 жыл бұрын
Lovely looking watch Thanks for sharing 🙏🏻💪🏻 Not the run of the mill and will be more exclusive than a Rolex Tudor Omega Tag range.
@Sir99percent
3 жыл бұрын
I love how this watch is a nod to the AP and has it's own heritage at the same time, also has very much it's own character and wouldn't cost me an arm and a leg to buy.
@WooliteMammoth
3 жыл бұрын
All "affordable" versions of other pieces too is remind you you don't have the one you want. Do yourself a favor and get something totally different you can be happy with.
@almac9203
2 жыл бұрын
How about get this until the AP boutique calls you up with your RO? Kinda like people that settle for a Tudor whilst on the wait list for a sub. This is like a placeholder.
@trevorhoch3553
3 жыл бұрын
“Hotter than sand at a sandcastle convention.” I just snorted my scotch.
@BBOYFYC
3 жыл бұрын
painful lol ;-)
@saisuren6488
3 жыл бұрын
Do review like this brother this is helpful I was keen on AP now I fixed in this watch
@seekingthetruth3410
3 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful watch ,I'll be looking for the high end model
@denisdenis-ck4dz
3 жыл бұрын
ok but 2650 euros for a sw200-1 no!!!!! hamilton mido done that for 750 euros.2650 for the baumatic i admess.i prefer to push my money on ML AIKON AUTO. for the royal oak you need five alarms and 5 boddygards to put in on your wrist espacially at the moment when the world is not safe living.TISSOT is a very good trade but the prx is full of defaults to much heavy too much fat saphhiire is mat, bracelet is switchable agaisnt what other????? the thikness is not good that done tension on bracelet and you can see through on the wrist.....beurk.quality of the trade yes quality of design no........i prefer may casio edefice efr s107d less expensiv and more confortable.
@newtonlee7849
Жыл бұрын
The original B&M Riviera was a NIGHTMARE !!! from the ridiculous screws holding bracelet to case ( if overtightened, the bracelet stays stuck in one position, or if normal positioned, the screws tends to unscrew itself ), to the unnecessary case back grooves that require special tools just to change short life batteries. This watch was 100% JUNK!!!
@sebsebseb1905
3 жыл бұрын
Same as Edox Delfin, a clear Royal Oak tribute done in 1973
@justinseah4011
3 жыл бұрын
The Chopard Alpine Eagle
@pwally2714
Жыл бұрын
Lost me at 42mm. 38-39mm and I'll buy it. Integrative bracelet pieces always wear bigger
@bianconero6617
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, thank you. I asked for it, and you did it! Thank you again!
@mikeontherock
3 жыл бұрын
I asked for it too :) great minds think alike
@mikkohaapaniemi
9 ай бұрын
If you have one, let me know!
@mikkohaapaniemi
9 ай бұрын
@@mikeontherock If you have one, let me know!
@mikkohaapaniemi
9 ай бұрын
My ig is the same as my yt name!
@sukhmandersingh1242
3 жыл бұрын
I am a very big fan of this channel, your presentation skills are commendable. I would like to request for more content on de bethune.
@vdbdg
3 жыл бұрын
Hey now, we were just buying the Patek because this wasn’t available but now that it’s there... nah just kidding
@andremichel8191
2 жыл бұрын
It looks indeed nice. However, in real life at the store it looked much less nice. A bit cheap looking. Must try on to make own judgment.
@misterpsych3804
Жыл бұрын
too bad you couldn't get your hands on a Baumatic 5 days PR
@alunjones2550
3 жыл бұрын
I love the watch but, the roman numeral for the 6 o'clock being upside down annoys the hell out of me. look at Chopard's Alpine Eagle to see how it should look, when done properly. You wouldn't put a "6" upside down as it would read "9".
@carlosbin9813
3 жыл бұрын
Sorry... I prefer to see the watches running.... But I'm only a watchmaker....
@primeno.6487
11 ай бұрын
B&M make great watches like the Hampton but this seems like a first draft of a redesign that slipped through.
@champstation143
3 жыл бұрын
Sadly an insanely overpriced watch, half the price would be the fair.
@alreadyalexandre2914
3 жыл бұрын
Good thing about baumes they go down in price after a while .. altough the baumatic movement is truly worth it, just an amazing movement
@jfasamurai16
3 жыл бұрын
I was impressed by the Clifton Baumatic, but these are honestly just meh 😒
@Eric_Nielsen
3 жыл бұрын
Yes but the date location is TERRIBLE. If they want to release a large watch they need to use a large movement.
@wristtime2859
3 жыл бұрын
Nice.....love it... Now!! Should i sell my capeland fly back for this or just keep it 🤔🤔🤔
@mrgadget1485
3 жыл бұрын
And who said that B&M is a dying brand? But heck with those Roman numerals...
@heeroy7
3 жыл бұрын
Seeing as we're talking about the Royal Oak like watches will you be doing a review of the Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 that was just released?
@BryanO92
3 жыл бұрын
My fingers are bleeding just from looking at that crown. Not that AP's crown is any better, mind.
@jlo6388
3 жыл бұрын
Couple years ago, I noted that I needed to save up$17k for “my” AP. Now...several grand more.
@mikeontherock
3 жыл бұрын
Been wanting to see a review on these. Beauties
@mikkohaapaniemi
9 ай бұрын
If you have one, let me know!
@mikkohaapaniemi
9 ай бұрын
My ig is the same as my yt name!
@KaneChamp
3 жыл бұрын
The video title is pure clickbait and it definitely doesn't do Baume & Mercier justice.
@raymondmookhram5127
2 жыл бұрын
Isn’t this a far better design than the Royal Oak? I find the sapphire blue Riviera a cross between the Royal Oak and the Omega Seamaster with a good measure of that French watch. Lovely, without the Royal Oak pricing.
@lexcen
3 жыл бұрын
boomerangs on the dial?
@ofirshachamorov5979
3 жыл бұрын
Cant find the reference number of the vintage 73 riviera shown in the thumbnail, help?
@johnayres2303
3 жыл бұрын
Great watch but I don’t like the Roman numerals at 12 and 6.
@d6ath6ang6l
3 жыл бұрын
What's the point of having something that "looks like" something else...
@TheRadocYoon
3 жыл бұрын
Please don’t out arrows and words on hier thumbnail... smh
@michaelp6819
11 ай бұрын
La marque Baume et Mercier ne tient aucune promesse, fuyez si vous avez besoin d'une montre fiable
@boran2484
3 жыл бұрын
Another forgotten 1970s integrated bracelet watch, the Tudor Prince Quartz Oysterdate. I have one on my wrist. Time for a reissue of this one as well.
@LaurentiusTriarius
Жыл бұрын
I'm not a fan of the blue strap on the 10619, but that dial is like waves meeting seagulls, very pretty.
@jasongennero2080
3 жыл бұрын
Those bezel screws look rough as hell under macro looks like b.m. needs to tighten up their quality control if u ask me
@jacobchu344
3 жыл бұрын
😳
@SupernovaLY
3 жыл бұрын
Can you please tell ne what kind of camera is in this video It’s looks beautiful
@amcluesent
3 жыл бұрын
Hideous, like a olive green bathroom suite and loon pants
@DavidDatura
3 жыл бұрын
Yet another integrated bracelet steel sports watch aping the RO “style” added to an already saturated market 😒
@jimmyjay122
3 жыл бұрын
My first ever Swiss watch was a quarts B&M gifted to me by late father when I started college. My first ever mechanical watch was a B&M Capeland S chronograph. A couple of years and a couple of watches later (Omega SM300 & Breitling Avenger) and I find myself getting B&M Reviera that, now you’ve mentioned it, had the RO Offshore vibe. A 44mm steel-titanium case, 200m water resistant chronograph on a black rubber strap. This was all around 15 years ago. At the time I wasn’t really aware of RO’s or the Offshore’s significance simply because I wasn’t looking at watches in that price bracket. All in all I can just say that B&M are very well made and very underrated. It’s nice to seem them make a decent return.
@drichardbailey
3 жыл бұрын
Does anybody know what piece of music is used for these videos? thanks in advance
@esiu74
3 жыл бұрын
I guess the full stainless Riviera chronograph I got from Costco for less than $500 is a steal...
@cwuzii
3 жыл бұрын
The dial looks like it came straight off a Christopher Ward…
@newking70
3 жыл бұрын
What's up with the camera in all your videos?
@umutaydogdu1502
3 жыл бұрын
I love your videos but i need to say that the videos are not loud enough, i did volume up but still like whispering, there must be a sound problem.
@J.D.416
Жыл бұрын
Does anyone have the reference number of the vintage model in the video?
@mikkohaapaniemi
9 ай бұрын
If you have one, let me know!
@mikkohaapaniemi
9 ай бұрын
My ig is on my accounts description!
@mikkohaapaniemi
9 ай бұрын
My ig is the same as my yt name!
@KVenturi
3 жыл бұрын
first video of watchfinder that the watch isn't running
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