As a watch guy, I am pretty interested in the style of Baume and Mercier. I like what they have to offer and despite not owning any of their timepieces, their range is very interesting to me. This is not the best known of the watchmakers, but they have been manufacturing watches since 1830, a reasonable time period and they have some good product lines.

Their marketing interests me, but why is this so? Well, when I enter a boutique with Baume and Mercier timepieces I firstly see their advertising long before I view their watches. Despite being the lowest level brand in the Richemont Group, they exude a style and elegance I tend to gravitate to. I like the Classima range and the Clifton for me, the Hampton will not work as the rectangular shape will suit neither my wrist or personal style.

The Riveria has just been released as an integrated bracelet steel sports watch, with the renewed interest in this style of watch, this is an affordable proposition for those of us who cannot afford the AP Royal Oak, PP Nautilus, VC Overseas or the Chopard Alpine Eagle. I see the Riveria sitting in the showcase in my local jeweller so will wander in for a look. The best way to work out if the style works for you is actually place it on your wrist.