Baume et Mercier - Riviera XXL

[arun1uk]

Evening Gents, anyone got, or can make a recommendation for Baume and Mercier watches, quality etc?
I've found an extremely good deal on a Riviera XXL 8723 (Chrono, rubber strap, brand new):



I'm after a day to day watch to replace my trusty Seiko Kinetic that I've had for the past 11 years. I like the style, and know it's got an ETA 7750 Valjoix mechanism, so quite respectable, however just not sure about the reliability/build quality of the rest of the watch.

Thoughts?

[arun1uk]

Anyone?

[thegreatdogwood]

I've owned one on steel for the last 2 years. It's been a pretty reasonable buy really and seems well made. Also not many around as not considered a cache brand but I find B&M and Ebel to offer a lot of bang for your buck and they are easy to service too

[Ikemi]

I haven't handled one myself, but I do like the look of B&M, especially the one pictured above. I think I'd definitely buy second hand, or at least heavily discounted, as they don't seem to hold their value very well. I almost bought a second hand 2010 Hampton XXL in mint condition for £800 ... RRP was just over £3K!

I'm pretty sure Ernest Jones and Goldsmiths stock them, so it might be worth popping in to your local branch and try handling a few to see what you think