Just like a flower exhaling its fragrance, the Baume Mercier Ilea timepiece captures the magic that is pure femininity.  Curved with a harmonious form and sensuality that is feminine to the core, Ilea is at once luxurious, elegant and voluptuous.  This is a watch that is a treat for every woman’s senses.

Baume & Mercier has once again outdone itself in this new collection of watches for women.  Featuring diamonds and steel, and combining both satin-brushed and polished surfaces, the Ilea is a study in contrasts.  From its daintily sculpted bezel and seamless transition of curves and angles, the look and feel of this watch is timeless and unique.  An oval dial gracefully interplays with gems at the three and nine o’clock hours, and seamlessly blends with the raised edges and sculptural curves of the bracelet.  It is clear that this watch was designed by women for women, giving it the ultimate expression of luxury and grace.

A particular favorite in the Ilea line is the Ilea 8775.  Set with 28 diamonds on the bezel, against a two tone stainless steel and 18K gold bracelet, this is one truly luxurious timepiece for the sophisticated woman.  Its substantial weight, polished metals, mother-of-pearl dial and scratch-resistant sapphire crystal underscore the quality for which Baume Mercier is best known.

It’s no wonder that Baume & Mercier watches are represented by some of the most well known Hollywood celebrities of our time.  For the third year in a row, the official “ambassadors” of Baume Mercier watches are Teri Hatcher and Ashton Kutcher.  In prior years, the brand’s Hollywood luminaries have included Meg Ryan, Kiefer Sutherland, Gary Sinise and Kim Basinger.

Be sure to check out the Ilea Collection by Baume & Mercier.  This gorgeous new Baume watch is a tribute to the many facets of today’s woman.

This is yet another story about a family with a watch making tradition. But there’s a difference. Some luxury watchmakers brag about experience that dates back to the beginning of the century, a noteworthy thing indeed. But Baume and Mercier (Or at least, the Baume part of this family relationship) has been amongst the best watch makers in the world since the century before that. Since 1830 they have been designing the best high end timepieces and they shown any signs of slipping in their craft.

Baume and Mercier has produced several successful watch styles over the past 170 years, but there has been no watch quite like the Riviera.  Launching in 1980, the Riviera has been one of the most successful and most popular watches within the company.  Because of its versatility and the sporty appearance, the Riviera appeals to everyone.

The physical features of the Baume Mercier Riviera are like no other watch with its glorifying and distinctive gold and steel.  Its unidirectional steel bezel surrounds the black dial that displays the three gray sub-dials.  The steel bezel also surrounds the brilliantly crafted hands and hour markers.

All of the times are displayed in black roman numerals giving it a classy and elegant look.  Although the gold steel is most notable among the Riviera watches, there are also all silver steel and rubber strap all steel black watches to choose from.  For the men, there is the first Riviera model that came out, the chronograph model and the automatic.  Women can choose from the original Riviera and the mini.

There are several features that distinct the Riviera from other watches on the market, but it is its durability and precision that catch many buyers attention.  To display this precision and durability, Baume et Mercier tested the watch by mounting it on the wheel of a Le Mans M1 BMW before the start of a 24 hour race.

Throughout the race, the Riviera withstood the high speeds and the pressure of fast acceleration that was put on the watch.  Not only that, but the watch also was capable of running smoothly with massive rainfall that drenched the course during the race.  If that wasn’t enough, the watch was also able to withstand the force of the spinning wheels and the intense heat from the disk brakes.

After the vigorous test the Baume Riviera was put through, the watch ran with the same type of accuracy it had prior to the race.  It is this type of precision and durability that has made the Riviera one of the most reliable watches you can find.

The accommodation of precision, durability and a classy and stylish physique has made the Riviera one of the most popular watches sold by Baume Mercier.  This sports style watch has a little bit to offer men and women for all occasions.  Whether you want a stylish watch for work or a reliable watch for around town, the Riviera offers just that.  With over 25 years of success, the Riviera is sure to continue selling strong and satisfying customers worldwide.

There are some things in life you just cannot put a price on and one of those things may very well be the new Baume Mercier Riviera collection.  Although timepieces are intended to show you the time, class and style have become an essential piece to a fine luxury watch.  While it is a hefty price to pay to see the time, the Riviera is all about class and style.

With the cheapest watch in the series for women running at $1,172 and for the men at $1,662, this is far from a collection that anyone can buy.  And that is exactly what makes it so intriguing knowing that not everyone can have a Baume et Mercier Riviera watch.  Some of the other fine timepiece manufacturers like Gucci and Raymond Weil offer reasonable prices for the lower models, but this can potentially take away from the rarity in the name.

It is up to you to decide if it is worth spending between $1,100 to $5,500 for a watch, but it can place you into a specific persona and class that very few can be in.  There is nothing quite like walking into a room and taking peoples breathe away with a glistening $5,500 Riviera watch.

The top of the line watch within this collection belongs to the ladies at $5,350.  This beautifully crafted timepiece has an 18k steel-gold bracelet that fits comfortably on your wrist.  While the bracelet is impressive, it is the case and dial that steal the show with this watch.  The case is 18k gold as well with diamonds that circle the entire case.  As for the dial, there is a sparkling silver background with a white circle containing eight diamonds and four roman numerals showing the time.

For the men, the most expensive watch in the Baume et Mercier Riviera collection is priced at $4,200.  Very similar to the women’s top model, the men’s timepiece is a steel-gold bracelet as well.  What makes the men’s so much cheaper than the women’s is the lack of diamonds.  It has a steel-gold case and a silver dial, but does not flash as much as the women’s with diamonds.

While the Riviera is a magnificent watch collection, it is hard to imagine spending over $4,000 for a watch when the purpose is to see the time.  But you have to look at it as a rare valuable that not many have.  Only then will you be able to determine if the Baume Mercier Riviera is worth the price.

Many luxury watch manufacturers have their own website, but little are as sufficient as the one Baume Mercier has to offer.  With a majority of the watch collections on the website and access to every watch’s manuals imaginable, the Baume Mercier website has everything you need.

Under the collections tab, you have access to a plethora of models and styles that Baume & Mercier has to offer.  You can scroll across the different styles and view pictures of the watches while reading detailed descriptions of each style as well.  The reference number for the watch is displayed as well, which comes in handy if you want to purchase a watch directly from Baume et Mercier international.

If this is something you want to do, on the website there is a place where you can click to find the nearest authorized retailer to you.  All you have to do is enter in the location that is nearest you and contact information will come up.  This will give you an address if you want to go to the retailer as well as a phone number so you can order any watch you would like.

While a majority of the collections are on the website, some of the newest models are left off.  In order to view the entire range of watches, you can either order the catalog or view the newest version on the website.  The catalog displays all of the newest models as well as any other styles that are being sold in retail stores.

To stay up to date with everything that is going on with Baume et Mercier, there is a News tab that displays everything the company is going through.  You will find events, when they are happening and any news or releases of collections.

The last tab convenient for Baume Mercier website surfers is the FAQ tab.  There are several frequently asked questions under this section and answers to how you can go about solving various problems.  Under this section, you can learn how long each watch’s warranty is, what the warranty covers, several maintenance issues and how you can go about purchasing a watch not on the website.

Having such a detailed website allows you to stay up to date with all of the newest products and events going on with Baume and Mercier.  Whether you want to view the hottest watches on the market or find out the answers to frequently asked questions, the Baume et Mercier website has everything you could imagine with the click of a button.

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The women’s Baume Mercier Diamant series provides a sleek fit and is ideal for any dress occasion.  Although it certainly can be worn at any event, the class and style definitely make it a valuable authentic piece of jewelry.  With its polished stainless steel and the sparkling diamonds, this series is ideal for every woman to have.

It can be difficult looking past the expensive price tag, but this is one series that offers a reasonable price for what you get.  There is one style that stands out from the collection and it just so happens to be the cheapest as well.  With a blue lizard skin strap and a beautiful silver steel case, this watch offers more of a casual look.  It is perfect for wearing around the town and can equally be worn during business meetings as well.

If the blue lizard skin strap does not quite appeal to you, it is not much of a price increase to get to stainless steel.  For just $300 more at $1,450, this style within the collection has a stainless steel bracelet and a stainless steel case to fancy over.  The three hands have a quartz movement that flows over an attractive light pink dial.  This too can be worn in almost any occasion or circumstance.

The next big price increase in the women’s Baume and Mercier Diamant series jumps to $2,250 because of the steel gold.  The band is a two tone bracelet with silver links on the outside and silver and gold links that run down the center of the bracelet.  The case is steel 18k gold that fits the dial perfectly.  And with a smooth quartz movement, it is easy to read the time.

Lastly, the top watch within this women’s Baume et Mercier series runs at $4,500.  It has a glistening stainless steel bracelet that is accompanied by a stainless steel case.  What separates this watch from the rest of the series is the diamonds that line the outside of the case.  The dial is mother of pearl and has roman numerals to easily identify the time on your watch.

While you can certainly wear all of the watches within the women’s Baume et Mercier Diamant series for any occasion, the last two in particular are ideal for dress occasions.  With a sparkling effect and shiny stainless steel, this Baume et Mercier series has more to offer than what the watches are priced at.  Finally, a case in which you get more in return than what you pay for.