Key Highlights

• Manufacture automatic flyback chronograph movement
• Column wheel chronograph architecture
• Gilded wave-pattern dial
• Integrated stainless steel bracelet
• Sapphire exhibition caseback
• Riviera heritage dating back to 1973
• Flyback chronograph functionality
• 100 metre water resistance

The Baume & Mercier Riviera Flyback Chronograph [10828] combines one of the most respected complications in Swiss watchmaking with the warm sophistication of a beautifully executed gilded dial.

As one of the flagship chronographs within the Riviera collection, the 10828 showcases Baume & Mercier's ability to blend technical excellence with contemporary luxury sports-watch design. The result is a timepiece that appeals equally to collectors, enthusiasts, and professionals seeking something more distinctive than a conventional sports chronograph.

At first glance, the watch captivates with its striking gilded wave-pattern dial. Rich golden tones interact beautifully with light, while the Riviera's signature wave décor introduces texture and depth across the dial surface. Contrasting chronograph indications preserve excellent legibility while reinforcing the watch's technical character.

Beneath the dial beats a sophisticated manufacture flyback chronograph movement featuring a column wheel architecture—an engineering solution traditionally associated with high-end chronographs. This advanced calibre delivers both exceptional performance and a level of mechanical refinement appreciated by serious collectors.

Paired with the Riviera's iconic twelve-sided bezel and integrated stainless steel bracelet, the watch offers a distinctive presence that stands apart from traditional black-dial sports chronographs.

This is not simply a luxury chronograph.

It is a manufacture flyback chronograph with genuine Riviera character and remarkable mechanical substance.

What Is a Flyback Chronograph?

The flyback chronograph is one of the most respected complications in traditional watchmaking.

Unlike a conventional chronograph, which requires separate actions to stop, reset, and restart timing, a flyback chronograph performs all three functions instantly with a single push of a button.

Advantages include:

• Faster timing operations
• Greater mechanical sophistication
• Enhanced collector appeal
• Professional timing functionality
• Superior user experience

Historically associated with aviation and precision timing applications, the flyback chronograph remains a hallmark of advanced Swiss watchmaking.

A Manufacture Movement Built for Enthusiasts

At the heart of the Riviera 10828 is a manufacture flyback chronograph movement developed specifically for this high-performance application.

Highlights include:

• Flyback chronograph functionality
• Column wheel construction
• Automatic winding
• High-end chronograph architecture
• Exceptional mechanical refinement

For collectors, the movement represents one of the most compelling reasons to choose this reference over conventional automatic chronographs.

The Warmth of a Gilded Dial

The gilded wave-pattern dial gives the Riviera 10828 a unique identity within the collection.

While many luxury chronographs rely on black, blue, or silver dials, the warm golden finish creates a richer and more distinctive appearance. The wave décor adds visual depth while the contrasting chronograph indications ensure the watch remains highly legible and functional.

The result is a chronograph that combines sporting capability with a level of elegance rarely found within the category.

Riviera Heritage Since 1973

Introduced in 1973, the Riviera became one of the earliest luxury sports watches to combine sophisticated Swiss watchmaking with a relaxed lifestyle-oriented design.

More than fifty years later, the collection remains instantly recognizable thanks to its iconic twelve-sided bezel, integrated bracelet architecture, and unmistakable Riviera identity.

The 10828 continues this legacy while showcasing some of the most advanced watchmaking found within the modern collection.

View the Movement at Work

A sapphire exhibition caseback allows owners to admire the manufacture flyback chronograph movement in operation.

The visible rotor, column wheel architecture, and chronograph components create a deeper connection to the craftsmanship that powers the watch and provide a constant reminder of its mechanical sophistication.

Why Collectors Love the Riviera Flyback Chronograph

The Riviera 10828 offers a compelling combination of:

• Manufacture flyback chronograph movement
• Column wheel construction
• Gilded wave-pattern dial
• Riviera heritage since 1973
• Integrated luxury sports-watch architecture
• Sapphire exhibition caseback
• Exceptional mechanical sophistication
• Outstanding value relative to competing Swiss flyback chronographs

The result is one of the most technically impressive and visually distinctive Riviera models available today.

Features

• Model: 10828
• Collection: Riviera
• Movement: Manufacture Automatic Flyback Chronograph
• Chronograph Architecture: Column Wheel
• Power Reserve: 42 Hours
• Case Size: 41 mm
• Case Thickness: 14.34 mm
• Case Material: Stainless Steel
• Bezel: Twelve-Sided Stainless Steel Bezel with Four Screws
• Crown: Screw-Down Crown
• Pushers: Chronograph Pushers
• Caseback: Sapphire Exhibition Caseback
• Dial: Gilded Wave-Pattern Dial
• Hands: Rhodium-Plated with Super-LumiNova®
• Indexes: Applied Luminous Indexes
• Crystal: Scratch-Resistant Sapphire Crystal
• Bracelet: Integrated Stainless Steel Bracelet
• Bracelet Finishing: Satin & Polished
• Interchangeable System: Fast Strap System
• Clasp: Triple Folding Clasp with Security Push-Pieces
• Water Resistance: 100 Metres / 10 ATM
• Functions: Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds, Flyback Chronograph, Date

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