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GFG Style’s One-Off Peralta S Brings 1970s Italian Wedge Design Into the Future

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  • The Peralta S is the first one-off ever created by GFG Style.
  • Designed by Fabrizio Giugiaro, it takes inspiration from his father Giorgetto Giugiaro’s legendary 1970s Maserati Boomerang.
  • Underneath sits the Maserati MC20’s 3.0-litre twin-turbo Nettuno V6, producing 630 CV (621 hp) and 730 Nm of torque, with rear-wheel drive.
  • The futuristic body is handcrafted entirely from exposed, mirror-polished aluminium, creating the monolithic look that defines the Peralta S.
  • Instead of conventional doors, the entire dome lifts open in one movement.

There was a time when Italian concept cars looked like they had been drawn with a ruler and absolutely nobody saw that as a problem. The 1970s gave us some of the wildest wedge-shaped machines ever put on four wheels, and more than 50 years later, GFG Style is bringing some of that magic back with the Peralta S — a one-off sports car born from an idea by Giorgetto Giugiaro and designed by his son, Fabrizio Giugiaro.

Commissioned by Mexican collector Carlos Peralta and his sons Juan Carlos and Nicolas, the Peralta S is also the first one-off GFG Style has ever created. It made its public debut at the Pastejé Automotive Invitational in Mexico on March 22, 2025, with both Giorgetto and Fabrizio Giugiaro travelling from Italy for the occasion. And while its dramatic wedge shape looks straight out of the golden age of Italian concept cars, this isn’t simply an exercise in nostalgia — underneath is a fully functioning mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive sports car handcrafted to turn a 1970s design philosophy into something for today

GFG Style’s Peralta S
GFG Style’s Peralta S | Image: GFG Style

A Tribute to the Maserati Boomerang

You don’t have to look particularly hard at the Peralta S to see where some of its inspiration came from. The one-off reaches back to Giorgetto Giugiaro’s legendary Maserati Boomerang, the radical wedge-shaped concept created in the early 1970s and one of the defining examples of an era when Italian designers seemed determined to make sports cars look like something that had just landed from another planet.

As Fabrizio Giugiaro explains, the whole point was to create something deliberately removed from modern automotive design. “The Peralta S has a typically 1970s attitude and has nothing to do with today’s cars. I wanted to embellish it with quotations, styling cues and references to shapes from a past that made history, but it is also a tribute to my father, through the reinterpretation in a modern key of the volumes of the Boomerang.”

Rather than simply recreating one of his father’s most famous designs, Fabrizio has taken that low, dramatic wedge philosophy and pushed it forward. The result is sharp geometry, enormous glass surfaces, and mirror-polished metal, with proportions that feel completely different from the rounded, aerodynamically complicated supercars we’re used to seeing today.

“There are dozens of sports cars that have become iconic that took their cues from those shapes; it was pure avant-garde. For me, it is one of Giorgetto’s most incredible and successful stylistic exercises.”

The Peralta S was later named Carrozzieri-Italiani.com Car of the Year 2025, beating a shortlist that included creations from Zagato, Pininfarina and Touring. The award combined votes and evaluations from design experts, professional designers, historians, readers and members of the publication’s community.

GFG Style’s Peralta S
GFG Style’s Peralta S | Image: GFG Style

How the Peralta S Was Built

This is where things get even more interesting. The Peralta S is handcrafted from exposed, mirror-polished aluminum, with the body and glazed surfaces designed to visually blend into one another. When everything is closed and switched off, GFG Style describes the resulting appearance as monolithic, almost as though the entire car has been carved from one enormous piece of polished metal.

Look closer, and you’ll find plenty of clever details hidden inside that simple shape. The headlights are concealed within the nose, while the rear lights remain hidden beneath the aluminum and produce what GFG calls a “shadow light” effect when illuminated. An integrated rear spoiler also rises from the body when required, subtly changing a shape that otherwise looks remarkably clean when sitting still.

GFG Style’s Peralta S
GFG Style’s Peralta S | Image: GFG Style
GFG Style’s Peralta S
GFG Style’s Peralta S | Image: GFG Style

Not everything is aluminum, though. Exposed carbon fibre is used for the front spoiler, side sills and rear diffuser, providing some visual contrast while keeping the more functional aerodynamic pieces separate from the polished bodywork.

Then there’s the way you actually get inside. Forget conventional doors — the Peralta S lifts its entire upper dome in a single movement, turning the windscreen, roof and surrounding structure into one enormous opening. It’s wildly theatrical and probably not the quickest way to grab something you’ve forgotten inside, but on a one-off Giugiaro concept inspired by the 1970s, normal doors would almost feel disappointing.

GFG Style’s Peralta S
GFG Style’s Peralta S | Image: GFG Style

There’s a Maserati MC20 Underneath All That Aluminium

For all the concept-car drama happening on the outside, the Peralta S isn’t built on some experimental platform that will never move under its own power. Underneath sits the chassis and mechanical package of the Maserati MC20, retaining its mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout. GFG Style says the MC20’s technical characteristics remain unchanged, with Manifattura Automobili Torino (MAT) providing technical support during the project.

That means there’s some serious modern supercar hardware hiding beneath all that 1970s-inspired aluminum. The MC20 uses Maserati’s 3.0-litre twin-turbo Nettuno V6, producing 630 CV (621 hp), with the standard car capable of hitting 100 km/h in under 2.9 seconds and continuing beyond 325 km/h. The Peralta S isn’t really about chasing lap times, though — the MC20 gives Fabrizio Giugiaro’s design a proven modern foundation while allowing the bodywork to remain the star of the show.GFG Style Peralta S Specifications

GFG Style Peralta S Specifications:

  • Model: GFG Style Peralta S
  • Year: 2025
  • Production: One-off
  • Designer: Fabrizio Giugiaro
  • Design Inspiration: Giorgetto Giugiaro’s 1971 Maserati Boomerang
  • Donor Platform: Maserati MC20
  • Layout: Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
  • Engine: 3.0-litre twin-turbo Nettuno V6
  • Power: 630 CV (621 hp)
  • Body: Handcrafted mirror-polished aluminium
  • Carbon Fibre: Front spoiler, side sills & rear diffuser
  • Entry: Single-movement lifting dome
  • Lighting: Concealed front & rear lighting
  • Rear Aero: Integrated deployable spoiler
  • Commissioned By: Carlos Peralta and his sons Juan Carlos and Nicolas
  • Debut: Pastejé Automotive Invitational, Mexico — March 22, 2025
GFG Style’s Peralta S
GFG Style’s Peralta S | Image: GFG Style
GFG Style’s Peralta S
GFG Style’s Peralta S | Image: GFG Style

Inside, the 1970s influence continues without simply recreating an old cabin. Chrome-effect metallic leather wraps the seats and other surfaces, while the tightly wrapped seating gives the interior more of a cockpit feel than a traditional supercar cabin. It’s another example of the Peralta S looking backwards for inspiration without pretending the last 50 years of car design never happened.

And then we can finish the section by noting that this was never intended for mass production — it’s a true one-off destined for the private collection that commissioned it. GFG Style itself confirms that’s where the car is ultimately headed.

GFG Style’s Peralta S
GFG Style’s Peralta S | Image: GFG Style

A One-Off That Keeps Italian Coachbuilding Alive

The Peralta S was never designed to become the next production supercar, and that’s part of what makes it so interesting. It was created for one collector, built as GFG Style’s first one-off and will ultimately live in the private collection it was commissioned for. With no sales targets or thousands of customers to please, Fabrizio Giugiaro had the freedom to create something deliberately unconventional — the kind of freedom that has always made Italian coachbuilding such an important part of automotive design.

And the gamble seems to have paid off. The Peralta S was named Carrozzieri-Italiani.com’s Car of the Year 2025, beating a shortlist that included creations from Zagato, Pininfarina and Touring Superleggera. More than 50 years after the Maserati Boomerang helped define the Italian wedge era, the Peralta S proves those wonderfully wild ideas can still work today — especially when someone is willing to build just one.

GFG Style’s Peralta S
GFG Style’s Peralta S | Image: GFG Style
GFG Style’s Peralta S
GFG Style’s Peralta S | Image: GFG Style
GFG Style’s Peralta S
GFG Style’s Peralta S | Image: GFG Style
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Not every watch collection needs a complete redesign. Sometimes, the smartest updates come from knowing exactly what to change—and what to leave alone. That’s the approach Baume & Mercier has taken with its latest Riviera Chronograph collection, refining one of its most recognizable sports watches without losing the character that has defined it for more than fifty years.

Unveiled at Watches and Wonders 2025, the collection introduces four new Riviera Chronographs, each offering its own interpretation of the Riviera’s unmistakable design. Three references build on the everyday chronograph, while the fourth—the Riviera Flyback Chronograph—leans into the collection’s heritage with vintage-inspired details, a flyback complication and a limited production run celebrating the year the Riviera first arrived in 1973.

Whether you’re drawn to the clean, contemporary look of the standard chronographs or the retro personality of the Flyback, Baume & Mercier has expanded the Riviera collection without losing sight of what made it successful in the first place. Let’s take a closer look at the four new Riviera Chronographs.

Baume & Mercier Riviera Chronograph Riviera Ref. M0A10827, M0A10826, and M0A10825
Baume & Mercier Riviera Chronograph Riviera | Image:Baume & Mercier

Baume & Mercier Riviera Chronograph Riviera

Baume & Mercier could have taken the easy route and simply introduced a handful of new dial colours. Instead, the maison used this latest Riviera update to refine one of its most recognizable collections. The result is three chronographs that share the same DNA, but each brings its own personality to the wrist. More importantly, they all move from the previous 43mm case to a more wearable 41mm design, giving the Riviera a cleaner, more balanced profile without losing its unmistakable twelve-sided silhouette.

Although the foundations are the same, each model has its own style. The M0A10826 stands out with its bright sun-satin blue dial, inspired by the colours of the French Riviera, while the M0A10825 has a darker, simpler look with a black dial and sharp white details. The last one, the M0A10827, features a black-and-white “panda” design inspired by old racing chronographs, giving the collection a sportier feel. All three have the signature wave-patterned dial, shaped hands, Roman numerals, and a built-in stainless steel bracelet, making it clear they are Riviera watches.

Mechanically, Baume & Mercier has resisted the temptation to change what already works. Each chronograph is powered by the dependable Valjoux 7750 automatic movement, delivering a 48-hour power reserve, 100 metres of water resistance, anti-reflective sapphire crystals on both sides, and an engraved sapphire exhibition caseback. The integrated bracelet also features the brand’s practical tool-free interchangeability system, making it easy to switch straps without reaching for any tools.

What makes these watches appealing isn’t a single headline feature—it’s the balance they’ve struck. The smaller case feels more contemporary, the dial choices each offer a distinct personality, and the proven movement continues to deliver the reliability owners expect. Rather than chasing trends, Baume & Mercier has refined the Riviera in all the right places, and the result is a trio of chronographs that feel every bit as relevant today as the collection did when it first appeared in 1973.

Baume & Mercier Riviera Chronograph Ref. M0A10826
Baume & Mercier Riviera Chronograph Ref.M0A10826 | Image: Baume & Mercier
  • Brand: Baume & Mercier
  • Model: Riviera Day Date Chronograph
  • Reference: M0A10826
  • Diameter: 41 mm
  • Thickness: 13.94 mm
  • Material: Stainless Steel
  • Dial Colour: Sun-Satin Blue With Horizontal Wave Pattern
  • Calibre: Valjoux 7750 (Automatic Chronograph)
  • Power Reserve: 48 Hours
  • Water Resistance: 10 Bar (100 metres, 330 feet)
  • Price: USD $4,100
Baume & Mercier Riviera Chronograph Ref: M0A10825
Baume & Mercier Riviera Chronograph Ref: M0A10825 | Image: Baume & Mercier

Baume & Mercier Riviera Chronograph Riviera ‘Black’

  • Brand: Baume & Mercier
  • Model: Riviera Day Date Chronograph
  • Reference: M0A10825
  • Diameter: 41 mm
  • Thickness: 13.94 mm
  • Material: Stainless Steel
  • Dial Colour: Sun-Satin Black with Horizontal Wave Pattern
  • Calibre: Valjoux 7750 (Automatic Chronograph)
  • Power Reserve: 48 Hours
  • Water Resistance: 10 Bar (100 metres, 330 feet)
  • Price: USD $4,100
Baume & Mercier Riviera Chronograph Ref: M0A10827
Baume & Mercier Riviera Chronograph Ref: M0A10827 | Image: Baume & Mercier
  • Brand: Baume & Mercier
  • Model: Riviera Day Date Chronograph
  • Reference: M0A10827
  • Diameter: 41 mm
  • Thickness: 13.94 mm
  • Material: Stainless Steel
  • Dial Colour: Sun-Satin Silver with Horizontal Wave Pattern
  • Calibre: Valjoux 7750 (Automatic Chronograph)
  • Power Reserve: 48 Hours
  • Water Resistance: 10 Bar (100 metres, 330 feet)
  • Price: USD $4,100
Baume & Mercier Riviera Flyback Ref. M0A10828
Baume & Mercier Riviera Flyback | Image: Baume & Mercier

Baume & Mercier Riviera Flyback Limited Edition

  • Brand: Baume & Mercier
  • Model: Riviera Flyback Chronograph
  • Reference: M0A10828
  • Diameter: 41 mm
  • Thickness: 14.34 mm
  • Material: Stainless Steel
  • Dial Colour: Yellow, Sun-Satin with Vertical Brushing
  • Calibre: La Joux‑Perret 8147‑2 (Automatic Flyback Chronograph)
  • Power Reserve: 42 Hours
  • Water Resistance: 10 Bar (100 metres, 330 feet)
  • Price: USD $8,100 (Limited Edition – 73 Pieces)

The first three Riviera Chronographs are designed for everyday wear, but Riviera Flyback tells a very different story. Limited to just 73 pieces worldwide, this special edition celebrates the year the Riviera collection first arrived in 1973 and pays tribute to Baume & Mercier’s long history of producing chronographs. It’s the kind of watch that feels like it was created for collectors from the very beginning.

At first glance, the Flyback immediately separates itself from the rest of the lineup. The vertically brushed gilded dial brings a distinctly vintage character, complemented by blue chronograph hands, beige Super-LumiNova, and a combination of tachymeter and telemeter scales that give the watch the look of a classic racing instrument. Housed inside the familiar 41mm stainless steel Riviera case, it strikes a balance between old-school styling and modern sports-watch proportions without feeling like a simple reissue.

Unlike a conventional chronograph, which requires three separate actions to stop, reset, and restart timing, the flyback mechanism allows all three to occur with a single press of the 4 o’clock pusher. Originally developed for pilots in the 1930s, it’s a complication that remains both technically impressive and genuinely useful today. Inside is the La Joux-Perret Calibre 8147-2, beating at 4 Hz and delivering a 42-hour power reserve, while the sapphire caseback offers a clear view of the beautifully finished movement.

There’s also something satisfying about the way Baume & Mercier has approached this watch. Rather than covering it in faux-aged details or leaning too heavily on nostalgia, the brand has let the dial, movement and flyback complication do the talking. The limited production of 73 pieces makes it genuinely exclusive, but it never feels like exclusivity is the only selling point. Instead, it comes across as a thoughtful celebration of the Riviera’s origins and a reminder that Baume & Mercier still knows how to build a chronograph with plenty of character.

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