The new RAYMOND WEIL freelancer Calibre RW1212 model introduces the family-owned Swiss watch company’s first in-house movement created in collaboration with Swiss movement manufacturer Sellita.
This exclusive movement was developed and designed by the R&D department of the Geneva watch company and produced by the movement manufacturer based in Le Crêt-du-Locle, in the Jura Mountains. Its distinctive characteristic is the 6 o’clock front-dial positioning of its regulating organ.
Named Calibre RW1212 as a nod to the postal code of the company headquarters in Grand-Lancy, it pays tribute to 40 years of RAYMOND WEIL creations and to the Brand’s determination to highlight the richness of watchmaking expertise, while infusing it with its uniquely free-spirited attitude.
RAYMOND WEIL introduces a model with a boldly distinctive design, notably featuring an open-worked dial revealing the regulating organ at 6 o’clock. The balance-and-spring assembly, held by two bridges, reveals a construction echoing that of the most beautiful tourbillon regulators. The freelancer “Calibre RW1212” is a two-hand model providing an understated display of the hours and minutes.
It took 18 months for the R&D team at RAYMOND WEIL to develop the movement and design the dial revealing the regulating organ at 6 o’clock. All the elements closely relating to the regulating organ were redesigned and pared down, so as to endow this in-house movement with its subtle transparency. The calibre then sprang to life in the hands of the Sellita watchmakers.
Framed by a 42.5mm steel case, the balance-and-spring assembly is the focus of attention. The diamond-polished balance wheel and skeletonized bridges ensure transparent visibility extending to the very heart of the watch.
Powered by a mechanical self-winding movement, the freelancer “Calibre RW1212” beats at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour and has a 38-hour power reserve. Its oscillating weight is adorned with a “Côtes de Genève” motif and engraved with the RAYMOND WEIL logo.
The movement is built in such a way as to showcase its beautiful mechanism on the dial side. The strategic organs positioned above the mainplate and the symmetry of the bridges accentuate the architectural nature of this elegant and beautifully balanced model.
The RAYMOND WEIL freelancer Calibre RW1212 watch comes in several versions, featuring a silver-toned or black dial teamed with a steel case and bracelet, or with a leather strap, as well as in two-tone variations featuring matching bracelets or leather straps.
Technical details
Model: RAYMOND WEIL freelancer Calibre RW1212, Reference 2780-ST-20001
Movement
Mechanical self-winding in-house movement, with visible balance wheel – Calibre RW1212
Power-Reserve: 38 hours
Jewels: 27
Functions
Central hours, minutes
Case
Round – Steel case
Diameter: 42.5mm
Thickness: 10.6mm
Crown: Steel – screwed and fluted with RW monogram
Crystal: Sapphire crystal with dual-sided antiglare treatment
Case back: Screw down, with sapphire crystal
Water resistance: 10 ATM
Dial
Black galvanic with large opening at 6 o’clock
Hands: Steel type, barrel-shaped, enhanced with white Super-Luminova®
Bracelet
Stainless steel with folding RW steel clasp, double push-button security system
