Raymond Weil Freelancer Steel and Rose Gold Class Watch

Written by D Constant for The Watch Review Site

We’ve seen the Raymond Weil Freelancer Urban Black released earlier this year on the Watch Review Site at  /a-look-at-the-raymond-weil-freelancer-urban-black/ now the master watchmaker is introducing another note on their musical score with another male version of the Freelancer, This is Raymond Weil’s Freelancer Steel and Rose Gold Class Watch, or reference 7730.

Raymond Weil have given us a few new notes this year including the Ladies Freelancer Lady Sunshine, which we feel is a lovely timepiece, so does the New Men’s Freelancer Steel and Rose Gold Class Watch stand up to the other additions to the 2012 Musical Score from Raymond Weil.

Here at The Watch Review Site we loved the Freelancer Urban Black so does the Steel and Rose Gold Class stand the Watch Review Critics, lets see

So Raymond Weil, one of the last man standing independent Swiss watchmakers reinterprets one of it’s classics and has unveiled a new variation of its best-selling chronograph, the Freelancer Steel & Rose Gold Class. The Freelancer was first introduced to the world in 2007 and today we see it in a 42mm Polished Stainless Steel case the Steel & Rose Gold Class looks and feels like a timeless classic Raymond Weil Chronograph.

The stainless steel Case is mounted on a brown leather strap and with the contrasting rose gold hands and indexes looks stunning and enhances its Dial, which three seperate counters at 6, 9 and 12 o’clock as well as the 3-day date and day window at 3 o’clock. All this is behind an anti reflective sapphire crystal glass. The indexes and hands are rose gold plate are coated with a luminescent material allowing visibility in low light.

As for the strap mentioned previously it is made of calf skin leather in dark brown and has light brown saddle stitching with a Raymond Weil folding clasp. This combination of materials and pure lines assures this new model of The Freelancer Steel & Rose Gold Class a natural distinction from its predecessors.

At the heart of the Raymond Weil Freelancer Steel & Rose Gold Class is the In-House RW5000 Movement, which provides a power reserve of 46 hours and is a mechanical automatic winding movement.

In the words of Raymond Weil “More than a successful collection, freelancer is a true reference for the Swiss Brand’s independent family heritage. It is also a range that was created in honor of free spirits, of personalities wishing to remain the masters of their own destiny. Consequently, the collection has never stopped evolving over the years, free of all constraints, but always keeping its true character: having an urbane personality, with an elegant yet casual appearance, with beveled horns and emblematic screws.”

“In 2012, the famous collection combines the robustness of steel with the distinction of the rose gold. Subtle, the combination is perfect. The chronograph, the collection’s best-seller, illustrates its harmony”

The Raymond Weil Freelancer Steel & Rose Gold Class also has a water resistant rating of 10 atm or 100 meters.

The Freelancer Class’s emphasis on classic urban style and elegance can be worn on any occasion and is very current with the size of its case and current market trends would suggest that the Raymond Weil Freelancer Steel & Rose Gold Class is a winner, But we still prefer the Urban Black… or do we really?

Raymond Weil Freelancer Steel and Rose Gold Class – Technical Details

Reference - 7730-STC-65025

Movement Chronograph – RW5000 Winding Automatic

Power-Reserve 46 hours

Jewels 25 rubies

Functions Watch Central hours and minutes, small seconds hand at 9 o’clock, 3-day date and day windows at 3 o’clock, Day and date adjustment using push-piece at 3 o’clock, Chronograph Start, stop and restart using push-piece at 2 o’clock, Return to zero using push-piece at 4 o’clock, 30 minutes counter at 12 o’clock, 12 hours counter at 6 o’clock, Tachometer ring

Case Round – Polished and satin finished steel, Diameter: 42mm, Thickness: 13.7mm

Bezel Polished steel

Crown Polished steel – fluted with RW monogram

Crystal Sapphire crystal with dual-sided antiglare treatment

Dial Sun-brushed silver galvanic dial

Small counters surrounded by a rose gold plated applique with a screw at 9 o’clock and a rose gold border at 6 and 12 o’clock

Indexes Rose gold plated index appliques, capped with luminescent material

Hands - Hours/minutes Rose gold plated, bombé, enhanced with luminescent material, barrel-shaped, Sweep seconds hand Rose gold plated, baton, Small second at 9 Rose gold plated, barrel-shaped, Counters Rose gold plated, barrel-shaped

Case back Screwed, with sapphire crystal

Bracelet Dark brown, full skin calf leather strap with saddle-stitching, equipped with a RW folding clasp, opening with a double push-piece security

Water resistance 10 ATM

Raymond Weil Freelancer Lady Sunshine – Released

Further to our previous article back in March when we introduced you to a new musical note in the Raymond Weil Score as they like to refer to their new releases at the swiss watchmaker, we can now confirm that the Raymond Weil Freelancer 2410 – Lady Sunshine has been launched by the watchmaker.

In the words of the watchmaker themselves “This truly feminine timepiece combines the elegance of rose gold with the refinement of mother of pearl. A sunray guilloché decoration on the dial illustrates perfectly the name of this new creation and is enhanced by the brilliance of the diamonds sprinkled on the bezel and indexes.”

“It is powered by an automatic movement visible through the opening between 12 and 2 o’clock. The bracelet adds a final touch of elegance with its alternation of polished and satined links.”

Freelancer Lady Sunshine, a little masterpiece full of glamour.

This brand new addition to the Raymond Weil freelancer collection demonstrates once again that mechanical prestige goes together perfectly with total femininity, and you have to admit it is a lovely looking timepiece. we thought we could enhance your viewing with a few photos of the Lady Sunshine Freelencer here.

For Technical details please see our previous article on the Freelancer Lady Sunshine Here.

Raymond Weil – Nabucco Cuore Vivo 

Press Release by Raymond Weil

Raymond Weil have issued a further part of their composition in the Nabucco Cuore Vivo, and just by look alone I had to publish this press release  I really like the look of this timepiece, now on working to try and get hold of one to conduct a hands on review… What do you think the chances ar Raymond Weil.

Now on to the Press Release

Nabucco, the famous opera by Giuseppe Verdi, may end after the fourth act, but RAYMOND WEIL is holding the note for the fifth consecutive year and again adding an exceptional new model to its nabucco collection. Having explored the richness of pink gold with the nabucco Cuore Caldo, the depth of intense black with the nabucco Rivoluzione, the lightness of titanium with the nabucco Va’ Pensiero and finally a more classical identity with the nabucco Inverso, the Swiss Brand unveils the heart of a prestige watch with the new nabucco Cuore Vivo.

In 2012, nabucco, an elegant, stylish collection with a distinctive design and imposing proportions, opens its heart and proposes a glimpse of its mysteries to lovers of beautiful mechanics and lyrical lines.

Thanks to an adaptation to the movement, the dial of the nabucco Cuore Vivo opens at 10 o’clock, allowing the light to filter across the going train of the complex balance and escapement wheels. This delicate assembly, the heart of the watch, is protected by an impressive 46mm diameter case made of a titanium and steel, water-resistant to a depth of 200m. Highlighted by the titanium of the tachymeter bezel, the black opaline dial of the timekeeper is embellished with a central checkered motif, luminescent indexes and a larger than ever Arabic numeral 12. Three silver counters complete the measuring instrument: at 3 o’clock (30-minute counter), at 6 o’clock (12-hour counter) and at 9 o’clock (small seconds). Finally, its rubber alligator-style bracelet, fully water-resistant, combines softness, comfort and strength.

The ultimate in elegance, the nabucco Cuore Vivo, limited to 400 pieces, comes in a presentation box to match its image. The lid, in a silver color with checkered segments, partly reveals the interior of the box and, when opened, allows the light to penetrate its structure and enhance the timekeeper.

Power and robustness, transparency and light: the nabucco Cuore Vivo makes our heart beat to the rhythm of the passing time.

Technical Details – Raymond Weil Nabucco Coure Vivo

Reference: 7830 TIR 00207

Movement Chronograph – RW5400

Visible balance and escapement wheels, Winding Automatic

Power reserve 46 hours

Jewels 29 jewels

Functions: Watch Central hours and minutes, small seconds-hand at 9 o’clock

Chronograph Start, stop and restart using push-piece at 2 o’clock, Return to zero using push-piece at 4 o’clock

Central chronograph hand, 30 minutes counter at 3 o’clock, 12 hours counter at 6 o’clock

Tachometer ring on the bezel

Case Round – matte titanium and polished steel, Diameter: 46mm, Thickness: 15.85mm

Bezel Circular matte titanium and polished steel

Crown Steel, screwed down – fluted with RW monogram

Push-pieces Steel, screwed down and fluted

Crystal Sapphire crystal with dual-sided antiglare treatment

Dial Galvanic black, with a chequerboard pattern in the center

Titanium counters, visible balance and escapement wheels

Indexes Luminescent applique Arabic numeral “12″ and 6 luminescent applique indexes, with polished edges

Hands Hours / Minutes Steel type, bombé, enhanced with luminescent material, Boston.

Small second at 9 Steel type, glossy finish, Boston

Sweep seconds hand Blued steel type, glossy finish, bâton

Counters Blued steel type, glossy finish, Boston

Case back Screwed down, with sapphire glass

Strap Black rubber alligator style, with black stitching, equipped with a RW folding clasp in titanium, opening with a double push-piece security

Water resistance 20 ATM

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