Raymond Weil Nabucco Inspired by Gibson

Raymond Weil introduces a new member to its Music Icons series – the Freelancer AC/DC Limited Edition. As its name suggests, this interesting music influenced timepiece pays tribute to the legendary hard rock band AC/DC. The latest Freelancer is a stainless steel timepiece measuring 42mm in diameter. This limited edition watch features subtle design cues inspired by the famous Australian rock band. For example, the hours are marked with studded indexes, while the black galvanic dial features a textured pattern recalling the AC/DC high voltag...

Raymond Weil Genève, the family-owned, independent Swiss luxury watchmaker, redesigns its emblematic Freelancer collection, a line that is said to be an homage to Mr. Weil, the founder of the brand, and his spirit of independence. Just ahead of the holiday season, the famous Swiss manufacture has redesigned its signature timepiece to combine sophistication with a bold, contemporary look. The brand unveils its latest stylishly designed stainless steel chronograph, with a 42.5mm case of robust construction. The latest addition to the Freelancer...

The famous Swiss watchmaker, Raymond Weil, known for its passionate involvement in the music industry, has partnered with the David Bowie Estate to pay homage to the legendary musician – David Bowie. At the BaselWorld 2017 trade show, Raymond Weil introduced the limited edition Freelancer David Bowie, a watch that honors the life and musical career of one of the most interesting artists of all time. This special edition Freelancer is created to celebrate what would have been Bowie’s 70th birthday. Raymond Weil has chosen to revisit its most...

The independent Swiss luxury watchmaker, Raymond Weil, known for its continuous engagement in the arts and music, introduces a brand new Freelancer Chronograph inspired by the legendary guitar, named for its inventor, Lester William Polsfuss, also known as Les Paul. The original, free-spirited timepiece is announced as a tribute to the legendary Les Paul Gibson guitar, and some of the most brilliant musicians who have turned to this instrument: Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, and Keith Richards. Breaking loose from tradition, the new...

Raymond Weil, the renowned Swiss watchmaker that celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, has recently introduced a new, modernized model to its flagship Freelancer collection. The new Freelancer Chronograph pays homage to Raymond Weil’s individuality, as well as to the pioneering spirit of its founder. This family owned independent brand was founded in 1976, at the midst of notorious Quartz Crizis and, against all odds, it managed to survive long enough to celebrate its 40th birthday this year. The Freelancer collection, which includes time-...

A unique new Maestro, crafted from stainless steel, features a self-winding mechanical movement. Its finely polished case measures 39.5mm in diameter, framing a crisp blue dial with the 13 Beatles’ album titles written all around its perimeter. A special “Help” index, located at 4 o’clock, is designed like a cover of The Beatles’ fifth studio album named Help! released in 1965. According to cover photographer Robert Freeman, the idea for the album cover was to feature the Beatles with their arms positioned to spell out a word HELP in flag sem...

The Raymond Weil Nabucco collection was introduced back in 2007. The fully mechanical Nabucco range is named after Giuseppe Verdi’s opera of the same name. Music has always inspired Raymond Weil, and many of the exquisite models of this watchmaker bear reference to the world of music. This year, with the Nabucco Cello Tourbillon, the 39-year-old brand introduces its first tourbillon timepiece. The watch is inspired by Monsieur Weil’s love for music and passion for the cello, thus being the first in the world of haute horlogerie in taking its de...

Raymond Weil noemia was introduced back in 2009. The collection honors the granddaughter of M.Raymond Weil, a founder of this family-owned independent watch manufacture. In case you didn't know, Raymond Weil is one of the last independent Swiss watch brands. Most of the prestige brands are owned by Richemont, Swatch Group or LVMH, and among the rare independent watchmakers are also Maurice Lacroix, Armin By Armin Strom, Louis Moinet, Richard Mille, Ulysse Nardin and Parmigiani Fleurier. Raymond Weil noemia features a delicate and elegant...

Raymond Weil's Nabucco Collection is inspired by the famous opera by Giuseppe Verdi. Ever since its launch, now the fifth consecutive year, the brand is adding a new model to this lineup. Following the release of the Nabucco Cuore Caldo, the Nabuco Rivoluyione, the Nabucco Va' Pensiero and the Nabucco Inverso, the brand presents the Nabucco Cuore Vivo, named after the gorgeous dial aperture which reveals the heart of the movement. This timelessly elegant collection is at the same very contemporary, distinguished by its pronounced modern twis...

As any other Freelancer model, the new Urban Black is characterized by the perfect balance of elegance and casual look, only this time reinvented in futuristic manner. In the words of the brand, which is one of the last independent watchmaking manufactures in Switzerland, the new Raymond Weil Freelancer Urban Black opens the window into the future of the collection and brings wealth of innovation. The most distinctive feature of the model are its beveled horns and prominent screws, both shaped in the recognizable avant-garde style. Faithful...