WATCHES AND WONDERS 2025
2025: The FREELANCER Collection Enters a New Era
An Icon Evolves, Reimagined for Today
Returning to Watches & Wonders, Geneva-based family brand RAYMOND WEIL showcases its signature Freelancer collection with two sophisticated new creations that elevate the noblest traditions of watchmaking.
At its core, freelancer embodies a spirit of independence. Since its launch in 2007, this emblematic collection has drawn inspiration from the entrepreneurial vision of Mr. Raymond Weil, the founder of the Geneva-based brand. Driven by a passion for creativity, daring, and pushing boundaries, freelancer represents modern watchmaking at its finest – elegantly combining style and function.With its assertive designs, innovative features, and cutting-edge materials, freelancer quickly established itself as the brand’s flagship line, captivating both watch enthusiasts and those who appreciate contemporary elegance worldwide. Every detail, from mechanics to aesthetics, reflects attention to excellence. This dedication is evident in the collection’s refined proportions that resonate with today’s active urban lifestyle while preserving the timeless appeal that has always defined the brand.
Key Takeaways:
· An Iconic Complication: The Complete Calendar
RAYMOND WEIL introduces its first Complete Calendar in the freelancer collection. The mechanism displays date, month, day, and moon phases within a redesigned 40 mm case featuring integrated correctors. A new milestone for the collection, it combines traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design.
- A Bold Limited Edition: The RW1212 Skeleton in a New Case
The RW1212 caliber, developed in-house and a cornerstone of the freelancer collection, appears in a new cushion case design limited to 500 pieces. The distinctive shape adds fresh design and engineering dimensions to this signature movement.
· Design, Elegance, Function
The new Freelancer models balance refined aesthetics with everyday wearability. These timepieces offer mechanical sophistication at an accessible price point, appealing to watch enthusiasts who value both craftsmanship and practicality. RAYMOND WEIL continues its tradition of combining watchmaking expertise with contemporary design.
freelancer: The Power of Generations
Nearly two decades after its launch, RAYMOND WEIL unveils a fresh interpretation of its iconic freelancer collection. This edition refines every element while staying true to the brand’s founding vision of sophisticated watchmaking.
The cases distinguish themselves through fluid lines and subtly softened angles, while masterfully alternating polished and satin finishes create an elegant and harmonious aesthetic. With subtly reduced diameters and thoughtfully refined proportions, these models offer exceptional comfort, meeting the expectations of today’s discerning collectors who seek the perfect balance between ergonomics and style. freelancer 2025 embodies the pioneering, independent spirit that defines RAYMOND WEIL’s essence. A bridge between heritage and innovation, this new generation of timepieces celebrates the freedom to express exceptional watchmaking expertise.
“freelancer, as its name implies, symbolizes the liberty to express our mastery while honoring our heritage. Today, more than ever, this collection both encapsulates the essence of our family brand and charts the path to our future.” Elie Bernheim, CEO of RAYMOND WEIL
2025: Two creative directions
for an ever bolder and more refined watchmaking vision
Since its launch in 2007, freelancer embodies a contemporary interpretation of watchmaking while celebrating RAYMOND WEIL’s deep family roots. As the first collection personally directed by Elie Bernheim, who leads this nearly fifty-year-old independent family company in the third generation, it expresses his commitment to modernizing the brand while remaining firmly tied to its heritage. Inspired by the bold and visionary spirit of Mr. Raymond Weil, the brand’s founder, freelancer has given birth to creations with assertive designs, both elegant and daring. Each model reflects a constant quest for innovation while respecting the brand’s timeless identity.
One of the collection’s distinctive early signatures was the presence of a singular screw, cleverly integrated to support the dial opening, whether at 11 o’clock or positioned near the seconds hand or date display. This technical feature, as subtle as it was ingenious, long remained one of freelancer’s hallmarks, underlining the brand’s meticulous attention to the finest details.
The 42mm case, considered avant-garde in 2007, immediately made its mark with an aesthetic combining robustness and versatility. Freelancer soon established itself as a pillar of modernity for RAYMOND WEIL, becoming one of the first collections to embody the brand’s new visual identity. The introduction of a redesigned logo and the RW monogram on the crown symbolized an era of renewal, where tradition and innovation came together seamlessly.
freelancer goes beyond a collection: it’s a laboratory where mechanical complications take shape and innovative materials find their full expression. As a true reflection of the brand’s visionary spirit, freelancer continues to explore new creative horizons while remaining firmly anchored in its heritage.
A ‘Complete Calendar’ on Your Wrist: Precision, Elegance, and Horological Artistry
The freelancer Complete Calendar by RAYMOND WEIL epitomizes the art of watchmaking in all its splendor, combining a sophisticated complication with refined aesthetics. Available in two references, 2766-PC5-64001 and 2766-ST-50001, this timepiece strikes the perfect balance between technical precision and refinement. The harmonious arrangement of the day, date, month, and moon phase is perfectly orchestrated on a sandblasted dune or deep blue dial, creating a delicate interplay of light and texture. Every detail reflects the brand’s pursuit of excellence, where mechanical precision and timeless elegance come together as one.
Reference 2766-PC5-64001 embraces a classic and luxurious aesthetic with a rose gold PVD-coated stainless steel case and a sunray silver dial with warm hues, accentuated by rose gold-plated indexes. These timepieces also feature a celestial display inspired by an actual NASA image, adding a poetic dimension while underscoring the complication’s refinement. Meanwhile, the 2766-ST-50001 reference, with its stainless steel case and sunray blue dial, is accentuated by nickel-plated applied indexes, lending it a distinctly modern and dynamic allure. The contemporary 40mm case features balanced proportions and curved lugs for optimal wrist comfort. Polished and brushed finishes, along with a subtly redesigned bezel, catch light from every angle to enhance its refined aesthetic. Discreetly integrated correctors maintain the clean lines while ensuring ease of use – reflecting RAYMOND WEIL’s commitment to practical elegance at a considered price point.
Ref. 2766-PC5-64001: CHF 3,495 / EUR 3,775 / GBP 3,195 / USD 3,650 (excluding VAT) – Ref. 2766-ST-50001: CHF 3,495 / EUR 3,775 / GBP 3,195 / USD 3,650 (excluding VAT)
RW1212: An Original Silhouette
RAYMOND WEIL Redefines Its Skeleton Caliber in a 500-Piece Limited Edition
The RW1212 proprietary caliber, developed in-house by the Geneva-based brand, was introduced in 2007 and it remains a key milestone in RAYMOND WEIL’s evolution. Born from the vision of Elie Bernheim, Raymond Weil’s grandson, and developed through close collaboration with Sellita’s experts, this movement exemplifies technical excellence with a resolutely modern design. RAYMOND WEIL’s R&D department meticulously reimagined each component to highlight the balance wheel at 6 o’clock, elevating the beauty of the horological mechanics through an openworked traversing bridge. The result is a movement of striking depth, where architectural sophistication meets mechanical ingenuity.
Reference 2795-BKC-20000 is a meeting of innovation and elegance. The stainless steel case features a black PVD coating and pairs with a black galvanic openworked dial. Complemented by a black leather strap and limited to 5 00 pieces, this edition leans decisively toward a contemporary and sporty aesthetic.
In this reimagining of its RW1212 caliber, RAYMOND WEIL combines tradition with avant-garde design in timepieces that showcase expertise at an accessible price point. Water-resistant to 100 meters, this skeleton model pairs style with practicality, appealing to enthusiasts who appreciate both technical refinement and the bold display of horological mechanics.
Ref. 2795-BKC-20000: CHF 3,450 / EUR 3,725 / GBP 2,995 / USD 3,625 (excluding VAT)
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