Raymond Weil has made its latest open-worked model, the Freelancer 2785, exclusively available at Goldsmiths.
The new model aims to build on the success of the automatic freelancer Calibre RW1212 Skeleton and discloses many of its movement parts while optimising readability with the application of colour.
The Blue Skeleton Leather Strap freelancer shares some details in common with its forebears, but takes a fresh approach.
The barrel-shaped hour and minute hands are lined with a liberal application of white Super-LumiNova, heightening readability and the hours are mainly denoted with plump Arabic numerals, again enlivened with white Super-LumiNova, while a blue flange encircles the open-worked dial and is marked with a minute track, facilitating ease of read-off.
However, the most remarkable feature is the mechanical performance taking place centre stage.
In the upper region of the dial, an open-worked barrel reveals the mainspring in various states of tension.
At the base of the dial, the balance wheel oscillates to and for the delectation of the wearer, while the pallet lever, positioned beyond, can be seen conversing with the escape wheel.
Black hues are employed throughout, helping to accentuate the various disclosed components.
Measuring 42.5mm in diameter, the stainless steel case contributes to the model’s contemporary appearance.
The watch comes supplied on a neoteric calf leather strap paired with a stainless steel folding clasp with double push- security system and is priced at £2,150.
