Press release
Through its modernism, the first Freelancer model in black PVD, the Freelancer Urban Black, serves as a window to the future of the collection. This new watchmaking instrument plunges us into a universe of intense urban sophistication for a brief moment, like the pause between notes.
Freelancer – whose name recalls that the Swiss Brand is one of the last independent watchmaking companies – has not stopped evolving over the years. Whatever its attractions, the collection distinguishes itself by its both elegant and relaxed appearance, its characteristic, beveled horns that are completely different from all the others, and the graphic application of its screws. As the collection's icon, the chronograph has reinvented itself over the years with its various dials, hands and bracelets, while always searching in the same innovational and avant-garde direction.
In 2012, the chronograph has coated its 42mm case in black PVD. Its black, galvanic, opaline dial has 8 luminescent Arabic numerals with silver-powdered edges. The style is eye-catching, just like the powerful garnet red of the chronograph's tachometer numbers and hands. The screws, the collection's recurring graphic symbols, anchor the applique securely around the date aperture, traditionally displaying three days. Two small counters provide the ultimate details of a dial with completely revised parameters – the 30 minutes at 12 o'clock and the 12 hours at 6 o'clock – boldly truncated in the area surrounding the seconds counter at 9 o'clock, which is itself slightly smaller. In contrast with the dial's modern, graphic features, the case back is transparent and reveals the throbbing mechanical heart of the timekeeper, equipped with 25 rubies and a power reserve of 46 hours. For its part, the oscillating weight is embellished in black for the occasion. Finally, the extreme hardness of the PVD coating the case and folding clasp contrasts with the softness of the strap's semi-matt, black calfskin. Elegance and comfort.
Bold and innovating, there is no doubt that the Freelancer Urban Black will be one of the key moments of Raymond Weil's 2012 musical score.
Technical specifications - Freelancer Urban Black
Reference: 7730 BK 05207
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
Central chronograph hand
30 minutes counter at 3 o'clock
12 hours counter at 6 o'clock
Tachometer ring with red numbers
Case:
Round – Steel and black PVD matte finish with anti-fingerprints treatment
Diameter: 42mm
Thickness: 13.7mm
Bezel: Steel and black PVD matte finish with anti-fingerprints treatment
Crown: Steel and black PVD matte finish with anti-fingerprints treatment – fluted with RW monogram
Crystal: Sapphire crystal with dual-sided antiglare treatment
Dial: Galvanic black and opaline
Indexes: 8 transferred Arabic numerals, enhanced with luminescent material and silver-tone edges
Hands
Hours/minutes: Black, gloss finish, enhanced with luminescent material, barrel- shaped
Small seconds at 9 o'clock: Black, gloss finish, barrel-shaped
Chronograph: Red, baton
Case back: Steel and black PVD matte finish with anti-fingerprints treatment, screw down. Black tinted sapphire
Strap: Black matt finish, full skin calf leather strap with anthracite stitching, resistant elastomer lining, equipped with a RW folding clasp, opening with a double push-piece security.
Water resistance: 10 ATM
