Now, while remaining true to its time-honoured values, Parsifal is reinventing itself, with precision, rounded outlines and aesthetic refinement lending the collection a distinctly contemporary feel.
The Parsifal collection takes its name from Wagner's final opera: a mystical world of chivalry and spiritual quest.
Parsifal once again shows Raymond Weil's deep attachment to its roots, and desire to preserve tradition as a source of inspiration – while, at the same time, refining the key design elements (the 'godron décor' to the bezel, curved outlines, and sophisticated bracelet) which have forged the powerful identity of this symbolic collection.
The striking black dial, set off against a pink gold bezel, has Roman numerals underlining the timepiece's depth and elegance.
In line with the "Parsifal style" dating back 20 years, the new timepiece remains 41mm in diameter, complemented by a saddle-stitched, full-skin black alligator strap with double push-piece security.
Discreet, refined subdials for the hours, minutes and seconds are ingeniously spaced around the dial, with the date-window delicately positioned between 4 and 5 o'clock.
The mechanical movement, with automatic winding, has an ETA 2892/2 base with Dubois Dépraz 2010 chronograph module and 42-hour power-reserve. There is a push-piece at 2 o'clock to start and stop the chronograph; a second push-piece at 4 activates the back-to-zero function.
The innovative contrast between the elegant curves, and the imposing chronograph and chunky pink gold, underlines the originality of this stunning timepiece.
A subtle blend of style, tradition and refinement: that's the new Raymond Weil Parsifal.
Parsifal - Technical specifications
Chronograph / 7260 SC5 00208
Movement:
Mechanical chronograph - ETA 2892/2 base with Dubois Dépraz 2010 chronograph module
Winding: Automatic
Power-Reserve: 42 hours
Jewels: 57 rubies
Functions:
Chronograph
start, stop & re-start by push-piece at 2 o'clock
reset by push-piece at 4 o'clock
central chronograph hand
30-minute subdial at 3 o'clock
12-hour subdial at 6 o'clock
60-second subdial at 9 o'clock
Date: Square window at 4:30
Case:
Round – 18ct pink gold & steel
Diameter: 41.4 mm
Thickness: 11.85 mm
Bezel: 18ct pink gold
Crown: Fluted, screwed-down, with RW monogram in transparent resin
Crystal Sapphire with double-sided anti-glare treatment & date magnifier (cyclops)
Dial: Black
Indexes: Pink gold coated, in relief
Hands: Bâton, pink gold coated, with luminescent highlights
Case-back: Screwed down, with sapphire crystal
Strap: Black, full-skin alligator strap with RW steel folding clasp with double push-piece security
Water-resistance: 10 ATM
