Raymond Weil continued its mission to celebrate the lives and careers of musical icons with limited-edition watches at Baselworld this year. After celebrating the Beatles and the Les Paul Gibson guitar, the brand resumes its horological tour through the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame with new special editions devoted to David Bowie, Buddy Holly, and the Fab Four’s groundbreaking “Abbey Road” album.
Raymond Weil Limited Edition Freelancer David Bowie (Ref. 2731-STC-BOW01)
The first ? and timeliest ? new watch is from Raymond Weil’s Freelancer collection and pays tribute to British rock icon David Bowie, who passed away in 2016. The Limited Edition Freelancer David Bowie commemorates what would have been the visionary artist’s 70th birthday. Its round, 42-mm stainless steel case and galvanic, circular satin-brushed dial host several design cues specifically inspired by Bowie and his work. The stylized red lightning bolt at 12 o’clock comes from cover of Bowie’s 1973 album Aladdin Sane, and the pop-art “Bowie” logo above the 6 o’clock position is the same one designed by Andy Warhol for the cover of the artist’s 1974 album Diamond Dogs. Printed on the caseback’s sapphire crystal is a rendering of a famous 1974 portrait of Bowie by legendary photographer Terry O’Neill. Inside the case is a mechanical, self-winding movement, Caliber RW4200, with 26 jewels and a 38-hour power reserve. The watch,...