Details:

MAKE

Manufacturer: Raymond Weil

Model: Freelancer Half-Moon
Country: Switzerland
Type: Man's
Circa Date: 2020s

CASE

Material: Stainless Steel.

Measurements: The width is 42 mm without crown.

Shape: Round.

Back: Display back.

Reference #: 2738-ST-50001

Conditions:  C  1  (The case is in As New condition)

BAND

Type: Link bracelet band measuring 7-3/4”. Includes 3 extra links.

DIAL

Color: Blue.

Numerals: Non-numeric markers.

Hands: Baton Hands.
Seconds: Subsidiary seconds.
Tracks: ½ Moon Date Track

Conditions:  D  1  (The dial is in As New condition)

MOVEMENT

Type: Mechanical, automatic wind movement.

Jewels:  31 Jewels.

Escapement: Lever Escapement.

Set: Stem Set.

Numbered: Cal. RW4250

Conditions:  M  1  (The movement is in As New condition)

The 42mm stainless steel case gives the Freelancer a substantial contemporary presence while retaining the clean, refined styling associated with Raymond Weil. A display case back provides a view of the mechanical automatic movement and adds another point of visual interest for anyone who appreciates the mechanics behind the watch.

The deep blue dial is one of the highlights of this model. Applied non-numeric hour markers and baton-style hands create a clean presentation, while the subsidiary seconds display and distinctive half-moon date track add visual complexity without overwhelming the dial.

Rather than displaying the date through a conventional aperture, the Half-Moon incorporates the date into an arcing track on the dial. This unusual arrangement gives the watch a more distinctive character and helps separate it from conventional three-hand automatic wristwatches.

Powering the watch is the Raymond Weil Caliber RW4250, a mechanical automatic-wind movement fitted with 31 jewels and a lever escapement. The movement is visible through the display back and remains in As New condition.

The stainless steel link bracelet currently measures approximately 7-3/4 inches, and three additional links are included to provide additional sizing flexibility.

Completing the package are the original boxes, card, instructions, and three extra links. With the case, dial, and movement all rated As New, this Freelancer offers the appearance and presentation collectors look for in a carefully preserved modern Swiss mechanical watch.

INCLUDES

·       Original Boxes

·       Card

·       Instructions

·       Three Extra Bracelet Links

Condition

This Raymond Weil Freelancer Half-Moon is in As New condition.

The stainless steel case, blue dial, and 31 jewel automatic movement are each rated C1 / D1 / M1 – As New. The watch is accompanied by its original boxes, card, instructions, and three additional bracelet links.

The bracelet currently measures approximately 7-3/4 inches before adding the extra links.

Please review all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and accurately represent the condition of the watch and included accessories.

The Half-Moon Date Display

One of the most distinctive elements of this Freelancer is its half-moon date display.

Instead of placing the date in a small conventional window, Raymond Weil incorporates it into an arcing date track. The arrangement gives the dial a more complicated appearance while preserving the balanced styling of the Freelancer collection.

Combined with the subsidiary seconds display, the date track gives the watch considerably more visual interest than a standard three-hand automatic watch.

The Raymond Weil Caliber RW4250

Visible through the display case back is the Caliber RW4250, a 31 jewel mechanical automatic-wind movement.

Automatic movements harness the motion of the wearer's wrist to wind the mainspring during normal use while retaining the traditional mechanical construction appreciated by watch enthusiasts.

The display back makes the movement an important part of the watch's presentation rather than something hidden behind a solid case back.

Why Collect the Raymond Weil Freelancer?

The Freelancer collection combines contemporary Swiss watchmaking with a sportier and more modern aesthetic than a traditional dress watch.

This particular model stands out because of its combination of a blue dial, subsidiary seconds, half-moon date display, 42mm stainless steel case, display back, and 31 jewel automatic movement.

The completeness of this example adds to its appeal. Original boxes, documentation, and extra bracelet links are particularly useful with modern collectible watches because they preserve more of the watch's original presentation and make future bracelet adjustment easier.