Raymond Weil Freelancer Basquiat Special Edition

7780-TIC-JMB01 Raymond Weil Freelancer Basquiat Special Edition Watch

Automatic watch with calendar, chronograph and tachymeter.

RAYMOND WEIL X BASQUIAT™ Special Edition is a testament to audacity and creativity. With limited availability worldwide, the watch pays tribute to the iconic contemporary artist, a visionary whose profound influence continues to resonate in the worlds of art and culture.

The result is an extraordinary fusion of pure neo-expressionism and traditional horological precision, bringing Basquiat's genius to the wrists of watch enthusiasts and art aficionados alike.

The new Basquiat Special Edition standalone watch is a true collector's piece that showcases Basquiat's artwork on the outside and the art of Swiss watchmaking on the inside.

A color palette dominated by the primary colors red, yellow and blue has been placed on a black background to ensure the legibility of all watch functions. At the heart of the dial is the iconic 'Dispensing Fish', the crown-wearing dinosaur depicted in Basquiat's famous 1984 painting.
Located at 12 o'clock, the crown features a yellow Super-LumiNova® trim, while the hour hands and indices are coated in white Super-LumiNova®, which emits a glow in low-light conditions.< BR>
The elegant black PVD pushers are adorned with Basquiat's iconic symbols the Copyright symbol on the Cancel/Reset button the dollar sign on the Start/Stop push-button and the artist's signature crown motif on the screw-down crown. The watch features a ceramic tachymeter bezel, designed for precise measurement, along with a flanged heart rate monitor scale calibrated for 30 beats.

The bicompax chronograph's recessed counters and skeletal discs add artistic depth. Located at 9 o'clock, the constantly rotating seconds disc has been covered with a concentric spiral as a metaphor for Basquiat's personal reflections and the complexity of life.
Located in front, the 30-minute jumping disc represents three of the central themes of his painting: life, death and humanity.
At the heart of this watch is Basquiat's unmistakable signature, merging perfectly with the W-shaped oscillating weight, RAYMOND WEIL's watchmaking signature. The titanium case combines design and function, measuring 43.5mm in diameter for comfortable wear. The watch houses the caliber RW5030 movement, a self-winding bi-compax mechanical chronograph that offers a power reserve of 56 hours.
The watch is delivered in a special box that features the iconic yellow crown on the side. Opening the box reveals a custom logo plate and “Fish” icon. The presentation box provides an artistic means to display the masterpiece it contains.
By introducing this special edition watch, RAYMOND WEIL celebrates the spirit of it and ensures that creativity remains at the heart of the company's culture.