RAYMOND WEIL MILLESIME SMALL SECONDS – GPHG 2023 CHALLENGE WATCH PRIZE WINNER
RAYMOND WEIL, one of the last family-owned luxury watchmaking brands in the world, and one of Palladio’s two oldest Swiss-made watches’ official retail partners, won
the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) 2023 Challenge Watch Prize.
The highly anticipated awards ceremony for the 2023 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) took place on November 9, 2023 at the Théâtre du Léman in Geneva, where the winners of this prestigious competition were announced, including the highly coveted Aiguille d’Or, the event’s top prize.
The GPHG is often considered the “Oscars” of the watch industry, recognizing excellence and innovation in watch design and craftsmanship.
Raymond Weil CEO, Elie Bernheim thanked Academy Members and watch experts as well as the Grand Jury for selecting their watch and for rewarding them with such an incredible recognition. He said that this prize is welcomed as a source of fulfillment and great pride for them. He also added that as an independent family-owned Brand, obtaining the GPHG winning prize reinforces their deep-rooted connection to their heritage and unwavering dedication to Swiss watchmaking excellence.
The highly anticipated awards ceremony for the 2023 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) took place on November 9, 2023 at the Théâtre du Léman in Geneva, where the winners of this prestigious competition were announced, including the highly coveted Aiguille d’Or, the event’s top prize.
The GPHG is often considered the “Oscars” of the watch industry, recognizing excellence and innovation in watch design and craftsmanship.
Raymond Weil CEO, Elie Bernheim thanked Academy Members and watch experts as well as the Grand Jury for selecting their watch and for rewarding them with such an incredible recognition. He said that this prize is welcomed as a source of fulfillment and great pride for them. He also added that as an independent family-owned Brand, obtaining the GPHG winning prize reinforces their deep-rooted connection to their heritage and unwavering dedication to Swiss watchmaking excellence.
ABOUT THE MILLESIME COLLECTION
In the heart of Switzerland’s watchmaking center, RAYMOND WEIL has been nurturing its craftsmanship for nearly half a century with a relentless pursuit of creative
elegance, innovative technicality and Swiss-made excellence, all offered at an unequalled price.
For this inaugural millesime collection, RAYMOND WEIL pays homage to the rich heritage and traditions of horology while celebrating the simplicity of refined design. The brand has naturally delved into the past, creating new timepieces that offer period charm combined with present-day practicality.
The complex and carefully orchestrated watchmaking process behind the millesime collection highlights the brand’s expertise, skill, and precision. From the delicate assembly of the mechanical self-winding movement to the intricate finishing touches, every component is crafted with utmost care. The result is a symphony of complex details that captivates watch enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike.
The collection comprises two horological variations referenced 2925 and 2930, one featuring a center-seconds and the other a small seconds display at 6 o’clock. Both models are housed in a slender stainless-steel case, measuring 39.5mm in diameter and enjoy a graceful thin profile.
For this inaugural millesime collection, RAYMOND WEIL pays homage to the rich heritage and traditions of horology while celebrating the simplicity of refined design. The brand has naturally delved into the past, creating new timepieces that offer period charm combined with present-day practicality.
The complex and carefully orchestrated watchmaking process behind the millesime collection highlights the brand’s expertise, skill, and precision. From the delicate assembly of the mechanical self-winding movement to the intricate finishing touches, every component is crafted with utmost care. The result is a symphony of complex details that captivates watch enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike.
The collection comprises two horological variations referenced 2925 and 2930, one featuring a center-seconds and the other a small seconds display at 6 o’clock. Both models are housed in a slender stainless-steel case, measuring 39.5mm in diameter and enjoy a graceful thin profile.
The dial, located beneath a vintage-inspired sapphire crystal glass-box, has
been refined to the highest degree. The hours and minutes are eloquently
conveyed with silver-toned hands, lined with Super-LumiNova®. The sector
dial presents the hours, minutes and seconds periods on discrete tracks,
augmenting readability. A closer inspection of the dial reveals contrasting
finishes. For instance, the hour track is smooth, the minute track is snailed
and the central area of the dial is adorned with a delicate vertical brush. As
previously stated, the millesime 2930 features a small seconds display at 6
o’clock which is enriched with a tasteful selection of details. For instance, it is
delineated with a neat recessed circlet, introducing a seemly play with depths.
The bezel is decorated with a vertical satin-brush that contrasts wonderfully with the highly polished bevel nearby. This juxtaposition of two finishes reinforces the overall
level of finishing, a characteristic that distinguishes the millesime collection as special within a crowded marketplace.
A sapphire caseback affords sight of the self-winding movement within and the “W-shaped” oscillating weight, RAYMOND WEIL’s horological signature. Offered in a selection of dial colours, each model is paired with a colour-coordinating genuine calf leather strap with a unique W-stitched detail.
A sapphire caseback affords sight of the self-winding movement within and the “W-shaped” oscillating weight, RAYMOND WEIL’s horological signature. Offered in a selection of dial colours, each model is paired with a colour-coordinating genuine calf leather strap with a unique W-stitched detail.
As the name suggests, the collection is a grand vintage interpretation of the RAYMOND WEIL brand. It represents an enduring family legacy and a commitment to
preserving generations of Swiss-made artistry while honouring the craftmanship, finesse and passion of watchmaking. Millesime timepieces are genuine collector’s item.
It also demonstrates the brand’s ability to stay at the forefront of the industry by producing watches that not only tell time but also showcase exceptional craftsmanship
and design.
