As it approaches its 50th anniversary, the independent Geneva-based maison RAYMOND WEIL is reinventing its Millésime collection with the new Tuxedo dial.
The Millésime collection had already established itself with its Moonphase, Chronograph, Central, and Small Seconds lines, where a balance of proportions, legibility, and sophistication defines the brand’s signature. Already recognized at the 2023 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève, the Millésime Small Seconds now embraces the Tuxedo style, reaffirming the maison’s ability to innovate while staying true to its heritage.
Conceived as the starting point of RAYMOND WEIL’s half-century celebrations, this trilogy of timepieces marks a confident return to a refreshed aesthetic: formal, structured two-tone design, a symbol of timeless elegance.
Three Color Harmonies for Three Visions of the Tuxedo
With the Millésime Small Seconds, RAYMOND WEIL revives the Tuxedo style through a sophisticated, highly graphic dial construction. Every detail is designed to enhance readability while asserting a strong visual identity.
Black and White: The Quintessence of the Tuxedo
Reference 2930-ST-05642 presents a timeless black-and-white composition, capturing the classic essence of a tuxedo.
A glossy lacquered index ring highlights the hours, creating a luminous contrast with the surrounding surfaces.
A finely azuréed minute track adds both precision and visual lightness.
At the center, a vertically satin-finished disc is intersected by a structural cross and a deliberately raw V groove graphic signatures inspired by the industrial influence of Art Deco.
The light central disc, minute track, and small seconds counter contrast sharply with the dark hour ring and its Arabic numerals, evoking the classic codes of a tuxedo and formal evening attire.
This interplay of lines and textures gives the watch an aesthetic depth rarely seen in this category.
Midnight Blue and Black: Depth and Sophistication
Reference 2930-ST-05502 showcases an intense midnight blue, applied to the center of the dial and the small seconds sub-dial.
Framed by a glossy black hour ring, this version evokes the softness and depth of formal fabrics, further emphasizing the model’s dressy character.
Red Grape and Light Gray: Contemporary Boldness
For a more avant-garde approach, reference 2930-ST-05450 pairs a Red Grape center with a matching minute track, contrasted by a light gray hour ring, reinforcing the model’s refined, dressy character.
The small seconds counter echoes the Bordeaux hue, ensuring elegant color continuity while highlighting the Maison’s stylistic evolution.
A Dial Designed for Contrast and Light
The dial reveals a multi-level architecture where textures interact dynamically with light.
The obelisk-shaped hands, brushed with linear patterns and coated in white Super-LumiNova , ensure clear readability both day and night.
The domed “glassbox” sapphire crystal features double-sided anti-reflective treatment.
The 39 mm stainless steel case, just 10.25 mm thick, maintains elegant and balanced proportions while offering water resistance up to 50 meters.
Mechanical Precision Behind the Tuxedo Style
On the technical side, RAYMOND WEIL equips this Millésime Small Seconds Tuxedo with the automatic mechanical movement RW4251, offering:
A power reserve of 41 hours, displaying hours, minutes, and small seconds with exceptional legibility.
Interchangeable Strap: Leather or Steel for Modular Elegance
All three references come with:
- An interchangeable calfskin leather strap, for a classic and refined style,
- Or a stainless steel bracelet, offering a more contemporary and versatile look.
This modularity allows the watch to adapt seamlessly to both traditional suit codes and modern urban elegance.
A Statement Collection for the Maison’s 50th Anniversary
With the Millésime Small Seconds Tuxedo, RAYMOND WEIL delivers far more than a new watch, it presents an aesthetic manifesto. This trilogy embodies the meeting of Art Deco heritage, bold graphic design, and a renewed brand identity.
By revisiting the Tuxedo dial with both daring and precision, the Geneva-based maison asserts its ability to combine horological tradition with visual modernity.
A collection that does more than measure time: it tells a story of contrast and elegance spanning 50 years.
The Watch Members Club Opinion
The Millésime Moonphase had already impressed with its perfect proportions and the natural elegance it brought to the wrist. A balanced, readable, and restrained watch, intelligently evoking the great moments of classic watch design.
With this new Small Seconds Tuxedo version, the maison confirms its ascent in aesthetic sophistication.
Special Mention: The Red Grape Version
The Red Grape variant stands out as our favorite. Bold yet never provocative, it brings a welcome modern touch to an otherwise very classic architecture.
This Millésime Small Seconds Tuxedo confirms that RAYMOND WEIL does more than revisit its archives: the maison reinterprets them with coherence and character. It is available from CHF 2,075 and EUR 2,250.
