Reloj Raymond Weil Freelancer Basquiat Negro Cuero 7780-TIC-JMB01

"The Special Edition RAYMOND WEIL X BASQUIAT™ is a testament to boldness and creativity, with limited availability worldwide. This watch pays tribute to the iconic contemporary artist, a visionary whose profound influence continues to resonate in the worlds of art and culture. It represents a remarkable fusion of raw neo-expressionism and traditional precision in watchmaking, bringing Basquiat's genius to the wrists of watch enthusiasts and art aficionados alike. The new freelancer Basquiat Special Edition watch is a true collector's item showcasing Basquiat's artwork on the exterior and Swiss watchmaking craftsmanship on the interior. A color palette dominated by primary colors of red, yellow, and blue is set against a black background to ensure the legibility of all horological functions. At the center of the dial is the iconic 'Pez Dispenser,' the dinosaur with a crown depicted in Basquiat's famous 1984 painting. The crown at 12 o'clock features a yellow Super-LumiNova embellishment, while the hour hands and indexes are adorned in white Super-LumiNova, emitting a glow in low-light conditions. The elegant black PVD pushers are adorned with Basquiat's iconic symbols, with the Copyright symbol on the Cancel/Reset pusher, the dollar sign on the Start/Stop pusher, and the artist's distinctive crown motif on the screw-in crown. The watch features a ceramic tachymeter bezel designed for precise measurement, along with a pulsometer scale on the calibrated flange for 30 pulsations. The recessed bi-compax chronograph counters and skeletonized discs add an artistic depth. The always-rotating seconds disc at 9 o'clock is covered with a concentric spiral as a metaphor for Basquiat's personal reflections and the complexity of life. In the opposite position, the jumping 30-minute disc represents three of his main painting themes: life, death, and humanity. At the heart of this watch is Basquiat's unmistakable signature, seamlessly merging with the W-shaped oscillating weight, Raymond Weil's horological signature. The titanium case combines design and function, with a diameter of 43.5mm for comfortable wear. Housing the RW5030 caliber movement, a self-winding bi-compax mechanical chronograph, offering a power reserve of 62 hours. The watch is presented in a special box featuring the iconic yellow crown on the side. Upon opening the box, a personalized logo plate and the 'Pez' icon are revealed. The presentation box provides an artistic means to display the masterpiece within. By introducing this special edition watch, RAYMOND WEIL celebrates its spirit and ensures that creativity remains at the heart of the company's culture."