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A small-diameter millésime in denim blue with a more minimalist impression

Swiss luxury watch brand RAYMOND WEIL is pleased to announce the release of the Millésime 35 Center Seconds in Japan on Friday, August 1. This classic and refreshing timepiece inherits the very popular but discontinued denim blue-colored Millésime Small Second.

In response to numerous requests from Japan watch enthusiasts, the current Millésime 35 Center Seconds (denim blue dial) is a Japan exclusive specification that excludes lab-grown diamonds on the lugs. The minimalized case makes the crisp dial stand out even more.

Denim Blue Color

From summer, when clothes tend to be simple, to autumn and winter, when dark colors increase in coordination, blue is a color that you want to incorporate on your wrist as an accent. The gentle denim blue, which is intermediate between blue and gray, complements the white indexes and boasts outstanding visibility.

Manufactured for a short period of time in the 1930s, when the Art Deco art style was in vogue, sector dials displayed the hour, minute, and second scales on different tracks. The center has a hairline finish with vertical streaks, the hour track has a matte finish, and the minute track has a concentric circular finish, and each sector has a detailed finish to give it a deep look. The attention to classical details shines through, such as the bending of the tips of the minute and second hands along the slightly inclined surface structure of the minute track.

A 35mm diameter case is adopted, reminiscent of the models of the past, when small-diameter cases (diameter 30mm~38mm) were the mainstream. The size that stands out for its classic impression is in the spotlight from all over the world with the trend of quiet luxury.

The carefully chamfered bezel has the effect of making the case look thinner. The sides of the case lugs and the bezel are finished with a hairline finish, and the top of the lugs and the chamfered part of the bezel are polished, and the contrast created by using the two different finishes gives a three-dimensional effect. The long, vintage-inspired lugs have a rounded tip that is bent sharply toward the caseback to improve comfort.

Box-type sapphire crystal windshield

The vintage design windshield that looks like a cylindrical box covered with a plastic windshield of the past, reminiscent of the old plastic windshield, is reproduced with sapphire crystal. Using modern technology, sapphire crystal with high hardness is cut into a beautiful box shape.

Two variants: calf leather strap or stainless steel bracelet.

The calf leather strap is soft and smooth to the touch and has a vintage-like texture. The edges (sides) are finished on a uniform and smooth surface without irregularities, and the beauty of the edges stands out. The tip of the sword is embroidered with a W-shaped stitch in the shape of Raymond Weil’s initials. Pin buckle specification that strengthens the classical impression.

The stainless steel bracelet is available in five strands and, like the case, combines two different finishes. The buckle is engraved with the Raymond Weil monogram.

It is equipped with the Cal. RW4200, which is based on the highly reliable Cal. SW200 automatic movement made by Serita. From the see-through back, you can admire the movement of the W-shaped rotor in the shape of Raymond Weil’s initials.

◆ Basic information
Model Name: Millésime 35 Center Seconds Japan Limited Edition
Product number: 2125-STC-50011/2125-ST-50011
Price including tax: 286,000 yen / 308,000 yen

◆ Movement
Type: Automatic
Caliber: RW4200 (SW200)
Function: Hour, minute, and second display
Number of stones: 26 stones
Frequency: 28,800 vph
Power reserve: about 41 hours

◆ Dial
Color: Denim Blue

◆ Case
Size: Diameter 35mm, Thickness 9.18mm
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Windshield: Sapphire crystal (double-sided non-reflective coating)
Case Back: See-Through Back
Water resistance: 5 ATM/50 m

◆ Strap
Strap Material: Calf Leather/Stainless Steel
Buckle Type: Pin Buckle / Double Door D Buckle
Buckle Material: Stainless Steel

About the Millésime Collection

“Millésime” means vintage in French. It is a “neo-vintage watch” that combines classic details such as the sector dial that was popular in the 1930s and the box shape seen mainly in plastic windshields with Raymond Weil’s own interpretation of modern technology, materials and trends.

More about Raymond Weil

An independent watch brand based in Geneva, Switzerland. In 1976, watchmaker Raymond Weil founded the company to revive the traditional mechanical watch industry in Switzerland, which had fallen into crisis due to the quartz crisis. It is a family business run by a musical family, and is now CEO of the third generation, Elie Bernheim.

Based on the concept of “Music & Art”, we offer high-quality watches at affordable prices. Representative collections include Freelancers, Millésimes, and Maestros. We have partnerships with world-class artists such as The Beatles, Bob Marley, and Jean=Michel Basquiat.

At the Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix (GPHG) held in November 2023, the Millésime won the Challenge Watch Award. It is one of the watch brands that watch enthusiasts around the world pay the most attention to, and in 2026 it will celebrate its 50th anniversary.

Raymond Weil Online Store: https://raymond-weil.jp/

About GM International Inc.

We are the sole distributor of Japan importers, mainly handling luxury watches made in Switzerland. We handle a wide range of brands such as “Raymond Weil”, “Colm”, “Louis Monet”, “Edox”, and “Ferragamo”, from Swiss luxury watches to jewelry watches and fashion watches.

In addition to supplying attractive products, we also propose total marketing measures with high added value, such as in-store sales promotion activities and advertising activities. We have a track record of dealing with 250 stores, mainly famous department stores and long-established watch specialty stores, and we have earned the trust of our business partners.

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