The long-standing Raymond Weil Nabucco watch collection gets a tourbillon for 2021. In fact, I believe that the Raymond Weil Nabucco Cello Tourbillon is the brand’s first tourbillon-based timepiece, as well as in many ways, they are off to a running start (assuming the world needs more tourbillons) with this sporty and funky, music-inspired luxury watch.
At 46mm wide in mostly black with carbon fiber elements, the Raymond Weil Nabucco would not be what most people would think of if someone suggested to them that Raymond Weil was getting into the tourbillon business. The Raymond Weil Nabucco and Freelancer have been the brand’s sportier options, while more classy models may have been a more logical choice for a tourbillon. With that in mind, I don’t think I would have paid any attention whatsoever if Raymond Weil decided to do something similar to Frederique Constant and come out with a lower-priced tourbillon. Well, in this instance, that isn’t the best example, since the Frederique Constant tourbillon is in-house made.
If I had been in the market for a circa $40,000 sports watch having a tourbillon and had some affinity to music, I'd more than likely put the Raymond Weil Nabucco Cello Tourbillon a brief list. While the concept behind the watch seems difficult to imagine on paper, in execution, this is a rather nice timepiece having a great wrist presence.
The black-toned Nabucco-style case is, again, 46mm wide and created from parts in steel, titanium, and carbon fibre. At 15.25mm thick, it isn’t exactly skinny – which is why I keep saying “sport watch,” regardless of the timepiece’s obvious delicate nature, because of the movement. Sportiness from an aesthetic standpoint is enhanced by the range of matte black surfaces such as the case, parts of the skeletonized dial, along with the matte black alligator strap. As a plus factor to the Raymond Weil 3747 Replica Nabucco Cello Tourbillon as being a sports watch, the case is water-resistant to 200 meters.
It involved 1999 that Raymond Weil apparently decided to go “musical” when it came to the inspiration behind many of their product names, and at least some of their designs. The Raymond Weil Nabucco Cello Tourbillon is really one of the few watches, however, that mixes a musical theme in the name as well as the design itself.
I wasn't entirely correct that there’s not any overt Piper Aircraft reference using the watch. If you buy one of these special edition Raymond Weil Strap Replica Freelancer Piper pilot watches, you receive a small version of a Raymond Weil-branded Piper plane. Apparently, Mr. Raymond Weil himself was the owner of a Piper plane.Attached into the opinion is a perforated soft black leather strap attached to a titanium deployant clasp. The strap, while pleasant, has a confusing layout because you mainly associated straps similar to this with rushing, rather than aviation watches. At least Raymond Weil is holding you back on your toes. It is a worthy first entrant in to the pilot watch stadium which will locate takers, but I am excited to determine where Raymond Weil goes next with their sport watch collection. If effective, it might mean more relatively cheap Swiss sport watches – and, in my opinion, you can never have enough of these. The Raymond Weil Freelancer Piper benchmark 7754 – TIC – 05209 watch is restricted to 1,500 pieces and has a retail price of $3,495. The long-standing Raymond Weil Nabucco watch collection receives a tourbillon for 2021. In fact, I think the Raymond Weil Nabucco Cello Tourbillon is the brand’s first tourbillon-based timepiece, and in several ways, they’re off to a running start (supposing the entire world demands more tourbillons) with this sporty and trendy, music-inspired luxury watch.At 46mm broad in largely black with carbon fiber components, the Raymond Weil Nabucco wouldn’t be what most folks would think of if somebody suggested for them that Raymond Weil was getting into the tourbillon business. Having said that, I don’t believe I’d have paid any attention at all if Raymond Weil decided to do something very similar to Frederique Constant and come by helping cover their a lower-priced tourbillon. Well, in this scenario, that is not the ideal example, since the Frederique Constant tourbillon is in-house made.
The parallel lines on music stave writing inspired the Raymond Weil Nabucco Cello Tourbillon’s bezel design, and the strings of a cello inspired the “pulled strings” which move horizontally over the watch face. I like the “f-hole” style bridges for that mainspring barrel as well as the tourbillon – those are a good detail. While the Raymond Weil Nabucco Cello Tourbillon’s design isn’t dramatically unique, it's a fun departure from what we should tend to expect from Raymond Weil, and that i hope it is a sign of what's to come from a brand that requires a bit of a creative boost to get the attention of watch lovers ones again.
While Raymond Weil 2837 Replica doesn’t make the movement inside of the Raymond Weil Nabucco Cello Tourbillon, I understand that the manually-wound caliber RW1842 is exclusive to Raymond Weil. The movement offers just the time with hours and minuted and something minute tourbillon, as well as a long power reserve of 105 hours.
It isn’t totally uncommon for watch design to be inspired in part by music, but I think it is a topic that a minimum of some brands should explore more – especially outside the context of very expensive watches such as minute repeaters that actually chime. Musical instruments are much like timepieces in that they are a niche breed of beautiful tools which inspire a lot of passion. I don’t see why more watches shouldn’t be inspired or attached to the world of music or instruments. Maybe that is a crazy idea, but given Raymond Weil’s passion for the subject as a brand, it may be something fruitful for them to explore a little more.
While the Raymond Weil Nabucco Cello Tourbillon is a super niche watch, it isn’t a poor one. The problem is that when people want to spend $40,000, they aren’t instantly thinking of Raymond Weil – even if the price is pretty good for a Swiss tourbillon. For the musically inclined that they like a dark-colored, modern sports watch with a tourbillon, then I think this will hit the location nicely. Not produced like a limited edition and offered inside a specially made box, the Raymond Weil Nabucco Cello Tourbillon watch is priced at $39,995. raymond-weil.com
