Raymond Weil Millesime Small Seconds 39.5mm automatic Watch #2930-STC-11001

The Millesime collection is a modern tribute to the "sector dials" of the late 1930s, blending historic geometry with contemporary Swiss craftsmanship. This specific model features a warm, sophisticated champagne-toned dial and a dedicated "small seconds" sub-dial at 6 o'clock. It is a watch designed for the horological enthusiast who appreciates the technical depth of a mechanical movement and the understated "Quiet Luxury" of a mid-century aesthetic.

Key Features

The Small Seconds Complication: Unlike the "Central Seconds" models, this reference features a recessed small seconds display at 6 o’clock. This "petite seconde" adds a layer of horological sophistication and a sense of movement that feels distinctly vintage.

Radiant Champagne Sector Dial: The dial is divided into sections with contrasting finishes: a vertically brushed central area, a smooth hour track, and a "snailed" (concentric-ringed) outer minute track. In the champagne variant, these textures create a warm, metallic glow that shifts beautifully in the light.

Award-Winning Case Finishing: The 39.5mm stainless steel case is a study in detail. It features a flat, coin-edge bezel with vertical satin-brushing that contrasts sharply against the highly polished bevels of the lugs, showcasing an elite level of finish for its price point.

Vintage Glassbox Sapphire: To preserve the heritage look, the watch is topped with a box-shaped sapphire crystal. This creates the domed profile of vintage acrylic crystals but with the total scratch resistance of modern sapphire.

Technical Specifications

Model Reference: 2930-STC-65001 (Champagne/Silver variants).

Case Size: 39.5mm diameter.

Case Thickness: 10.25mm (slightly more substantial than the central seconds model to accommodate the sub-dial movement).

Movement: Mechanical self-winding movement (Calibre RW4251).

Power Reserve: 41 hours.

Crystal: Glassbox sapphire crystal with dual-sided anti-reflective treatment.

Water Resistance: 50 meters (165 feet / 5 ATM).

Dial: Champagne-toned sector dial with Super-LumiNova® on the silver-toned hands and hour markers.

Strap: Grey or tan genuine calf leather strap with a unique "W" stitched detail and a traditional stainless steel buckle.