Raymond Weil Freelancer 43.5mm Automatic Chronograph Watch #7741-ST3-50021

The Freelancer Chronograph is a bold, contemporary expression of Raymond Weil’s independent spirit. While the Millesime Chronograph looks to the past with 1940s vintage cues, this 43.5mm Freelancer is firmly rooted in the present. It is a high-performance mechanical stopwatch designed for the man who leads an active, high-pressure lifestyle. With its ceramic tachymeter bezel, "panda" style dial, and robust construction, it is a versatile "all-rounder" that bridges the gap between a professional timing instrument and a luxury statement piece.

Key Features

High-Performance Ceramic Bezel: The watch features a fixed, scratch-resistant black ceramic bezel with a silver-printed tachymeter scale. Ceramic is virtually indestructible, ensuring the most exposed part of the watch maintains its factory-fresh luster for decades.

Modern "Panda" Dial Layout: The deep black sunray dial is contrasted by three silver-toned "snailed" (concentric-ringed) sub-dials: a 30-minute counter at 3, a 12-hour counter at 6, and a running seconds sub-dial at 9. This high-contrast "Reverse Panda" aesthetic provides instant legibility at a glance.

Day-Date Functionality: Unlike the purist Millesime, this Freelancer is built for daily utility, featuring a double-window at 3 o'clock that displays both the day of the week and the date.

Substantial "Commanding" Presence: At 43.5mm, this is one of the most significant pieces in the Raymond Weil catalog. Its brushed and polished stainless steel case offers a weighted, premium feel on the wrist, further emphasized by the ergonomic 5-row stainless steel bracelet.

Technical Specifications

Model Reference: 7741-ST-20021

Case Size: 43.5mm diameter.

Case Thickness: 13.7mm (a robust profile that houses the complex chronograph movement).

Movement: Mechanical self-winding chronograph (Calibre RW5030).

Power Reserve: 56 hours.

Crystal: Scratch-resistant Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides.

Water Resistance: 100 meters (330 feet / 10 ATM).

Case Back: Screwed-down with a sapphire crystal exhibition window.

Dial: Black sunray with silver-toned sub-dials and Super-LumiNova® on the hands and nickel-plated indexes.

Bracelet: Stainless steel 5-row bracelet with a folding clasp and double-push security system.