The only chronograph model among Raymond Weil’s contemporary Freelancer Collection is a bold looking 7730 watch with a day/date function that exists in five interesting variations. Four of them are crafted in polished stainless steel, while the most striking version, called Urban Black, features a black PVD case. The Geneva based watchmaker did a very good job with these modern sporty watches whose price around $ 2,000 seems like a great deal, considering design, functionality and mechanism.
Raymond Weil Freelancer 7730 STC-65025 Watch
Speaking about functionality, there is a number of useful features, beautifully arranged on the dial of Raymond Weil Freelancer 7730 watch. The tachymeter scale goes over the outer rim, surrounding a nicely designed circular pattern with applied hour markers. At the 3 o’clock position, there are two apertures, one showing a day of the week and other one indicating date. At the central part of the dial, there are three sub-dials: the 30-minutes chrono counter takes the 12 o’clock, the 12-hour counter is at the 6 o’clock, while the small seconds sub-dial is placed at the 9 o’clock position, which is a bit distinctive by its metal applied ring. Chronograph hands, including the central second hand are all marked in striking colors, red or yellow, depending on a version.
A round stainless steel case with the diameter of 42 mm has the mid-size, not too big for smaller men’s wrists and not to small for robust wrists. It features a tiny, modern looking bezel whose size allowed the implementation of wide dial, which is highly readable besides its numerous indicators. The case also incorporates prominent lugs, chronograph pushers and a crown which emphasizes the bold look of this chronograph.
Raymond Weil Freelancer 7730 STC-20021 Watch
Two stainless steel versions come with a black dial/red chrono hands combination. The one with Ref. 7730-STC-20041 features a black leather strap, while the Ref. 7730-ST- 20041 comes with an attractive stainless steel bracelet. The Ref. 7730-STC-20021 model features a black dial, combined with yellow hands and the tachymeter scale, as well as an elegant brown leather strap.
Raymond Weil Freelancer 7730 ST-20041 Watch
The most elegant version comes under the Ref. number 7730-STC-65025. It has a silver dial with rose gold indices and hands, as well as a brown leather strap and a folding clasp with a double push-security system. Finally, there is the Urban Black (Ref. 7730-BK-05207) black PVD coated model which is also distinctive by its matt black dial that is the only one that features printed numerals instead of applied markers.
Raymond Weil Freelancer 7730 BK-05207 Watch
The sapphire crystal case-back reveals a RW 5000 self-winding chronograph mechanism with the power reserve of 46 hours. Finally, it is important to mention that this great watch also has the very solid water-resistance of up to 100 meters (330 feet).
