Raymond Weil Chronograph Tri-Compax Limited Edition Largo Winch

• Philippe Francq, the celebrated Belgian graphic artist brings the adventurer to life in a new scenario. We open on Largo Winch, a bag slung over his shoulder and a RAYMOND WEIL watch on his wrist, about to meet a contact on the Mont-Blanc Bridge in Geneva. There’s more to the story…

• Philippe Francq’s work stands out by its detailed illustrations and captivating storytelling, enthralling millions of readers worldwide in a rich universe, filled with symbolism and emotion.

• This new sport-chic watch is part of a trio of Chronograph Tri-Compax models set for a global launch this October 2024 at RAYMOND WEIL’s 2,500 points of sale and on the brand’s e-commerce platform.

• "Graphic novels have no sound or movement, but they capture time. The watch has sound, movement, and it beats the measure of time.” says Elie Bernheim CEO of RAYMOND WEIL.

Philippe Francq, the exceptional illustrator behind Largo Winch, has accepted Raymond Weil’s invitation to reinterpret the Chronograph Tri-Compax from the millesime collection. The watch is limited to just 300 numbered pieces.

Largo Winch. The modern-day adventurer and hero. Justice, loyalty, audacity. He fights against corruption. His strengths: independence, courage, truth. Each mission is a challenge. Each victory, a symbol. Diversity, open-mindedness: Largo bridges cultures, uniting human values. Power, perseverance, character: Beyond material wealth, he is a man of principle. His adventures are a breath of freedom, inspiration, and the promise of a better world

Philippe Francq was particularly invested in the project, and the artisanal approach to the exclusive watch design was meticulous throughout the process of developing the idea and creating the model. From the first hand-drawn sketch on paper with his pencils to the digital blueprints, each step was executed with great precision.Throughout, the codes of the Largo Winch universe were part of the creative collaboration, as in the color of dollar bills (Pantone 4214C) instantly spotted on the Chronograph Tri-Compax’s counters, and featured more discreetly on the watch’s tachymeter scale.

On the case back, a drawing created by Philippe Francq exclusively for this limited series: Largo Winch on the Mont-Blanc Bridge, one of Geneva’s great landmarks; in the background, a hint at one of the ‘Belle Epoque’ paddle steamers of the more than century-old Lake Geneva company, the flags of Switzerland and the City of Geneva fluttering in the wind. A perfect metaphor for an adventure about to begin and the pure spirit of its hero. This watch does not immediately tell on page one: As in the story of Largo’s life, it takes time and determination to uncover its secrets.

This watch epitomizes the craftsmanship behind the inception of a graphic novel in the same powerful way as the intricate work of engineers, horologists, and all the crafts involved in making a watch.

I’ve always been and continue to be an artisan in my creative process as an illustrator, the same way the artisans at RAYMOND WEIL assemble the watches of this special series by hand in their workshops in Geneva. It takes me 18 months to create a graphic novel that takes an hour to read, RAYMOND WEIL takes about the same time to launch a timepiece, and it takes a second to tell time” explains Philippe Francq.

Technical specifications

Raymond Weil Chronograph Tri-Compax Limited Edition Largo Winch

Limited edition of 300 pieces

Case

• Material: Stainless steel
• Diameter: 39.5 mm
• Thickness: 12.9 mm
• Glass: Glassbox sapphire crystal with dual-sided anti-reflective coating on both sides
• Crown: Fluted with RW monogram
• Caseback: Snapped with sapphire crystal
• Unique illustration of Largo Winch in Geneva, created by Philippe Francq specifically for the collaboration
• Water-resistant to 5 ATM (~50 metres)

Dial and hands

• Silver sector dial, dollar green counters and Super-Luminova indexes
• Seconds counters at 9 o'clock with a W motif from the Largo Winch official logo
• Hands: Obelisk, H-M-S vertical brushed, chronograph hands polished, nickel plated with Super-Luminova
• Nickel and dollar green chronograph second hand

Movement

• Calibre RW5030
• Mechanical chronograph tri-compax with automatic winding
• Power reserve of 62 hours

Functions/Indications

• Central hours, minutes, seconds at 9 o'clock
• Chronograph tri-compax

Strap and buckle

• Grey genuine calf leather with a unique W-stitched detail, stainless steel traditional buckle
• On the lining of the strap, embossed W from the Largo Winch official logo

MSRP

• CHF 3'595 / GBP 3'195 / USD 3'775 / EUR 3'895

For more information, please visit raymond-weil.com