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Raymond Weil Freelancer Date Classic Two-Tone Yellow Gold 40mm Cream Dial Mens Watch
Ref. 2741-STP-64001
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Stepping up in Raymond Weil's range
The Freelancer line dates to 2007, conceived around the idea of the self-directed individual who wanted a watch that read as polished without deferring to convention. This two-tone version sits squarely in that spirit — the yellow gold PVD case and matching bracelet give it genuine warmth rather than the cooler, more neutral tone that dominates the collection elsewhere. The sunray cream dial rewards angled light, shifting between flat ivory and something closer to champagne depending on where it catches. Applied indices with Super-LumiNova and a large date window at three keep the dial functional without cluttering it, and the minute track set inside the bezel draws the eye inward, giving the dial more visual depth than its relatively restrained layout might suggest. On the wrist, the curved lugs help the 40mm case settle rather than sit proud, and the two-tone bracelet wears comfortably with the folding clasp providing a secure, clean closure. The caseback is sapphire, so the RW4420 movement and its W-shaped rotor — a longstanding brand signature — are visible in use. Forty-one hours of power reserve is enough headroom for a weekend off the wrist without resetting the date on Monday.
- Reference
- 2741-STP-64001
- Brand
- Raymond Weil
- Collection
- Freelancer
- Case size
- 40mm
- Case material
- Gold PVD
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Cream
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Automatic
- Functions
- Date
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Gold
- Clasp
- Folding clasp
- Retailer
- Mappin & Webb
Learn more about Raymond Weil
Raymond Weil founded his company in Geneva in 1976, which was close to the worst possible moment: Swiss mechanical watchmaking was being dismantled by quartz, and established houses were closing. Starting one from nothing took a particular kind of nerve.
The company survived and stayed independent, which is rarer than it sounds — most Swiss names of comparable size were absorbed into Swatch Group, Richemont or LVMH. Raymond Weil is still owned and run by the founding family, with his grandson Elie Bernheim as chief executive.
Music runs through the brand deliberately rather than decoratively. The collections are named for it — Maestro, Toccata, Tango, Freelancer — and the company has built long partnerships with orchestras, conservatoires and record labels.
The watches sit where Swiss watchmaking is still attainable: slim dress pieces, chronographs and skeletonised automatics, mostly on Sellita and ETA calibres, with the Millesime line taking a more vintage-minded direction in recent years.
- 1976
- Founded in Geneva at the height of the quartz crisis.
- 1983
- The Amadeus line begins the brand's association with music.
- 1996
- The Parsifal collection establishes its dress-watch identity.
- 2014
- Elie Bernheim, the founder's grandson, becomes CEO.
- 2022
- The Millesime line moves the range in a vintage direction.
Also in 5 collections
This watch appears in the Raymond Weil Freelancer range (17), Back in Stock (4,868), Automatic Watches (1,750), Gold Watches (688) and Champagne & Cream Dial Watches (182).
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What the specifications mean
A mechanical watch for everyday wear.
Strengths
- 100m water resistance covers swimming and watersports
- 40mm suits most wrists
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
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| Specification | 2741-STP-64001 | H38416541 | 01 733 7772 4034-SET |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,095 | £2,135 | £1,950 |
| Case size | 40mm | 40mm | 40mm |
| Water resistance | 100m | 100m | 100m |
| Movement | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Leather strap | Stainless steel bracelet |
| Power reserve | — | 60 hours | — |
| This watch | Closely matched | Closely matched |
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Yes. At 100m it is rated for swimming and snorkelling, though not for diving.
Water resistance explainedWill the glass scratch?
Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.
Sapphire, mineral and acrylic comparedDoes it need a battery?
No. It is automatic — the motion of your wrist winds it, and there is no cell to replace.
Quartz, automatic and solar comparedIs it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as men's, though at 40mm it sits in the range that suits anyone.
Cheapest place to buy
Both Mappin & Webb and Goldsmiths list it at £2,095, so choose on delivery and warranty rather than price.
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