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Raymond Weil Millesime 39.5mm Mens Watch Grey
Ref. 2930-STC-60001
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The Millesime took the Challenge Prize at the 2023 Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève, and the dial explains why the jury noticed it. The anthracite sector layout divides the dial into concentric zones — a smooth hour track, a snailed minute track, a vertically brushed centre — each catching light at a different angle, so the same surface reads differently depending on where you hold it. That kind of considered finishing is unusual at this end of the market and is exactly what the GPHG rewards. At 10.25mm thick and 46.2mm lug to lug, the case disappears under a shirt cuff in a way that most dress watches of this diameter do not quite manage. The RW4251 inside is built on a Sellita SW260-1 base — a movement chosen because it is straightforward to service anywhere and keeps excellent time without demanding attention. The sapphire caseback lets you see the W-shaped rotor, Raymond Weil's consistent house signature, along with the mechanism itself. The calfskin strap carries a W-stitch detail near the lugs that ties the leatherwork to that same motif without being heavy-handed about it.
- Reference
- 2930-STC-60001
- Brand
- Raymond Weil
- Collection
- Millesime
- Case size
- 39.5mm
- Case thickness
- 10.25mm
- Lug width
- 20mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Anthracite
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Automatic
- Calibre
- RW4251
- Functions
- Small seconds
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Leather strap
- Strap colour
- Black
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- Goldsmiths
Additional specifications
- Lug-to-lug
- 46.2mm
- Power reserve
- 38 hours
- Origin
- Swiss made
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 6 collections
This watch appears in the Raymond Weil Millesime range (7), Stainless Steel Watches (2,581), Automatic Watches (1,570), Leather Strap Watches (860), Dress Watches (475) and Grey Dial Watches (197).
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What the specifications mean
A slim watch on leather, made for wearing with a shirt.
Strengths
- 39.5mm suits most wrists
- 46.2mm lug-to-lug keeps the 39.5mm case wearable
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
Worth knowing
- 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
- 38-hour reserve means winding it after a day off
Raymond Weil Millesime alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | 2930-STC-60001 | 34238AA61.BVA130 | 01 754 7741 3167-07 5 20 58BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,950 | £1,975 | £2,050 |
| Case size | 39.5mm | 39mm | 40mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Strap | Leather strap | Leather strap | Leather strap |
| Power reserve | 38 hours | 38 hours | 38 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?
Showering yes, swimming no. 50m covers splashes and brief immersion, but a swimming stroke generates well above the pressure that figure describes.
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 comparedHow long does it run for when it's not worn?
About 38 hours fully wound — so it will usually stop if you leave it off overnight.
What size strap does it take?
20mm. Any strap of that width will fit, and on most modern watches quick-release bars make the swap a two-minute job with no tools.
Will it fit my wrist?
Lug-to-lug is 46.2mm, which suits wrists from roughly 16cm (6¼ inches) upward.
Lug-to-lug decides fit more than case diameter does.
How to size a watch to your wristIs it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as men's, though at 39.5mm it sits in the range that suits anyone.
Cheapest place to buy
Both Mappin & Webb and Goldsmiths list it at £1,950, so choose on delivery and warranty rather than price.
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