When the Maestro collection was launched last year with the Tradition watches, it was the beginning of a new innings for Raymond Weil. It was not only an interesting shift from its sportier Nabucco and Freelancer ranges but it reinstated the brand's enthusiasm to delve into its roots despite being just three generations old.
The appeal was classic, the designs sober. Perfect round cases, silver or black dials, “clou de Paris” relief to add to the charm, steel bezel and black leather strap… a perfect companion to a well-groomed appearance.
No wonder, when Raymond Weil decided to add few more pieces to its Maestro collection, it created quite a buzz among fans.
Weil's fascination with the moon took the form of Maestro Phase de Lune, its first moon phase complication with a mechanical movement. Apart from the RW4500 mechanical movement and elegant displays, what's eye-catching is the moon phase indicator at 10:30, filled with a royal blue colour set in a black dial.
For ‘her' too
This year saw a cheery and feminine version of the classic timepiece. Featuring white mother-of-pearl dials, glittering diamonds and guilloche effect in the central zone, it lends an elegant charm to the Maestro series. What won the attention of curious women onlookers was the bright pink full skin leather strap that was teamed beautifully with the diamond indexes and dial with openwork at 12 o'clock.
Classy chrono
The Maestro introduces its third movement in a timeless chronograph version. The timepiece is equipped with a 41.5mm rose gold case, encasing a contrast silver dial with the ‘clou de Paris' embellishment, rose gold tinted hands and a dark brown leather strap to match.