Raymond Weil Marks 50 Years Again, with a More Accessible Millesime Jubilee Chronograph Automatic

Born in 1976, Raymond Weil has been celebrating its 50th anniversary throughout 2026. Following the launch of The Fifty at Watches & Wonders, the Geneva-based, independent, family-owned brand continues the story with the Jubilee Chronograph. The Fifty was a 50-piece limited edition chronograph, powered by restored 1976 Valjoux movements, and housed in a 37mm case – the ultimate expression of the Millesime collection, if you will. The new Millesime Jubilee continues the anniversary celebrations with a watch closer in architecture to the regular Millesime Automatic Chronograph. It retains the neo-vintage character of The Fifty, yet the Millesime Jubilee is a more accessible way to join in the celebrations, with a bicompax layout and more classic automatic calibre.

Measuring 39mm in diameter and 12.9mm thick, the stainless steel case with polished and brushed elements follows the compact proportions that have become characteristic of the Millesime collection. It includes a flat, stepped bezel characteristic of 1940s chronographs, and rounded lugs with a certain elegance. Its glassbox sapphire crystal has an anti-reflective treatment on both sides, and the sapphire caseback reveals the movement. Classic pushers at 2 and 4 o’clock flank a fluted crown, decorated with the RW logo. Water resistance is rated at 50m.

The Millesime Jubilee Chronograph has a four-part dial with more colour than The Fifty. A silver-coloured grained ring is reserved for the hour markers, while the silver azure-finished flange frames a light blue central disc. Two midnight-blue snailed sub-dials at 3 and 9 o’clock form a bi-compax chronograph layout, differentiating this edition from the regular Millesime Automatic Chronograph. The central section alternates gadroon finishes and carries the raised Raymond Weil Genève logo and “EST 1976” within a cartouche. The black hour markers and obelisk-shaped hands feature green-glowing Super-LumiNova. The running seconds take the 9 o’clock counter, and the 3 o’clock register records the chronograph minutes. Final note: RW sticks to a no-date display.

Inside is the automatic RW5030 (a Sellita SW510, itself a reconfigured Valjoux 7750), a bi-compax mechanical chronograph with a 62-hour power reserve. It provides hours, minutes and small seconds alongside the central chronograph seconds and 30-minute counter. The movement operates at 28,800 vibrations/hour and is visible through the sapphire caseback. It has a nicely matte finish, even if industrial, and features an openworked branded rotor.

The Raymond Weil Millesime Jubilee is worn on a midnight-blue calfskin strap, closed with a pin buckle. Limited to 500 pieces, it is priced at CHF 3,895, EUR 4,275 or USD 4,275. More information at raymond-weil.com.