{"id":531064,"date":"2025-05-07T10:29:51","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T00:29:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/?p=531064"},"modified":"2025-05-07T13:53:20","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T03:53:20","slug":"i-would-never-wear-a-small-watch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/watches\/i-would-never-wear-a-small-watch","title":{"rendered":"I Would Never Wear A Small Watch&#8230; Until I Tried This Swiss-Made Stunner"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>I\u2019ve always wanted to have watches that are larger than 40mm.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Raymond Weil impressed us at Watches &amp; Wonders with their smaller dimensions. <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>The Raymond Weil Millesime Automatic Small Seconds is my pick from the 2025 novelties. <\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p>A year ago, if you\u2019d told me I\u2019d even consider wearing a 35mm watch, I would\u2019ve laughed in your face and called you a silly, silly person. I\u2019ve always been firmly in the 40 mm-and-up camp. Give me wrist presence. Give me bold lugs and enough dial real estate to track a storm system. Small watches? That was a hard no.<\/p><p><strong>Then came the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.raymond-weil.com\/en\/product\/millesime-2130-stc-65001\/\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Raymond Weil Millesime 35mm<\/a>\u2026 and everything changed.<\/strong><\/p><p>We <a href=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/watches\/raymond-weil-freelancer-complete-calendar-skeleton\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">first spotted it at Watches &amp; Wonders 2025<\/a>, and it stopped us in our tracks. Quiet confidence. Elegant proportions. Vintage codes without the faux nostalgia. I tried it on\u2026 and suddenly, I got it. This wasn\u2019t just a small watch; it was a refined watch. One with purpose and restraint. And it looked bloody great on the wrist.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-164060870\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_1910865130 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_1910865130 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[300,250],[320,100],[320,180],[336,280],[640,360]],\"incontent-164060870\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_1910865130.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-164060870\");});};adsQueue.push(load_1910865130);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Raymond-Weil-Millesime-central-seconds-ref.-2125.jpg\" alt=\"Raymond Weil Millesime Automatic Small Seconds small watch 35mm\" class=\"wp-image-531068\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Raymond-Weil-Millesime-central-seconds-ref.-2125.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Raymond-Weil-Millesime-central-seconds-ref.-2125-960x960.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Raymond-Weil-Millesime-central-seconds-ref.-2125-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Raymond-Weil-Millesime-central-seconds-ref.-2125-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Raymond-Weil-Millesime-central-seconds-ref.-2125-255x255.jpg 255w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Raymond-Weil-Millesime-central-seconds-ref.-2125-480x480.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Raymond Weil Millesime Automatic Small Seconds is the first small watch I actually want to buy. Image: Raymond Weil<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>This new <strong>Raymond Weil Millesime<\/strong> lineup includes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.raymond-weil.com\/en\/product\/2125-st-65001\/\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">central seconds models<\/a> (ref. 2125), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.raymond-weil.com\/en\/product\/2145-sts-05511\/\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">moon phase complications<\/a> (ref. 2145), and even diamond-set lugs for those who want a bit of discreet sparkle. The dials are a mix of denim blue, burgundy, and silver, all with Raymond Weil\u2019s signature sector layout, sapphire glass-box crystals, and delicately textured finishes.<\/p><p>Let\u2019s talk price, because in a world where Swiss watches seem to start at five grand, these are genuinely accessible: Raymond Weil Millesime 35mm with central seconds is available for around $2,300 USD (~$3,650 AUD). Raymond Weil Millesime Moon Phase 35mm ranges depending on configuration and is available for around $3,152 USD (~$4,200 to $4,850 AUD). <\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-1193015777\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_1808806719 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_1808806719 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-1193015777\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_1808806719.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-1193015777\");});};adsQueue.push(load_1808806719);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DIFtm5iMxi1\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DIFtm5iMxi1\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A post shared by DMARGE (@dmarge)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/div><\/figure><p>All watches are Swiss-made, feature automatic Sellita-based movements, and come with free shipping and returns across Australia. <\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-raymond-weil-millesime-central-seconds-is-my-pick\">The Raymond Weil Millesime Central Seconds is My Pick<\/h2><p>At 35mm, the Millesime Central Seconds is slim (under 10mm thick); it houses the RW4200 automatic movement, has 50m water resistance, and features a brushed bezel with polished bevels that lift the whole design. There\u2019s a denim blue dial version with 16 lab-grown diamonds on the lugs. It\u2019s a nice touch that doesn\u2019t scream \u201cjewellery piece\u201d but adds a sense of occasion.<\/p><p>If you\u2019re after something a little more poetic, the moon phase version adds an animated complication at six o\u2019clock with a smiling moon, stars, and planets. Still classic, but not too serious. It\u2019s powered by the RW4280 automatic calibre and comes in either a stainless steel case or rose gold PVD, paired with silver or deep blue dials.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/raymond-weil-milleseme-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-531080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/raymond-weil-milleseme-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/raymond-weil-milleseme-2-960x960.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/raymond-weil-milleseme-2-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/raymond-weil-milleseme-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/raymond-weil-milleseme-2-255x255.jpg 255w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/raymond-weil-milleseme-2-480x480.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Millesime Automatic Small Seconds comes in a range of dial options. Image: Raymond Weil<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>And let\u2019s not forget: the Millesime Small Seconds 39.5mm model actually won the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gphg.org\/en\/prize-list-23\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2023 Grand Prix d\u2019Horlogerie de Gen\u00e8ve (GPHG) Challenge Prize<\/a> \u2013 a massive nod to Raymond Weil\u2019s growing credibility in enthusiast circles.<\/p><p>In a time when everyone\u2019s watching their wallets \u2014 and rightly so \u2014 this brand makes high-quality, beautifully designed, Swiss-made mechanical watches at prices that don\u2019t feel like daylight robbery. So yeah\u2026 I\u2019ve changed. Against all odds, I\u2019ve become the guy who wears a small watch. And not just wears it\u2026 loves it. What the hell is happening to me?<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Raymond Weil has managed to prove that bigger isn&#8217;t always better when it comes to Swiss luxury timepieces. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":531072,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_stopmodifiedupdate":false,"_modified_date":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[249],"tags":[],"coauthors":[146525],"class_list":{"0":"post-531064","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-watches"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/531064","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=531064"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/531064\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/531072"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=531064"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=531064"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=531064"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=531064"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}