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Freelancer RW1212 Anthracite Skeleton 40 mm
2786-ST-60000
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| Specification | NomadicDána 141 Black Velvet | Raymond WeilFreelancer RW1212 Anthracite Skeleton 40 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Reference | 141-1001-B | 2786-ST-60000 |
| Winding | Manual winding | Automatic winding |
| Calibre | La Joux-Perret D101, hand-wound | RW1212, automatic |
| Diameter | 28 × 39.5 mm | 40 mm |
| Size / thickness | 28 × 39.5 × 8.3 mm | 40 mm |
| Power reserve | 50 hours | 41 hours |
| Case material | 316L steel; 28 × 39.5 × 8.3 mm | Steel; 40 mm diameter; 10.6 mm thick |
| Functions | Not stated in the review | Hours and minutes; exposed balance; no seconds hand |
| Crystal | Not stated in the review | Sapphire; antireflective treatment on both sides |
| Water resistance | 30 m | 100 m; screw-down crown |
| Price and market | Price: £1,250; UK shop, GBP | Price: CHF 3,495; official Swiss storefront |
Nomadic · Dána 141 Black Velvet
Strengths
Dána’s strength is its combination of a thin hand-wound calibre and a distinctive rectangular case for £1,250.
Things to consider
There is no lume and water resistance is 30 m: this is a watch for a shirt cuff, requiring regular hand winding.
Review date: 30 October 2026
Nomadic — Dána 141: specifications, price and launchNomadic — The Story Behind the Dána 141, 28 October 2026Raymond Weil · Freelancer RW1212 Anthracite Skeleton 40 mm
Strengths
A 40 mm diameter and 10.6 mm thickness make the open RW1212 an approachable choice for watching a balance work every day.
Things to consider
A 41-hour reserve will not cover a normal weekend without winding, and the absence of a seconds hand makes precise comparison harder.