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RAYMOND WEIL X BASQUIAT Special Edition is a testament to audacity and creativity. With limited availability worldwide, the timepiece pays homage to the iconic contemporary artist, a visionary whose profound influence continues to resonate throughout the worlds of art and culture. The new freelancer Basquiat timepiece is a true collectors item showcasing Basquiats artwork on the exterior and the artistry of Swiss watchmaking within. A color palette dominated by the primary colors of red, yellow, and blue has been set against a black background to ensure the legibility of all horological functions. At the heart of the dial sits the iconic Pez Dispenser, the crown-wearing dinosaur depicted in Basquiats famous painting of 1984. Positioned at 12 oclock, the unmistakable crown boasts a yellow Super-Luminova embellishment, while the hour hands and indexes are dressed in white Super-LumiNova, emitting a glow under dim light conditions. The sleek black PVD pushers are emblazoned with Basquiats iconic symbols; the Copyright symbol on the Cancel/Reset pusher; the Dollar sign on the Start/Stop pusher and the artists signature crown motif on the screwed-down crown. The watch highlights a ceramic tachymeter bezel, designed for precise measurement, alongside a flange pulsometer scale calibrated for 30 pulsations. The bi-compax chronograph recessed counters and skeleton discs carry artistic depth. Located at 9 oclock, the forever turning seconds disc has been covered with a concentric spiral as a metaphor for Basquiats personal reflections and lifes complexity. Positioned opposite, the 30-minute jumping disc depicts three of his core painting themes of life, death, and humanity. The see-through sapphire crystal case back, subtly enhanced by a discreet blue gasket, provides a captivating view of the mechanical bi-compax chronograph self-winding movement. At the heart of this timepiece lies Basquiats signature, merging seamlessly with th

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