Ellie Goulding with her Raymond Weil Nabucco for ladies. She was named the best “British Female Solo Artist” at the 2014 BRIT Awards. In 2011, Ellie Goulding sang the cover versions of Sir Elton John’s “Your Song” and Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition” at the Royal wedding reception of Prince William and Kate Middleton in April. That same year, she sang Christmas carols for President Barack Obama. Photo courtesy of Raymond Weil
What is Raymond Weil’s link with the BRIT Awards? Well, the brand is the Official Watch and Timing Partner of one of the most influential annual ceremonies on the music scene in the United Kingdom.
The BRIT Awards is organised by the BPI (British Phonographic Industry) which is essentially the trade body that represents the UK’s recorded music industry.
Raymond Weil 2014 BRIT Awards Nabucco for ladies. This is the same model that was presented to Ellie Goulding. Photo: © Raymond Weil
Some 90% of all recorded music sold in the UK comes from BPI’s members and these include recording companies like Sony Music, Universal Music and Warner Music.
The recorded music market in the United Kingdom is the third largest globally. In 2013, revenues of the recorded music industry in the United Kingdom grew 1.9% to reach £730.4 million (US$1.22 billion / 889.09 billion euros / 1.08 billion Swiss francs / SGD1.54 billion (Singapore dollars)).
Case back of Raymond Weil’s 2014 BRIT Awards Nabucco. Only a few such pieces will be offered for sale to the public. Photo: © Raymond Weil
Raymond Weil has been the Official Watch and Timing Partner of the BRIT Awards since 2007 and each year, the brand will present special limited edition timepieces to artists, presenters and performers. Past recipients include Kylie Minogue and Robbie Williams.
For the 2014 BRIT Awards, Raymond Weil’s watch of choice is from its Nabucco collection. From what is understood, only 85 pieces were made.
American musician Nile Rodgers pleased with his Raymond Weil 2014 BRIT Awards Nabucco in black. He is not only a guitarist but a producer and composer. He is the lead guitarist of the band known as Chic. The band is famous for songs such as “Good Times”, “Le Freak” and “We are Family”. Photo courtesy of Raymond Weil
Among those presented with the limited edition Raymond Weil Nabucco BRIT Awards chronograph watches in 2014 were Ella Eyre, Labrinth, Tinie Tempah, Zane Lowe, Sam Smith, Nile Rodgers, John Newman, Ellie Goulding, Beyonce and Jake Bugg.
Raymond Weil 2014 BRIT Awards Nabucco for gents. This is the same model presented to Nile Rodgers. Photo: © Raymond Weil
Two versions were created; an all-black piece with red chronograph central seconds and counter hands, and date numerals, and a more feminine version which comes with a red leather strap.
We actually find the so-called “feminine” version suitable for gents as well and won’t be surprised to find demand for the very few pieces made available originating from men.
