Raidillon is a Belgian watch brand that was founded in 2001, and was named after the famous turn at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. The brand’s racing-inspired timepieces are known for having Swiss movements and limited to 55 pieces, after the year 1955 during which the ENB team was created, with a zero edition in lieu of a number 13. Exceptions include the 22nd anniversary models, limited to 22 pieces.
Jean-Pierre Beltoise
Raidillon created a Jean-Pierre Beltoise edition chronograph (ref. SPEED 42-C10-191) which was launched at Rétromobile 2019, a vintage car show held in Paris. The blue and red was a nod to the Matra and Marlboro BRM teams that the French Formula 1 driver has raced for. As with all Raidillon models, it was limited to 55 pieces.
Spa-Francorchamps Tributes
A three-piece collection was released after Spa was resurfaced for the 2022 Belgian Grand Prix, each including a piece of the old Raidillon tarmac. The limited editions had the usual production run of 55 pieces each, and were based on the Miles (ref. MILES-A10-1019 SPA), Speed (ref. SPEED-C10-260 SPA), and Curve (ref. CURVE-C10-3006 SPA) models. All three feature the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps logo on the dial.
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https://www.raidillon-watches.com/heritage
https://masterhorologer.com/raidillon-watches/
https://www.luxe-infinity.com/en/horlogerie-joaillerie/raidillon-avec-la-montre-jean-pierre-beltoise/
https://thegoodlife.fr/raidillon-une-montre-en-hommage-a-jean-pierre-beltoise/
https://www.fashion-spider.com/la-montre-laccessoire-indispensable-de-lhomme.fashion