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.
Driver Tributes
Raidillon has released a number of tribute pieces for drivers including for Jean-Pierre Beltoise (ref. SPEED 42-C10-191), Olivier Gendebien (ref. SPEED 42-C10-173), and Phil Hill (ref. 42-CAT-079 and 42-CAT-080). While details are not well documented, they are likely to be unlicensed.
Spa-Francorchamps
Two Spa-Francorchamps edition pieces were announced in 2014. Both the three-hander model (ref. 42-A10-154) and chronograph (ref. 42-C10-156) models feature abbreviations of the circuit’s corners.
Spa-Francorchamps Tarmac
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.
References
https://www.raidillon-watches.com/heritage
https://masterhorologer.com/raidillon-watches/
https://www.raidillon-watches.com/shop/speed-42-c10-191-715
https://www.raidillon-watches.com/shop/speed-42-c10-173-713
https://www.my-watchsite.com/phil-hill/3148-phil-hill-chronographe.html
https://www.my-watchsite.com/phil-hill/3147-phil-hill-chronographe.html
https://espiraldotempo.com/uma-historia-belga-de-corrida/
https://horloge.info/raidillon-maakt-speciale-spa-francorchamps-horloges/