Raymond Weil

Raymond Weil is a totally solid brand. Great entry level Swiss luxury watches. Quality standard Swiss movements and nicely finished cases. You can generally find them for a nice discount from list (including in places like Jomashop). Designs are usually based on classic Swiss watch designs.

Prior to starting his eponymous brand in 1976, Raymond Weil was an executive at CAMY.

Here are a couple of CAMY watches I have in the collection (including a Cronel another CAMY brand)...

Here is a potted history of Raymond Weil...

https://www.truefacet.com/guide/the-unique-history-of-raymond-weil-watches/

I have several RWs in the collection, but I have yet to provide a wrist shot.

Here are the ones in my collection...

Thanks for the information chronoguy, I'll always avoid jomashop tho had a bad experience there. I appreciate you taking time Cheers

Sorry to hear that - we all have our war stories.

If you decide to purchase a Raymond Weil from a department store like Macy's, remember you can always ask for a discount from retail. Little known secret - just show the discounted price from the internet to your salesperson and ask them if they can match it. They may not be able to match it exactly because they are a proper AD (and not grey market), but they will do their best to get you a discount. I have done this a number of times.

This is my late Dad’s Raymond Weil. Twenty nine years old and still going strong.

Been there done that I'm an old school shopper like you. 👍

Thanks Ian, one picture speaks a thousand words 😍

Raymond Weil are as good as any other Swiss brands in their segment. I’ve had a couple now and they’ve been brilliant. Really nice finishing and attention to detail.

My RW diver has one of the best rubber straps I’ve come across and the deployant clasp is a treat. They’ve done such a good job on this strap that it passes for leather.

I’ve also got this LE Bob Marley Tango. My only issue with this one is that I either need to run it with a tight or loose fit. No matter what I do I can’t get a perfect fit, but sometimes that’s just how it goes.

RW is a bit of a sleeper brand. They have some great models but don’t get the fanfare of other brands. Not sure why we don’t see more of them on WC, but I think people are missing out by overlooking them and ultimately miss out and some great watches.

Thank you Sir for your honesty and sincerity. The wristshots are great. I don't own any on rubber strap but the one I am eyeballing has a blue leather strap. I don't have any leather strap either

Are you looking at the Maestro collection? The dial on them look beautiful.

Raymond Weil is a great watch. It's totally underrated. I wear in my rotation and it never disappoints!

Here's my RW Tradition 5768, made in early 2000s, and sold to previous owner in 2004. Very stylish and elegant Tank homage, Swiss quartz movement, really no complaints.

I really like their "dressy" pieces, great watches for the money, specially if you can find it on a used market.

Watch is 25x35mm, wrist is 6.5inch, but with this case shape and photo angle it looks substantial.

From a different angle it's a really classy small watch.

It’s a solid watch brand that has been making some interesting peices. I’ve owned one for a number of years, just don’t wear it often because my old eyes have trouble reading a skeletonized dial.

I have RW W1 quartz since 1998 and it still works there without problems, I think it is a great brand of Swiss entry level watches

Thanks, beautiful timepiece

Thanks for your opinion, great wristshots 🤩

Loving the Roman numbers and the traintrack around the dial, beautiful 😍! Thanks

Simple dial and Roman numbers on that blue 💙

Thanks SurferJohn

I have a RW from many years ago. I agree - a solid brand. I guess not as respected as Tissot because it doesn't have history but should be on the same level as many modern entry level luxury brands and should certainly get more cred than a bunch of micro brands that have recently popped up like mushrooms after the rain.

I have the Maestro small seconds. It’s been a great watch for me. It looks good, feels good when adjusting the time and has been accurate and reliable for many years now. The strap quality is better than almost everything I’ve seen at it’s price point. It’s been about a decade with this watch now and I’m still happy with it.

RW is a premium brand. I have RW Maestro Automatic watch with me using since December 2016.Great watch with look and feel. They have their in-house movement RW Caliber 4200. Definitely you can go for this brand 👍.

Longines for the same money it is just better in every aspect

For Gods sake buy pre owned, great brand but way over at retail.....

Just got my first RW yesterday, this is the tango gmt 300 diver. I love it. It feels way more than £1,195 and it wears incredibly. The movement is so high quality I cant hear a thing even when it's right up to my ear

I already own a Longines

I love Raymond Weil! The watches wear and feel so high quality

Thanks for your opinion Elliotd

They have good solid, proper Swiss watches! I own a dress watch from their maestro line. Really good quality and at least for me very appealing visually .

I have the same model,but black leather strap.Bought it 20 years ago.No complaints,kinda small for today’s standards.you are right it is classy looking.

Mine came on black leather, but i just love this burgundy strap.)

Adds a little pop of tamed color.

I must say, for a watch that’s 20 years old, it’s original strap was in pretty decent shape