Despite paring their dial designs back to an absolute minimum, skeleton watches offer brands a canvas for a vast range of expressions. Skeleton designs can range from classically inspired to wildly futuristic, and from elegantly formal to boldly sporting. Because these watches offer so little in the way of visual real estate beyond their movemen [...]

Raymond Weil is an independent family-run brand that so many of us began our watch collecting journeys with, and I recall my uncles RW (a simple rectangular model that I just cant place the name of) as being an object of fascination for me as a child. Lately, Raymond Weil has made moves to go ever-so-slightly up-market, and cater to the $2,500+ buyer, with the Fr [...]

Sponsored post presented on for advertiserFounded in 1976, Swiss watch brand Raymond Weil prides itself on being an independent, third-generation, family-owned and operated company. Its aim is to offer luxury watches built with renowned Swiss quality that represent excellent value, as well. Raymond Weil watches are hand-assembled and must pass more than 350 strict quality co [...]

Sponsored post presented on for advertiserPerhaps no other complication is as versatile, popular, or useful as the chronograph. The right chronograph can be a staple of any enthusiasts collection, offering a blend of functionality and sporty style that can adapt to nearly any setting. Raymond Weil is here to help enthusiasts find that perfect chronograph with a [...]

Today, I take a close look at the Raymond Weil Freelancer RW1212 watch collection. Above, in olive green, is the reference 2780-STC-52001, which has an exclusive movement made just for Raymond Weil by fellow Swiss Sellita - the Freelancer RW1212 takes the popular Freelancer-style case and incorporates a distinctive-looking open-heart dial with a view of t [...]

For many watch lovers, Raymond Weil is a familiar Swiss watchmaker that a lot of people recall being sold in places such as big department stores. Over the last several years, Raymond Weil has become less popular because the places that mainly sold its products have become less popular. More recently, the family that runs Raymond Weil decided to [...]

Over 50 years on from the bands historic breakup, The Beatles remain one of the most popular and influential music groups of all time, with a reverberating impact on pop and rock music that continues today. Few watchmakers are better positioned to pay tribute to the legendary band than Raymond Weil, which has spent decades working closely w [...]

In many ways, skeleton watches are an exercise in character. Beyond simply exposing the internal workings of the movement, the way a watch is skeletonized can impart a wide variety of personalities on the finished product. Since its inception in 2018 the Raymond Weil Freelancer RW1212 Skeleton has remained on the dressier side of the skeleton watch spectrum, [...]

While collectors and neophytes alike chase after models and brands they cant get-like the Rolex Daytona and the Patek Philippe 5711-we take a moment here to celebrate the tried-and-true, everyday timepieces that most people wear, and the companies that make them. Raymond Weil is one of these dependable producers of such classic, quality watches that are reliable, accessible, a [...]

Raymond Weil introduced a lovely new skeletonized dial watch collection this year at Baselworld 2018 known as the Raymond Weil Freelancer Calibre RW1212 Skeleton. The Freelancer RW1212 Skeleton will initially be available in three model variants being the reference 2785-BC5-20001 in black, 2785-ST-65001 in steel on the bracelet, and the 2785-SC5-20001 in st [...]

A good number of Swiss watch brands are owned by conglomerates. There are only a handful of independent brands left and Swiss Raymond Weil is one of them. As most readers will probably know by now, Swatchs decision to reduce supply of ETA movements to brands outside of the Swatch Group has had a significant impact on t [...]

Gibson is a well-reputed name in the world of guitars and is known across the globe especially for their electric guitars. Though the Gibson guitar catalog provides a wide array of guitar models to choose from, one of the more sought-after collections is the Les Paul Gibson, and Swiss watchmak [...]

In anticipation of Baselworld 2016, Raymond Weil is announcing the release of a Beatles limited edition watch in the larger Maestro collection to commemorate the brands 40th anniversary, as well as pay tribute to one of the worlds greatest rock n roll groups of all time. Those familiar with Raymond Weil will know that the brand has a history of honori [...]

For their first pilot watch, Raymond Weil decided to partner with Piper Aircraft. Not that anything about the watch itself says or indicates Piper, but the airplane maker is in the official name of the watch, which is the Raymond Weil Freelancer Piper and it exists as a limited edition. It isnt clear why Raymond Weil decided to produce a pilot watch, [...]

I have noticed a trend: luxury watch brands are pairing off with other brands to create new versions of their existing watches. Now, this is by no means a new trend, but it is one that seems to have had an appreciable uptick as of late. Unsurprisingly, these collaborations focus in on other accouterments of a luxury lifestyle. When it comes to status symbols, owning your own plane [...]

The long-standing Raymond Weil Nabucco watch collection gets a tourbillon for 2015. In fact, I believe that the Raymond Weil Nabucco Cello Tourbillon is the brands first tourbillon-based timepiece, and in many ways, they are off to a running start (assuming the world needs more tourbillons) with this sporty and cool, music-inspired luxury watch.Continue reading

Welcome back to an original feature, My First Grail Watch. In this series, we ask prominent people in the watch industry about the first timepiece that they lusted after. Today, were speaking with Elie Bernheim, the third-generation leader at the helm of Raymond Weil. We think youll find it interesting to hear from someone who quite literally grew up in the [...]

Putting on the new Raymond Weil Maestro Cushion, I didnt know what to make of it. Do I like the watch? Does it look flattering on the wrist. The old TV screen-style case has been a hit and miss historically as it seems to have made some watches nicer, while others not so nice at all. After looking at the Maestro Cushion on my wrist for a while, I think I lik [...]

In most engineering fields and resulting products, complexity is a nasty evil that pops up at inopportune times and usually needs to be curbed and eliminated. In the world of fine timepiece craftsmanship, complexity, the right kind, is highly valued and cherished. Complicated watches from top brands that include calendars, astronomical charts, power reserve indicators, and so o [...]

Ive written about Raymond Weils popular Nabucco collection at least two times prior to this hands-on experience. In fact the last time I covered the collection was with another hands-on experience going over some of the pre-2011 models here. I liked wearing the watches even though the designs in some ways felt a little bit derivative for the price. Many Raymond Weil watch de [...]