Raymond Weil

Raymond Weil is a Swiss company that makes luxury watches, distributes and sells. Founded in Geneva by Raymond Weil (1926-2014) in 1976, the company is one of the last independent Swiss luxury watch manufacturer.

History

Development

In 2013 the brand changed its distribution agreement in the United Kingdom into a management agreement by and founded in April, a subsidiary, R. WEIL DISTRIBUTION UK LTD.

Collections

  • Nabucco: Mechanical collection for men with a diameter of 46 mm and water resistance to 200 meters.
  • Shine: Shine Ladies Collection allows quick and easy changing of the watch band. Each clock comes with a metal bracelet and alligator strap. The housings are made of 18 -carat rose gold and are set with diamonds.
  • Freelancer: Automatic collection of watches for men and women, designed by the grandchildren as a tribute to Raymond Weil. Some models of the Freelancer collection feature a visible clock mechanism.
  • Parsifal: Mechanical with automatic winding collection, available as a men's and women's model.
  • Don Giovanni Cosi Grande men's collection, which was also the official clock of the Brit Awards 2009. The models of the Don Giovanni Cosi Grande range are fully mechanical.
  • Tradition: In the tradition of collection you will find both watches with mechanical and quartz movement. The quartz models are round and have a more simplistic design than their mechanical counterparts.
  • RW Sport: The watch from the RW Sport range are sporty and stylish. The collection offers watches with alarm and optional digital display.
  • RW Spirit: RW Spirit is a women's collection. The watches are made of stainless steel, the dials are set with diamonds and mother of pearl.
  • Tango: Mixed collection consisting of classical as well as other models in a more contemporary style.
  • Noemia: The Noemia collection was introduced in 2009 and is aimed at ladies. The collection has to offer two different case sizes, 27 and 32 mm. The housings are curved, polished steel set with diamonds.

Special models

Don giovanni Così Grande: New mechanics model at a high technical level with subtle style. The hour hand has been replaced by a large window on the 12 - clock position, in which the figure is displayed. The mechanism is visible from the housing bottom, and is protected by sapphire. The bracelet is made of either steel or black alligator leather with double push button.

Nabucco Rivoluzione: The Nabucco Rivoluzione heralds a return to the design characteristics of a mechanical Nabucco collection. The case with a diameter of 46 mm and round bezel with tachometer is made of titanium, steel and carbon fiber reinforced plastic, all highly durable materials. Under the 2.5 mm thick, double-sided equipped with anti-glare coating sapphire crystal, there are three subdials and a date window. The Nabucco Rivoluzione is equipped with a leather bracelet Nile crocodile leather with saddle stitching.

Nabucco Cuore Caldo: Nabucco Cuore Caldo The is a double split second chronograph function, a power reserve of 42 hours and lap timer. This limited edition from the Nabucco range is a combination of steel, titanium, carbon fiber reinforced plastic and 18 -karat rose gold. The dial is fitted with a 2.5 mm thick sapphire crystal with anti-glare coating.

Freelancer chronographe et quantième: The Freelancer Automatic Chronograph has a mechanical movement with automatic winding, beats at 28,800 vibrations per hour and has a power reserve of 46 hours. The chronograph starts or stops with the pressure of lying on the 2- clock - position knob, a second button on the 4- clock - position sets the clock back to 0 The Freelancer automatic chronograph with a diameter of 42 mm with a dark brown leather strap or a steel bracelet combined with double push button.

Shine: Shine The women's collection consists of diamond-studded models, which are protected by the curved glass of the rectangular case. Each clock is supplied with a satin strap and a bracelet made ​​of polished steel, which may be due to the patented strap system easily replaced.

Advertising

In 2013, an image film was presented together with a special micro-site to make the connection of the brand to the music known. The film draws a parallel between the design of a clock and writing a piece of music. The microsite has won several awards.

Charity Promotions / Nordoff Robbins

In 2013 the company introduced the American band " Vampire Weekend " and drew them out with the RAYMOND WEIL International Artist Award.

Commitment to art and music

Royal Albert Hall: RAYMOND WEIL is present since July 2013 Official Timing Partner to the Royal Albert Hall in London, and thus strengthens its position as a brand that is engaged in the music industry.

Wired: In 2013, RAYMOND WEIL launched a partnership with Wired, a London-based platform for live music that encourages aspiring music artists.

Celebrity Charades: In the years 2012 and 2013 was RAYMOND WEIL partner of the Labyrinth Theater Company and of its annual benefit gala.

Honors and Awards

The microsite "Precision is my inspiration " has received several awards for design and innovation: FWA Award (Website of the day), CSSA ( featured ), Awwwards (Website of the day), French Design Index (Website of the day), html Inspiration ( featured in "Most loved" ), One Page Love ( featured on " Most Loved " ) CSSWINNER (winner of the day), Design licks (Website of the day).

Worldwide Overview

The brand is headquartered in Geneva and has a presence in over 90 countries. With stores in Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi, Oman, Singapore and Lahore Raymond Weil continues to continuing the growth of its international business network.

Sales of Raymond Weil watches are increasing in all markets, sales in 2011 were in the amount of 200 million francs recorded. Because of the considerable economic potential of the focus is on the development of the Asian, Russian and Indian markets.

Gallery

Freelancer 7730 -STC - 65025

Nabucco 7700 - tir - 05207

Tango 5599 -st- 00659

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