RAYMOND WEIL WATCHES
RAYMOND WEIL is an independent and family-owned Swiss watch company based in Geneva. It was founded by M. Raymond Weil in 1976. Over the years, the brand has come to stand out for its independent, dynamic and innovative character – while at the same time playing an active role in the development of the local economy and international watchmaking.
RAYMOND WEIL watches are varied and determinedly modern, characterized by high quality and an emphasis on aesthetics. The range concentrates mainly on men’s mechanical watches, but ladies’ designs are far from neglected – take the shine jewellery watches and freelancer lady mechanical watches.
Currently managed by the third generation of the family, the Geneva based company is also known for its passion for music and art.
History of RAYMOND WEIL Watches
M. Raymond Weil founded the brand in 1976 during a period of crisis for the watchmaking industry. His fundamental goal was to produce watches with a novel concept and design.
In 1982, Olivier Bernheim, Raymond Weil’s son-in-law, joined the family company. He became the President & CEO of the brand in 1996.
In 1999, RAYMOND WEIL launched the Research & Development department to full control of the watch-design process.
By embracing the latest technological innovations, R&D has been responsible for numerous RAYMOND WEIL innovations – such as the development of the complication for the GMT function of the famous don giovanni così grande two time zones and the patented, quick and easy interchangeable bracelet system for the ladies’ shine collection.
In 2006, the brand celebrated its 30th anniversary. Elie and Pierre Bernheim, RAYMOND WEIL’s 3rd generation, joined the company, ensuring family continuity and guaranteeing equilibrium, stability and the future in the eyes of the Brand’s partners.
At Basel-world 2007, RAYMOND WEIL unveiled Nabucco. This new men’s mechanical collection is the Brand’s first collection with an imposing 46mm case, water-resistant to a depth of 200m and integrating a high-tech material: carbon-fiber. In that year, the brand also revealed its new motto: INDEPENDENCE is a state of mind.
At the same time, the new freelancer male and female mechanical collection heralded two innovations for the watch company: the introduction of the visible balance-wheel; and the creation of a mechanical range of ladies’ timepieces.
The company also won the 2007 Industry Award, awarded jointly by the State of Geneva and the Office for the Promotion of Industry & Technology (OPI).
In 2008, RAYMOND WEIL became the Official Watch of the BRIT Awards, one of the most glamorous and widely-recognized events in the music business.
In 2014, Elie Bernheim, grandson of the eponymous founder of the independent Swiss watch Brand, took over the reins from his father Olivier Bernheim, and lead the family Company. Elie Bernheim was named as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on 8 April, 2014.
RAYMOND WEIL Watch Collections
The brand’s flagship collections are freelancer, maestro, noemia, tango and toccata. The RAYMOND WEIL watch price range is $500 to $5,000.
Contact details
RAYMOND WEIL S.A.
Avenue Eugène Lance 36-38 | P.O. Box 1569
1211 GENEVA 26, SWITZERLAND
Website: www.raymond-weil.com
