Which men’s Raymond Weil watch should you be buying?
Raymond Weil are a Swiss watch maker producing fantastic watches for both men and women. In this post we are looking at the different watches available for men, but you can read the women’s post here.
Known for producing high quality, reliable watches, Raymond Weil have established an extremely high reputation in the watch world. This has lead to many collaborations and tributes in the world of music, with limited edition watches being produced for the likes of AC/DC, David Bowie, and The Beatles.
There is a huge range of men’s Raymond Weil watches, ranging in function and price, meaning that there is definitely a watch for you, take a look at our guide below to find out which one is for you.
Freelancer
The Freelancer collection is home to the David Bowie, AC/DC and Gibson limited edition watches, which are all fantastic collectors pieces, and would make the perfect addition to any collection. However, the collection is so much more than these watches, with such variation and clever design in all of the watches.
One of our favourites in the collection is the 7731-SC3-65521 which is an automatic piece with a blue leather strap. Retailing at around £2,000 this is one of the more pricey options for a men’s Raymond Weil watch but would definitely not disappoint at all. WIth its striking blue and silver accents and chronograph dial, this watch steals the show. Available with a black leather strap with bold yellow accents.
If you were looking for a watch under £1,000 in this collection, then the 2754-ST-05200 would be your best bet, available in stainless steel or leather, this watch is a versatile piece that works as a sports/utility watch, but would not look out of place matched with a suit.
Another from the Freelancer collection is the 1212 Calibre, which features an in house movement and a stunning galvanic dial, read all about this model here.
Shop the Freelancer collection here.
Maestro
Home to the stunning Beatles tribute watch, the Maestro collection is one of class and sophistication. Aimed towards a dress tyle watch, the majority of pieces in this collection would look perfect alongside a suit, adding that perfect finishing touch to any outfit.
Putting the Beatles watch aside, our first highlight from this collection has to be the 2227-STC-65001 which features a wonderful exhibition case. The open heart style of this piece sets it aside from other watches, that small window in to the movement adds depth and character that you just don’t get from other watches, a fantastic way to break up, and add detail to the dial without producing a chrono watch. The blue hands on this piece break up the black and silver well, giving it the right amount of colour elevates the watch so well.
We also have the 2851-STC-20001 in the Maestro collection, one of the most classic looking men’s Raymond Weil watches available. If you’re after a classy, suave dress watch for black tie events, weddings, etc. then look no further. Retailing at around £1800, but now available on our site at around £1000, now is the time to get this fantastic watch!
Shop the Maestro collection here.
Tango
A very sporty and dive based collection of men’s Raymond Weil watches, the Tango. With a large range of models to choose from, this collection is one of the most popular among customers. The suave nature of Raymond Weil means that these watches will never look out of place being dressed up with a suit, or a formal outfit, but this collection combines this with the classic sports watch look to bring a whole new feel to the watches.
Firstly, we have the 8280-ST3-20001 which is a modern take on a classic. The pepsi bezel makes it instantly recognizable as a divers watch, and the 300m water resistance makes it very good at being one too! The red and blue combo adds colour and interest to the subdued black dial, whilst not making it over the top, and retaining the classy design of the Tango watch. This is also available with full blue, red or green bezels.
Another popular model from this collection is 8560-SR-00206 which adds a chronograph feature and a rubber strap to the Tango dial. Without the coloured bezel, this watch is much less out there, but definitely does not lack in personality. The black rubber strap adds flexibility and comfort, making it even more perfect for diving, as does the chronograph timer function.
Shop the Tango collection here.
Toccata
As with the women’s collection from Raymond Weil, the men’s Toccata is very much the most dress watch focused collection. Smooth flowing designs, and soft details bring together classy sophisticated watches, perfect for any occasion. Simple clean designs, executed with quality and accuracy make up this collection, with functionality remaining throughout. Retailing at a lower price point than many, these watches are available at around the £500 – £700 mark.
The 5484-ST-65001, a famous look for a dress watch, with the sub dial for the seconds hand, that is not used by Raymond Weil all to often. This makes it all the more better, a unique yet simple design feature has produced a completely new watch from the brand, so different by just altering one small design element. This all-silver stainless steel watch is a great addition into any collectors line-up, and defitnaly a watch that you should be checking out if a smart dress watch is what you need.
Much like the previous watch, the 5488-STC-00300 is again a classic design, used by so many different companies, for so many years. But Raymond Weil may just do it better than any. The black and white aesthetic, with the roman numerals contrasting on the dial, this piece all comes together as an extremely smart watch that can be worn everyday, or saved for those important occasions, and suit either perfectly.
Shop the Toccata collection here.
