Raymond Weil Watches

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#18
I looked at them again today at Bloomies and I almost bought a Parsifal. It was a discontinued style so it was 25% off. It had the MOP dial and diamond markers. It really was gorgeous. I'm still tempted to go back and get it. I know I want one, but I just bought two other watches this week so I feel like maybe I should hold off for a while.

On the other hand, that Parsifal was calling my name. I may go back tomorrow and look at it again.
 
#20
I think they are mid-tier watches... I would put them slightly below Movado. I know at one point they were using CZ on their watches instead of real diamonds and I can't think of a serious watch-maker doing that. I believe I have seen Raymond Weil on Overstock.com and other like sites.
 
#22
IntlSet said:
I think they are mid-tier watches... I would put them slightly below Movado. I know at one point they were using CZ on their watches instead of real diamonds and I can't think of a serious watch-maker doing that. I believe I have seen Raymond Weil on Overstock.com and other like sites.
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i love mine...but wouldn't consider it luxury, it was $300 at Costco almost 8 years ago...and has been banged around and worn in the water/ocean/swimming pools....it hasn't skipped a beat (except for a $30 battery replacement) my daughter threw it out the window of my car a few years ago...i pulled over and picked the thing off the pavement. nobody had run over it or anything. i take it to sears to have the battery replaced, and they always feel bad about charging me the $30...they say most batteries are $5. i don't tell them how much it costs for my cartier to go to the shop.

it (RW) is my grubby watch, but still looks great. it is all stainless, no diamonds (or czs) and i get compliments on it all the time. Nobody has ever complimented either of my Cartiers.....although i have caught people sneaking looks at them
 
#23
Hi

Sorry to hear about your watch.....that sucks.
Unless your jeweler expressly covers something like (Tourneau?), I would say take it to a jeweler and have them buff out the scratches for you. I don't know how much it costs.
Some people do that themselves, but I wouldn't trust myself, since it's new.

I love bracelets, but it is easy to scratch them. That's why I have been wearing my ceramic a lot lately. That doesn't scratch like stainless steel.

Good luck.
 
#24
Leelee said:
Oh dear. I don't care for that. I'll have to make sure they're real diamonds before I purchase one.
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Raymond Weil does have diamond watches.....they make them at lower price points....It's Bulova and Citizen that are more likely to do that. Raymond Weill is a Swiss brand. You can pay over 3000 for one their watches...They do have markdowns, but the fact is, most watch manufactureres do, except for Rolex. Because I believe Raymond Weill watches are trend-driven, but they do have nice watches. They are Swiss Made. You cannot say that of Bulova, Seiko or Citizen. or ESQ. Even some Coach watches are no longer entirely Swiss made. (I'm really into watches.)
If you see one at costco, it has been discontinued and as such is not under warranty. Not because they are cheap....even though you might find cheaper prices, but not cheap like a cheap Citizen or Bulova.
 
#25
Leelee said:
I looked at them again today at Bloomies and I almost bought a Parsifal. It was a discontinued style so it was 25% off. It had the MOP dial and diamond markers. It really was gorgeous. I'm still tempted to go back and get it. I know I want one, but I just bought two other watches this week so I feel like maybe I should hold off for a while.

On the other hand, that Parsifal was calling my name. I may go back tomorrow and look at it again.
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I would get the watch, if it's still there.
 
#26
Thank you starbucksqueen. That was a lot of good information you gave me. I think that watch is calling my name. Maybe I'll go down first thing tomorrow and see if it's still there.
 
#27
starbucksqueen said:
Raymond Weil does have diamond watches.....they make them at lower price points....It's Bulova and Citizen that are more likely to do that. Raymond Weill is a Swiss brand. You can pay over 3000 for one their watches...They do have markdowns, but the fact is, most watch manufactureres do, except for Rolex. Because I believe Raymond Weill watches are trend-driven, but they do have nice watches. They are Swiss Made. You cannot say that of Bulova, Seiko or Citizen. or ESQ. Even some Coach watches are no longer entirely Swiss made. (I'm really into watches

Ok....let me correct something I typed without thinking. Most watches designated Swiss Made are only required to have 50 percent of the watch made in Switzerland and that must include the movement....So it si possible to have a Swiss watch (one that has a Swiss movement as opposed to Swiss Made). Some watch manufacturers make no distinction between Swiss and Swiss Made on the dial of the watch and usage may have changed over the years. I did see some Chorus watches marked Swiss. (RW), so those I am not entirely sure of them being Swiss Made. You can be sure that they will at least have a Swiss movement. Sorry. Don't want to feed misinformation.
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#28
starbucksqueen said:
starbucksqueen said:
Ok....let me correct something I typed without thinking. Most watches designated Swiss Made are only required to have 50 percent of the watch made in Switzerland and that must include the movement....So it si possible to have a Swiss watch (one that has a Swiss movement as opposed to Swiss Made). Some watch manufacturers make no distinction between Swiss and Swiss Made on the dial of the watch and usage may have changed over the years. I did see some Chorus watches marked Swiss. (RW), so those I am not entirely sure of them being Swiss Made. You can be sure that they will at least have a Swiss movement. Sorry. Don't want to feed misinformation.
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I appreciate your thoughtfulness and comments. Although I enjoy some really lovely pieces of jewelry, watches are completely new to me.
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#29
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source: www.whyjewellers.co.uk

I have this piece and I absolutely love it. The timepiece itself is superflat and looks classy on. I always get a lot of compliments on it:heart:
 
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