The brand began its activities not so long ago - in 1976. At that moment, a real crisis erupted for watchmakers. But this did not stop Raymond Vell, who decided to establish his own business and realize his plans for what real Swiss timepieces should really be. Raymond Weil watches have brought new standards to an almost completely studied industry and, judging by the numerous laudatory reviews, have been recognized by both amateurs and connoisseurs of watchmaking.
After Vell settled in Switzerland, he began to study the European market closely, and thanks to his enthusiasm and experience, his products were appreciated all over the world. Today, Swiss watches (original) by Raymond Well are enviable, and the brand holds a leading position in the market. By the way, it is worth noting that the company's products are reliably protected from copying and counterfeiting: the owner of the watch just needs to enter the serial number on the official website of the brand to verify the authenticity of the timepiece.
Individuality
A little later, almost the entire Vell family joined the business, and production expanded significantly and became firmly entrenched in the global market. One of the main features that the Raymond Well watch possesses is its synergy with music, which also serves as an inspiration for new collections. For example, in 1984 the Amadeus collection (90 thousand rubles) was released, which was created simultaneously with the release of the film of the same name by Milos Forman about the Austrian composer Mozart.
To name Raymond Weil watches and collections in honor of musical works has become a tradition and a hallmark of the brand. Later, the world saw the brand Fidelio, named after Beethoven’s only opera, then Saxo and Traviata.
In honor of its tenth anniversary, the Raymond Well Swiss watch store has replenished with avant-garde models combining sophisticated design and ultra-thin case: Toccata, Othello and the Fantasia women's line (from 50 thousand rubles). Reviews about the models were extremely positive, and watch experts were completely satisfied with such instances.
You can view the collection in more detail in the Moscow branch of Raymond Well, which is located on Lower Krasnoselskaya Street. It will also be useful to visit the official Russian-language resource of the brand, where all the new items and other useful information are presented.
New steps
The launch of the elite class line for men and women Parsifal (from 120 thousand rubles) in the 90s was a new step towards conquering Europe and strengthening the brand. It is worth noting that this Swiss watch in Moscow gained enormous popularity among the then-popular “new Russians” class. The series was distinguished by an appropriate combination of complex design, the presence of noble materials, original design and expert decoration.
In the international arena, the Tango collection received full recognition by watch fans, combining aesthetic perfection, functionality and ideal proportions of rectangular angles along with round ones. The line was received in limited numbers at the Swiss watch store, because the reviews about the model were varied: one liked it, while others considered it artsy and too provocative, so the series can be determined using the well-known stamp - “for everybody.”
You can see and evaluate the Swiss watch live in the Moscow branches of the Consul company on Tverskaya, Arbat and Novy Arbat streets, as well as in the Status company on Volkhonka.
Around the same time, another distinctive collection was released - Tradition. It was created for true admirers of classics and conservatism: without superfluous details, a strict appearance, that is, the parameters that originally personified the Swiss watchmaking.
Innovation and Technology
Already at the beginning of 2000, the brand, armed with innovations and the latest technological achievements, fully controlled the development and design of models, and at all levels, positioning the Raymond Well watch as a standard of accuracy, success and sophistication.
Own engineering department allowed the brand to introduce a weighty list of innovative ideas into production, which included such catchy technologies as the time zone function and quick replacement of a bracelet with a strap. The first new technologies on themselves were tested by a Swiss watch (the original "Raymond Well") from the Shine women's collection (from 140 thousand rubles). Don Giovanni Cosm Grande for men was released a little later on a similar principle, which, judging by the reviews of the owners and watchmakers, once again confirmed the leadership and undeniable craftsmanship of the brand.
New generation
In 2006, the Raymond Well watch celebrated its thirtieth anniversary. Wanting to bring a new vision to the established production, the engineers began to develop new, technically modern and functional models, which, incidentally, will be a huge success for both the younger generation and the older.
The first Raymond Well watches, designed according to a new type and principle, were called Nabucco. The main feature of the collection was the impressive case size (46 mm in diameter), water resistance (up to 210 meters) and the use of carbon fiber in the production of an innovative material. The continuation of the collection was the Nabucco Cuore Caldo model with new technology - a split chronograph with a power reserve indicator. The series was released in a limited edition (only 500 pieces), and therefore the Raymond Well watches (prices for spring 2016) from this collection cost close to the mark of 1 million rubles. Watch lovers and admirers of the brand’s products are especially warm about the model.
Strengthening Positions
The next collection, which embodied the technical knowledge and skill of the company, is Maestro (from 70 thousand rubles), released in mid-2007. Separately, it is worth mentioning the Maestro phase de lune model, which was the first compilation of the moon phase on this kind of watch. The series is equipped with an automatic winding plant and is able to work about 40 hours. Functional sensors of the day, week and month supplement the clock.
At the same time, the brand strengthens its position through close cooperation with the organizers of music events, including the BRIT Awards. As a partner of such significant companies, the brand received excellent advertising, due to which it was firmly established in watch markets around the world.
Success
After celebrating its 35th anniversary, the brand has released a new collection of women's watches, Jasmine. She gave impetus to the release of a new advertising campaign from Raymond Wells with the slogan “Accuracy is my inspiration.” The event turned out to be dynamic and full of innovations along with sophistication.
The collection was recognized in the luxurious Geneva Hall "Victoria Hall", where the most venerable watchmakers approved and appreciated the brand's new creation. There, models were shown using the most beautiful images of the score sheet and the clock in the radiance of light.
Music
In 2013, which was full of musical events and innovations, the company put to the public's court original models that directly related to both the compositions themselves and musical instruments.
At the Baselworld-2013 exhibition, which is famous all over the world for displaying watch jewelry, Raymond Wells presented an impressive stand, made like a cello (9 m high), and made of solid wood, amazed many visitors.
Further, the company became the general partner of the London Albert Hall, adding one more step to its image.