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DJ TT 2002 · 6 May 2018, 02:39 AM

I know that these are not high end watches.

I might have an unusual soft spot for the brand after being given one as a gift many years ago by a Non- WIS.

To me, there is still some appeal to a Swiss Automatic on a bracelet that can be had for less than an RSC service charge.

Have I slipped a gear?

Boothroyd · 6 May 2018, 02:53 AM

No, I have one I wore for 18 years every day and still serves as my chrono. Had a Rolex AD tell me at one point they liked the brand. Here's my old Parsifal, photo from the web. Although this was a more expensive watch than you mention back when I bought it in the early 1990's. I think it was the first Parsifal model released--can't part with it:

DJ TT 2002 · 6 May 2018, 03:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boothroyd

No, I have one I wore for 18 years every day and still serves as my chrono. Had a Rolex AD tell me at one point they liked the brand. Here's my old Parsifal, photo from the web. Although this was a more expensive watch than you mention back when I bought it in the early 1990's. I think it was the first Parsifal model released--can't part with it:

That is very sharp looking

I’ve never seen that model,but I also had a Parsifal (that I’ve since re-gifted)

Excellent rule to live by....... never keep a gift from an old girlfriend

Unless you can sleep with one eye open

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Art 1 · 6 May 2018, 03:24 AM

My wife has one. It's a well built hefty watch. Nice bracelet.

Boothroyd · 6 May 2018, 03:27 AM

Funny thing. I remember buying that watch and telling the AD, "anything but a Rolex" at the time. Have had a change in interests since then!

But Art, you are right...that was a really comfortable bracelet to wear regularly.

Art 1 · 6 May 2018, 03:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boothroyd

Funny thing. I remember buying that watch and telling the AD, "anything but a Rolex" at the time. Have had a change in interests since then!

But Art, you are right...that was a really comfortable bracelet to wear regularly.

Hers is maybe a 35mm men's watch she bought used. I was surprised at the heft and build quality of the watch, it had a rich look to it. She passed it on to her mother who was wearing a Tissot.

Boothroyd · 6 May 2018, 03:52 AM

I had to pull it out and put it on for day because of this thread! Wore it to the Casino in Monte Carlo years ago, so some very fond memories associated with this watch. Will time the grill after the Derby using the chrono.

bellesdad0417 · 6 May 2018, 04:15 AM

I have a really nice RW as well,l it was my first real expensive watch (800+ was expensive to me back then) and to this day I would choose it over any of my Rolex's if I was dressing up real fancy.

datejustrms · 6 May 2018, 04:33 AM

I had a Raymond Weil Fidelio a long time ago. I enjoyed it until I got my first Rolex.

djhiram · 6 May 2018, 04:58 AM

I have a RW Tocatto that serves as my formal dress watch. I am very fond of it and looks great with a tux.

swils8610 · 6 May 2018, 04:59 AM

Wow. Haven’t heard that name in a long time. I had one and wore it forever. It was quartz. I tried to change the battery myself and ruined it.

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BNA/LION · 6 May 2018, 05:05 AM

I had one Many Moons Ago and I really enjoyed it!

OmegaJJH · 6 May 2018, 05:35 AM

I bought my wife one many years ago when I was a poor student in University.

She still has it and rotates it with her Apple Watch so I have a soft spot for the brand.

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DJ TT 2002 · 6 May 2018, 06:09 AM

Gave my wife one when we were still dating and then a RW tank when we were just married, but the Rolex I gave her when baby #1 was on his way has relegated those to the abyss of her jewelry tower

More Pictures Please

AzPaul · 6 May 2018, 08:30 AM

That chrono has a great look

You don't often see such an elegant tachymeter.

superdog · 6 May 2018, 08:54 AM

Ive always liked the brand.

I think they have some really sharp watches. For a long time now their designs are often appealing to me.

rolexryan329 · 7 May 2018, 05:25 AM

I bought a RW Nabucco back in 2012 as I just started to appreciate SS swiss watches with automatic movements. Truth be told, I wanted a sub really bad but this was the next best thing given I was only 19 and I didnt have Rolex money. It was a really nice piece that I loved wearing everywhere but I hated how the bezel didn't rotate despite being a "divers" watch. Also, it wore pretty tall relative to the sub I wanted so bad and the PCLs + the bezel started to scratch pretty bad so I stopped wearing it and sold it on ebay (for what little resale value a RW has)

RW16610 · 7 May 2018, 06:50 AM

I've got one:

Bought one just like this many years ago as my first Swiss watch but sold it to a friend. In 2011 I was able to find this as a replacement.

AK797 · 7 May 2018, 09:44 AM

First nice watch I ever owned, cost me £400 in my late teens, a mini fortune, its the Rolex of the under 500s is how I justified it.

Stringerb3ll · 29 August 2018, 03:56 PM

Love my Raymond Weil Don Giovanni.

Sounds like the same as most people it was my first expensive watch and first dive into swiss watches and away from Fashion brands such as Armani/Boss etc....

10 years down the line and it still gets a wear with my suit or dinners, may get less of a run now that I have bout the DJ41, but very close to my heart still.

scarlet knight · 29 August 2018, 06:51 PM

I had a Maestro that I gifted to a nephew, but Weil has some nice designs. Can be picked up at a big discount.

Porter · 5 September 2018, 05:35 AM

What can I say...I love many of RW models. I love my Parsifal and last Christmas I bought one for my wife and she loves it. Nearly almost are ETA movements and the watch work is pretty good in nearly all models. Will continue following the brand closely.

"If you're not having fun you're doing something wrong". Groucho Marx.

Phrank · 14 March 2019, 01:42 PM

Picked up one a week or so ago, beautiful watch, 26 jewels, Swiss Made, display back, open balance, very happy with this, great looking piece.

Now if I could just get it off my son's wrist....

tudorbaja27 · 15 March 2019, 01:20 AM

One of my mates has a Skeleton Maestro. Terrific watch - can be had on grey market for $1.2k.

janice&fred · 15 March 2019, 04:13 PM

raymond weil watches are very popular here in the south pacific and we have always been big fans. a lot of bang for the buck.

DJ TT 2002 · 21 March 2019, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Phrank

Picked up one a week or so ago, beautiful watch, 26 jewels, Swiss Made, display back, open balance, very happy with this, great looking piece.

Now if I could just get it off my son's wrist....

That’s stunning!!!
Enjoy

6 May 2018, 02:53 AM	#2
Boothroyd 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,258	No, I have one I wore for 18 years every day and still serves as my chrono. Had a Rolex AD tell me at one point they liked the brand. Here's my old Parsifal, photo from the web. Although this was a more expensive watch than you mention back when I bought it in the early 1990's. I think it was the first Parsifal model released--can't part with it: Attached Images __________________ Explorer 214270 MK I/Datejust II Black 116300/Tudor Heritage Black Bay Black 79220N

6 May 2018, 03:27 AM	#5
Boothroyd 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,258	Funny thing. I remember buying that watch and telling the AD, "anything but a Rolex" at the time. Have had a change in interests since then! But Art, you are right...that was a really comfortable bracelet to wear regularly. __________________ Explorer 214270 MK I/Datejust II Black 116300/Tudor Heritage Black Bay Black 79220N

6 May 2018, 03:52 AM	#7
Boothroyd 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,258	I had to pull it out and put it on for day because of this thread! Wore it to the Casino in Monte Carlo years ago, so some very fond memories associated with this watch. Will time the grill after the Derby using the chrono. __________________ Explorer 214270 MK I/Datejust II Black 116300/Tudor Heritage Black Bay Black 79220N

6 May 2018, 05:05 AM	#12
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,653	I had one Many Moons Ago and I really enjoyed it! __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

6 May 2018, 08:30 AM	#15
AzPaul 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: Tucson, Az Watch: Rolex 1501 Posts: 13,887	That chrono has a great look You don't often see such an elegant tachymeter. __________________ Ain't much of a crime, whacking a surly bartender

6 May 2018, 02:39 AM	#1
DJ TT 2002 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hollywood 1950 Posts: 4,103	Raymond Weil Watches I know that these are not high end watches. I might have an unusual soft spot for the brand after being given one as a gift many years ago by a Non- WIS. To me, there is still some appeal to a Swiss Automatic on a bracelet that can be had for less than an RSC service charge. Have I slipped a gear? Attached Images

6 May 2018, 03:24 AM	#4
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	My wife has one. It's a well built hefty watch. Nice bracelet.

6 May 2018, 04:15 AM	#8
bellesdad0417 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: David Location: GA Watch: 214270 SD43 Posts: 2,179	I have a really nice RW as well,l it was my first real expensive watch (800+ was expensive to me back then) and to this day I would choose it over any of my Rolex's if I was dressing up real fancy.

6 May 2018, 04:33 AM	#9
datejustrms "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,799	I had a Raymond Weil Fidelio a long time ago. I enjoyed it until I got my first Rolex.

6 May 2018, 04:58 AM	#10
djhiram Banned Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Hiram Location: Miami, FL Watch: 16600 Sea Dweller Posts: 1,233	I have a RW Tocatto that serves as my formal dress watch. I am very fond of it and looks great with a tux.

6 May 2018, 04:59 AM	#11
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,210	Wow. Haven’t heard that name in a long time. I had one and wore it forever. It was quartz. I tried to change the battery myself and ruined it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

6 May 2018, 05:35 AM	#13
OmegaJJH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 6,668	I bought my wife one many years ago when I was a poor student in University. She still has it and rotates it with her Apple Watch so I have a soft spot for the brand. Sent from my iPhone

6 May 2018, 06:09 AM	#14
DJ TT 2002 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hollywood 1950 Posts: 4,103	Gave my wife one when we were still dating and then a RW tank when we were just married, but the Rolex I gave her when baby #1 was on his way has relegated those to the abyss of her jewelry tower More Pictures Please

6 May 2018, 08:54 AM	#16
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	Ive always liked the brand. I think they have some really sharp watches. For a long time now their designs are often appealing to me. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

7 May 2018, 05:25 AM	#17
rolexryan329 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: NYC Watch: 116610LN Posts: 195	I bought a RW Nabucco back in 2012 as I just started to appreciate SS swiss watches with automatic movements. Truth be told, I wanted a sub really bad but this was the next best thing given I was only 19 and I didnt have Rolex money. It was a really nice piece that I loved wearing everywhere but I hated how the bezel didn't rotate despite being a "divers" watch. Also, it wore pretty tall relative to the sub I wanted so bad and the PCLs + the bezel started to scratch pretty bad so I stopped wearing it and sold it on ebay (for what little resale value a RW has) Attached Images

7 May 2018, 06:50 AM	#18
RW16610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 9,202	I've got one: Bought one just like this many years ago as my first Swiss watch but sold it to a friend. In 2011 I was able to find this as a replacement.

7 May 2018, 09:44 AM	#19
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	First nice watch I ever owned, cost me £400 in my late teens, a mini fortune, its the Rolex of the under 500s is how I justified it.

29 August 2018, 03:56 PM	#20
Stringerb3ll "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Dubai Posts: 79	Love my Raymond Weil Don Giovanni. Sounds like the same as most people it was my first expensive watch and first dive into swiss watches and away from Fashion brands such as Armani/Boss etc.... 10 years down the line and it still gets a wear with my suit or dinners, may get less of a run now that I have bout the DJ41, but very close to my heart still. Attached Images

29 August 2018, 06:51 PM	#21
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,468	I had a Maestro that I gifted to a nephew, but Weil has some nice designs. Can be picked up at a big discount.

5 September 2018, 05:35 AM	#22
Porter "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Carlos Location: Eivissa Watch: Rolex, Tudor.... Posts: 1,635	What can I say...I love many of RW models. I love my Parsifal and last Christmas I bought one for my wife and she loves it. Nearly almost are ETA movements and the watch work is pretty good in nearly all models. Will continue following the brand closely. "If you're not having fun you're doing something wrong". Groucho Marx.

14 March 2019, 01:42 PM	#23
Phrank 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Toronto Watch: ♕ Posts: 2,124	Picked up one a week or so ago, beautiful watch, 26 jewels, Swiss Made, display back, open balance, very happy with this, great looking piece. Now if I could just get it off my son's wrist.... Attached Images

15 March 2019, 01:20 AM	#24
tudorbaja27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Miami, FL Watch: Tudor & Cartier Posts: 2,499	One of my mates has a Skeleton Maestro. Terrific watch - can be had on grey market for $1.2k. __________________ "Chi ha paura muore ogni giorno, chi non ha paura muore una volta sola" - Paolo Borsellino

15 March 2019, 04:13 PM	#25
janice&fred Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: janice Location: St.Petersburg Fl Watch: all of them! Posts: 673	raymond weil watches are very popular here in the south pacific and we have always been big fans. a lot of bang for the buck.

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