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The Raymond Weil Freelancer Pop Bi-Compax Chronograph is a high-contrast proposition with a titanium build
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The Raymond Weil Freelancer Pop Bi-Compax Chronograph is a high-contrast proposition with a titanium build

The Raymond Weil Freelancer Pop Bi-Compax Chronograph adopts the light blue trend in style. Its bright contrasts, moody dial and name take influence from pop…
VIDEO: Oh, hello there Raymond Weil Freelancer Calibre RW1212 in Green, looking sharp in the metal
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VIDEO: Oh, hello there Raymond Weil Freelancer Calibre RW1212 in Green, looking sharp in the metal

Well, the enthusiastic comments on the video, the site post and the socials have confirmed it – this new Raymond Weil Freelancer in a pitch…
HANDS-ON: This Raymond Weil Freelancer Calibre RW1212 in olive green is their most attractive model in years
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HANDS-ON: This Raymond Weil Freelancer Calibre RW1212 in olive green is their most attractive model in years

If you were to travel back in time and ask a circa 2010 horological enthusiast what some of the big players in the mainstream watchmaking…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: The return of the event and the revenge of the nerds
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: The return of the event and the revenge of the nerds

This week involved not one, but two Time+Tide events and, of course, a very significant one for the industry, which was Geneva Watch Days. We…
Ever fancied owning a piece of Australian political history? How about Bob Hawke’s watch? 
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Ever fancied owning a piece of Australian political history? How about Bob Hawke’s watch? 

Former Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke, who died in May this year, stands as one of the country’s most colourful — and beloved — political…
EDITOR’S PICK: The Raymond Weil Maestro Moon Phase 
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EDITOR’S PICK: The Raymond Weil Maestro Moon Phase 

Editor’s note: The ever-changing beauty of the moon meets the constant charms of Raymond Weil’s musically inspired Maestro. The results are powerful.  Call me a…
LIST: 5 watches under $5k that you can buy right now – the 2018 edition
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LIST: 5 watches under $5k that you can buy right now – the 2018 edition

While on occasion I do like to splurge and treat myself to that extra shot of espresso in my morning latte, I’m not exactly loaded…
LIST: 3 rockers that could rock the Raymond Weil Tango Marshall Limited Edition
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LIST: 3 rockers that could rock the Raymond Weil Tango Marshall Limited Edition

It’s all about the music, man, it’s always been about the music. At least it is for Raymond Weil. And the Swiss-made brand’s Music Icon…
HANDS-ON: Raymond Weil’s latest Freelancer Chronograph looks the business
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HANDS-ON: Raymond Weil’s latest Freelancer Chronograph looks the business

Raymond Weil’s latest take on their sporty Freelancer Chronograph is – to be blunt – really good-looking. Fundamentally, it’s the same as Freelancer chronos we’ve seen…
HANDS-ON:  Blue moon rising – Raymond Weil’s Maestro Moon Phase 
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HANDS-ON:  Blue moon rising – Raymond Weil’s Maestro Moon Phase 

Call me a romantic, but the moon phase complication is amongst my favourites. Paradoxically, it’s also amongst the least functional — tracking the waxing and…
EDITOR’S PICK: A strong everyday option – the Raymond Weil Freelancer Chronograph
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EDITOR’S PICK: A strong everyday option – the Raymond Weil Freelancer Chronograph

Editor’s note: “What watch would you recommend to someone who wants just one do-it-all piece, and that doesn’t require a remortgaging of the family home?” As someone…
LIST: Out of the closet and onto the wrist – 6 of the best skeleton watches
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LIST: Out of the closet and onto the wrist – 6 of the best skeleton watches

Skeletonised watches — where the solid dial, and in some cases the entire movement, has been pared down and stripped away to leave the bare bones…
HANDS-ON: Chase the blues away – 3 new models added to Raymond Weil’s classical Maestro family
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HANDS-ON: Chase the blues away – 3 new models added to Raymond Weil’s classical Maestro family

One of the Raymond Weil’s great strengths has always been stylish, sharp, everyday dress pieces, something that’s really epitomised in the Maestro line. Well, at…
HANDS-ON: Raymond Weil bares all with the Freelancer Calibre RW1212 Skeleton
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HANDS-ON: Raymond Weil bares all with the Freelancer Calibre RW1212 Skeleton

When Raymond Weil designed the Calibre RW1212, their first ever in-house design (produced by Sellita), I suspect part of the mandate was to show it…
IN-DEPTH: The Raymond Weil Freelancer Chronograph
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IN-DEPTH: The Raymond Weil Freelancer Chronograph

The story in a second: A value-packed chrono from one of the few remaining family-owned watch companies. It wasn’t all doom and gloom during the…
VIDEO: The Raymond Weil Freelancer Calibre RW1212
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VIDEO: The Raymond Weil Freelancer Calibre RW1212

It’s patently obvious, but it still bears repeating: watches are three-dimensional objects. It’s worth saying because if you’re anything like me, you spend far more…
HANDS-ON: Raymond Weil Freelancer Calibre RW1212 – a new movement in the house
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HANDS-ON: Raymond Weil Freelancer Calibre RW1212 – a new movement in the house

Raymond Weil, one of the few independent, family-owned operations in the Swiss watch industry, marked their 40th birthday this year. And while I’m sure there…
VIDEO: Play of light – Raymond Weil’s Freelancer Chronograph
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VIDEO: Play of light – Raymond Weil’s Freelancer Chronograph

There’s a reason chronographs are one of the most perennially popular watch complications – they add a lot to a watch. Functionality, interesting design elements,…
HANDS-ON: Take the plunge with the Raymond Weil Freelancer Diver
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HANDS-ON: Take the plunge with the Raymond Weil Freelancer Diver

Raymond Weil’s Freelancer is the sort of watch that’s an essential in any brand’s collection — a no fuss, utilitarian diver that’s ready for duty…
LIST: 5 watches under $5k that you can buy right now
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LIST: 5 watches under $5k that you can buy right now

There are few things more frustrating than seeing pictures of an incredible watch, reading the news and reviews of just how great it is, only…
HANDS-ON: The Raymond Weil Freelancer ‘Gibson Les Paul’ strikes a chord
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HANDS-ON: The Raymond Weil Freelancer ‘Gibson Les Paul’ strikes a chord

If you’re familiar with Raymond Weil it should come as no surprise that music is a recurring theme in their collections. From homages to iconic…
LIST: The 7 best watches of 2016 – $3000 to $4000
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LIST: The 7 best watches of 2016 – $3000 to $4000

That’s right folks, we’re at it again, clawing our way through our top choices with an ever-ballooning budget, and believe it or not, this was our…