Written by: Jatinder Sandhu

An advantage of buying an authentic timepiece from Raymond Weil, is that the collection contains numerous watches that are not so easy to replicate.   While Raymond Weil watches may be newer to the fold, a company founded in 1976, the expertise in the manufacturing of Raymond Weil timepieces are hardly of novice quality.  Since company is founded by an expert watch maker who has worked for numerous other luxury watch manufacturers before starting his own company, independence is a quality that resonates in the entire Raymond Weil collection as each watch is hand-crafted with the most meticulous detail, like the gorgeous Freelancer Dame displayed on the left.

How to Keep Your Weil Real

The most obvious ways to spot a fake are obvious mistakes like spelling errors.  All authentic Raymond Weil watches have the logo adorned on the dial, displaying “RAYMOND WEIL” with “GENEVE” written right below it.  Never buy a Raymond Weil watch without the official papers of authenticity that come with it.  Being a mid-range luxury watch that it valued between $2000 to $6000, you want to make sure that you are getting what you paid for.  A few things that are skimped out on when replicating a fine time piece is the luminescence of the anti-reflective crystal that adorns the watch, and the actual color of the band and bezel.

The best way to avoid being scammed into buying a fake is to buy from authorized retailers like www.bloomingdales.com.  The website offers neat features like “roll on to zoom” which allow you to scrutinize the individual elements of the watch, like the stitching on the band and the detail on the dial.  Being an authentic retailer, bloomingdales can be used as a reference to determine whether or not the watch you are looking at is a fake.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Looking at the images of the Raymond Weil Freelancer 7730-STC-20101 as an example, the first obvious difference between the original and the replica is the band color.  Raymond Weil genuine leather is an element that sets these two watches apart, and also the luster and finish of the authentic watch.  The luminescence of the hands and markings around the dial are other factors that set apart these two watches.  If you cannot be sure, find the original watch on the an authentic retailers website, like www.macys.com, to compare it to the original watch.  The retail price of this freelancer watch is $2,950.  Retailers may have this watch on sale from time to time, but anything to far below the original retail price is an obvious red flag that it may be a fake.

Where to Find Your Raymond Weil Deal

Macy’s offers a two year warranty on the watch, and is a safe bet due to the reputable company and the convenience of having jewelers at your local Macy’s store available if you have any questions.While saving money by purchasing a replica watch is nice, what’s the point in investing in a luxury brand if you cannot enjoy all the magnificent features the authentic pieces have to offer?

If you’re trying to find a great deal from an authorized online dealer, then www.watchesonnet.com is a great place to go for your authentic Raymond Weil watch.  The website offers luxury watches at a discounted price due to their ability to carry watches in bulk, and also, their customer service team will try to find any luxury watch not currently listed on their website as well as provide it at a generous discount.

Raymond Weil offers precision and perfection in a timepiece, coupled with a unique look that each hand crafted watch has to offer.  The fact that the unique factor may be compromised if purchased from an unauthorized dealer is reason enough to go to a reputable department store like Bloomingdale’s or Macy’s websites to ensure that you are getting the most for your money.