When was Raymond Weil founded?

Raymond Weil was founded in 1976 in Geneva, Switzerland.

Where is Raymond Weil headquartered?

Raymond Weil is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

What price segment does Raymond Weil belong to?

Raymond Weil is positioned in the luxury segment of the watch market.

Does Raymond Weil manufacture its own movements?

Raymond Weil is classified as a assembler.

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Swiss luxury watchmaker known for elegant timepieces inspired by music and the arts. Independent, family-owned since founding.

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Raymond Weil founded his brand in Geneva in 1976 alongside Simone Bédat, initially selling watch designs from a foldout bridge table at a stall in Geneva. The brand was established during the quartz crisis and positioned itself in the accessible luxury segment, offering both mechanical and quartz timepieces. Weil marketed internationally to lower-end luxury watch buyers. Simone Bédat and her son departed in 1996 to establish Bédat & Co. Raymond Weil led the company until his retirement in 2002 and passed away in January 2014 at age 87. His grandson Elie Bernheim assumed the role of CEO in 2014, continuing the family legacy as one of the few remaining independent, family-owned Swiss watch brands. The brand experienced a resurgence in 2023 when the Millesime Small Seconds won the Challenge Prize at the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève.