Round-UpFive Precise Wristwatches From The Contemporary RAYMOND WEIL Tango Collection

‘When the going gets tough, the tough get going.’ This proverb fits a certain Mr Raymond Weil rather appropriately. There was doom looming over the Swiss mechanical watch industry, courtesy a quartz craze that swept over the world in the 70s. Amidst that chaos, the visionary Mr Raymond Weil stood his ground and incorporated ‘his vision of what Swiss watchmaking should be into actual timepieces that would bring about a new dimension’. The RAYMOND WEIL Tango collection is a part of the very same vision.

RAYMOND WEIL: Denoting A Passion For Watchmaking And Fine Music

RAYMOND WEIL is one of the few companies that still keep watchmaking in the family as an independent business. It is not just the precision and passion of watchmaking that is passed on from one generation to another, but also the passion for music. RAYMOND WEIL has belted out many collections as an homage to music. The brand released a Beatles watch collection tailored after the iconic British band. They also launched a special limited edition David Bowie timepiece, as a tribute to the legendary musician, under the Freelance collection.

RAYMOND WEIL even produced a ‘free-spirited’ watch tailored after Gibson Les Paul guitars.  Adding to their association with the world of music, the Swiss watchmakers have also collaborated with Universal Music, paying ‘tribute to its dear source of inspiration’. It’s safe to say that the brand will continue to create the most impressive odes to music in the form of high-end Swiss watches.

The Collection – More Than Two To ‘Tango’:

As with any other RAYMOND WEIL collection, the Tango also reflects the brand’s watchmaking expertise. Every timepiece is innovative and different from the other, packed with precision, reliability, and simplicity. The collection includes wristwatches for both men and women, including chronograph models. Designed to suit any occasion, these pieces are extremely legible. The line has been tastefully designed as a contemporary set of watches. The Watch Guide takes a look at some of the most exquisite timepieces from the collection.

RAYMOND WEIL Tango 300 Chronograph

A handsome watch with powerful functionality, the Tango 300 Chronograph is bold and oozes flamboyance. The watch imbibes RAYMOND WEIL’s skilled craftsmanship and elegance. The striking black dial features subtle, white stripes, with distinctive accents of red and silver, also seen on the chronograph counters at three, six and nine o’clock. The date sneaks a peek through an aperture between four and five o’clock.

While the silver hour markers, minute and hour hands are loaded with lume, while the chronograph hand stands out in red. Also on the 43mm case is the bezel, with inscribed minute indicators, along with the chronograph pushers and a screwed-down crown displaying the ‘RW’ logo. Secured by a folding clasp, with a double-push security system, the stainless steel bracelet accentuates the sporty nature of the watch.

Powered by a quartz movement, the watch has an incredible water clearance of 300m – a depth that surpasses the requirement to qualify as diver’s watch, even though it misses a diver’s bezel. Best suited for an active, energetic man, this piece could blend in with any occasion, presenting a classy appearance. Explore the RAYMOND WEIL Tango 300 Chronograph here.

RAYMOND WEIL Tango For Men

If you’re set to transcend the basics of style, this watch from the Tango collection will equip you to do just that. The metallic sheen of the watch outshines everything in its radius. The ripple pattern emerging from the centre of the suave, cool blue dial significantly enhances its visual appeal. Silver Roman numerals as hour indices and the simplistic hour, minute and seconds hands denote the time with precision on this RW Tango. At 41mm, the case is big enough to strike a presence, yet sit comfortably on most wrists.

The rivets on the fixed bezel lend a touch of ruggedness to this classy piece. The five-link stainless steel bracelet, with a folding clasp, flanks the case that houses a quartz movement, and is water resistant to 300m.

The silver tone of the sophisticated watch places it high on the dress watch pedestal. Discover this RAYMOND WEIL Tango here.

RAYMOND WEIL Tango For Women

Women, don’t fret! The RAYMOND WEIL Tango is not just restricted to watches for men. Among them is an alluring and gorgeous selection for women too. Representing the graceful designs for women is this stainless steel and yellow gold cosmopolitan timepiece. Feminine and fashionable, it is the perfect nine-to-five watch for a working professional to adorn her wrist with. At 30mm, the stainless steel case with yellow PVD plating, is neither petite nor too large, and hence sits comfortably on a feminine wrist.

The white dial has clean visual appeal, while the ripple effect at the centre, gold hands and Roman numerals paint a classic picture. The golden bezel with tiny rivets further enhances the focus of the white dial. Precision is key, with the quartz-powered movement in this watch.

The highlight is the gorgeous, five-link, two-tone stainless steel bracelet with yellow gold PVD plating. The watch is a must-have for a ‘boss woman’, as it will instantly shoot up confidence levels with its style. The 100m water resistance makes the watch practical and safe against light showers. Ladies, here’s the beautiful timepiece you wouldn’t want to skip.

A Sporty Tango

‘Elegance and sophistication are the defining characteristics of this superb timepiece’. The ultimate sporty wristwatch, this piece features a deep, black tone running through it, with bold red and silver hues on the dial. The bold, 43mm case in steel and black PVD, lends a certain sturdiness to the timepiece. The chronograph pushers and the screwed-down crown with the ‘RW’ logo, look stunning in steel.

The swish dial has fearless appeal with a flash of red and three chronograph counters – 60 seconds, 30 minutes and 12 hours. Protected by scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, the watch can take on any adventure. The ergonomic functional aspect lies in the chronograph counters on the dial. Subtle, white stripes run through the dial featuring a date window between four and five o’clock. The black bezel with minute indicators, is a perfect example of the brand’s attention to detail.

A strong rubber strap, with a fold-over, double push-button release clasp, speaks to its outdoorsy personality. Powered by a quartz movement, it boasts of great water resistance capability, up to 300m. In terms of looks, the watch easily tops the list of good-looking, sporty timepieces in its league. Discover this bold wristwatch from the Tango collection, here.

The All-Steel Tango

In line with the aesthetics of the entire Tango collection, this piece is uncomplicated and straightforward. The 41mm steel case is strong and impactful, both visually, and on the wrist. The brushed and polished finish of the bezel highlights the minute indices in Arabic numerals. The no-nonsense case features an elegant screwed-down crown, glorified by the patent ‘RW’ logo. Amidst an all-silver setting, the black dial stands out, with hour markers, hour and minute hands loaded with lume, and a red seconds hand making a striking appearance.

Functionality hasn’t been skipped, with the date window sitting perfectly at three o’clock. The dial is easily readable, courtesy the glare-proof sapphire crystal glass. At 300m, the water resistance will definitely not let you down underwater. And with a sturdy, stainless steel bracelet, the versatility of this watch can easily extend to the great outdoors.

With its precise quartz movement and refined design, this watch is sure to ‘impress men who like simplicity’.

Explore this exemplary timepiece from the Tango collection here. All the above watches are available at Ethos Watch Boutiques.

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