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From time immemorial, the young as well as old people have been passionate about owning a watch. Watches come with exactness, reliability, quality as well as nobility ad technology in materials as well. There are many designer watches of various makes which give legitimacy to various types of watches and Raymond Weil watches are one of them. This brand came into existence in the last quarter of the 20th century when Raymond Weil who is the present chairman of the Swiss company himself founded it in Geneva. It is well known not only for manufacturing watches but also other fashion accessories and time pieces which are equally fantastic.Raymond Weil watches are available for both women as well as men. There are several luxury timepieces the models of which are in the latest designs and are manufactured from noble metals like gold studded with diamonds and other precious stones. Their models vary from stainless steel quartz to a 18 carat pink gold. They also have watches which are made up of automatic winding of carbon fiber mechanical and titanium. These watches are so elegant in design as well as comfortable on the wrist of the wearers that they have become exceedingly popular.The manufacturers have tried using different types of material, varied craftsmanship and various techniques of assembly. Raymond Weil watches provide exactness in caring for them so that they combine ergonomics and refinement with modernity. In order to increase the quality of this brand of watches, Raymond Weil himself decided on the designs for his first collections. Following this, he took keen interest in introducing the collections himself to his would-be distributors in Europe.When the Swiss watch industry was at a low in 1982, Raymond Weil’s son-in-law, Olivier Bernheim, joined him in his business. The timing was just perfect as the company needed to evolve into the competitive world of watches. Because of his managerial skills, Olivier was the perfect man for this global organization. To begin with, he took over the charge of the communications and marketing departments which soon developed and opened several new markets all over the world. It has gone as far as India in Asia where luxury Raymond Weil watches are sold in various designs.After a decade of its inception, Raymond Weil watches were available in the form of a collection named after Othello, one of Shakespeare’s well-known plays. This was a combination of intricate design and ultramodern technology. The extremely thin timepiece happened to be a very significant piece for the company because of its wonderful craftsmanship. Then in 1988, the unbelievable Traviata collection was launched bringing to the fore yet another faultless novelty in Raymond Weil watches. Other designer watches you can choose from include the Superdry watches, Armani watches, Baume & Mercier watches, Suunto watches, Oris watches, Bell & Ross watches, Maurice Lacroix watches, Raymond Weil watches, Seiko watches, Mondaine watches, Traser watches, Nixon watches and others.

Side by side, the Union for International Cancer Control - UICC - and the Swiss watchmaker Raymond Weil, will join forces to eliminate cancer as a life threatening disease for future generations.Through the RW Club, Raymond will offer its clients the possibility to purchase online, and only in September 2010, a RW Club Limited Edition to support the Union for International Cancer Control.Each year, more than 11 million new cases of cancer are diagnosed, and about 8 million people die from this terrible disease, with 70% of them in low- and middle-income countries. More than 160,000 children aged 14 or under are diagnosed with cancer each year. Children with cancer in developing countries have less than 50% survival chances, as opposed to 80% for children in high-income countries. It is reassuring to note that between 30 and 40% of all cancers can be prevented, and one third can be cured with early diagnosis and subsequent treatment.Now it is time for reinforced action! Those women, men and children suffering from cancer are our families or our friends. For independently owned and family run, Raymond Weil it feels natural to help those whose lives have been changed by cancer. The aim of this heartfelt corporate sponsorship is to use our own international brand recognition to help raise awareness, to promote education, to set up a global network of influence and to facilitate the rapid distribution of resources to combat cancer.To do its part to win this fight, Raymond Weil has designed an exclusive and limited edition watch. The RW Club limited edition freelancer features a mechanical movement with automatic winding, a stainless steel case, with a white dial and 2 subdials, one at 12 o'clock (30-minute) and one at 6 o'clock. To celebrate the 34th anniversary of the Brand, only 34 pieces of this elegant timepiece will be produced. Online sale will be accessible in September through raymond-weil.com, under Club & Community section, and will be reserved exclusively to the RW Club members during the first week and afterwards to the whole "community". 25% of proceeds from the sale of this unique timepiece will be donated to the UICC. The gathering of funds, through a specific watch sale, to make the research of a cure progress, represents the heart of Raymond Weil approach.Source: Raymond Weil