One of Switzerland’s most distinguished watchmakers, Raymond Weil established the luxury watch brand that bore his name in 1976. At the time, inexpensive quartz watches were flooding global markets and Weil helped restore prestige and an unyielding focus on quality to the world of Swiss watchmaking.

One of his most remarkable creations, Parsifal, reflected Weil’s love of classic and lyrical music. This was also embodied in discontinued collections such as Traviata, Amadeus, Othello, and Don Giovanni. Parsifal makes reference to Richard Wagner’s last opera and the quest of knights for the Holy Grail. Featuring unique cross-link patterns in the bracelet, the original timepiece, released in 1991, paired steel and gold in introducing Raymond Weil’s iconic two-tone case aesthetic.

In 2018, Raymond Weil revisited this classic quartz-driven design, preserving treasured features such as Roman numeral detailing, two-tone steel, and intricate gadroon bezel. Contemporary updates included a matte white dial and a subtle blue lacquer embellishment on the crown. Produced in 30mm and 41mm cases, the distinctive timepiece offered an ergonomic fit and featured a precision movement and quality materials, at a reasonable price.