"We Found 50 Brand New 1970s Movements" — Raymond Weil CEO Elie Bernheim | Watches & Wonders 2026

For an independent brand like Raymond Weil to reach the historic milestone of their 50th anniversary, it is a big deal. As a company, they have doggedly protected their independence and continually followed their own path. Our UK Editor, Russell Sheldrake, sat down with Raymond Weil CEO, Elie Bernheim, to discuss what it is like to steer a company through such an important time. To mark the special occasion, the brand released a limited edition chronograph called The Fifty. Making the most of a vintage, new old stock movement, this was a project that was born out of love for where the company has come from and was first conceived when they won their first GPHG award. Elie talks us through all of these new developments, the legacy that the brand is now promoting, and what is coming next as they look to continue the celebrations. Drop your thoughts in the comments — have you been to the new Old Town Geneva boutique? What do you make of the 50? ------------------------------- https://www.raymond-weil.com/ ------------------------------- BRAND - RAYMOND WEIL MODEL - MILLESIME THE FIFTY REFERENCE - 1976-STC-65001 CASE DIMENSIONS - 37MM (D) X 10.75MM (T) CASE MATERIAL - STAINLESS STEEL, 18K GOLD BEZEL WATER RESISTANCE - 50 METRES CRYSTAL(S) - SAPPHIRE FRONT AND BACK, ANTI-REFLECTIVE COATING DIAL - SILVER, GRAINED, SNAIL COUNTERS STRAP - ANTHRACITE CALF LEATHER, PIN BUCKLE MOVEMENT - VALJOUX 23-6, VINTAGE, NOS POWER RESERVE - 40 HOURS FUNCTIONS - HOURS, MINUTES, SMALL SECONDS, CHRONOGRAPH AVAILABILITY - LIMITED TO 50 PIECES PRICE - CHF 8,650 ------------------------------- 00:00 Welcome & Old Town Geneva boutique 00:45 50th anniversary & Elie's 12 years as CEO 01:15 The personal journey 01:52 Introducing the Raymond Weil 50 limited edition 02:17 The Millesime connection & GPHG 2023 02:42 Valjoux 23: sourcing 50 NOS movements from the '70s 03:58 The value of independence 04:31 Competing in a crowded market 05:32 What the GPHG win meant for the brand 06:02 How Elie pitches Raymond Weil to newcomers 07:40 Outro ------------------------------- Read more articles: https://timeandtidewatches.com Shop: https://shop.timeandtidewatches.com ------------------------------- MB01OTIXZLPJ5VH INSTAGRAM @timetidewatches TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=timeandtidewatches T+T Shop Instagram https://www.instagram.com/timetideshop/