The classy Raymond Weil Othello has an original design, featuring a dark purple dial.  Model reference 2311.

HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?

Sadly the instruction book is not dated, which would have made our job easier!  Raymond Weil were founded in 1976, during the quartz crisis, when 30% or more of the Swiss watch industry closed.  The first Othello model was launched to celebrate their first ten years in 1986, but this particular model ran from roughly 2000 to 2007, so we have selected a mid point year.

CONDITION

This is the toned down version of the Othello.  Some versions had vertical bars going across the top of the sapphire crystal, which might look dramatic but they do not help legibility.  This more conservative design is still original, but easier to read.  The design for the two bars is subtly recreated on the crown still though.  The dial is a very deep purple, looking black in some lights and blue in others.  Sultry is the word best to describe it.  It is not easy to capture the dial in photographs though (at least not with our limited skills).  The wide bracelet makes the watch wear larger than the dimensions suggest, and we have the spare links too.  The bracelet has been cleaned in our ultrasonic bath.  Inside the case is a seven jewel ETA 955.112 movement which powered the majority of quality watches in this period.  We will install a brand new battery before sending the watch out to the new owner.

This watch will be supplied with the original presentation box, instruction book and our Certificate of Authenticity.

Please see the HD video for more detail.  All photos and videos are part of the description and are of the actual watch unless mentioned.  We do not photoshop any pictures, and the images are copyright of birthyearwatches.com and should not be used without permission.

​SIZE

Width with crown  39.4 mm

Width without crown  37.0 mm

Between lugs  16.5 mm

Lug to lug length  42.7 mm

Case Thickness  8.1 mm

Bracelet will fit a maximum wrist size of 192 mm as photographed, but we do have an extra three links that could add another 22mm if needed.  The bracelet can be sized for you if you give us your wrist size when placing the order.

All sizes are approximate.

Included with this watch is a 3 month guarantee and free delivery to UK addresses.  If you live outside the UK we can still deliver to most countries.  Please see our Worldwide Shipping information, or Contact Us.   Payment can be made by most credit or debit cards, bank transfer or PayPal.

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